FOREST AND STREAM. 
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MR, BURGES’ BOOK AGAIN. 
Boston, May 15th, 1875. 
Editor Forest and Stream!— 
# la your lust fysuo •‘Guido” takes up the cudgels for Mr. Arnold Bur¬ 
ges'book, in answer to a criticism on eald work over the signature of 
*• Vindex.” I have no desire to enter into the lists in a discussion with 
“Guido,” as, unless my memory falls me, I have seen m past years a 
canine controversy carried on In one of the sporting papers, in which 
the compliments Interchanged, and the liberal use of the argumetitwn 
ttd hominerii waB such aa to convince a tyro that he might as w r ell cross 
rapiers with the crack Mnilre (Pw'mes of a regiment of the Guards, as 
to attack “Guido” with the pen. But. nevertheless, although he liaB cut 
and Slashed at “Vindex” in the most brilliant manner, X must say that I 
do not think he has controverted the gist of the lattor’a article, viz,, 
that the “American Kennel and Sporting Field 1 ’ was not what the pub¬ 
lic were given to understand it would be, and not worth tlio price asked 
for it. 
Tlmt it adorns the centre table in “Guido’s” parlor Is no doubt flatter¬ 
ing to Mr. Burges; bul that on that account “Vindex,” Tom, Dick, and 
Harry and 1 should feel that 1c was worth the $4.50 we paid for it, does 
not follow in the logic that they endeavored to teach me at Harvard. 
The book is very well as far as it goes, being very clearly and 
pleasantly written, and if only claiming to be a reprint of various arti¬ 
cles on the subject of the sporting dog, and put on the market at a rea¬ 
sonable price, could not but have been considered a valuable addition to 
Sporting literature. But Trom Us title, the manner in which it was her¬ 
alded, and He price, the public was led to expect an exhaustive treatise 
on the dog; anil moreover, more especially on the American sporting 
dog, and in no senseis it such, 
Of tlio 201 pages of which the book 1 h composed, 55, or over one-quar¬ 
ter are taken up with pedigrees, and these, of which, there are 382, 40 or 
over ten per cent, consist simply of the name of the dog and owner, 
with the remark “J?o pedigree reported.” Two of these, I see, were 
prize winners, but what the value of the other 38 is X cannot conceive. 
The chapter on breaking is excellent* not too much spun out, but giving 
clear and easily understood, practical instruction, by following which 
any person of moderate intelligence and patience could do much to 
break his own dog. It ia evident that the author is herein a congenial 
fle*d, and ho writes as one having put his maxims to the test of practice. 
The chapter on breeding is good ar far ub it goes; but there are some im¬ 
portant topics not touched upon, as ihc best time of year to have a bitch 
served, during what part of her heat period, and whether it .is best to 
have her served more than once. Also nothing is said of what points 
should be looked for in selecting those pups of a litter to keep, where 
you do not wish to raise all. The account of the most common dlcsitsee 
and their treatment is taken almost vwbalim from Maybew, 
and nothing is said of the parasitic origin of mange, and its contageous- 
noss is merely mentioned incidentally. 
Although the Lavcrack and Gordon strains are mentioned, no account 
is given of the means that were taken to get at the present stock, nor 
are we told what the points are which have been endeavored to be 
brought out in these strains, nor ia any stress laid on the fact of English 
breeders striving to get a class of dogs in whom almost everything is 
sacrificed for pace, while For our shooting, except perhaps on the prai¬ 
ries, pace ia only of a secondary importance. 
I do not want to appear hypercritical, but much as I have found to ad¬ 
mire in tho book, I must confess that I was disappointed, and can ouly 
Bay that if “Guido” paid $4.60 for hie copy, as I did for mine, and was 
Batisfied with his bargain, money must be mack easier earned in Mem¬ 
phis, Tcmn* in the profession or occupation which he adorns, thau It ia 
in following in the steps of Esculapins in the modem Athens. 
Doctor. 
WARTS IN A DOG’S MOUTH. 
Ithaoaj N- Y., May 15th, 1870, 
Ewtor Forest and Stream:— 
Some years ago I bad a young setter whose lips and tongue were a 
complete mass of warts. He could not lap water except by plunging 
into it so as to get the whole mouth under water. He couldn’t pick up 
any food. I fed him by dropping into his open mouth, and mostly dowu 
his throat, strips of “hasty pudding.” 1 knew that warts upon the 
human subject had been cured by taking a liomtepathic preparation 
of arbor vitro, or white cedar. I made a strong decoction of the leaves 
of this cedar and dissolved in it a little borax and a little brown sugar. 
I made a swab,, and three times a day swabbed the dog’s mouth and lips. 
Of course he swallowed a good deal of It, In order to make thB appli¬ 
cation effectually and conveniently, I required the dog to leap upon a 
platform about a yard high and charge so that his four paws would hang 
over the edge of it. 1 then made him hold up his head and open hie 
mouth. He didn’t like the performance at first, but soon came to be 
pleased with It, and when be saw me coming with the tools he would 
run and pat himself in position for the operation with every sign of joy, 
aud us if he wrb satisfied it would do him good. In about two weeks 
the wai ts began to slough off, and in a mouth were substantially gone. 
They left some scare, and the tougue was always a little cramped on one 
edge. Whether the cure was the result of the treatment I cannot say. 
At nil events the cure followed tho treatment; and that’s about as much 
as auy of the doctors can say. H, 
AN NOUNCEMENT. 
Our Birds of Prey.— Henry J. Vermer, field geologist 
of the Canada Survey, has In press a work on the eagles, hawks, and 
owls of Canada. It is founded upon his own observations, and is said 
to he filled with new and original facts relating to the distribution, hab¬ 
its, and nidification of these birds of prey. It also contains the obser¬ 
vations of recent American writers on several species concerning which 
there has been much controversy. Fifteen specifically distinct falcons 
and hawks, three eagles, and ten owls are described. The marked fea¬ 
ture of the work is the thirty large photographed plates of the birds 
mentioned. These plates are described as “minutely accurate portraits, 1 ’ 
and are said to be so well done that, with the aid of a magnifying glass, 
oven the texture of the different parts ef the plumage and all minute 
specific details tnay be made ont. The work is published by Dawson 
Bros., Montreal (price $12) and when it appears we will notice it mom 
extensively. Meanwhile orders for it are solicited. 
How to Cook a Terrapin.— Put biot in boiling water 
for five minutes, to loosen the skin; then take him out, 
skin him, and replace him in the hot water. When the 
claws become soft it is sufficiently boiled. Take him out 
and remove the bottom shell first, cut off the head and 
claws, and take out the gall and sand-bag, then cut up the 
remainder. Out the entrails into pieces about half an inch 
long. Be careful to preserve all the Mice. Put in a stew- 
pan, make a dressiug of flour, yolk of two hard-boiled 
eggs, a third of a pound of the very best butter, a proper 
proportion of salt, red pepper, a large wine-glass of Ma¬ 
deira or sherry (to each terrapin), and a small quantity of 
rich cream. All of the ingredients to be of the best qual¬ 
ity. Dish promptly, and serve smoking hot. The cow 
terrapin is the best, besides furnishing eggs, which are a 
great addition. Borne persons have been known to season 
with spices, but this is not to the taste of epicures. 
J$nswei{8 $$a (feorr^zgonUrnttl, 
No Motive Taken of AnouvniouN Communication.. 
I. S., Boston.—la there any woodcock shooting In neighborhood of 
Cabas, Me., in its season? Ana. We know of no reason why there 
should not be. 
E. 1). II., Allentown —I am anxtons to try one of Seth Green’s 
needle points, and do not know where to gel, uuc? Ana. AUdreaaSelh 
Green, Rochester, N. Y. 
W. R., New York.—Will you kindly Inform me whore 1 can buy a 
Gordon setter dog, (black uutllan), well teamed, and price? Ana. Ad¬ 
dress H. Smith at this office. 
O., Harrisbnrgh.—Who makes “shoe-packs," ouch as Frank Good 
made for a couple of years back? He has discontinued the business. 
Ans. Thompson & Sons, 838 Broadway, 
Walter, Binghampton.—Where can I get a pocket map of tho Ma¬ 
gog District in Canada? Ans. Smith & Co., St. Johns, Province of Que¬ 
bec, and Roberts & Co., publishers, Montreal. 
F. S. R., Minneapolis.—What kind of cement would you advise me to 
use in constructing a small aquarium? An:,. Use regular aquarium ce¬ 
ment, to be purchased of dealers in aquaria goods. 
G. W., West Moriden, Conn.— Can you inform me through Forest 
and Stream what it costs to lake dogs to Florida by steamer, provid¬ 
ing the owner goes with them? Ana. About five dollars, 
W. B. 8., Cincinnati.—I take the liberty of writing for some areca nut 
for a fine skye terrier pap which is troubled with worms? Ans. Have 
mailed to you the proper quantity or areca nut with directions for 
giving it. 
Canadian. Correspondents. —Thanks to many residents of the Do¬ 
minion for notes or current events and general matters of interest. The 
Forest and Stream devotes more attention to Canada sports than ail 
United States papers combined. 
ProKONS, N. Y.—Is there any book tlmt treats on the breeding and 
raising of plgeonB; if so, where cau it be had, and what is the price of 
It? Ans. Moore’s book on pigeons, price 31) cents; to be hod by ad¬ 
dressing “Fancier’s Journal,” Hartford, Conn, 
Bismarck, Uackctlslown, N. J.—Give, if convenient, In your next is¬ 
sue, the podigroc of Nannie, a slut that Bis served several times, owned 
by George Soitlo, of Philadelphia? Aus. We have not the pudigreo of 
Mr. Settle’s bitch. You cun no doubt get it by writing to him. 
M. G., New Haven, Conn.—Please tell mu the boat aod shortest route 
to Lalco Pleasant, Hamilton county, N. Y. Ans. Take stogo from Am¬ 
sterdam on N. Y. Central Railroad, every Wednesday and Saturday, 
distance 53 miles. Buy Wallace's Adirondack Guido, for sale at this 
office, price $2. 
C. P., New York.—Will yon be kind, enough to Inform me about the 
snipe shooting at Moriches, on Moriches Bay, L. I., and also Heliport, 
anil as to the accommodation at both places. Ans. Snipe shooting (bay 
birds) uncertain, but sometimes excellent after July 1st. Good accom¬ 
modations at both places. 
A. P. S., Troy,.N. Y.—Will you bo kind enough to inform me of the 
doge, time and manner or administering areca nut to a sk ye pup from 8 
to 9 months old, for worms? Ans. Give him 30 grains of powdered are¬ 
ca nut in two doses three hours apart, and about Tour bouts after giving 
tho last dose give him 4 oz. castor nil. 
Sculls.— 1 see Fauner’B boat advertised In your paper. Can yon re¬ 
commend it? What is it like? Is it better than Hcgeman’s? Aus. it Is 
a canvas anil frame boat, something on the principle of Hegeman’s, and 
can be gotten ready for use in five minutes. We have sent you a circu¬ 
lar. The largest is 16 feet long aud will carry five persons. 
G. R. B., Bullalo.- Will you oblige me by slating where I would be 
likely to procure a Clumber spaniel. Must bo a youug dog, well broken 
to tho gnu, and a good retriever? Ans. Mr. B. Smith, of Kentville, 
N. S., haB tho purest strain of Clumber spaniels in this country. By 
addressing him you may obtain a pnppy aud, possibly, a broken dog, 
C. A. R., Addison.—Will you be kind enough to answer through 
your paper what table uf donomlaatiou is used in weighing charges of 
shot aud pewder for rides and shot gous? Ans, Shot, is weighed by 
avoirdupois, 16 drachms nnc Dunce, 13 ounces one pound. Charges of 
powder are measured by ah arbitrary scale, which might be termed 
powder measure. 
C. A. S., Salem.—Will you please inform me where, within 50 to 75 
milcB of Boston, good shooting can be bad at all kinds or small game, 
and what It will cost to get there? Cau good shooting be had at Ply¬ 
mouth, aud what kinds of game? Ans. No game shooting until fall; 
you may find some bay bird shooting near Plymouth nuriug tho summer 
and quails in the fail. 
F. G,, Milwaukee.—Will youpleaseteli me the address of some per¬ 
sons of Whom I cau obtain the eggs of tho silkworm, also how much they 
would be, aud where I can get a book on their culture? Ans. Joseph 
Newman, now at the Centennial Exhibition, can probably give you more 
information than any man in America. Frcvost’B book, published in 
1869 in San Francisco, will suit you. 
J. S., Catskill, N. Y. Will you please inform, me the highest average 
ever made by any rifle clnb (of 6 men) in this country; distance, 500 
yards. Please give me the name or (ho club ahd location? Ans. Wo 
have no time to search the record, but presume that the Bcore of 564 
points out of a possible 300, made by the Parthian Clnb of Hudson, last 
week, is the highest team scat a ever made in a match. 
B, A, M., Brooklyn.—Will you please inform mo how I cau keep or 
straighten agntleader, it Heine anew one, from curling np? Ans. Use 
apiece of India-rubber. The best bait for bass, catfish and flounders? 
Ans. Crabs and clams and Bhrmtps. Can good flounder fishing be had 
in the Harlem, and at what part? Ans, Oil the boat-house floats or 
between the railroad bridge and Macomb’s Dam. 
E. J., Wethersfield.—Can you give me the pedigree of Saltus’ Dash, 
and do you know anything about the slut of Wm. Hudson, of Man¬ 
chester, Conn.? Aus. DashwasbyGubuer’s, afterwards Bob Robinson's 
Jack, be by Putnam’s Dun by Paul Meade’s old Dash. Dash’s dam was 
Frisk by Louis Schwartz's Irish dog, also of the Paul Meade^stock. 
Frisk’s dam was Duck. Wo do not kuow Mr. Hudson’s slut. 
Everly, Philadelphia.—1. Will you please inform nlu how to preserve 
shad roe? 2. If there is anything which I can mix wRh.lt, so as to keep 
it oh the hook, and yet ho as good a bait and taken as readily. 1 believe 
I can-take twice as many perch with this Bait ns With auy other perch 
bait? Ans. 1. Salt it. 2. Pass the book through the roc, and tic it on 
with pack thread; or you cau envelope it in a piece of mosquito net¬ 
ting. 
F, Franklin.— 1. What Is the beet way to catch lake trout, and in 
what book will f Rod the most Information? 2.1s the fishing good just 
south of the Adiroudacka? Ans. Lake trout, tfatino con/lnis, are com¬ 
mon to nearly all our interior lakes, and are now caught by trolling with 
spoon or gang on the surface. Iu six weeks they will he on the bottom 
and can only ho caught by doep trolling or stfll fishing and “chu mm ing. 1 ’ 
Norris, Roosevelt, and Scott all give instruction. 
A. C. J., Indianapolis —Severalgentlemen of tide city,contemplating 
tile construction of a fish, pond, have requested me to write you for the 
purpose of ascertaining the address of a person of experience (whom 
yon could recommend) to supervise the work aud take charge of the 
pond ufter its completion. Ans. Write to N. W. Clark, Charlestown, 
Mich.; Thompson & Tagg, New nopo, Bucks county. Pa; or to Milton 
B. Pierce, Wenonah, N. J., all skilled fish eulturists. 
Cuan, Cleveland, Ohio.—Before purchasing a boat for general Bport- 
mg aud marsh use, I would like your opinion (through you columns) of 
Bond’s patent section boats. What do you think of their durability un¬ 
der hard usage, apd how do they compare with wooden boats for gen¬ 
eral usefulness, strength, &c.f Ans. For ordinary werlc they answer 
very well, but are more difficult lo repair when perforated than wooden 
boats. See Dr. Kenworthy’s article on Metal Boats, in Yuchtiug column 
this week. 
SunscniBER, New York.—Will you please let me know whore I cau 
get during my vacation (from the 1st to the iSth of July) some fair snipe 
shoot ing? 1 do not wish lo pay over six or eight dollars a week for 
board, How would Montnnk Point do? How do you get thore? Ans. 
At Good Ground) Bayville, Patchagno, Bayport, or any of the towns 
reached by the Central or South Side Railroad. You may obtain board- 
at $8 per week. Montauk Point is reached by Long Island Railroad tor 
Sag Harbor, thence by carriage. 
C. H. L., Boston.—Do you consider the fishing In the brooks in the 
vicinity of Sandwich, southern part of this State, sufficiently good to 
warrant a stay of two weeks or thereabouts? 1 have heard, indirectly, 
that good fishing cau bo bad there, Aus. Barnstable county is filled 
with natural trout streams, where strings of fish can often bu taken, hut 
they are much fished. Tho streams iu the vicinity of Sandwich, ns well 
as those of Waqnoit, across the ueck, are of this character. You might 
go to Worse placus than Sandwich. 
Geouob, Rochester.—Will yon please Inform mo where I can obtain 
the bestmap of tho Adirondack Wilderness, and by whom it is publish¬ 
ed? Ans. Ely’s improved map is combined with Wallace’s Adirondack 
Guide, of which we now hold the copyright. Tho map separately can 
be bought St Colton's, map publishers, 172 WHUum street, city. The 
map with book can he bought at Forest and Stream office for $2, and 
contains all possible information relating to the Adironucks. It is, ia 
fact, the only thorough guide to be had. 
T. D.—Can you guarantee me one elk next September in Minnesota? 
Which Is the best county for shooting? If no shooting in Minnesota, 
where do yon advise me to go? Ans. Elk are still abundant In the 
northwestern part of Minnesota, but tbe best hunting grounds are lu 
Kansas and Nebraska. For Kansas see letters in Forest and Stream 
May 4th and 11th, this month. The Loup Fork, of Ike Republican River 
is a grand elk gronnd in Nebraska. Leave the Central FacilicRailroad, 
at a point 196 miles west of Omaha, and strike ont. 
W. T. R., New York.—1. Will you please tell mo whether gnn barrels 
built with the ordinary bore, and aftetwards choked, either by boring or 
swsdging tbe muzzles, as Is done by Borne gunsmiths, are fiknly to retain 
tbe new shape after any considerable amount of use? 2. Also, do yon 
think that the wearers of thB various styles of duck hunting suits now 
In use are enbjecled, in perspiring or wet weather, to any danger arising 
from the nature of tbe solutions with which the snits are impregnated 
for the purpose of rendering them waterproof? Ans. 1. Yes. 2. No. 
A. J. W., Boston.—A largo number of my friends are interested 
with me in knowing all we can learn of Alachua, Marion, ami Sumter 
CounticB, Florida. Many settlors have gone from this State to those 
counties, ex-Goveruor Fenton, of your State, spent last winter at 
Gainesville, In Alachua County. Is that a good orange region? Are 
fish and game abundant? Ia the county beallby? Wbnt is tbe price of 
laud? Aus. By referring to an advertisement on another page, headed 
"Florida—40 acres for $50," and addressing a letter to the General 
Agent, all your inquiries will be correctly and intelligently answered. 
Col. .J. B. Oliver iB the General Agent, and his address is No. 301 Fulton 
Btreet, Brooklyn, N. Y'. 
Collegian, Orange, N. J.—1. I want to build a boat for making short 
excursions, say up the Hudson from New York to West Point. I would 
alao like to use the boat for gunning, sailing and moving. Where can t 
see one of the Barncgat snoalt boats? What book or paper gives 
dimensions, etc. ? Also what book on canoeing gives the most informa¬ 
tion as to dimensions, etc. ? 2. I have a 10-bore breech-loader which I 
do not like, and wonld like to change it for another. Do yon know of 
auy dealer who wonld make the exchange, and which do yon consider 
the best for general use a 10 or 12-bore gnu? Aus l The Barnegat 
sneak boat wonld answer your purpose. See our paper of March 2d, 
1876, and March 19th, 26th, and April 23d, 1874 . 2. We do not know of 
any dealer who exchanges guns, and prefer the 12 gauge for general 
shooting. 
G. K. A., Hillsboro, N. B.—I have a bull terrier pup Tour months 
old, and on his head, under his chin, and all over his chest are numbers 
of little pimples, and the Bkin looks red aud the hair is coming out ; 
dog seems quite smart, and eats well. I conclude he has the mango, hut 
cannot get any compound sulphur ointment, (which I see you recom¬ 
mend) aa the druggist here Bays he didn't know what it Is. Conid you 
give prescription for it or something else easily procured? Aus. Take 
rosin ointment two ounces; add to it floor of sulphur enough to make the 
roslu ointment very thick, then add spirits of turpentine to make a 
proper consistency; to he well rubbed into the skin. Wash the parts 
affected occasionally with Castile soap aud water, and when porfeotly 
dry rub the ointmont well into the skin. Give the dog exercise, aud 
feed no meat for a while. 
W. H. S., Philadelphia.—1. What is the standing of Kdwineon O. 
Green’s guns? Do they nse both paper and metal shells? 3. Is an $85. 
Remington shot gun aa good a gun as an English gun? Do they shoot 
as well, and is the material and fitting as good as a Green? 3 Would 
you advise baying a Remington gan? Are tbey choked-bored, and if not, 
could yon have it done, and would the gnn be as good as one that was 
choked when It was made! 4. Does the Remington gun use both paper 
and brass shells? and does the gnu wear well? Ans. 1. The E. C Green 
guns arc considered good, and both paper and metal shells are used with 
them? 2, The Remington gun is quite as well finished as any English 
gnn at the same price, and no gnn shootB better, 3. Many or the Rem¬ 
ington guns are choke-bored, and consequently tbey shoDt very close. 
You can purchase them choke-bored or not, aa you wish. 4. They shoot 
both paper and metalic shells. 
It, S. R., Philadelphia, Pa.— 1. In fly-casting contests Is the measure¬ 
ment made on the ground (or water) from the position of the caster to 
the point where the fly falls, or is the fine measured ? If the latter la tho 
case, Is the measurement made from the reel or from the tip of the rod? 
Are the tods of the contestants allowed to vary In longth, or tho linos in 
weight? 2. What is an “express” rifle? Ans. 1, Measurement of dis¬ 
tance is from but of rod to end of leader or casting line. In contests a 
buoyed line is laid on the water, with five feet Intervals between the 
oorlts, and the measurement is taken from where the caster stands to tho 
point along the buoyed flue where tbe fly falls. Rods itnd leaders are 
both limited in length, to not over 12 feet, and not overS feet respectively. 
2. An express rlflo is a small-bore rifle, generally a 32-calibre, with a fiat 
trajectory and a point-blank range extending to 180 or 140 yards; one 
sight only bclug taken, and a full fore sight for distances of 209 yards or 
within sporting range. 
WuLriUD, New York city .—I desire Information regarding tho “Win* 
ninnlsh” fishing at outlet Lake St. John, of which, mention was made 
lately in yonr journal—4th Inst. What are the average flies? Cau these 
waters bo availed of, free, by Americans? la It necessary to camp ont, 
and cau reliable canoemen be found there? Aus. About middle of Jnno 
take steamer on a Satnrday for Quebec to Chicoutimi on Saguesmy 
River, where there are comfortable taverns. You wifi find steam convey¬ 
ance on a tug to the Upper Saguenay. Go to Savavd, the Frenchman, 
and engage a canoe and two men to take you to the camping ground at 
the “Grand Discharge," five miles above. You can troll for bigplko 
while going up. Sleep at the foot of the Rapid de Gervais. Next day 
cross the rapid and fish for winninnish (or lami-lockod salmon,) about a 
mils np the river at the top of the rapid. The men will show you an is¬ 
land, near which lies a rock, Fish off that rock. Next day go np the 
main branch of the river to another place and return so as to be at Chi- 
e mlimi by Wednesday or Saturday afternoon. Take medium sized flies— 
yellow; black wings and yellow body; gray; red body and grey hackle; 
brown wings and block body; these are the best colors, the yellow ami 
black prevailing. Yoncan And all this, and more too, in “Hallock's 
Fishing Tonrist," for sale at this office; price $2.00. “No angler should 
be without one." By the way, is uot this a tolerably complete answer 
to o« anonymous qncrlet? Sec standing rule at tup Of this cehuiot.- 
