FOREST AND STREAM 



181 



£yort$mm'& g$ antes. 



Chesapeake & Ohio RR 



The Route of the Sportsman and Angler 



to the Best Hunting and Fishing 



Crounds of Virginia and 



West Virginia, 



Comprising those of Centra! and Piedmont Virginia 

 Blue Ridge Mountains, VaJiey ot Virginia, Alle^-htnj 

 Mountains. Greenbrier anil New KiverB, and Kan- 

 awha Valley, and including in their varieties of game 

 and fish, deer, bear, wild turkeys, wild duct, grouse, 

 quail, snipe, woodcock, mountain trout, baas, pike, 

 pickerel, etc., etc. 



Guns, fishing tackle, and one dog for each sports- 

 man carried tree. 



The Route of the Tourist 



through the most beautiful and picturesque acenery 

 OT the Virginia Mouatains to their most famous 

 watering places and summer resorts, 



The Only Route via White 

 Sulphur Springs. 



Hallroad connections at Cincinnati, with the West, 

 Northwest and Southeast; at Gordonsville, with the 

 Horth and Northwest; and at Richmond and Char- 

 lottesville with the South. All modern improvements 

 in equipment, 



CONWAY K. HOWARD, 

 Gen. Passenger and Ticket Agent, 

 ap Richmond, Va. 



Old Dominion Line. 



The steamers of this Lir reach some of the finest 

 waterfowl and upland sho in; 1 

 try. Connections direct r Chlncoteague, Cobb's 

 Island, and points on th Peninsula. City Point, 

 James' River, Currituck, 1 or Ida, and the mountain- 

 ons country of Virginia, .ennessee, etc. Norfolk 

 steamere sail Mondiy,Tti a rsday and Sat- 



urday. Lewes, Del., 1 'ay at 2 f. m. 



Full Information given at office, 107 Greenwich St., 

 New York. aepas ly 



St. Louis, Minneapolis 



ST. PAUL SHORT LINE. 



Through Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars 



between SI.. Louis, Minneapolis 



and St. Paul. 



Burlington, C. Rapids & N'rth'rn 



QOTCKEST, CHEAPEST AND BEST! 



TWO PASSENGER TRAINS EACH WAY DAILY, 

 between Burlington, Albert Lea and Minneapolis, 

 crossing and connecting with all East and West 

 Lines In Iowa, running through some of the finest 

 hunting grounds in the Northwest for Geese, Ducts, 

 Pinnated and Rufred Grouse and Quail. Sportsmen 

 and their dogs taken good care ofT Reduced rates 

 on parties of ten or more upon application to General 

 Ticket Office, Cedar Rapids. C. J. IVES, 



B. P. Winblow, Gen. Passenger Agent. 



General Manager. tf 



Fulton and Catharine ferries (dall.) 30 minutes pre- 

 vious to departure of trains from Depot, comer Flat- 

 oueh and Atlantic avenues, Brooklyn. Trains leave 

 Brooklyn and Long Island City (Hunter's Point) as 

 follows : For Greenport, Sag Harbor, etc., 8:30 a. k., 

 4 p. M., and on Saturdays at 3:30 r. M. For Patch- 



Xe, etc., 9:30 a. M., 4:3u and 6 p. m. For Babylon, 

 .at 9:80 X. B., 4, 430, 6 and 6 P. M. For Port 

 Jefferson, etc., at 1 o a. m. and 4:30 p. m. For North- 

 port, etc., at in a. m., 8:30, 4.30 and 6:80 p. u. For 

 Locust Valley, at 8:30 and 10:00 a. m., 3:80, 4:30, 8:80 

 and 6:80 p. m. For Far Rockaway, etc., at 8:30 a. m., 

 4, 4:80, 6, 8 and 7 p. M. For Garden City and Hemp- 

 stead, S:30 and 10 a. m., 3:30, 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 p. K., and 

 1»:1B night, and from Long Island City only 9:30 a. m., 

 1:80 and 6:30 p. m. SUNDAYS— For Port Jefferson, 

 Patchogue, etc., 9 a. m. Babylon, etc., 6 and Tp.k. 

 Northport and Locust Valley, 9 A. H. and 6:30 p. k., 

 Garden City and Hempstead, 9 a. m., 2:30 and 6:80 

 r . M. , and from Long Island CI :y only 9:30 A . M . and 

 6180 P.M. Trains for Rockaway Beach, Flushing, 

 College Point, Jamaica, etc., as per time tables. 

 Ticket offices In New York at 261 Broadway, corner 

 Warren street, at James Slip and Thirty-fourth 

 street ferries, at the offices of " The Long Island 

 Express," 3 Park place, !85 and 942 Broadway and 

 Grand Central Depot ; in Brooklyn, No. 833 Wash- 

 ington street and 79 fourth street. By purchasing 

 tickets at any of the above offices, baggage can be 

 checked frOE agnation. 



S. SPENCER, Genl Sunt. 

 J. Cbtttbnwim, Gen'l Pass. Agent. Jee tf 



MALLORY'S LINE 



OF 



DIRECT STEAMERS TO 



Jacksonville, Florida. 



STEAMERS 

 VSSTSIUff T8SA8 



AND 



CJtTTt OF DAIsIiAB 



Sail troni New York Every Friday. 



From Jacksonville every Thursday 



C. H. MALLOBY & CO, Agents, 

 PICT 20, East Blyer, New York, 



P. McQUAID, Agent, 



Bay street, Jacksonville. 



^partsmctt "jfi Routes 



TO SPOILSMEN: 



r B E PENNSYLVANIA E.R. OO. 



Eespectrnllj invite attention to the 



Sm£>©3r-lQ£ liabilities 



iffortleu bj their lines for reaching most of the 

 I'rfui'IiM: PARKS and KACE 'JMI.'RhES in the 

 Middle Slates, 'these lines being CONTINUOUS 

 ' IdO; A I,!.. IMPORTANT POINTS, avoid the cliitl- 

 Bitltles anc dangers oi reshlpjnent, while tile excel- 

 lent cars which run over the smooth steeltracks cn- 

 Mfle STOCK TO BI II 

 m Injury. 

 The lines of 



Penn sylvan! Railroad Company 



also reach the best Idealities for 



&UHNIH& AND FISEIH6 



L Pennsylvania and Now Jersey. EXCURSION 

 TICKETS are sold at the offices ol the Company in 

 ill the principle cities to KANE, REN OVA, BED. 

 FORD, CREssoN, It ALSTON, M1NNEQUA, and 

 jther well-known centers for 

 Trout Fiebloe Wln« shoorlne, and Still 

 Hunting, 

 Also, 1.0 

 rtlCKERTON, BEACH HAVEN CAPE MAY, 

 3QUAN, and points on the NEW JERSEY COAST 

 renowned for SALT WATER SPORT AFTER FIN 



ANU fea^hijb. 



"THE FISHING LINE" 



TAKE THE 



Grand Rapids & Indiana R.E 



(Mackinaw, Grand Rapids & Cincinnati Short Line) 



Trout, Grayling & Black Bass 



FISHERIES, 



AND THE 



Famous Summer Resorts and Lakes 



OF 



NORTHERN MICHIGAN 



The waters of the Grand Traverse region and the 

 Michigan North Woods are unsui passed, if equalled, 

 in the abundance and great variety of fish con- 

 tained, Brook Trout abound in the streams, and the 

 famoaB American Grayling is found only in those 

 waters. 



The Trout Season begins May 1 and ends Sept. 

 1. The Grayling Season opens June 1 and ends Nov. 

 1. Black Bass, Pike, Pickerel and Muscalonge also 

 abonndln large numbers in the many lakes and lake- 

 lets of this territory. The sportsman can readily 

 send trophies of his skill to his friends or " club " at 

 home, as Ice for packing flBh can be had at many 

 points. Take your family with you ; the scenery of 

 the North Woods and Lakes Is very beautiful ; the 

 air 1b pure, dry and bracing. The Climate Is pe- 

 culiarly beneficial to those suffering with hay fever 

 and asthmatic affections. The hotel accommoda- 

 tions are good, far surpassing the average in coun- 

 tries new enough to afford the finest of fishing. 

 During the season Round Trip Excursion Tickets 

 will be sold at low rates, and a tractive train facili- 

 ties offered to Tourists and Sportsmen. 

 Dogs, Guns and Fishing Tackle Carried Free 

 at Owner's Kisk. 



It Is onr aim to make sportsmen feel " at home 

 on Hub route. For Tourist's Guide (an attraotlve Il- 

 lustrated book of 80 pages), containing full informa- 

 tion and accurate maps of the Fishing Grounds and 

 Time Cards, address 



A. B. LEET, 



Gen'l Pass. Agent, Grand Rapids, Mich. 



FOR 



New Haven, Hartford, Spring- 

 field and the North. 



The new and elegant steamer C. H. NOKTHAM 

 leaves Pier No. 25,East River, dally (Sundays ex- 

 cepted), at 3 p. M. Passengers go North and East at 

 11 P. M. 



NIGHT LINE.— The Continental leaves New York 

 at 11 r. H., arriving In New Haven In time for the 

 early morning trains. 



Merchandise forwarded by dally Express Freight 

 train from New Haven through to Massachusetts, 

 Vermont, Western New Hampshire, Northern New 

 York and Canada. Apply at Office on Pier or to 

 RICHAR» PECK, General Agents. 



■§otqls and^sotiisfor^ottamen 



Sherman House, 



(CLARK AND RANDOLPH), 



CHICAGO. 



Rates reduced to $3 per day for all rooms abov 

 the parlor floor, without baths. 

 Rooms with baths, $3.50, $4, and $4. BO per day. 



ALVIN HULBERT, Prop'r. 



We challenge any Hotel In the World to show as 

 large and as elegantly furnished rooms as those of 

 the SHERMAN. 1e20 tf 



OTAPP & VAN NOSTRANB, 



POULTRY AND GAME, 



Nos.S8S.and S»0 WASHINGTON MARKET, N. Y 



§otd'j itnditKartsfnr gfeorfMmeiU 



Wild Fowl Shooting. 



SPRTNGVILLE HOUSE OB SPORTSMEN'S RE- 

 TREAT, SUINNECOCK BAY, L. I., 

 By a practical gunner and an old bayman. Has 

 alwaya on hand the best of boats, batteries, etc., 

 with the largest rig of trained wild-geese decoys on 

 the coast. The best ground In the vicinity of New 

 York for bav snipe shooting of all varieties. 8pecial 

 attention given by himself to hie guests, and satis- 

 faction guaranteed. Address WM. N. LANE, Good 

 Ground. L. I. NovS tf 



THE 



HAZAED POWDER (JO 



MAHUFACTirBRKS OP 



GUNPOWDER. 



Hazard's " Electric Powder." 



Nos. 1 (line) to (coarse). Unsurpassed in point of 

 strength and cleanliness. Packed la square canis- 

 ters of 1 lb. only. 



Hazard's "American Sporting." 



Nos. 1 (fine) to 6 (coarse). In 1 lb. canisters and 

 6M lb. kegs. A fine grain, quick and clean, foi 

 upland prairie Bhooting. Well adapted to shot- 

 guns. 



Hazard's " Duck Shooting." 



Nos. 1 (fine) to 5 (coarse). In 1 and S lb. canisters 

 and 6if and V2% lb. kegs. Burns slowly and very 

 clean, shooting remarkably close and with great 

 penetration. For field, forest or water shooting, it 

 ranks any other brand, and it is eqnally serviceable 

 for muzzle or breech-loaders. 



Hazard's " Kentucky Rifle." 



i'VFG, FFG, and "Sea Shooting" FG, in kegs }i 25 

 12X and b% lbs, and cans of 6 lbs. sFFFG is also 

 packed In s ■_ deters. Burns strong an<S 



moist. The FFFG and FFG are fsvorite brands for 

 ordinary Bporting, and the "Sea Shooting" Fe> is 

 the standard Sine powder of the country, 



Superior Mining and Blasting Powder „ 



GOVERNMENT CANNON & MUSKET POWDEB; 



ALSO, SPECIAL GRADES FOR EXPORT, 0# 



ANY REQUIRED GRAIN OB- PROOF, MANU 



FACTORED TO ORDER 



The above can be had of deaiers, or of the Com- 

 pany's Agents in every prom.*nent city, or wnoteeaSi 

 it our office. 



88 WALL STREET, NEW YOR 5.. 



OUNPOWD EH. 



DUPONT'S 



Rifle, Sporting and Blasting 

 Powder. 



THE MOST POPU1.AR POWDEB IN USB 



Dnpont's Gunpowder mills, established in 1801, 

 have maintained their great reputation for 78 years. 

 Manufacture the following celebrated brands of 

 Powder : 



DUPONT'S DIAMOND GRAIN, 

 Nob. l (coarse) to 4 (fine), unequalefl In strength 

 quickness and cleanliness ; adapted for Glass Bal 

 and Pigeon Shooting. 



DUPONT'S EAGLE DUCKING, 

 Nos. l (coarse) to 3 (fine), burning slowly, strongand 

 clean ; great penetration ; adapted for Glass Ball, 

 Pigeon, Duct and other shooting. 



DUPONT'S EAGLE EIFLE, 

 A quick, strong and clean Powder of very fine grain 

 for PlBtol shooting. 



DUPONT'S RIFLE, FQ., " SEA SHOOTING," 

 FFg and FFFg.— The Fg for long-range rifle shoot- 

 ing, the FFg and FFFg for general use, burning 

 strong and moist. 



SPORTING, MINING, SHIPPING AND BLAST- 

 ING POWDERS of all sizes and descriptions. Special 

 grades for export. Cartridge, Muaket, Cannon, 

 Mortar and Mammoth Powder, U. S. Government 

 standard. Powder manufactured to order of any re- 

 quired grain or proof. Agencies in all cities and prin- 

 cipal towns throughout the U. S. Represented by 



F. L KNEELAND, 70 Wall St. N. T. 



Laflin & Rand Powder Co* 



Ne- IBS MURRAY ST., N. Y, 

 Bole Proprietors and Manufacturers of 



Orange Lightning Powder. 



No. 1 to 7, strongest and Cleanest made, in sealed 

 1 lb. canl-ters. Higher numbers specially are recom- 

 mended for breeen-loading guns. 



Orange Ducking Powder, 



For water-fowl, strong and clean. No. 1 to 6 In 

 metal kegs, 6J£ lbs. each, and canisters ot land 6 

 lbs. each. 



Orange RSfle Powder. 



The Dest lor rifles and all ordinary purposes. 

 Sizes, FG, FFG and FFFG, the last being the finest. 

 Packed In wood and metal kegs ot 86 lbs., IS jt lbs 

 andajf lbs., and :n canisters of 1 lb. and y 2 lb. 



no :.,tvive s : .ve high velocities and lasi. 

 resldnumthan any other nrands made, and are re- 

 ;ommende.t and used by Capt. A. H. BOGAHDUS. 



::.■ . ' ' ii ■■• ..' I'M. 



All of the above give high velocities and less 

 residuum than any other brands made, and are re- 

 commended and used by Capt. A. H. BOGARDUS, 

 the "Champion Wind Shot of the World." 

 BLASTING POWDER and ELECTRICAL BLAST- 

 ING APPARATUS. MILITARY POWDER 

 Of all kinds on hand and made to order. 

 Safety Fuse, Frletlonal and 

 Platinum Fuses. 

 Pamphlets, showing sizes ol the grain by wood- 

 eut, sent free on application to the above address, 



(gunpowder. 



English Sporting Gunpowder, 



CURTIS & HARVEY'S 



DIAMOND GRAIN. 



Nos. 2, 8, 4, s, 6, 7 and 8. Superior Rifle, Enfield 

 Klfle, and Col. Hawker's Ducking. W. STITT, 81 

 Cedar street, N. Y Agent for the United States 



Mpojftsitten'a §ood^ 



MANUFACTURER OF 



Fine Silk and Felt Hats. 



New York Shooting Coat. 



MADE OP VELVETEEN, CORDUROY, 

 FUSTIAN AND CANVAS, 



I have just Imported a Corduroy of tne dead grata 

 color, specially adapted as regards weight, color and 

 strength for all kinds of shooting. I will maKe to 

 order : Ooat, $15 ; Vest. $5; Pants, $7 ; Cap, $2.25 ; or 

 Suit complete, $26. Sportsmen will find my Shooting 

 Clothing to have more desirable points than any 

 other goods of the kind in the market. Refer to many 

 Bportsmen who have worn them. Send for samplef 

 and rules for measurement. 



F. L. SHELDON, 

 ivaiutt Rahway.N. J. 



The Boeardus Rust Pre- 

 ventative 



Will prevent rust In Guns, Pistols, Skate and 

 Cutlery. Safe to handle, and especially adapted roc 

 firearms at sea-coast shoo ing. A liberal dlsoonntlo 

 the trade. Manufactured by JAMES T. DALY, 

 731 Moore street, Philadelphia. Or send orders to 

 Captain A. H. BOGARDUS, Elkhart, Logan Co. 

 Illinois. lisbST nil, 



Pat. Pocket Cartridge Loader 



FOB 



PAPER OR BRASS SHELLSj 

 The Dudley Cartridge Loader extracts, uncaps, 

 recaps, rams home wads, creases, etc., turns OT« 

 paper Bhells, and weighs but four ounoes. It is Jolt 

 the thing for field, boat or camp use. Removes 

 tight shells, and shells from which the metal baa* 

 has been torn. etc. Nickel plated samples sent by 

 mall for $2. DUDLEY & CO., Poughkeepaie, N. Y. 



GOOD'S OIL TANNED 

 MOCCASINS. 



The best thing In the market 



for hunting, fishing, canoeing, 

 snow-shoeing, etc They are 

 easy to the feet, and very 

 du-able. Made to order 

 In a variety of styles, and 

 warranted the genuine 



article. Send for Illustrated circular. M iRTLN 8. 



HUTCHINGS, P. O. Bos 36S, Dover, N. H. (Suooea- 



aor to Frank Good.) Bkadforb ii Anthokt, Boston 



Agents. 



THOMSON'S 



PATENT HUNTING SHOE, 



<Graln Leather.) 



The foot is held Arm by the gelf-ad justing 'trapa 

 over the instep and around the ankle. A very 

 quick and convenient mode of fastening. Shoe water* 

 tight to the top. Made with wide soles and low, 

 broad heela with or without hob nails. Black or red 

 leather, Price, $7. Sent by express everywhere. 

 When sent by mall, 50 cents extra for postage and 

 registry. 



THOMSON & SONS, 

 SOI Broadway, N. Y. 



P. O. Box 1016. 

 Send stamp for illustrated catalogue mam t 



itDC a waek la rear own lo.ni. Term. «■£ to oaAft Dm 



