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caught by one of these patient anglers and all Paris was 
agitated. Every article of food that is brought into 
Paris pays, as a municipal tax, a small sum, which is 
called ‘ Octroi; ’ and what agitated Paris over this cap¬ 
ture, at least in my opinion, is that thi3 tremendous fish 
had got into the city without paying Octroi.” F. E. 
WiTma'isn rs Lake Erie.— The statistics of the white- 
fish fisheries in Lake Erie from 1867 to 187!), as given by 
a fish dealer in a western paper, show the following 
variations of the annual catch : In 1867, 1868 and 1869 
tire catches were large. In the following year the 
American fishermen barely paid expenses, but on the 
Canada shores the yield was greater than usual. This 
would shorv not a decrease in the supply of fish, but 
rather a change of their locality. In 1871 a good catch 
was made, especially on the south shore: in 1872 w'ere 
very heavy storms, both in spring and fall. The year 
1873 was ah extraordinary one, and all the great fishing 
firms reaped a rich harvest. The spring catch of 1874 
W'as very good, but in the fall a very disastrous storm so 
wrecked the implements engaged that the men could not 
recover from its disastrous effects in season to fill out the 
year’s quota. The years 1875-6-7-8 were poor, but the 
yield of the year 1879 so far has been greater than that of 
1868-9 and 1873. 
SALMON FISHING ON THE.[PACIFIC. 
The writer of this has had' considerable experience in 
taking salmon with the fly on many of the streams which 
enter the Pacific Ocean from the lordly Columbia to the 
latitude of Point Concepcion in California. 
There are very many varieties of salmon which enter the 
rivers of the Pacific, and they all have different habits in 
selecting their spawning grounds. 
Solmo quinnat .—The salmo quinnat, which is the lar¬ 
gest salmon entering these waters, is found in the greatest 
abundance in the largest rivers, principally the Columbia 
and the .Sacramento. These are the salmon which are 
canned in such immense quantities on this river, and they 
are the earliest salmon to seek the fresh water streams for 
the purpose of spawning. They arrive in the Columbia 
river in April and ascend that river and its great tribu¬ 
tary, the Snake river, to near their sources in British Co¬ 
lumbia and the Rocky Mountains. They do not take the 
fly for the reason that when they enter the Columbia that 
river lias already commenced' its annual rise, and its 
waters are too much discolored for a salmon to see a fly. 
This immense run of salmon ceases by the middle of Au¬ 
gust or first of September, b which time the waters have 
again fallen to an ordinary stage and become compara¬ 
tively limpid. 
Steel Heads .—There are a few salmon accompanying 
this run of salmo quinnat which the fishermen 'call 
"steel heads.” They are much longer in proportion to 
then- depth than the salmo quinnat, and are a blueish 
green on top with silvery white bellies. 
Silver Sides .—This spring run of s a l m on is almost im¬ 
mediately succeeded in the Columbia by another variety 
of sabnon, called here silver side salmon, which generally 
weigh from ten to twenty-live pounds. They are a hand¬ 
some fish, very good on the table, and are caught for 
smoking, but not extensively for canning purposes. It is 
this variety of salmon which afford fine sport for the an¬ 
gler—‘‘.disciple of Isaac Walton” is h little too old. As 
I have said they enter the rivere after the freshet has sub¬ 
sided and the waters are comparatively clear. 
Dog Salmon .—During the month of September and Oc¬ 
tober still another variety of salmon enter the Columbia 
and also the small streams entering the ocean and Puget 
Sound, These salmon do not seek the head waters of the 
Columbia river to spawn, but ascend all the small rivers 
and creeks which enter that river. They are a most vil¬ 
lainous looking fish and will weigh about twenty or twen- 
Movements of the Fishing Fleet. —Whole number 
of fishing arrivals for the week 79 ; receipts, 1,377,500 lbs. 
codfish, 454,000 [lbs. fresh halibut, 87,5001bs. fletehed 
do., and 6,605 bbls. mackerel. For the week ending Sept. 
20th. the number of fishing arrivals at Gloucester was 
83, and the receipts, 2,240,000 lbs. codfish, 394,500 lbs. 
fresh halibut, 288,000 lbs. fletehed do., and 2,395 bbls. 
mackerel .—Cape Ann Advertiser, Sept. 26. 
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Problem No. 61, 
Motto: Combings. 
1— B-B2 _ 1—Any. 
2— Q, Kt or B mates. 
The chess editor takes this opportunity to state that the original 
diagrams of the tourney problem, are not at present accessible to 
him, but that he will rectify the misprinted diagrams of the two 
ast problems as.soon as possible. 
gumpi'S tff ConTSiianrtettts. 
No Notice Taken of AnonymotiB Communications. 
i 3 f* 117 make no charge for answering inquiries in this column. 
J. W.8., Bridgeport, Conn.—Which is the best, shot to use that 
will not lead a gun? Ans. The tin-coated shot. 
A. B., New York.—1. For gunning go to Good Ground, L, i. 3. 
Staten Island belongs to New York State. 
Frank Forester, Augusta, Ga.—We shall not publish another 
index to Vol. XII. We have called upon 11 Wood Duck” to explain 
about the loading board. 
J. H. C., Massachusetts.—One of the seeds you send, found in 
the 'crop of a wild pigeon, is that of the wild buckwheat; the 
other, the round one, we cannot identify. 
Sport, Nahnut.—Could you refer me to any one having thor¬ 
oughbred bulldog pups for sale from stock not over thirty-five or 
forty pounds in weight? Ans. Write to D. P.Foster, No.3 West 
Third street, this city. 
Beagle, N. J.—Is there anywhere, In the immediate vicinity of 
New York City, where I can have three beagles taken care of dur 
ing the fall and winter? Ans. Write to A. ,T. Huyler, Tenafly 
N.J. 
Sport, Yonkers.—For an all-round gun such as you mention, a 
13-gaugc would be the best. Your weight and measurement are 
good, though for 7) lb. gun would prefer 2S-ineh barrel to 30-ineh 
barrel. 
Blue Star Kennel, Franklin, N. Y.—I am In very delicate 
health; where can I go this winter and find a dry oomfortable 
climate, healthy, etc., where it is like fine September, and some 
sport with shot gun? Ans. We have advised you by letter. 
Capstan, Jersey City.—Please state if the screw propeller was 
not invented by Com. Stevens, who constructed the great iron 
floating battery at Hoboken ? Ans. Col. John Cox Stevens in¬ 
vented the screw propeller, the model of which can now be seen 
at the Hoboken Institute for Engineers. 
H. W. F., Bntherford.—What can [I do for my Gordon puppy 
four months old. He has liaditwo fits within two weeks; he 
never has them until 1 take him out with mo for a run. He is in 
perfect health; appetite good; he is fed from the table ? Ans 
The fits are caused by his teeth or worms, probably the former. 
He will outgrow them. 
Nilmah, Elmira.—I have a breech loader chambered for Par¬ 
ker metalio shell 12 A. Can the chamber be reinforced without 
injury to the gun so that a 12 paper shell can he used? If yes 
name responsible person to do it. Ans. The chambers can be re-^ 
inforced. Send the gun to Parker Bros., Meriden, Conn. 
J. N. C., Mobile.—We quote the Manufacturer and Builder os 
authority for the statement that breech-loading muskets were in¬ 
vented by John H. HallofMassachusetts,in 1811. Inl807Thomas 
Blanchard, an American, made an apparatus for rifling gun bar¬ 
rens. 
C. L. J., Willis, Texas.—I wish you would state one thing in your 
Answer to Correspondents. Does it matter if a manuscript is 
written on both sides ? No doubt, many correspondents would 
like to know- Ans. It is a rule in writing for publications to 
write only on one side of the sheet. It is of .very material ser¬ 
vice to both editors and compositors (printers). 
W —1 have heard it declared that a trout hasn't any scales. Is 
that true ? A word from you will settle the point. Until then I 
insist upon the scales. Ans. A good microscope will easily settle 
the question; but tbe best way to teat it is to handle the fish, and 
let the slime dry without wiping off. You will then detect the 
scales very easily, but they are quite minute. 
S.L., Boston—The specimen you send us Is Giococyx califor- 
nianus (Lesson), locally known by a great variety of names, such 
as the road runner, chapparal cock and ground cuckoo, from its 
resemblance to the flight cuokoo. To a stranger its movements 
are as mysterious and interesting as are those of the water tur¬ 
key or drake bird to visitors to Florida. 
E. L., New Orleans.—1. Please give me the benefit of your 
judgment as to the bore, dimensions, etc., of breech-loading shot 
gun suitable for all game; alBO latest improved ? 2. Does Edwinson 
C. Green’s gun compare with Webley’s, Scotis' and Greener’s, and 
equal to the merits claimed by maker in the London Gun Trial of 
1879 ? Ans. 1. Twelve-gauge, 3-ineh barrels, 8 pounds weight; 
top snap; rebounding locks. 2d. His reputation is excellent. 
M. M., Fort Clark, Texas.—I have a female hear ten mont hs old, 
which had a sky-blue film growing over her eyes for the last four 
months. I have tried sugar, burnt almon with a quill, and also 
nitric silver, but cannot remove it. I had to kill the male bear two 
weeks,"ago, as he got entirely blind from the same cause. If it is 
a cataract, how should I treat the samelto save her eyes? Ans., 
It is a cataract, and can only be removed by a surgical operation. 
H. T. A. Milwaukee, Wis.—Can you name any town in t.hi B 
vicinity, say within 500 miles, that is surrounded by good shooting' 
rifle and shot gun) and fishing? Ans, Steven's Point, Butternut 
Lake, Phillips or Ashland, on the 'Wisconsin Central Railroad are 
(all excellentpoints. For full information inquire at the company’s 
office in Milwaukee. 
Beginner, New York.—1. What is the proper load for quail gmy 
28 inebs., 10 gauge, 8} lbs. Also for duck gun, 33incbs., 10 gauge,’ 
9i lbs ? 2. Are two wads on powder of any special advantage ? 3 
Howlmust I load shells to make shot Bcatter ? 4. What is the best 
soap for washing dogs? 5. What is the best flea powder, and how 
must I use it? Ans. 1.4 drs. powder, 11-8 oz. shot, 5 drs. powder, 
li oz. shot. 2. Yes. 3. Increase charge of powder or decrease 
charge of shot. 4. Spratt’s. 5. Steadman’s; rub it in. 
C. H. W., Hickman, Ky.—Is there a hook that treats of hunting, 
camp life, camp hunts, eto., and if there is, where can I obtain 
it? 2. At what place can I get the best No. 12 (Parker gun) 
paper shells, and cheapest? If you publish a catalogue ofhunting 
and camp equiptments, please send me one? 1. Ans. Hallock'a 
"Sportsmen’s Gazetteer." Price, $3; for sale at this office. 2. 
SoDd to Parker Bros., 97 Chambers street, New York. All lead- 
j ing gun dealers sell them. We have mailed you a catalogue. 
J. M. J., New York.—About eight months ago my pointer dog 
had a very strange attaok. He coughed constantly for nearly a 
week, he would throw his head between his front legs, and would 
act as if he had a bone in his throat, and oould only get tempor¬ 
ary relief by vomiting up some white slick looking substance. I 
examined his throat for a bone and found none, and concluded 
he had distemper. I did nothing for him, and in two or three 
I weeks he was apparently well. Ho now has another similar at¬ 
tack. He was in good condition and looked healthy when 
attacked each time. Will you be so kind as to tell me the cause of 
these attacks and the remedy ? Ans. Presume he has taken cold. 
I 
Give him the following : Triar’s balsam, 15 drops; syrup of pop- 
pus, 1 drahm; diluted sulphuric acid, 5 drops: mucilage, 4 oz.: 
water, Joz. Mix and give two or three times a day. 
S. H. G , Newmarket.—In the last number 6f your paper tlieve 
Is an account of the bursting of a Stevens single-breech-loader 
with fatal results. I am using the single-breech-loader of this 
pattern of their best grade, with laminated steel barrel. The re¬ 
tail price was $18, Is there any danger to be feared in using this 
gun with 3} drams of powder ? Shall I keep on using the gun or 
throwit away and buy a different one? Acs. There are su many 
causes which may lead to the bursting of a gnn, such as over¬ 
charging, dirt In the muzzle, etc., that it is hard to say that the 
fault is always with the gun. We should say that with the charge 
you are using the gun is perfectly sate. 
Sts:in, Sherman, X. Y,—Where oun I go in Georgia, for good 
quail-hunting ? Please name guide. Shall I take a dog or can I 
get a dog there? Would prefer near line of railroad. Can take 
tent if necessary, but prefer a quiet boarding-house. Ans. Ad¬ 
dress A. Winter, Cairo, Thomas Co., Ga. He keeps and trains 
dogs, and can probably let you hnve one or two to shoot over. 
There Is no end to quail in the vicinity of Cairo, with some fine 
snipe-shooting, and many lakes witli as good duck-shooting as one 
can wish, and all within a radius of five miles; daily communica¬ 
tion with railroad. You canuot go astray on quail anywhere in 
the South. You will have to pny a trifle at Cairo, perhaps $1 per 
day, for the privilege of shooting on the ground named. There 
is a tract of 10,000 acres here which cau be leased for shooting. 
Wisconsin.—! am going to Wisconsin next month and would 
be greatly pleased if you would mention a place in that State 
where good hunting for smatlgame oould be had ? Ans. Wiscon¬ 
sin is a very large State. If we knew to what part of it you were 
going we could perhaps answer your query more intelligently. 
Wrightstown, Fort Howard, Green Bay and Du Pore, in Brown 
county; Portage City, in Columbia connty; Madison, iu Dane 
county; Fox Lnno, in Dodge county: Menomonee, in Dunn 
county; Fort Atkinson, in Jefferson; Wonewoc, in Juneau 
county; Bangor, in La Crosse county: Monteilo, in Marquette 
county; and dozens of other places, might be named. The whole 
State is full of game. You can hardly go amiss. 
Lewiston. Maine.— To acclimatize domestic quail here, 
where would be the best point for me to procure them ? Would 
not the quail from some of tho Western States prove a hardier 
bird than tlioBe of York State? Can I procure them in the spring, 
or should I have to get them this fall for tho purpose named 
Which would you recommend, planting them out this f all or 
next spring? What do you think of the success of the undertak¬ 
ing? Can you tel] me who I can procure them from ? Ans. Wo 
should recommend birds from New York State for your pur¬ 
pose. They cannot be procured in spring. Your best plan would 
be to get them in the fall from some of the parties who advertise 
in our columns, and keep them through the winter, tui’ning them 
out the first of June. We doubt the success of the undertaking, 
but the experiment is worth trying. 
C. S. G. 8., Vance’s Ferry, S. C.—l. What is the right length of 
shell to use for Greener B. L. gun, 30-in. barrel, II lbs-13 oz. wt. V 
2.1 have a pointer, eleven months old; seems to be troubled 
with worms; has passed several of them. He has a good appe¬ 
tite, but is very thin; coat in bad condition, and hair rubbed off 
on angular points; smells mangy. I feed him on corn meal, sour 
milk, and table scraps. 3. How do you discover whether a gun 
is ohoke-bored or’ not? Ans. 1. Probably 2t in. You can tell by 
measuring the oliamber. 2- Give him, say sixty grains of Areca 
nut, on an empty stomaoh, following it in four hours with a doso 
of castor oil, say one ounce. Bub his skin with crude petroleum, 
and administer internally two capsules of tar per day for two 
days. 3. Pass a wad through from breech to muzzle ; or meu?- 
ure the diameter of the bore at the muzzle, and at different 
points in the barrel. 
Information, Savannah, Ga—My pointer bitch, now fourteen 
months old, came in heat May or June this year. I did not put a 
dog to her, and she got overitapparently; hut her parts remained 
very much swollen and protruded like a goose egg. Latter part 
of July she was in heat again, and on the 8th of August I had bel¬ 
li ned by a very fine dog, one whose services I have never known 
to fail. To-day, only twelve days before whelps are due, I can¬ 
not feel any pups in her. She has not gained much in size, but 
her teets are swollen considerably and show tho presence of milk. 
Her parts are still much swollen, and are continually moist or 
discharging. Otherwise the bitch is in perfect health and condi¬ 
tion, lively and vigorous. Ans. The case is a peculiar one, al¬ 
though instances of hitches that would take a dog at any Trial 
have been known. She will probnblynot breed while in this con¬ 
dition. The pressure of milk at the period named is not unusual 
save when the bitch Is not pregnant. We can only suggest a low 
diet, with plenty of exercise. She may come right in time. 
Vidi, Boston, September 37th, 1879 —I notioed about three 
weeks ago that my setter bitch (fourteen months old) was a little 
weak in the legs, as she fell once or twice while running on tho 
marsh, and seemed to he unable to turn short to avoid any obsta¬ 
cle when going fast. Later, her hind legs would slip and sprawl 
round on the floor, and she went up and down steps with diffi¬ 
culty. Then weakness increased, so a strong wind would blow 
her over, and she seemed to partially lose her faculties ; eould not- 
hear well; would not mind (apparently not understanding what 
was wanted), and became blind. Has remained so nboutaweeU; 
but is stronger on her legs than ten days age. Is perfectly hlincl, 
and will wander round tho room or yard stumbling over obsta¬ 
cles, and trying to crawl through or over chairs, ate. Ans. From 
the description of symptoms your dog hasTparalysis; probably the 
result of rheumatic fever, contracted by exposure to too much 
wet, coupled with high feeding. The disease has probably affected 
the whole nervous system. You can do no better than to try the 
empirical remedy recommended by Stonehenge. Score a red her¬ 
ring with a knife, and well rub in two drachms of nitre; give 
every morning on an empty stomach, and keep the dog without 
food for two hours after. At night, give one drachm of camphor 
made in a ball. If the sight does not return, try a seton in the 
poll. __ 
—Attention is called to the advertisement of Mr. S. J. 
Bestor, of Hartford, Conn., who is reputed to have the 
finest stock of cooker spanials in the country. 
What's in a Name? —One of our subscriber’s names 
isLashbroolt—which is a good enough name for an 
angler, but it happens that he doesn’t fish, 
— The bicycle is doing wonderful tlimgs in England. In 
the first five days of a bicycle match in the Agricultural 
Hall, London, Walker, an Englishman, rode 1,300 miles, 
nd Terron, a Frenchman, 1,185, This almost equals 
ailway travelling. 
