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That in the loug run they ara better Birnply closed with wax, 

 made of hardened lead, and with a short and small hole tapering 

 to its bottom. 



That on animals as large as a deer the shock of the explosion 

 from a .22 loug blaclc powder cartridge amounts to nothing. 



That the explosive principle is a good one, hut that something 

 far quicker than black, powder must bo used to give it any advan- 

 tage for large game over the simply expansive hall. 



That it would bo folly to interview a grizzly with these under 

 circumstances where it would be unsafe with the same balls solid, 

 and perfect madness to try it (as a correspondent of Forest and 

 Stream some time ago asked about) with such small balls and 

 charges as the old model Winchester. 



As this is a subject of some importance, I wonld be glad to hear 

 from any one whose experience differs from mine, and to have the 

 particulars and date of his experiments. I have sometimes thought 

 the deer of this part of California is tougher than the white tail, 

 but as I almost always hunted on snow while living Bast, and 

 never had any difficulty from brush, I cannot judge so well. At 

 any rato it needs something very different from ordinary rifles to 

 keep about one-third of the deer struck from getting lost. 



T. S. Yan Dyke. 

 Miner's lianche. , San Diego Go., Cal. 



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 addressed " Chess Editor Forest and Stream, P. O. box 54, Wolcott- 

 ville, Conn." 



Problem No. 1. 

 Tourney set. No. l. Motto— Earnestly Advise Knowledge. 



White to play and mate in two moves, 



Game No. 1. -EVANS GAMBIT 





Black. 



Wliite. 



Black. 



Peyer. 



Blackburne. 



Peyer. 



1— P-K 4 



11— B-Ktfi 



11— Kt tks Q B P 



2— Kt-Q B3 



[2-Kttka Kt 



l-:— B tks Kt 



3— B-B 4 



13— Kt tks P 



Ui— B tkS Kt 



4— B tks P 



1 1-Q tks B 



14— B-K 3 



5-B-R 4 



15-Q R-B 



I5-Q-Q2 

 10-K-Q, 



6-K1-KB3 



1H-Q-KR4 



7— P tks P 



IT— H tks Kr, 



tt-K-Q B 



IS— K-Kt 



S-P-Q 3 



9_Kt-K 5 



IS-Kli-QB 



19-B-R '. 



Ifl^Q-B 



10— P-Q 4 



■!0— Q,-Kt 5 



20— B-Q 2 



3d mate in four in 



oves. 





White. 

 Blaokbuvne 

 1— P-K 4 

 2— Kt- K B 3 

 3 -B-R4 

 4-P-G Kt 4 

 5-P-IS 3 

 6— Castles 

 7- P-Q 4 

 8— B-K 3 

 9 -P-K 5 

 10— K-K 



THE FOREST AND STREAM PROBLEM TOURNEY. - 



Recognizing the increasing favor with which this branch of the roya 

 game is regarded we Have decided to offer a number of liberal prizes 

 for competition. 



THE PRIZES. 



1. For the best set, 825 00 



2. For the second best set 20 00 



3. For the third best set, i 10 0" 



4. For the best three move problems... -• 5 00 



5. For the best two move problems - 5 00 



6. For the second best three move problems 2 00 



7. For the second best two move problems 2 00 



8. For the best problem entered in the Mumey. 5 00 



Eacli composer is invited to send in a two move problem accompanied 



by his photograph, the author of the winning position to receive as a 

 prize all the photographs. 

 Problems will be judged according to the following standard. 



BULL'S PROBLEM CODE. 



1. Beauty and originality of design 1 to 10 points. 



■; i iirr.ni i. v nf solution i to 10 -' 



3. Accuracy and elegance of construction 1 to 10 " 



l.ni.f.s. 



Competition is open to the world'. All problems to be afreet mates— 

 that is to say, white to play and mate, in t v?o or three moves, as Hie case 

 may be. All problems must be original and not hitherto published. Com- 

 petitors may enter as many seizor smulc problems as limy please. 

 felaeh competitor will affix a motto to every single set, or problem. sent 

 in and also inclose his name and address. Competing problems will be 

 submitted to the umpire, Charles A. Gilberg, Esq., who will report all 

 unsound positions. American composers will be allowed four weeks m 

 which to correct such positions, foreign composers being: allowed eight 

 weeks for the same purpose. Should the requisite corrections' not be 



received within ifie time specified the positions will then be ruled out of 

 the touruey. 'Jlie tourney will be open to competition until the first day 

 of July 18T8, alt cr which elate I lie list will be closed. The prizes will bo 

 awarded within two weeks after the publication of the last problem. 

 AddressE. A. Eunice], Wblcottviife, Conn. 



THE FOREST AND STKEAM SOLVERS' TOURNEY. 



This tourney commences with problem No. 1 and will continue until 

 all the problems entered in the above problem tourney are published. 



THIS PKI/.SS. 



1. Cash prize of..... .....tin 00 



2. " " " 5 00 



3. The Forest and Stream for one year. - 



4. Cash prize of 3 0!) 



5. " " " 2 00 



fi. " " " 2 00 



CURSORY JOTTINGS. 



Onr chess contemporaries are requested to announce the above tour- 

 neys in their respective, columns, and also to arrange for an exchange. 



We have already received problems from eminent problematists in 

 America, England, Scotland, France, Italy and Germany for our tour- 

 ney, all of which we shall publish as fast as possible. In this connec- 

 tion it is proper that we inform our friends, and the chess public gener- 

 ally, that we are no longer interested in the prosperity of another chess 

 column, or the success or result of another chess column's problem and 

 solvere' tourneys. 



J$nswep to j$ov L M}00tidettt8. 



No Notice Taken of Anonyiuoun CoiuaiunlcuUoas. 



i^~ A number of anonymous correspondents will understand why 

 then - queries are not answered, when tliey read the lines at the head of 

 thig column. 



II., Cumberland, Md.— You ought to buy a ;good pointer, or setter for 

 $75. 



C. n. C. is informed that by writing directly to us we can, we think, 

 get him the dog he may wish to breed from. 



Frank Forester.— The Warwick Woodlands are published as a sep- 

 arate volume by the Petersons of Philadelphia. 



G. II W., Nashua, N. H.— What is the best tent for three or four per- 

 sons camping, and price? Ans. See our advertising columns. 



K. B. S., Bit/wnvilie, Miss.— For $75 you ought to get an excellent 

 breech-loader, but we decline specifying any particular gun. 



F. S. C, Galveston.— Don't you think 3 drs. powder and 1 oz. shot suf- 

 ficient for duck shooting with a No. 10 gun ? Ans. No; 4 drs. are neces- 

 sary, and \}.{ oz, shot. 



C. E. C, Hanover.— AVhat is an express shot-gun ? Ans. It is a trade- 

 mark of Dougall, the well-known gunmaker. Dougall has gained great 

 reputation from his ' ; Express rifle." 



H. C. S., Houtzdale, Pa.— I have a Scott gun, choke-bore, and want 

 the choke taken out of one barrel. Who would you recommend to do 

 it ? Ans. Send the gun to Genez, Chambers St., New York. 



J. W. S., Gansevoort —What would you advise a person to do who 

 wishes to secure a patent and who is entirely unacquainted with the 

 formulas to be observed? Ans. Write to Scientific American. 



II. T. W., Northbridge, Mass.— I have an elk's head and antlers, and 

 moths have got into the hair. What shall I use to kill them ? Ans. TJse 

 corrosive sublimate, first having carefully brushed the specimen. 



Ff. X , Poughkeepsie.— Could you tell me where I could purchase an 

 association score-book, short range, and at what price? Ans. Of E. H. 

 Madison, gunsmith, 564 Fulton street, Brooklyn ; price 25 cents. 



J. W. F., .'.uburn., Placer Co., Cal.— We will do our best for yon, and 

 will correspond with you later about the dog. You had belter write us 

 agiin, say in three weeks' time, as we may know of a dog about then. 



J. H. A., Clifty, Ind.— We refer you to the reply we have made R. B. 

 S. The gun you mention is excellent. We know some in use by lead- 

 ing sportsmen, who have the highest opinions of their merits. 



Snipe, New York.— The law of Connecticut prohibits the snaring of 

 grouse and quail, save on one's own land. A man who snares $R0 

 worth of grouse we should, most undoubtedly, consider a variety of the 

 genus pot-hunter. 



W. T. M., Geneva, N. Y.— Crystal River is in Hernando Co, Florida 

 between Homosassa and Cedar Keys ; reached via water from the latter 

 point. Regular vessels ply between these points. See our news 

 columns last week. 



Wins Shot, Painsville, Ohio— I want a book on wing shooting and 

 shooting of all kinds. What book shall I buy ? Ans. In about a month 

 Captain Bogardus' book (second edition) will be published and we think 

 you will find there what you want. 



H. M., S. Lawrence Co., N. Y.— I want a shut ami rifle combined arm, 

 not the barrels side by side. Who makes such an arm ? Ans. Messrs. 

 W. H. Baker & C, of Syracuse, N. Y. It is called the " three-barrelled 

 breech-loading gun." Two shots and a rifle. 



Findley's Lake.— Findley's Lake is about 19 miles from Corry, 11 

 from North East, and S from Sherman, on the Buffalo and Pittsburg ii. 

 R. A stage runs from Sherman to the summer hole! there. Bass, 

 perchand suniish in the Lake ; fair ruffod grouse and woodcock shoot- 

 ing. 



J. G., West Lebanon.— 1. Are there any Rocky Mountain quail in 

 market? If not, where can I get some? 2. Can I get some native quail? 

 Ans. Neither- California quail nor native ones are to be had. These 

 questions we have, replied to iu the negative in almost every number of 

 the paper. 



Ahiuman, Mahonington, Pa.— My setter bitch, 50 lbs., native from 

 impcrted, had one of i he claws on left fore foot taken off by a car-wheel, 

 but does not incapacitate her in the least. Will it debar her from entry 

 and chances of being a piize winner in t'ae Pittsburg Bench Show, to 

 be held Jan. 17 to 28 ? Ans. If not a disfigurement the dog could com- 

 pete. 



S. W. B., Vicksburg.— Where can I buy a copy of "The Complete 

 Angler "of Issaatt Walton and Charles Cotton, edited by John Major, 

 and published by Little, Brown & (Jo., Boston, Isiil? What will be the 

 cost? Ans. Book very scarce. By leaving'au order with SaDin.br 

 Leggaf, in New York, you might get the book. Cost about $1.50. 



T. S , Jr., Salem.— Has there ever been made for sale a cloth that can 

 be placed on the ground to catch the broken glass which is used in 

 shooting the glass balls ; if so, where can they be had ? Ans. Mot that 

 we know of. Iu shorn, ,n _■ I he 5,000 glass ball antuh at Gilrnore's Garden 

 a big sheet caught all the ft 'agments of glass. Iu shooting on grounds 

 the same thing could be done. 



G. S. F., Philadelphia.— Is it natural for a bitch setter to have passa- 

 ges of blood from the urinary organs ? My bitch— I had hunted her 

 lately on a warm day— had a nervous spasm, and keeled over in con- 



vulsions. She seems all right now. Is anything the matter? Ans. From 

 your account your bitch is probably in heat. 



E. A. H., Brooklyn.— 1. At what distances is an F. Wesson .44 cal., 

 28-in. barrel, reliable ? 2. Which is preferable for shooting iu the North 

 Woods, a rifle or a shotgun ? 3. What bore do you recommend for 

 general shooting with a Shot-gun? Ans. l. We know of shooting at 

 1,000 yards made with a Wesson which was very accurate. 2. A shot- 

 gun by long odds. 3. We prefer 12 bore. 



T. A. S., Macon. Mo.— Address Schuyler, Hartley & Graham as to 

 cost. If new barrels are wanted, have Messrs. Scott & Sons to do the 

 work, sending your gun to Messrs. Schuyler, Hartley & Graham. They 

 will take pleasure in giving you the exact cost, but must know the num- 

 ber of the gun. You have, nudoubtedly, a very fine arm. 



G. W. H., Tltusville, Pa.— Have a line dog, age about twelve years, 

 lie is quite lively, but deaf— can't hear a bird lisc within four feet of 

 him. Can I do anything foe him? Ans. Sponge his ear.s very care- 

 fully with warm water and Castile soap. It is not likely, however, that 

 you can benefit his hearing. 



C. B., Jersey City.— Have a young deer who has the rheumatism. 

 The hair on tho neck is ruffed, and he looks as if iu great paiu. Have 

 used ammonia liniment, but it does not seem to have the desired effect. 

 What medicine would you suggest? Ans. Give warm mush with a 

 little nitre, twice a day, with warm bed and comfortable quarters. 



J. C. , Philadelphia.— 1, Are Gordon setters ever liver-colored ? Have 

 one guaranteed to be a full-blooded Gordon. 2. Does cutting a dog's 

 tail improve it in any way? Ans. 1. A pure Gordon would not be liver- 

 colored; black, black and white,aud black, white and tan are the colors. 

 2. Better leave the tail alone, save iu special cases— this is the advice 

 we mostly give. 



Paddy O'Leary, Ashbuysburgh.— We cannot say that phonography 

 will ever come into common use, if by that yon mean that it will be used 

 aside from the professions. It can be learned without a teacher, but if 

 you contemplate a study of the art, we would advise you to secure in- 

 struction. The Flobert saloon rifle is a very good little parlor ar n, and 

 with a 22 cartridge, would kill even bigger game than squirrels, say 

 cats. 



C. H. C, Urbana.— My setter dog, l l A years old, passe s discolored 

 urine, and has great thirst. Vomits frequently a dark-colored liquid, 

 which looks as if it were blood. His breathing is labored. Some weeks 

 ago he may have swallowed some refuse oil, floating on the surface of 

 the water. He is skin and bones. What can I do for him ? Ans. It is 

 quite possible that he was poisoned by the refuse oil, but he should not 

 have access to the scup bucket. Feed him regularly and carefully 

 twice a day, and give him a dose of castor oil every second or third day 

 for a week. 



G. C. B., New York.— Have a red setter dog, 18 months old. I have 



a notion of taking off one joint of his tail, as it comes about one inch 

 below the gamble joint. Think of sending him to the Show in May, and 

 fancy his length of tail may be against him. I send his pedigree. Ans. 

 Would advise you to leave the tail alone, when two years old you will 

 not think it too long ; and if it is, cutting will not improve it. Pedigree 

 very good. As to inherent traits derived from father or mother, it has 

 not yet been decided, and never wdl be. 



F. de B., Philadelphia.— My pointer has commenced drooping his 

 head, and breathes heavily ; symptoms have grown worse. He coughs, 

 is weak, and can barely stand. Tongue seems to be swollen. He 

 scratches his ear, Have given bin castor oil. He is about six months 

 old. Think he has a bad cold— what shall I do ? Ans. You are proba- 

 cy right about the dog having taken a severe cold. Give him two or 

 three doses of castor oil. Keep him quite warm and dry; and feed 

 him on broths and milk for a while. 



F. G. Y., Philadelphia.— How would a tan-colored leather coat do for 

 duck shooting on the Chesapeake? I refer to those advertised byG. 

 W. Simmons & Son, of Boston. Do you think the color wonld be 

 right for shooting over decoys from shore? Ans. Simmons' suits, or 

 any other of the bu' ternut color, are suitable for duck shooting; but 

 as you must have warm clothing, you will have to get your suit several 

 sizes toolarge, if yon wish to wear it as an over-dress. 



Doctor, Morganton, N. C— I expect to be ordered soon to Arizona. 

 Would you advise me to take my pointer, to whom I am very much 

 attached, or will it be too much hardship for him ? I would prefer to 

 give him away rather than have him suffer. Ans. Yes, take your dog. 

 It will pay. Capt. Viele, of 7th Cavalry, II. S. A., has just taken several 

 varieties of thoroughbred dog3— hounds, pointers and setters— to the 

 Rio Grande. The railroads will take good care of him, and on the 

 stage routes you can let him alternately ride and run. You can do little 

 ■bird shooting in the West without dogs. You will find that nearly all 

 the sporting residents, even in the Indian Territory, own good hunting 

 dogs. 



Subscriber, Stamford, Ct.— 1. Would having a gun choke-bored di- 

 minish its penetratiou ? 2. Is it possible for me to buy an Irish or 

 English setter pup about four or five months old as cheap as eight or 

 ten dollars? 3. Do you think it is possible for an inexperienced person 

 to break a dog by following directions of " Sportsman's Gazetteer" pro- 

 vided he exercised much care and patience ? 4. Would a dog Ave 

 months old now be old enough next fall to work well ? Ans. 1. No. 3. 

 Possibly, or you might get one as a gift. 3. fnstrnctions were printed 

 with that object and expectation. 4. Precocity often shows itself in 

 very young dogs. He might " work well," but should not be permitted 

 to do much service in the field at so tender an age. 



A. B. C, Boston, Mass.— I shot last spring a small bird at Milton, 

 within a mile of Mr. Aldrich's house. I took it there, and he said it 

 was an " Aquatic Wood Wagtail." I can find no bird of like name in 

 my " Samuels' Birds of N. E." Since then I have obtained a more val- 

 uable work by Elliot Coues. In the family Motacillidce (wagtails) my 

 bird answers well to the habits of the bird, but E. C. gives only the yel- 

 low wagtail, and says : " The sub-family, Motacillince, true wagtails, is 

 represented in America by a single species." in a word— Have I shot a 

 new species of American bird, or is it a yellow wagiail ? I have it set 

 up in my cabinet of birds by Mr. Aldnch. Ans. Of course, it is impos- 

 sible to tell what your bird is without having a description of it, but it 

 is safe to say that yeu have neither a new species nor Budytes flava. 

 Probably your bird id a tiiurus, very likely the species called, in the 

 Key, S. iu>veboraceiisis. 



Notice to Sportsmen.— Having received so many communications 

 askingus for information in i egard to our six-section bamboo trout, 

 black bass, grilse and salmon rods, we have prepared a circular on the 

 subject, winch we shall take pleasure in forwarding to any address. 

 We keep on hand all grades, the pneeB of which range from $15 to $150. 

 We put our stamp only on the best, in order to protect our customers 

 and our reputation, for we are unwilling to sell a poor rod with a false 

 enamel (made by burning and staining to imitate'the genuine article) 

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