FOREST AND STREAM. 



-s» 



475 



Pacific &tm Club, Jan. 16.— The contest resulted in the 

 following score : 



T N Beruinghain (captain) J 1 j 1 1 0-8 



James Mlnihan ° ? * J ? ? ?~s 



WHGillman \ ' } \ } 1 } rj* 



Dell Sheldon ° 'I 1 ° \ '; \ ""? 



James Porteoue - ., 



Charley Parker 1—1— IS 



Warren Bordwell (oaptatn) 1 1 1 i 1 1— « 



Clmles Brown...:.... J 



J P Lacv 110 10 0—3 



Dr Book.7.'.'.7.".7.7... .7.7. 110 11 1-5 



H Baker 110 1 0-3 



Mr Fields' (of'Fie'ids & Hoey) 110 10 0-3-26 



Notice to Sportsmen.— Having received bo many communications 

 asking us for Information In regard to our six-section bamboo trout, 

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

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

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

 We put our stamp only on the beat, 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) 

 without letting our customers know just what they are getting. 



P. O. Box 1,294.— [A do. Abbey & Imbree, 38 Maiden Lan 



Farbar's Pocket Map op Moosehead Lake ahd Yioinitt.— We 

 have just received a copy of Mr. Farrar's new map of Moosehead Lake 

 and the wilderness of Northern Maine, and unhesitatingly pronounce 

 It, the best map of that section of country, as well as the most correct, 

 that has ever been issued, every attention having been paid to the 

 smallest detail. It is printed on tough linen paper, and put up in a 

 neat cloth cover to protect it from wear, and Is the correct thing to 

 accompany those who visit Moosehead for sport or pleasure. Pub- 

 lished by C. A. J. Farrar, Jamaica Plain, Mass. Price, $1. 



Nuttam, BuiiLETiK.— We have received the last two numbers of this 

 monthly, notices of whioh, in common with several others, have been 

 unavoidably left over. We shall make room for them next week. 



gztianxt §asiim$B> 



Contention of Amateur Athletic Clubs. — A meeting ef 

 amateur athletic clubs will he convened at Knickerbocker 

 Cottage, 456 Sixth avenue, New York, next Wednesday even- 

 ing. This is the meeting which was to have taken place last 

 August hut which was postponed on account of an unusually 

 full athletic season. As matters of importance are to be dis- 

 cussed, representatives from all clubs in the vicinity of New 

 York are urged to be present. 



Inter-State Curling.— The Inter-State curling match for 

 the Hamilton medal, between representatives of New York 

 and New Jersey, came off at Haledon Lake, N. J., Jan. 19, 

 resulting in a victory for the New York rinks. Mr. James 

 Addie, of the New \ 7 ork Club, won the medal to the skip, 

 having scored the largest majority over his op posing skip, 

 viz., 22- Below is given the full score : 



New York— James Addie, New York Club, 3S; G. Grieve, New York, 

 27 • D Foulis, New Tork Caledonian, 27 ; James Robb, Manhattan, 6 ; 

 W Sraimers, Empire City,2fl; S. MeConchle, St. Andrew, 34 ; James 

 Tempieton, New York, 20 ; J. Maltham, Brooklyn Caledonian, 29; C. 

 McKenzie? Thistle, 15; W. Kellock, Yonkers, 3S. Total for New 

 York, 253. 



New Jersey— James Stevens, Jersey City Club, 16; A. N. Horton, 

 P^er^on 17; J. Dunlop, Ivanhoe, 2S; R. Dowie, Paterson. 36 ; A. 

 phiium 'Newark, 28; M. Thompson, Ivanhoe, 17 ; J. 11. Van Houton, 

 Paterson, 21; J, 6, Bailey, Jersey City, 19; James Love, Jersey City, 

 BS • George Faulhaber, Jersey City, 20. Total for New Jersey, 238. 



SPLIT BAMBOO RODS 



To our customers and the public :— In reply to the damag- 

 ing reports which have been circulated respecting the quality of 

 our split bamboo rods, by " dealers " who are unable to com- 

 pete with us at our reduced prices, we have issued a circular 

 which we shall be pleased to mail to any address, proving the 

 falsity of their assertions. 



CoNBOT, BlSSETT & MAIXKSON, 



Manufacturers, 65 Fulton Street, N. Y. 



^nswep to ^oiptsponAmts. 



No Notice Taken of Anonymous Communications. 



ear" A number of anonymous correspondents will understand why 

 their queries are not answered, when they read the lines at the head of 

 this column. 



J. D. Dayton, O.— Ketall price of Hazard's powder is 75 cents per 

 pound. 



Rifle, Newark.— I want a rifle for squirrel shooting or for deer. 

 What calibre shaE 1 use ? Ana. SB- 

 Conductor, Boston.— We know of no better maps of Minnesota than 

 those pubhshed by Colton & Co,, 172 William St., N. Y. 



W W. T., Pittsfield, Mass.— Has there been a new guide and map of 

 Moosehead and Northern Maine published since 1S74 ? Ana. Yes, just 

 issued by Chas. A. J. Farrar. Address him at Andover, Maine. 



To Hunters and Trapters.— Persons contemplating hunting or 

 trapping in any locality for a livelihood, will inclose stamp for infor- 

 mation worth hundreds of dollars. Address H. Graves, Mount Vernon, 

 Alabama. 



W. G. Newark.— A correspondent who sends us several puzzling 

 questions', and at the same time, not only declines to comply with our 

 rale 'requiring names to accompany, but carefully clips off his letter- 

 head to prevent recognition, is certainly not entitled to a reply. 



J. L., Monon. White Co., Iud.— Do the standard works on ornithology 

 say that ruffed grouse pair in the breeding season? Ans. The best 

 worfcB state that these birds do not pair. The males are said to be 

 polygamous, and the intercourse between the sexes as promiscuous as 

 among a lot of domestic low Is. 



W. R. K., Lebanon, O.— what is the best gun to take to Florida ? Does 

 "Camp" Life in Florida" tell what outfit, is best to take? Ans. We 

 are inclined to recommend the Baker gun, which combines the rifle and 

 shot-gun. See his advertisement in our paper. " Camp Life in Florida" 

 tells you all yon deslro to know. 



F. N. L,, New York.— Where can 1 get the National American Kenuel 

 Club Rules, and how much would they cost? Ans. They have not been 

 published in book form, but. will be printed in the Kennel Register when 

 that is issued, if it ever is. They were printed, with slight modification, 

 in t he Premium List of the New York Dog Show. 



Yachtsman, Boston.— 1. Do yachts have to obtain papers at the Cus- 

 tom House ? 2. Where can I obtain circulars, etc., of the Woodruff ex- 

 pedition? 3. Is it (the expedition) going? Ana. 1. They do. 2. 

 Address Daniel Macauley, Esq., St. Nicholas Hotel, N. Y. 3. There is 

 every reason to suppose that the expedition will start on time. 



C.H. F.. Plymouth, Mass.— Where is the best place forqnail shooting 

 in Deleware ? Is there any locality nearer home equally good ? Where 

 can I buy live quail, and probable cost? Ans. Yon can get no quail 

 s hooting at this season in any State nearer than Delaware. Live quail 

 are hard to get now, it is against the laws of many States to trap them. 



T. F, M.— Will you let me know in your next number where I can ob- 

 tain a book or paper devoted to Texas lands, stating the price of lands, 

 slock and everything regarding cattle, ranches, also the amount of 

 money a beginner would need to start a cattle ranch on a small scale ? 

 Ans. Buy the Texas New Yorker, 28, 30 and 32 Centre St., New York. 



An Old Subscriber, Ellenvllle, N. Y.— Is there any difficulty in pro- 

 curing central-fire shells (paper and metallic) at the gun stores in N. Y. 

 city for breech-loading shot-guns of calibres 16, IS and 20 ? Ans. You 

 can get in paper shells, English, 4, 8, 10, 13, 18, 18 and 20 gauge. Ameri- 

 can paper shells are 10 and 12. In brass shells they run 8, 10, 12, 16, 18 

 and 20. 



G. N. B., Delphos, Kansas.— Where heavy charges (110 grs.) are' used 

 in straight shells, is there the same trouble from a powder crust form- 

 ing just in front of shell that thore Is with bottle-necked shells ? or are 

 the straight shells any better in that respect? Ans. There is no dif- 

 ference between the two shapes of shell, as to cmat or in any other 

 way. 



F. S., Boston.— Would a setter be injured by being chained from 9 a. 

 m. to 4 p. m.? by not being able to urinate, or from other causes ? Take 

 my setter to the office in the morning and return in the afternoon and 

 am obliged to keep him chained while there. Ans. The dog should un- 

 doubtedly have access to the open air a couple of times between the 

 hours you mention. 



J. A. B„ Boston.— What is the meaning of a wen-like excresence on 

 the under side of the neck of an eighteen months setter pup ? Dog lively 

 and appetite good. Excresence as large as a goose egg, feels as if full 

 of some fluid and tense. Ans. It is impossible to dispose of such a case 

 without personal examination. Send for a surgeon to pronounce upon 

 the nature of the growth. 



F. A. S., Honsdale, Pa.— My spaniel pup, six months old, Is recovering 

 from distemper. Have fed him on table scraps, little meat, but plenty 

 of milk. Passed worms yesterday and had a fit. Will worms cause flts ? 

 I keep him to a place comfortable enough during the day, but cool at 

 night. What shall I do ? Ans. The fits were quite probably due to 

 worms. Give the areca nut and castor oil afterward. 



H. C, St. Joseph.— In a double bird match the other day, the man at 

 Ihe score fired at the bird on his right, missed, and then killed it with 

 th e second barrel. . Referee declared both birds lost. Was he correct ? 

 Ans. In a double match both birds must be tired at. The shooter having 

 missed the bird on his right, he ought to have paid his attention to the 

 other. The referee was right when declared both birds lost. 



Moose Muffle, Andover.— Is there any other inn than Capt. Ayer's at 

 Sinnepuxeut Bay which you can recommend to a sportsman ? Ans. 

 Yes. James B. Powell's hotel on the inland shore of Sinnepuxent Bay 

 about five miles frem Berlin. He has boxes sunk on the Beach directly 

 opposite the house, has a good sail boat, small boats and a fine stand of 

 live decoy geese and most comfortable quarters throughout. 



Sf.cretary, Philadelphia.— Our club intends paying a visit to Better- 

 ton, Ma , next season to enjoy the perch, which they say are very nu- 

 merous and large. Can you enlighten us any on the above subject? 

 Ans. Betterton is a very popular resort, and affords fish in abundance. 

 Many Philadelphians go there every season. You can find out all there 

 is to know by inquiring of John Krider, cor. Second and Walnut Sts. 



Back-Action, Newton.— Could you tell me where to go next spring to 

 get some good goose shooting not far from here ? How would Canaan, 

 Conn., spoken of in the " Gazetteer" do.and in what month should I go ? 

 Ans. No geese in Canaan. You will have to go to the Long Island coast 

 for geese, say to Good Ground, or Peconic Bay, on South Side. We have 

 replied, in a general way, to the question of m ix ing Dittmar powder. 



J. A. D., Boston.— 1. My Newfoundland, eighteen months old, barks 

 at horses aud vehicles. He knows he is doing wrong, but I cannot give 

 him a thrashing when In the act. How shall I break him of this habit ? 

 2. He ought to be old enough to care of himself, but he runs away from 

 other dogs. Ans. 1. Punish him in any way and keep him tied up for 

 a while. 2. He is too young to fight. With age courage will come. 



E. G. B., Hillsboro.— 1. Which make of shell do you think best ? 2 

 Was — once of the firm of — la — ? 3. Is the -^ as good a single breech- 

 loader as any made ? 4. What are the Draper shells worth per dozen, 

 and who can supply them ? Ans. 1. Respectf illy decline replying to. 

 2- He was not. 3. An excellent arm, and stands very high. 4. Price 

 18 cents each; can be had in any of the gun material stores in New 

 York. 



Greenwood.— You will confer a favor, and set a mooted point at rest, 

 If you will state through the columns of Forest and Stream whether 

 or no, fishing through the ice for perch in Greenwood Lake is legal, and, 

 if so, during what month? Ans. The law as to close time applies to 

 perch and bass alike. They cannot be taken from Jan. 1 to May 20. It 

 prohibits any fish being taken, except minnows, bullheads and eels, for 

 bait. Fine for violation, $10. 



J. F. A., Stafford Springs, Conn.— My Gordon setter has some disorder 

 about the head. Dog eighteen months old. His ears are so tender that 

 if you touch his head he will cry, and he keeps scratching them. There 

 iB an unpleasant odor from his head; otherwise lively and feeds well. 

 Ans. Your dog has canker of the ear. Keep the ears clean by washing 

 them with warm water and pour in dally a weak solution^of lead water- 

 Put a cap on the dog's head to keep the ears from been shaken. 



W. S., Rouse's Point.— 1. I have a B. L. gun, 8# lbs., 30 in. long, 12 

 gauge, choke ; now, what will be the load for this gun to shoot 18 rods, 

 etc.7 2. Where can 1 procure a book telling me of the different loads 

 for different gauges ? 8. Is a Chas. Webley gun a good one ? 4. What 

 is the No. of powder you would use to a breech-loader for general 

 Bhooting? Ans. 1. You could not shoot 18 rods if you tried, at least 

 with a shot-gun. 2. Hallock's " Sportsman's Gazetteer." 3. No better 

 gun maker. 4. Use P., or No. 6, Orange Lightning. 



C. St. G. S., Bonneau's.— You say that a shell should fit chamber of 

 gun. Bow long is the chamber of a $45 Remington and what length of 

 shell could be used with advantage ? 2. Do the U. M. C. Co. make straw. 

 colored shells of different lengths. 3. What precautions must be used 

 in using Dittmar's powder ? Ans. 12 gauge 2 9-1C, 10 gauge 2 5-8 brass. 

 In paper 2 7-8 and 3 inches, because length must be allowed for crimp- 

 ing 2 They make various leugths. S. Too long explanations would be 

 necessary. Must refer ,you to back nnmbeffl. 



Constant Reader, Summit, N. J.— 1. What kind of game is there 

 near St. Paul, Minn.? 2. What kind of dog would one want for general 

 hunting in Minn.? 3. Would a hound be of any use there 3 4. Is the 

 climate good? Ans. If •• Constant Header" would read with his eyes 

 open, he would find his questions answered many times in our paper. 

 One of its most conspicuous feature* at present is the series of Minne- 

 sota letters from the Editor. Climate fine ; hounds, setters and point- 

 ers all used and useful. Deer, grouse, pigeons, ducks, geese, rail, etc. 



C. E., New York.— Does a person require a permit to collect bird skins 

 In New Jersey or New York StateB ; If so, where can it be procured ? 

 Whatia the best work on taxidermy? Ans. The laws permit yon to 

 shoot for scientific purposes, but you must prove your intent, 'or suffer 

 penalty. Cones' "Manual of Ornithology" and Maynard's "Natural- 

 ist's Guide " are the best works on taxidermy. For list of several hun- 

 dred works on sport and natural history, see Hallock's "Sportsman's 

 Gazetteer," published to save yon the trouble of asking the questions 

 you have done above. 



Bushwhacker, Fort Clark, Texas.— Will you be kind enough to tell 

 me the name and price of an instrument used to draw out shells when 

 they stick— a pocket instrument? Also, the price of rubber boots for 

 duck shootiug, knee high, and also hip boots, and can they be sent by 

 mail ? Ans. Send to Dudley <fc Co,, Ponghkeepste, or to Stoddard <fe Co., 

 Washington, D. C, for cartridge loader. Dudley's Is the cheapest and 

 simplest, $1.50 to $2 ; Stoddard's, the most complete and heaviest, $6. 

 Rubber goods can be bought of Hodgman & Co., 27 Maiden Lane ; knee 

 boots $-1.50, hips $6.50. See advertisements in our paper. Cannot send 

 over four pounds weight by mail. 



H. P., Waterford, Maine— Have a Scotch colley pup six months old. 

 Has alway been well until lately. Food, mush and milk. Was taken 

 with convulsions and frothing at the mouth. Breathes a little hard. 

 Was better to-day. I gave him some milk ; as soon as he drank it he had 

 another fit. Must have had convulsions for ten minutes. Then got up' 

 and commenced to travel round and round. Has discharged worms, fa 

 better as I write this. Will you tell me what was the matter and what 

 to do ? Ans. The flts were probabjy due to intestinal irritation pro- 

 duced by the worms. Give him some areca nut followed by a dose of 

 castor oil. 



C. M. S. , North Dunbarton, N. H.— Can you give me any information 

 through your next about Florida? Whether I can find any shooting and 

 fishing, and also what sizei of shot to take ? Would a fishing rod which 

 was made for striped bass be servicable ? What can I get good board 

 for in the interior by the day or week ? Ans. You will find the whole 

 story In Hallock's " Sportsman's Gazeteer," or in " Camp Life in Flori- 

 da," price $3 and $1 so respectively. Yon can use hand lines or rod and 

 reel, buck shot or dust shot according to the kind of game you are after. 

 Board from $2 to $12 per week, according to location and accommoda- 

 tions. Your fishing rod will answer well for very many kinds of fish. 



C. M., Dauphin, Va.— To preserve autumn leaves follow the directions 

 given by us some time ago : Procure some sheets of blotting paper, and 

 place the leaves to be preserved between them— taking care they do not 

 touch each other; then at Intervals of about a half dozen of the papers 

 lay either a folded newspaper or a piece of card-board. When all the 

 leaves are arranged, place the papers containing them upon a smooth 

 board, with another board on top, and upon that a heavy weight; let 

 them remain in a warm room for a day, then replaoe them in dry fresh 

 papers. Do this for a few times with autumn leaves, but oftener with 

 ferns, etc., as there is more moisture in the latter, and you will have 

 fresh-looking ferns and leaves as natural as If just gathered. 



Eknest, 203 Third Ave., N. Y.— 1. Will it be possible for me to attend 

 the meeting of the American Fish Culturists Association ? 2. Will the 

 reports be printed ? H so, when ? How can I get one ? 3. Give me 

 the names and addresses of persons raising trout successfully for mar- 

 ket? Ans. 1. Meeting open to all, and the association would be glad 

 to make you a member. 2. Reports now in press. Apply to about a 

 week to the Secretary, care of E. G. Blackford, Fulton Market, s. rj'a 

 Smith, South Oyster Bay, L. I.; Gardner, Kittridge & Sherman, New 

 Bedford, Mass.; H. F. Donseman, Fish Commissioner, Wis.; Levi Hay- 

 ward, Gardner, Mass. ; J. B. & F. W. Eddy, Randolph, N. Y. ; Robinson 

 Osterhont & Bro., Moscow, Pa. ; Stone Jfc Hooper, Charlestown, N, H. ; 

 Geo. F. Parlow, New Bedford, Mass.; D. B. Wesson, Springfield, Mass* 



Memoir, Medford, Mass.— I. Where can I purchase a good reliable 

 map of Florida and the Gulf States ? 2. Is the hide aud tallow business 

 very extensive in the States of Georgia and Florida? 3. Is there a book 

 published giving the mode of building and the various ways of paddl- 

 ing a birch bark canoe ? Ans. 1. Althorp's map, price $1 50, can be 

 obtained at the office of the Florida Mw Yorker, 34 Park Row, New York. 

 2. There is a large but scattered business done in hides, the principal 

 being located in New York chiefly and the bnyers traversing the States 

 and picking up lots haphazard, or at btated depots. Very little done in 

 tallow, though we don't see why not. 8. No book of instruction for 

 birch canoe. Some information can be gathered from " Hallock's Fish- 

 ing Tourist." Also, see full particulars for making them in Forest and 

 Stream, July 8, 1875. 



E. L. McF., Scottsburg, N. Y.— 1. Previous to last winter to the neigh- 

 borhood where I live we always had quail, but being on upland and ow- 

 ing to the large amount of snow we had they were not able to survive 

 the winter. We would like to get them back again, and on low lands 

 three miles distant there are quail. Now, do you think if we should trap 

 some of them, say in the latter part of this month, or to February, and 

 put them out in our grounds in the spring, they would be likely to stay 

 or would they go back again to the low lands ? 2. After trapping them 

 which place would be best to keep them in till spring, an inclosure 

 made so that they can be on the ground, or a room to a building with 

 plenty of gravel in It ? S. Should each pair be put in a separate apart- 

 ment several days before putting them out to spring? 4. Which day 

 does the close season on partridge commence, the first or second day 

 of January? Ans. 1. We think that they would stay and breed with 

 you. 2: The inclosure if it could be made vermin tight, but perhaps 

 the room would be safest. 3. Yes, better so. 4. January 1. December 

 31 Is the last day on which It is lawful to shoot. 



E. P. D., East Orange, N. J.— 1. I have a canoe, 14 ft. 3 to. long, 30 In. 

 wide, and would like to know if putting an outrigger on it (as per plan) 

 would hurt the speed any in sailing. I thought of putting it out about 

 5 ft. from centre to centre (see plan). The boat is a good sailer now 

 but have been told that it would bear more sail. The rig now is main- 

 sail and jib ; mainsail runs 4 ft. on mast, gaff 33 in., boom 5 ft. 9 in. 

 long; jib runs 4 ft. on mast, bottom 46 in. long. 2. Now, I would Uke 

 to know how much sail she will bear with safety, and will the optrigger 

 hurt her speed ? I want sail enough to make her a much faster boat. 

 Ans. 1. An outrigger on a boat as small as your canoe wonld probably 

 diminish its speed under sail one-half, and would greatly Interfere with 

 paddling. 2. The amount of sail your canoe will carry depends upon 

 its stiffness, aud as yon do not give a diagram of its midship section, 

 your question cannot be answered with certainty. If the canoe Is a 

 " Rob Roy V it haa.quite sail enough ; while, if it approaches closely to 

 the "Nautilus" model,:you could carry a mainsail of 6 ft. hoist, 9 ft. leach 

 c ft. boom and 3 ft. gaff. Judging from the present position of the mast, 

 you would, With such a mainsail, need your present jib and another 

 Ball of the same size, set on a ma*t placed about » ft. 6 in. from the 

 / stem. 



