FOKEST AND STREAM. 



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Philadelphia., Jan. 26.— Match, of fifteen glass balls, Bo- 

 gardus rules, shot by the Fisher Gun Club s 



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"Waco, Texas, Grw Club.— Regular monthly shoot for the 

 Rogland Cup on the 22d ; 10 glass balls, Bogardus traps : 

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Tredwell 101011011 0—6 



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WTLane 1 IXliaOXl. 1 — 9 



GBGefald 1 1 HI 0-S 



TSEarlv 111101 011 1—3 



JP Garland 1 10 110 10 1-6 



Ties on nine. 



Thompson 1 10 1 1-4 Lane 1 1111—5 



Almond 1 ill 1—5 



Second Tie. 



Almond 1 1111-5 Lane 1 110 1—4 



The members who had never won a prize shot for three 

 prizes— 1st, silver fruit dish; 2d and 3d, silver cups. 

 TCTCarlv o 11111111 1—9 



ROSS* '.' . 1 10 110 0-4 



Swell 110 110 10 1-0 



Gerald "".'.'.- 1 10 10 11110-7 



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Garland 1 1110 1110-7 



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Downs, Gerald and Garland shot off for third : 



Downs 5 Gerald 4 



Garland 4 



Downs third cup. A tin cup was given to the lowest. 



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Dr. Carver's Feat.— This California rifleman, who has 

 already appeared in our columns in a challenge to Captain 

 Bogardus, gave a public exhibition of skill at San Francisco, 

 January 19. The weather was unfavorable, but despite this 

 disadvantage the following remarkable score was made in the 

 attempt to break 225 out of 300 glass balls with a Ballard 

 parlor rifle : 



Fir«t hundred 11010101110011010 



1 10 1 0101100111011101110 



1 111111111101111101011101 



011111011O11111101110111 



1 1 1 1— Missed, SI. 



Second Hundred... 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 111 



1 1110110 1- 1111111110 1.1 1111 

 1 110011111111111 100111011 



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 1 10 11 o— MiSBed, 20. 



Third hundred.... 1 11111011101111111 



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 1111111111101011101110110 

 10 1111 1— Missed, 11, 



In reply to Bogardus' challenge, Dr. Carver signifies his will- 

 in"nes3 to meet Bogardus for the three proposed matches, pro- 

 viding a contest for $1,000 or more can be arranged, he to 

 pay the hitter's expenses to the Pacific Coast, or to meet him 

 at Memphis or New Orleans next March or April. Dr. Carver 

 proposes soon to attempt to break 5,000 glass balls in 500 

 minutes. 



Ontario— Bowmanmlle, Jan. 21.— Following is result of 

 first glass ball shooting ever done in this vicinity ; ten balls 

 each; 18 yards rise : 

 T Oolman 11000101 0—4 



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H .Tones 1 11011111 1—9 



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To Hunters and Trappers.— 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 Yernon, 

 Alabama. ^ 



CtTRLTNG. — The rink match for the Gordon medal, the ice 

 permitting, will come off to-day at Cortlandt Lake, near 

 Tonkers. Teams from Toronto, Albany, Paterson, Newark, 

 Jersey City, Brooklyn, New York and Yonkers are expected 

 to compete, some fifteen clubs having declared their intention 

 to participate. 



O'Leart.— Daniel O'Leary, the long-distance pedestrian, 

 has undertaken, at Cincinnati, Ohio, a walk of 400 miles in 

 125 hours. 



International Base Ball Association. — Dissatisfaction 

 with the results'of the League Convention has led to the pub- 

 lishing of a circular by the non-league clubs, calling a conven- 

 tion of delegates from all professional clubs to meet at Buffalo 

 on the 19th proximo, to establish the International Base Ball 

 Association as the regular representative organisation of the 

 professional fraternity. 



At the Athletic entertainment at Gilmore's Garden, last 



Saturday, the walking race of three miles, entered by G. J. 

 Law, J. J- McLeod, and four others. Thomas Buckley won 

 in 25m. 7s.; Law second in 25m. 29Js. 



Webton's Walk.— Well, he did it. This time it was 1,000 

 miles in 400 consecutive hours, and he crossed the line 19 

 minutes sooner than the time allowed. The fastest mile was 

 the 995th, which he did in 9m. 15s. The tramp was begun 

 Dec. 26, and finished Jan. 11th. Next ! 



Snow Shoe Rack.— The tenth annual snow shoe race of 

 the Montreal Snow Shoe Club was contested Jan. 16, with 

 over three hundred snow shoers present. The race was a 

 lively one and resulted as follows : George Starke, 1 ; T. 

 Paton, 2 ; T. Rutherford, 3 ; F. C. A. Mclndoe, 4; E. II. 

 Hanna, 5 ; John McGibbon, 6 ; A. F. Salter, 7 ; W. Kay, 8 ; 

 W. Cousins, 9. 



^nwep to (ffioiiresyondtttte. 



No Notice Taken of Anonymous Coaimunlcatluna. 



cs^ a number of anonymous correspondents will understand why 

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

 this column. 



Kit, Warwick, N. Y,— Have never heard of the maker. 



T. S., Brooklyn.— There is no law for snipe in this State. 



Wild Rice.— For will rice address Richard Yalentine, Janesville, 

 Wis. 



L. M. B., Palatka, Ha.— The gun you ask about is considered to be a 

 good and reliable arm. 



C. H. C— If you wish to breed address W. A. Galloway, New Dorp, 

 who has the bitch you may want. 



F. H. P., Jr., Providence, R. I.— We believe the firm you make in- 

 quiry about is perfectly responsible. 



J. W. O., Knoxville, Tenn.— We would place confidence in such pedi- 

 grees as the party you inquire about would furnish. 



W. H. B.— We do not know the breed of Gordon setters that , of 



Pa., owns. We might find out in time. Write us again. 



W. P., Flat Bock, N. C— For taxidermist's materials send to J. W. 

 Wallace, 19 William street, or J. G. Bell, 335 Broadway, New York. 



F. A. W., Virginia City.— The first two gunmakers you mention have 

 the highest reputation, but we are not well acquainted with the last 

 name. 



W. F. J., Folsom, Cal.— The express companies will carry a dog from 

 New York to Sacramento for $30 per hundred pounds, in a crate. Have 

 written you. 



E. G., East Norway, Kan.— 1. When did Kit Carson die 7 2. Did he 

 serve in the rebellion 7 Ans. 1. Died three years ago. 2. No, he did 

 not serve iu the rebellion. 



N. W., Rutland.— 1. Does E. Remington & Son make a 44-100 cal. cen- 

 tral are rifle chambered for a straight shell ? 2. If so, is it chambered 

 for 60 grains or more 7 Ans. 1. No. 2. 50 grains or more. 



B. M.— Can I obtain any quail shooting in the neighborhood of Talla- 

 hassee, Florida ? What kind of dog to use, setter or' pointer 7 Ans. Yes, 

 there is quail shooting near Tallahassee. A setter would be preferable. 



J. M. D., Irwin Station, Pa.— Which Is {. he better, barrels of laminated 

 steel or Damascus 7 Ans. It is still a mooted question, as the best guns 

 are made of both kinds. As for ourselves we are perfectly satisfied with 

 laminated barrels. 



H. J. F., Mitchell Co., Iowa.— 1. Who makes the Spencer rifle*? 2. 

 Where can I obtain rules for target shooting ? Ans. The Winchester 

 Rifle Manufactory, New Haven, Conn. 2. Send twenty-five cents to F. 

 & S. Publishing Co. 



W . D. W., Savannah.— A mistake of the printers has brought an ava- 

 lanch of just such a question as you ask about the price of altering M. 

 L. to B. L. Gun makers declare that this alteration cannot be done for 

 less than $40— tronie charge $50, and more. 



H. S., Florence, Kan.— 1. Give the respective ages of Edwin Booth 

 and Lawrence Barrett. 2. Which is the larger hotel, the Pacific Hotel, 

 or the Palmer House in Chicago 7 Ans. 1. Edwin Booth is 44, Law- 

 rence Barrett 41. 2. The Pacific Hotel is the larger. 



F. G., Flatboro, Pa.— In shooting off ties, the man who kills the most 

 birds wins, unless the "miss and out" plan is agreed upon before 

 snooting. You will find the Rhode Island rules in Cape. Bogardus' book 

 on Trap Shooting. They say nothing of the point at issue. 



J. S. F., Philadelphia.— 1. My setter bitch, 9 months old, has nervous 

 spasms, is low spirited and off her feed. What shall I do ? 2. Does a 

 bitch come in heat before she ia a year old 7 Ans. 1. The nervous 

 spasms may be due to worms. It is possible at her age thai she is about 

 to have distemper. 2. Yes, oftentimes about 9 or 10 months of age. 



G. O. G., Danville.— 1. Give me names and addresses of repeating 

 rifles. 2. Will a letter addressed as printed reach Mr. Van Dyke? Ans. 

 1. Winchester Ritle Co., New Haven, and Evans Rifle Manufacturing 

 Co., Mechanic Falls, Maine. 2. Address as per Forest and Stream. 



W. A. A., St. Louis.— There was a premium off ered by the authorities 

 of the Stateof New York for a satisfactory application of steam to canal 

 boats. Is this offer still open? Ans. Decided some year or more ago. 

 Given to two parties, of which Baxter was one. Matter closed now. 



J. G. G., Buffalo.— There is no difference between the two makers, 

 botn stand on the top of the heap as gun builders. Both are conscien- 

 tious houses to deal with. For information as to New York State 

 Sportsman's Association write to J. B. Sage, Esq., Rec. Sec, to our 

 care. 



J. H., Boston.— Will you please inform me through the columns of 

 your paper if a dog that has taken second premium at a bench show 

 would have to be entered as a champion dog if entered in another 7 

 Ans. No. Only first .prize winners are thereafter classed as cham- 

 pions. 



H. T., Pittsbuig.— 1. What is the point-blank range of a ball from a 

 30-ln. barrel rifle, .44 cal., 77 grs. powder, ball about 4S0 grs., modern 

 twist 7 2. What point in Florida is best to go to for general hunting ? 

 Ans. 1. From about 125 to 150 yds. 2. The southern and southwestern 

 counties. 



J. F. W., West Meriden.— Is Damascus steel as good as laminated for 

 gun barrels 7 Ans. A mooted point. The best gun builders put in 

 barrels of both kinds. Greener insists that laminated is better and only 

 uses it. We incline to laminated barrels. Theoretically they ought to 

 be stronger. 



C. H. S., TJniontown, Pa.— Experiments as to the introduction of 

 prairie chickens in various parts of the country have not been success, 

 f ul. A great deal of time and money jave been spent to further the nat 

 ufalization of the prairie chicken in the Eastern StateB, but we cannot 

 advise you to try it. 



H. D., Boston.— My English setter is about 18 months old. Am forced 

 to keep him confined. He is well trained, bright and active. What is 

 the best food to give him 7 Ans. Yegetables, bread and bones mixed 

 together, and scraps from the table, make the best food, provided they 

 contain but little meat. 



J. G., Jr., Philadelphia.— Be good enough to inform me whether by the 

 law nf Pennsylvania, prohibiting the possession of partridges after the 

 16th of December, can be applied to parties in Pennsylvania who have 

 birds in their possession that were shot in season in other States? Ans. 

 The construction of the law in Pennsylvania is the same as in New York 

 — " No parson ahull kill, or expose for sale, or have unlawfully in his ot- 

 her possession, after the same has been killed, any quail, etc." You 

 would he liable to a penalty no matter where the birds were killed. 



Rep Coat, New York.— The Queens Co. hunts were held at New Cas- 

 sel Woods and neighboring towns ou Long Island. Every onB, we un- 

 derstand, Is welcome to join in the fun. The meet is within eaBy reach 

 from New York City. We presume that a cottage could be found in any 

 of the villages on the line of the railroad. 



W. H. W., Ithaca, N. Y.— Please Inform mo through the columns of 

 your paper the name of the firm that furnishes your paper with prices 

 current for raw furs. Also, if perch make good bait lor bass fishing in 

 Cayuga Lake ? Ans. Gunther & Sons, 184 fifth avenue, furnish ua 

 quotations. Small perch make good bait for bass. 



L. C, Eureka, Nevada.— Have two guns of same maker. The ten 

 weighs 8^ lbs., the twelve, 1%. With the same loads, the ten recoils 

 heavily, while thetwelve does not. What are the reasons? Ans. We 

 m'ght theorize for a week. This is really a questiou that no fellow 

 knows, and which puzzles makers of guns themselves. 



W. J. C, Cohoes.— 1. Is the , a well-made gun, betterthana ? 



2. What Is a good pattern, 40 yards, 30-inch circle, Ko. 7 ? Ana. 1. A 

 very good guu. The rest of the question we decline answering. 2. 200 

 is superb, and 190 excellent. As we get taken up on our adjectives, 

 sometimes, we want to be careful. Would be glad to hear from you. 



An Old Subscriber, Baltimore.— 1. Have an 8-bore gun, marked, 

 Gueruey & Son. Do you know of s icii a maker ? 2. What ia the best; 

 metallic shells, and the price ? 3. How would you load shells ? Ans. 



1. A good maker. 2. V. M. C. Co sheas, price 15 cents each. 3. 5 drs. 

 powder, \% oz, shot, 2 pink wads on powder, and 1 Baldwin, or black, 

 over shot. 



J. C. E., Sing Sing.— Please give information concerning the country 

 of northwestern North Carolina and its adaptation to stock raising; the 

 Dest kind of beef cattle to stock a farm of about a thousand acres with; 

 the chances of finding a good foreign market, and the per cent, that can 

 be made on cattle? Ans. For extended information see Forest and 

 Stream, October 18 and 25, 1877. 



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

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

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

 Ans. In a double match bath birds must be fired at. The shooter hav- 

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

 to the one on the left. The referee was right when He declared both 

 birds lost. 



Brbech-Loader, Greenwich.— Can you inform me whan make of rifle 

 was used by Mr. Cody (Buffalo Bill) and Mr. Daniels, in their recent 

 match at Worcester, Mass.? Also, what calibre, and whether open or 

 globe sights were used ? Ans. Frank Wesson's make, .44 cal., ;.2-in. 

 barrels, plain open sights ; and although their shooting was not good on 

 the clay of the match, they shot well the day before, making mostly all 

 bull's-eyes. 



Black and Tan, Painsville, Ohio.— My black and tan was p nsoned 

 by strychnine, was taken with convu eions and thought he would die* 

 Has got better, but has a kind of catarrhal trouble. When he goes out 

 in the air he snuffles as though he could not breathe. Is about eight 

 months old, otherwise seems well. What ought I to do ? Ans. Prob- 

 ably age will cure him. Medicines would probably do no good. Give 

 him plenty of exercise in the open air. 



Ben, Dick and Tom, N. Y.— Four amateurs propose to shoot pigeons. 

 They use guns and charges as follows : 16 gauge 2% drs powder, 10 

 oz. shot ; 12 gauge 4 drs. powder, 1%, oz. shot ; to gauge 4 drs. powder, 

 \% oz. shot ; S gauge 5 drs. powdor, \% oz. shot. Will you please say 

 how they should be handicapped in regard to distance, the 16 gauge 

 shooting 20 yards rise? Ans. 16 gauge shooting at -<0 yards, the 12 . 

 should shoot at 25 yards, the 10 at 28 yards and the s at 30 yards. 



K. K., Onslow Co., N. C— 1. Where can I get steel for making plow 

 shares ? 2. What are the sizes ? 3. Where can I get a steel plow made 

 to order? 4. Where can I buy axes? 5. v\ here can I get tools for 

 making models? 6. Is there a book where I can find how to wander in 

 the woods and never get lost ? Ans. 1. Park Bros., IS Gold St. 2. %, 

 Ht %.•> % and 1 inch. 3. Do not know. 4. Collins, 212 Water St., N. Y. 

 5. Fraas & Co., 93 Fulton St. 6. Find water, and follow it to its mouth, 

 is better than book iniormation. 



T. H. Uniontown, Pa.— 1. Inform me the average of normal pulsations 

 in setter d gs of one year old and upwards. Also the number of respir- 

 ations per minute. 2. Have a setter which grows thinner every day and 

 is stupid and drowsy. No diarrhoea, not costive, no indications of* 

 worms. Respiration 40 per minute ; coughs but Utile. What can l do 

 for h m ? Ans. 1. Normal pulse and respiration of dogs vary very much 

 Average of the former about 90 to 100 per minute, of the latter about 25 

 per minute. 2. Probably an attack of distemper, but your description 

 of symptoms is not sufficiently full. 



J. C. H., Brooklyn.— A referee calls out "dead bird," and it is scored 

 for the shooter, but not gathered. Referee then calls the next shooter 

 to the trap, and he shoots ; he then calls up the third man to the trap 

 and he shoots. Sow, the first man's bird, in a dying flutter, gels out of 

 bounds, and is there picked up dead. Was the referee right in calling 

 the bird in question a missed bird 7 He first scored it a dead bird, and 

 then scored it a missed bird. Has the referee a right to change his de- 

 cision when once given ? Ans. We give the referee in error. The bird 

 is called dead by the referee, and another man shoots before the bird ia 

 challenged, it must be scored a dead bird. 



E. J. Baltimore.— I have a pug puppy, seven months old. Was in fair 

 condition, but during the last few days, lias been reducing in flesh 

 Gave him vermifuge, and pug passed worms. How am 1 to know when 

 to stop vermifuge 7 Is it safe to stop vermifuge when the worms are 

 no longer seen 7 What shall -I feed on when the dog is in a reduced 

 condition ? I learn that some people feed pugs on bread soaked in cof- 

 fee. Is this a safe food 7 Ans. Repeat the treatment for worms 

 in a weeK, if the symptomsnjont'nue ; in the meantime, give two grains 

 of quinine, three times a day for four or five days. Broths, with stale . 

 bread, are good. Coffee is not adapted to dogs. 



E. H. A., Brooklyn.— 1. I am offered cheap, by a responsible party, a 

 Greener gun, 12 bore at muzzle, 11 at breech, both barrels alike, side 

 action. Would you advise the purchase if the gun is in good condition 



2. Can you give me about the proper charges for duck, grouse, squirre 

 and deer shooting with the above. I know that different guus need dif 

 f erent charges, but an approximation will help me. 3. Where can I get 

 cartridges loaded to order and have the work well done? Aus. 1. No 

 better maker than Greener ; if in good condition you could not do bet- 

 ter. 2. zy % drs. powder, i& oz. shot. 3. Mr. Madison, No. 664 Fulton 

 street, Brooklyn, or Mr. Squires, of Cortlandt street, New York. 



F. L. G., Brooklyn.— Henry M. Stanley, the African explorer, is 

 native of WaleB. His parents were very poor, but the son received 

 good education, and when only a youth became as?istant teacher in the 

 public school. At the age of fifteen years he shipped as cabin boy on a 

 steamer bound for New Orleans, where he obtained a position in the 

 mercantile house of Henry M. Stanley. The merchant finally adopted 

 the young man, who took the name he haa since born. Upon the break- 

 ing out of the civil war Stanley joined the Confederates; afterward be 

 came a newspaper correspondent, was sent abroad by the New York 

 S*ra,lA, traveled over the Continent, and in 1671 set out for Africa. 



