FOREST AND STREAM 
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For Forest and Stream, 
HAIL TO THE ADIRONDACKS ! 
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“Give me mine angle, we’ll to tlie river, there 
My music playing far off, I will betray 
Tawney-finned fishes; my bended hook shall pierce 
Their slimy jaws; and, as I draw them np 
I’ll think them every one an Antony, 
And say: Ah ! ha ! yon’re caught.” 
Antony and Cleopatra. 
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A BOUT two years ago a party of us were rowing up tlie 
Beaver River in the Adirondacks, guided" by that 
well-known and remarkable guide, Edwards. I can say 
for this sun-burned, sinewy man that he can paddle up to 
the wildest buck, glide alongside the liveliest spring-hole, 
turn the best-browned griddle cakes and make the best 
broiling iron of a spruce slab of all the Kit Carsons of tt e 
North Woods. Born and bred within hearing of the wild 
notes of this vast wilderness he was as much at home among 
its tangled trails as your New Yorker is on Broadway. 
Edwards and I were on good terms from the start, and to 
me he confided many secrets of the region. Get the ill will 
of your guide and you may as .well return home, as far as 
the prospects of fine sport is concerned, but there is a sunny 
side to his rough but honest heart if vou only find it. After 
several days of very fair fishing in Albany and Smith’s 
Lakes, it was suggested by the party that perhaps Edwards 
could take them to some less-frequented spot, though we 
were now some seventy miles in the wilderness. Edwards 
didn’t appear to fall in with the idea at once, but after a 
time acknowledged that he did know of a pond where he 
thought we could get some fish. It was a long carry, over 
a high mountain, the trail was blind and rough, with fallen 
trees every few rods; when we should get there it might be 
too cold, but if the weather looked right—and it didn’t ex- 
ac tly_and one or two of the party wanted to take the 
tramp, why he would lead the way. Most of our party 
thought dubiously of the proposition, and it was finally 
agreed that one other and myself should on the morrow 
make the voyage of discovery. So, fitting out as lightly as 
possible, we were off with the first faint signs of the 
morning. 
Who can describe the Adirondack mornings? Who can 
paint the mist, rising like a veil from the bright blue eyes 
of beauty, or the first golden gleams of the new-born sun 
upon the surrounding mountains? 
“The grey-eyed mom smiles on the frowning night, 
Checkering the eastern clouds with streaks of light; 
And flecked darkness like a drunkard reels 
From forth day’s path-way made by Titan’s wheels, 
Now ere the sun advance his burning eye, 
The day to chee r, and night’s dark dew to dry, 
“Night’s candles are burned out, and jocund day 
Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain’s top. ” 
A fine buck was nibbling and drinking alternately by the 
shore where we were to land and make our first carry, and 
Edwards paddled us very close to him before he “raised 
his flag” and bounded away. We arrived at our destina¬ 
tion about noon—a wild pond two miles in length set in the 
unbroken forest like a jewel. We resolved to have trout 
for dinner, and were soon trolling along the shore, the 
guide silently paddling his boat, it being too early for fly¬ 
fishing. The first trout was taken by my friend at the 
mouth of a brook, where the guide rested the boat, and we 
tossed about with lines reeled in somewhat—weight about 
one pound. We rowed some distance after this without 
striking a fish. By and by Edwards saw a deer; yes, two 
of them. . Where were they? We searched the lake shores 
in vain with our eyes. But soon we could distinguish a 
little motion among the rocks and stumps, and after a time 
we could plainly see the deer feeding quietly along the 
shore. Just ahead of us large rocks reared their heads 
above the water, and near by lily pads were just beginning 
to appear. I secured a fine trout here, and he was no 
sooner in the basket than my friend’s line was sawing the 
water and his rod springing beautifully. I tossed my line 
near the lily pads and was soon at work with a lively fellow 
who was bent on putting distance between himself and 
trouble. My friend’s eyes fairly gleamed with delight, and 
lus face was as bright as a new-blown morning glory as he 
found himself playing a large fish on one side of the boat 
and I at the same time doing likewise on the opposite side, 
as was very often the case. The guide seemed to enjoy it 
as much as anyone, and managed the boat to perfection. 
” e had now a fine basket of fish, none smaller than three- 
tourth’s of a pound, when suddenly the sport ceased. We 
placed tempting morsels in quiet retreats, but all in vain, 
and the guide moved on around the rocks. After a few 
throws I had an ordinary strike, as far as I could judge at 
nrst, but in an instant I saw that I had hooked “an old resi¬ 
dent, The manner in which he left the region of rocks 
was worthy of a lake pilot. He stood not on the order of 
SI Soiug, but went. My reel fairly hummed as I called to 
Edwards to follow quietly with the boat, so as to ease mat¬ 
ters when I should come to the end of my line. I seldom 
use any other than a light Judson fly rod, and I believe I 
nve never lost any fish for that reason alone, >v 
but 
J? Hst few feet of my line reeled off and I began to 
held ’^^6.headlong career of my trout, I almost wished I 
of my rod 
j,.. 11 , more . timber in my hands. But the spring 
in 6 a 1 ? 6 * n turtL i n S his course and soon I was reeling him 
•; After several frantic dashes the trout came in on his 
Wa’ Iv without allowing his motion to cease, I drew him 
m boat, a full three pounder, and one of the most 
fro ti en ^ fishes I have ever seen. In ten minutes 
yellow a * le was foiling 011 a spruce slab, his flesh as 
° Q 1 e en j°ys Ids dinner more than your hungry fisher- 
forpfif 8 a s P read ? ids limbs upon the mossy carpet of the 
1 ana rests his back against some old tamarack that 
smor en ^ eaten ky Uie storms of centuries. Even now the 
after rt* a * s a f ter -dinner cigar and the remembrance of his 
Eatabi nUer st . 01 ’y 0CCU Py a" hazy position in my reveries. 
ThiiQflf ri V 3n i n S Ids mind, hotel stories escape therefrom, 
fathe ^ stor y °f die traveler in the time of our grand- 
wav r, H • °> as ^Skt came on, demanded'hospitality of a 
suffioi lnn ' • -^ ow de was provided in his knapsack with 
of a if nutriment for his evening and morning meal, but 
for "h Pf ace de was needy and was amply provided 
q. y dost. How at rise of morn he demanded to be 
lion hi • which the host duly presented with satisfac- 
bein i Q dis honest face, the sum total of the same 
j lan j> Sl ^ cents - How this the traveler paid with liberal 
shrmiJi reruar ked, as it was then the custom that the host 
travel stail d treat, 4 ‘that he would take brandy, ” How the 
earn? wa ? com pelled to acknowledge his inability to 
Y away inside safely all that the host had ppured out 
for him and the host presented him with a bottle in which 
to place the remainder, thus providing refreshment for his 
weary march. And how at the earnest request of the 
honest host the traveler consented to patronize the same 
hotel should he ever visit that part of the country again. 
Alas, the days of the honest host are no more ! 
It is always laughable to hear fishermen tell of the largest 
fish which they invariably lose; yet, it is not at all strange 
that they should often lose these fish. If I were to give a 
report of my fishing, I should be obliged to be not at all 
original in this respect. Thus on this day, after fully rest¬ 
ing, we again set out and my friend, after securing a trout 
as large as my best, lost a most noble fish after a short tus- 
sle.. When one has a very large fish at the end of his line 
he is not apt to be as composed as formerly. And still 
later as we were rowing along the shore with about eighty 
feet of my line out, not expecting a strike, and partly re¬ 
clining in the bow of the boat, a despalch was conveyed to 
me through my rod that business required my attention. 
My rod doubled up like a spear of ripe timothy grass in a 
gale, and eighty feet behind us a big trout shot his full 
length out of the water, coming down in a way to make 
the foam fly. It was worth the expense of my trip to see 
that leap. Of course it was not intentional with the trout, 
but as he made a dart for.the hook the motion of the boat 
partly forced him out. If Edwards had not instantly 
stopped the boat I should have nothing further to relate of 
this fish; but as it was I felt a slight yielding when the 
trout started off on a side line, and when headed there 
pointed for the opposite direction and then kindly con¬ 
sented to come and take a look at us; but not being pleased 
with the sight he struck a bee line for the most distant part 
of the lake at a rate of speed,that would shame Dexter and 
which left me with little hopes that my line would stand the 
strain. When sixty feet of line had spun out I pressed the 
reel slightly at first and stopped him, but he struggled so 
frantically that I was obliged to let him go again, and the 
guide paddled the boat after him for some time, the fish 
taking the undignified position of a canal horse and we that 
of passengers or freight. When headed again the trout 
paid us another visit, when we could see the great fellow as 
plainly as though he was in the boat, but not seeming de¬ 
sirous of closer acquaintance he made way again with as 
great force as before. These maneuvers being continued 
for some time till the perspiration rolled off my face and 
my arms became quite tired, we made the attempt to raise 
him into the boat, despairing of ever drowning or tiring 
him. But this proved unsuccessful, as we had no landing 
net. After many vain and despairing efforts he finally 
broke loose and escaped, and I lay back with hardly 
strength enough to raise my rod. 
We had in the afternoon taken nearly as many large fish 
as before dinner and were now satisfied to turn our prow 
towards camp to smoke, to sleep, perchance to dream. 
C. A. Green. 
Rochester , N. Y. t May 25, 1874. 
’he ]§or8q m\d the 
—The American Jockey Club held the first day of the 
summer meeting on the beautiful and excellently well- 
managed course at Jerome Park, Fordham, N. Y., on 
Saturday, June 6th. The drive through Central Park pre¬ 
sented a charming scene as the four-in-hand drags, tandems, 
T. carts, and private equipages, swept by in one continuous 
file with the elite of the youth and beauty of the city to add 
to the gay pageant, which reminded one of the cup day at 
Goodwood. At the club house were about 800 members 
and their lady friends, and the grand stand and inclosure 
were largely occupied with spectators to witness the capital 
racing of the day. The track was a trifle heavy, which 
eventually told on all the favorites. The weather was in¬ 
sufferably sultry, but the showers in the early morning had 
laid the dust, which made it pleasant for driving. The 
first race was a dash of three-quarters of a mile for a purse 
of $500, with allowances to maidens, according to age. 
Eleven horses started after several attempts; the Wizard 
having the best of the start, lead nearly all the distance, 
until they came to the lower turn, when Free Lance took 
the first position, but the jockey of Wizard calling on him 
and giving the whip landed him a winner by two full 
lengths. Free Lance second, Kadi third. Time—1:21. 
The Fordham Handicap Sweepstakes of $50 each, half for¬ 
feit, and only $10 if declared by the 20th’May, with $500 
added, the second horse to receive $200 out of the stakes, 
was the second race. Distance, one mile and a quarter. 
Nine horses w r ere marched in Indian file to the three-quarter 
pole, and after one or two false starts, they got away pretty 
evenly, Survivor leading, followed closely by Artist, the 
favorite Mate being third. On turning the bluff, and on 
going out of sight. Survivor still lead. Coming in sight 
again Artist lead, Survivor second and Mate third. Now 
came the struggle for victory, which terminated in Survivor 
winning the race by a neck, Artist second, Mate third. 
Time—1:50. The Withers stakes was the third race, for 
three-year-olds of $100 each, half forfeit, with $1,000 
added. Distance, one mile. Fourteen horses started after 
a delay of three-quarters of an hour, which was no fault of 
the starter, as when he did send them off they left the post 
together; Josie B. got away first, Persuader second, Re¬ 
form third, Beatrice fourth, and the rest close together. 
Dublin and Culpepper caromed, both going down throw¬ 
ing their riders, Donohue and Palmer. Donohue had to be 
lifted out of the saddle and handed over to a physician, 
young Ponton taking his place. Neither of the colts was 
hurt. Dublin won by two lengths, Yandalite second, and 
Reform third. Time, 1:50. The Westchester cup was the 
fourth and last race, a sweepstake of $50 each with $1500 
added. Distance, two miles and a quarter. The start was 
even, Blacksmith on the lead, Wanderer next, Abdel Koree 
third. The race was at evens, Lizzie Lucas on the lead for 
a time having passed both Blacksmith and Wanderer. 
Rounding the lower turn Shylock was forging ahead with 
rapid strides, and soon showed in front. Lucas stuck well 
at her work, but the son of Lexington showed her his heels 
and won the race by four lengths in 4:13, with Lizzie 
Lucas second, Village Blacksmith third. 
Saturday, June 13th, will be the third day of the Jerome 
Park races, when the Belmont stakes, the Juvenile stakes 
and a purse of $600 will be run for. 
—St. Denis is a beautiful thoroughbred horse, owned by 
Captain Hodges, of Kalamazoo, Mich., and has taken two 
gold medals, one for the best stallion of forty-three entries 
and one for thoroughbred stock. He is a bay, sixteen 
hands, was bred at the Woodburn Stud Farm, Kentucky, 
and is purely thoroughbred. 
—The English Derby race took place, as usual, on Epsom 
Downs, on January 3d, which is about seventeen miles from 
the metropolis of England. The race is run for by three- 
year-old colts and fillies; colts carrying 122 pounds; fillies, 
119 pounds. Distance, about one mile and a half. This 
race, like most all of the races in England, is run on the 
natural turf. The favorites were all beaten by W. S. 
Cartright’s George Frederick, Couronne de Fer second, and 
Atlantic third. The next important event at this meeting 
is called ty Tlie Oaks,” which is run for by fillies only, carry¬ 
ing 122 pounds. Distance, about one mile and a half. Mr. 
Laundo’s Apology won, Miss Tolo second and Lady 
Patricia third. The incidents and details of both tlie above 
races we trust to publish on receiving copy from our special 
correspondent, “Idstone, Jr.,” in London. “Prospero,” 
the turf oracle in Land and Water , was, we believe, the only 
w T riter that came out boldly, predicted and printed the 
name of the winner of the Derby at least a week before the 
race took place. 
—A harness kept soft and pliable with good neats’ foot 
oil will last almost a life-time. It is stronger, because 
slightly elastic, and will seldom wear off the hair. 
Obituary. —Major John Powell, for many years military 
editor of the Army and Navy Journal , died a few days ago 
in his thirty-first year. He was one of the incorporators of 
the National Rifle Association, and held the office of 
Treasurer in that organization for a considerable length of 
time. He was also an honorary member of Company C, 
Thirteenth Regiment, Brooklyn. 
Major Powell was attached to the staff of Forest and 
Stream for several months, and furnished the military 
news for this journal until we discontinued that depart¬ 
ment. His death was unexpected and a painful surprise to 
his numerous friends. 
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—We are glad to learn that Robert Bell, Esq., C. E. F. 
G. S., is a candidate for the chair of Natural History in the 
University College of Toronto. Mr. Bell’s acquaintance 
not only theoretically but practically with the geology of 
Canada, and with her birds, beasts and fishes, must make 
him especially qualified for the position. Mr. Bell’s works 
on the Mollusca and birds of the Lake Superior region, and 
the accounts of his explorations in the Nepigon and Sascatch- 
ewan regions, show him to be not only a gentleman 
capable of imparting information, but places him as among 
the leading Canadian explorers. 
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The State Sportsmen’s Convention. —The Leather¬ 
stocking Club have voted to hold the Annual State Shoot 
during the week commencing June 22d. The programme 
will be published in our next issue] 
—The “ New York Association for the Preservation of 
Game and Fish,” will meet at the Doolittle House, Oswego, 
on Monday, June 22d, at 8 o’clock P. M. 
Another Testimonial. —With our usual modesty, hav¬ 
ing little regard to the pomp and vanity of this world, we 
print the following letter from an old friend, whose opin- 
on we regard as worth having. It will be seen by the 
date that we have withheld the letter some six months. 
Meanwhile we have complied with the only conditions 
which the Doctor regarded as necessary to make our jour¬ 
nal perfect in its component parts, namely—to partly illus¬ 
trate it. 
Lake City, Minn ,-22, 1873. 
Editor Forest and Stream:— 
For nearly twenty years I have both talked and wrote in favor of a 
sportsmens’ paper precisely of the character of the Forest and Stream . 
A few years ago I wrote to some of the prominent publishers of New 
York, recommending the publication of such a journal, stating, among 
other things, that the natural history of the various game birds and ani¬ 
mals should, in my opinion, be one characteristic of the paper I also 
consulted and corresponded with many intelligent sportsmen upon the 
subject. While all desired such a paper, two objections were universal. 
First, it would not pay; second, sportsmen would not write for the paper 
sufficient to make it interesting. Neither of these objections seemed 
valid to me. I believe that a great circulation can be obtained for such a 
paper, and it consequently made to pay. Again, 1 think the number of 
correspondents in your paper thus far proves the fallacy of the second 
objection. I think a little encouragement and a little urging will induce 
sportsmen to write out their thoughts and experiences, so that there will 
never be any want of contributors. All over our land we have sports¬ 
men who are reckoned among the very best educated men in the coun¬ 
try. Among them are many naturalists, so that this department of the 
paper may always be well filled. I think, without a doubt, that very 
soon your paper will be able to show a list of contributors second to no 
other periodical. Now that sportsmen have a proper and able represen¬ 
tative let them sustain it. Let a united effort be made at once in every 
part of the land to obtain subscriptions, so that the paper may be put be - 
yond the possibility of a failure. Dr. D. C. Estes 
—Fan and sunshade combinations (for riding) are of black 
or white silk and lace with jeweled handles. 
—White corduroy jackets for riding are made double 
breasted and trimmed with wide black velvet. 
—The most fashionable bathing suits are of navy blue 
flannel. 
—For the sea side white alpaca trimmed with black 
velvet is a servicable dress as it is not affected by salt air.— 
Danbury News . 
—A foolish lady sent; a bride a white satin pen wiped' as a 
gift. 
