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proposed by Mr. Morris, and carried out by Mr. Have- 
meyer, has met with a most decided disapproval. 
The award offered of 50 cents for the capture of dogs, 
has had the worst results. The Sun mentions a case, where 
some ruffian boys absolutely stabbed a lad having a dog- 
tied with a string to a collar, in order to steal a little 
Scotch terrier. There is not the least doubt but that the 
whole neighborhood of the city has been scoured by 
rascals, who have taken and stolen dogs, bringing them 
from the country to New York in hopes of acquiring the 
offered reward. The disgusting scene of last week, where 
a noisy, low and degraded crowd assembled around the 
pound in West Thirty-seventh streeet, we trust will not be 
repeated. It is questionable whether the voluntary help 
given by the worst elements of a city does not do more 
harm than even the spread of rabies in dogs. As for the 
animals themselves, we congratulate the city that Mr. 
Bergh’s most humane efforts spared the dogs a great deal 
of cruelty. The arrangements to kill the dogs seem to 
have been bunglingly carried out, entailing a great deal of 
unnecessary suffering, which even a moderate degree of 
common sense would have prevented. Last Saturday about 
half the dogs to be killed were put into a tank, the lid was 
shut, and carbonic acid gas was poured in. It was war¬ 
ranted to kill in twenty seconds, but it look twenty minutes 
to silence the quadrupeds. Then they were loaded on a 
cart, and after the driver had driven off several revived 
and escaped. There have been many able articles written 
in regard to this subject of late by the city press. We 
would particularly call attention to an excellent article to 
be found in the New York Times of Saturday last, which 
contrasts with another production of a leading paper, 
written in a coarse and vulgar style, and in the worst pos¬ 
sible taste. We are by no means squeamish over such sub¬ 
jects, and believe that there are innumerable curs in the 
city, whose death would be an advantage, but to gloat over 
the miserable scenes of their destruction, is not to our 
taste, and is inclined to deaden the public feeling in regard 
to cruelty towards animals. 
For a most careful analysis of hydrophobia, the 
character of the disease, the methods of cure, and the gen¬ 
eral history, we refer with pleasure to an exhaustive paper 
which appeared last Saturday, from the able pen of 
Mohawk, in our excellent contemporary, the Turf, Field 
and Farm. 
To conclude this subject of hydrophobia, we believe that 
there is less danger to come from hydrophobia than in the 
•past month, and that even then the cases recorded were 
rare. At present there is a kind of mental epidemic in 
peoples’ mind, who we think are much more mad than the 
turned on his back, and then the object to be bitten actual¬ 
ly fell into his mouth. 
I —We have answered repeated inquiries for prepared dog 
food, referring our friends to Messrs. Spratt, of London, 
England. They will now be glad ’o learn that the proprie¬ 
tors have opened an agency for the sale of their dog 
biscuits at 39 Beaver street, this city, where samples may be 
obtained. We also expect soon to receive a promised con¬ 
signment of two cwt. of these biscuits for trial. When 
they arrive we will notify our friends, who we hope will 
come and test them. 
—The State Sportsmens’ Association of Tennessee, whose 
organization we had occasion to mention and commend 
some weeks since, will hold an exhibition and tournament 
at the Agricultural Fair Ground, at Memphis, next 7tli 
October, continuing four days. There will be a bench 
show of setters and pointers, and a field trial, with hand¬ 
some prizes given for the best working pointer or setter, to 
be followed by a pigeon tournament, and various other 
matches, all under the supervision of the Association. We 
printed a list of the officers of the Association in a previous 
number. 
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DOGS DROPPING TO SHOT. 
Editor Forest and Stream:— 
It was remarked to me a few days ago by a prominent sportsman of 
Philadelphia, that since the invention of breech-loading shot guns we 
have fewer steady dogs at the charge than heretofore, and the reason 
given was that the reloading of the breech loader took such a short time 
the dog naturally forgot the necessity of dropping to shot, more from 
the fact that the sportsman himself, anxious to make a large bag, moved 
forward at once as soon as he had recharged. In old times when we nsed 
the ramrod it took some minutes before the sportsman was in readiness, 
and during this time his dog remained charged and steady, until his mas¬ 
ter had reloaded; this practiced him in obedience and'staunchness. In 
conclusion my friend said to me: “Mark what I say, and I wish you to 
note it, the man that still uses a muzzle-loader has the best trained dog.” 
I confess I see some reason in what my friend said, but do not know 
why one can not be particular in this branch of the dog’s tuition, and be 
more on his guard to have his setter obey him in this particular. It is a 
common fault in the hurry of the moment and excitement of being 
among a bevy of quail, to push forward too quickly after killing a bird 
and paying little attention to the dog' Your four-footed companion will 
soon take advantage of the liberty unintentionally given him and forget 
entirely that part of his education which is so necessary to good sport 
and success in the field. 
I find a great many of my friends are training their dogs to come in be¬ 
fore charging, and they give me as a reason that in cripple shooting, 
woodcock shooting and the like, it is far better to have your setters come 
to you and charge, that you may know where they are before starting 
them for fresh game. I do not see the utility of the method, especially 
in the case of a retriever, for in the usual manner of breaking dogs your 
setter charges at the report of the gun and remains so until he is ordered 
to seek and bring the birds to yon. “Homo.” 
poor dogs. 
Alleged Cure for Hydrophobia.— In the British Medi¬ 
cal Journal Mr. Prince, of Tunbridge Wells, gives an ac¬ 
count of wlmt appears to be a cure for hydrophobia. Mr. 
Prince reported twenty cases of persons bitten by mad dogs, 
in the above journal of 19tli October, 1872. Of these 
twenty cases, eighteen had this medicine administered to 
them, and no ill effects resulted from the bite; hut the 
other persons refused to take it, and both died of hydro¬ 
phobia, Some years since, a number of cows and twenty 
pigs were bitten by a mad dog in the parishes of Uckfield 
and Horsted. All these animals were successfully treated 
by this medicine, with the exception of one of the pigs, to 
which it was not given, because there was no evidence to 
show that it had been bitten; but shortly afterwards this 
animal died mad—the only one out of the twenty. The 
ingredients of the formula, as given in Mr. Prince’s own 
words, are as follows: “A small handful of tree-box, a 
small handful of toad-flax, three hands of foetid hellebore 
or setterwort, a small handful of primrose-roots. These 
are .to be boiled in a quart of new milk down to a pint. The 
decoction is then to he strained, and, when cool, any skim 
is to be removed. The following are then to be added: 
Gascoigne powder, three drachms; and two drachms each 
of jalap and carbonate of iron. I have ascertained that the 
handful each of box tree and toad-flax means that you are to 
take about tliree or four inches of the terminal branches, 
with the leaves on, of the box-tree, and as much of the stem 
of the toad-flax as possesses leaves and flowers. This in 
weight of the dried herbs is, of box one ounce, and of toad 
flax six drachms. Three hands of the hellebore mean three 
entire leaves with the axil, which, when dried, weigh about 
two scruples. The primrose-roots, I was informed, were 
n °t essential, and had been omitted for some years. I 
would suggest, however, that in place thereof the ground 
liver-wort should be substituted. In a more tangible form, 
the formula should appear as follows: R. Buxi sempervi 
rents, one ounce; antirrhini linarise, four drachms; hellebori 
toetidi, two scruples; liclienis cinerei temstris, three 
drachms. Powder the dry, or bruise the green herbs in 
an iron mortar; put them into a quart of cold milk and 
boil down to a pint; strain while liot, skim wliem nearly 
9°ld, and then add pulv. gascoigni, four drachms; pulv. 
jalapse, ferri carbon, sing., two drachms, M. One-third 
part of this mixture is to be taken on three consecutive 
joinings, fasting.” Land and Water states that the tree- 
uur ^ ori3[ls one of the chief ingredients in what is known as 
vvebb’s Remedy,” or the “Hertfordshire Drink,” a remedy 
tavorably uoticed by Blaine. It is also one of the oldest 
reputed preventives of hydrophobia made use of, and is 
mentioned in the writings of Galen, Hippocrates, and 
Hydrophobia is on the decrease in England, though 
he necessary precautions are- being taken in regard to do 
Among the numerous specifics mentioned is one taken fr< 
ne Irish Times, where poultices of hot salt were employ* 
As for ourselves, we are skeptical about all these cur 
VVe only place confidence in the heroic treatment, whicl 
Qee P incision, nitric acid, and the use of poultices, as 
commended by Dr. Yar row in the Forest and Stream. 
"Instead of muzzles for dogs, Prof. Gamgee proposes an 
^Pparatus projecting beyond the upper, jaw, so as effectual- 
y to prevent the dog from biting, unless, shark-like, he 
jf hot <§un md 
JUNE IS A CLOSE MONTH FOR GAME. 
Details of pigeon, shooting and scores of rife matches, and other interest¬ 
ing mailer, should be mailed so as to reach this office on Tuesday morning 
in each week. 
The Personnel of the Irish Team. —Having requested 
Major A. B. Leech to give us some idea of the age and pro¬ 
fessions of the Irish team, in order to satisfy a great deal 
of natural curiosity on this subject, lie has very kindly sent 
us the following:— 
1. Mr. Young is an Irishman who has spent many years 
in India, and now resides near London, and is about thirty 
years old, liis first appearance in the Eight. 
2. Mr. Milner is twenty-six years old and is a wool 
merchant, the son of our one of oldest and most respected 
Dublin citizens. 
3. Mr. Lloyd of Gloster House in the Kings county, is a 
country gentleman of large fortune, a Deputy Lieutenant 
and Magistrate for his county and about thirty-five years 
old. 
4. Mr. J. Rigby is the eminent gun maker who has shot 
in the Irish Eight every year since we engaged in the match, 
and is about forty years old. 
5. Mr. W. Rigby is bis cousin and also engaged in tlie 
business, is about tliirty-five years old. 
6. Mr. Joyce is a merchant in Belfast and has shot in 
our eight several times; lie and Mr. Wilson made in 1871 
the highest individual scores (161 each) that were ever 
made in the international match; he is about thirty years 
old. 
7. Mr. Wilson, who with Mr. Joyce made in 1871 the 
highest individual scores, (161 each), ever made in the in¬ 
ternational match, is also a merchant in Belfast, and is 
about thirty years old. 
8. Mr. Johnson is the well known jeweller of Grafton 
street in this city, and is also about thirty years old. 
Of course they Are all Irishmen, otherwise they would be 
ineligible to represent Ireland at Wimbledon in the great 
international match. Mr. Young and Mr. Johnson shoot 
for the first time this year. A. B. Leech. 
Dublin, May 1874. 
From the Irish Times of May 27th, we take the follow¬ 
ing notice of a late meeting of the Irish. Rifle Associa¬ 
tion:— 
“The council of the Irish Rifle Association had nothing 
blit successful efforts to record, and pleasant results to an¬ 
ticipate, at their meeting yesterday. Their American com¬ 
petitors agreed to all neeessary formalities in the kindest 
and most friendly spirit. The great international match is 
to be fought in the last week of" September, for our Ameri¬ 
can friends wish to give the Irish team the chance of a 
double victory. As the annual prize meeting of the Na¬ 
tional Rifle Association will be held during the first week 
in October, the Americans determined to afford the Irish . 
team an opportunity of entering the lists at the contest 
open to “All Comers” at Creedmoor. The Irish party en¬ 
gaged in the match will consist of fifteen persons: there is 
the shooting team of eight, with two spare men; four 
gentlemen to assist at the butts and to register the score, 
and Major Leech, who ought to be proud of the success of 
liis untiring exertions. Four volunteers were at once 
found, as soon as it was intimated that their services would 
be required. Lady Massereene has chivalrously decided 
to accompany with Lord Massereene the Irish team, and in 
the same vessel. If anything was required to inspirit the 
Irish team it is found in the presence of Lady Massereene. 
We are very happy to say that the subscription to defray 
the travelling expenses of the champions who undertake 
to maintain the honor of Irish Riflemen, is also a success. 
Yesterday a cheque for £20 to defray incidental expenses 
was handed in from Lord Massereene, another from Lord 
Cairns, Lord Chancellor of England, for £10 to the funds 
of the Association; a third from the Earl of Dunraven for 
£10; a fourth from the Earl of Kingston for £10; besides 
several contributions intended to aid the prize fund for the 
Dollymount meeting next month. . Tlie Lord Mayor very 
properly noticed the fact that “the Irish Rifle Association 
is managed by gentlemen whose unostentatious labors have 
produced wonderful results without any cost to the public, 
all the money subscribed being given in prizes, save £20 
yearly for the rent of an office.” Altogether we heartily 
congratulate the association on all it has achieved, and con¬ 
fidently trust that the past is only the prelude to even more 
brilliant success.” 
—A Remarkable Occurence. —Five gentlemen in prac¬ 
tice at Creedmoor Friday afternoon, after shooting at 800 
yards range, went back to the 1,000 range, and each one firing 
his first shot at this range made a bullseye. Rifles used, 
four Sharps and one Remington. 
—“Texas Jack,” (Mr. J. B. Omoliundro,) the great rifle 
shot, was recently in Montreal, in company with W. F. 
Cody, or “Buffalo Bill,” filling a theatrical engagement at 
Mechanic’s Hall, in which they performed the vole of 
Indian fighters and scouts. If Mr. Omoliundro intends 
competing with the Irish team, it is time he gave up his 
dramatic engagement, and begun practicing at the 1,000 
yards range at Creedmoor. We understood, some weeks 
since, that lie had entered for the contest next September. 
—We have had sent to us, a target made by the Rev. H. 
W. F. Jones, of Bergen Point, with a Remington breech 
loading shot gun, which is an excellent one. Size of 
paper—18x24 inches. Number of pellets in the target 199, 
fired at 35 yards. Charged with brass shell, 3 drams 
powder and 1 oz. shot, sjze No. 8. Right hand barrel, 
fired left hand barrel quite as good. 
—The “Forest Lake and Villa Park Association,” is the 
name of an organization recently incorporated in this State, 
with the following strong board of officers :— 
Hon. Horatio Seymour, of Oneida, was unanimously 
elected to the office of President. The following additional 
officers were chosen : Vice-Piesidents—Hon. Levi Parsons, 
New York; Hon. J. Wesley Smith, Albany ; Hon. Daniel 
Pratt , Syracuse ; Hon. Henry A. Richmond, Buffalo. 
Treasurer—Arthur B. Jbhnson. 
Attorney and Counselor—C. M. Denison. 
Secretary—Charles W. Hutchinson. 
Executive Committee—Charles W. Hutchinson, Utica ; 
Robert B. Roosevelt, New York ; Thomas R. Proctor, 
Utica; Arthur B. Johnson, Esq., Thomas R. Proctor, 
Utica ; Hon. Clinton L. Merriam, Lewis county ; Hon. 
Levi Parsons and Hon. Robert B.Roosevelt, New York ; 
Hon. J. Wesley Smith, Albany ;William C. Barber, Esq., 
Auburn ; Hon. Daniel Pratt and Hon. George F. Corn- 
stock, Syracuse ; Hon. William H. Bowman, Rochester ; 
Hon. Henry A. Richmond, Batavia. 
This enterprise is in some respects similar to the Bloom¬ 
ing Grove Park Association. Its capital stock is fixed at 
$200,000, and it has a large tract of land in Central New 
York, to be used for a natural preserve, with fish and game 
breediug establishments. Its headquarters are at Utica. 
—There has been junketing between the English volun¬ 
teer and the Frenchman. At the close of last month some 
hundred English volunteers went over to France, to try a 
bout of rifle shooting with the Societe Ilm raise de Tir. A 
member of the 3d Gloucester won the prize. Frenchmen, 
generally are becoming devoted to rifle shooting. 
—We hear that our correspondent, “PisecV’ with a Govern¬ 
ment Navy Remington Carbine, at sixty yards, shot a loon, 
the hall passing through the bird’s neck. What is quite as 
remarkable as the shot is, that after the bird had his neck 
broken, he dived several times before he was captured. 
The shot was made from an open boat. “Piseco” does not, 
however, brag about his shooting, for it is asserted on good 
authority that some time ago, when in Casco Bay, ho fired 
at a whale at seventy yards and missed it. 
—To track the lion in his fastness is one thing, but to sit 
on the deck of a fine steamer, under an awning with an 
obsequious steward at hand, ready to pass you any num¬ 
ber of rifles, and to bag- any number of lions is a combina¬ 
tion of luxuries not often met with. The Pall Mall Gazette 
tolls us that on the 19th of March the passengers and crew 
of the City of London, of the Euphrates, and Tigris Navi¬ 
gation Company, had a successful lion hunt. The country 
having been overflowed, three full grown lions were seen 
walking along the shore, and in time all three were killed. 
The dimensions of the largest lion was nine feet six inches 
in length, from the head to the tail, height three feet ten 
inches, and his weight was 430 pounds. A like incident, 
it is declared, has never occurred before in this part of 
Mesopotamia. This puts alligator killing in the St. Johns 
by the passengers of steamers, considerably at a discount. 
—The Sportsmen’s Club of Taunton, Mass., which or 
ganized some time since, is in a very flourishing condition. 
They have hacl several days of sport, the club using the 
spiral iron pigeon. 
Jas. N. Davis, Jr., of the General Post Office, Washing¬ 
ton, D, C., has been recently elected Secretary of the Na¬ 
tional Sportsmans’ Club, rice M. A. Tappan, resigned. 
