torn 86, 1884 ] 



FOREST AND STREAM. 



48? 



$mwet{l to §0rmpondmt$. 



M <— See note from Rice Lake in our fishing colMfliM. 



Invalid Sportsman. -- There is a letter for you at this office. 

 J. J. 8., New York.— Write to the Secretary of State. Lansing 

 Mich. 



Clay, Solomon City, Ark.— See advertisement of the clay-pigeons 



elsewhere. 



Yachtsman, K. Y.— For receipt for whitening see Forest and 

 Stream for Sept. 13, 1S83. 



L. N. g., Si. Louis, Mo.— We understand the word "Shack" to be a 

 Dakota local term for cabin. 



H. B. -For information about the Adirondack^ see article on page 

 3(52, in our issue of June 5, ISA I . 



D. G. S., Buffalo, N. Y.-See Forest and Stream for Nov. 8. 1383. 

 Will be pleased to hear from you. 



0, W. M.. South Berwick, Mo.— Hallock's "Sportsman's Gazetteer" 

 is the best book for your purpose. 



E. C, East Hampton, Ct.— We do uot consider it a "good practice'' 

 to dock the tails ot setters and pointers. 



S. I>., Mefcersbiirg, Pa.— Can you inform me through your valuable 

 paper where I can procure an army knapsack, such as is now \tsed 



in the armyV Ans. Apply to Hartley & Urabain, Maiden Lane, this 

 city. 



Inquirer. Buffalo.— It is explained by the fact that the author 

 wrote "marsh wren," not "marsh hen"— p. 314, 3d col., line 56. 



A. H. A.. Buffalo. N. Y.— The depth inside from center of deck to 

 garboards at side of keel must not exceed sixteen inches. 



L. H. R.. Brooklyn. N. Y.— See Forest and Stream for Sept. 27 and 

 Oct.. 4. 1,884, One sail is not buitable, two. as shown, will lie better. 



M. S., Falmouth, Mass.— "The American Yacht List" is just ready 

 We can furnish it and the other book you ask for, The prices are $8 

 for the former and $1. 50 for the oilier. 2. The expression is not 

 correct, but is in common use. 



J. T. B., Ridgewood, L. I. — 1, Is there ai?y way of preserving birds 

 without taking the pelt off and then stuffing it? 2. I would like to 

 know what preparation is used to preserve flowers their natural color, 

 or can I get a book that will give me a thorough knowledge of stuff- 

 ing birds and preserving flowers'? Ans. 1. There are various prepara- 

 tions for preserving birds without skinning, but none of them are al- 

 together satisfactory. It is much better to learn how to skin the 

 specimens. Dilute carbolic acid injected into the body will preserve 

 small specimens for a considerable length of time, so will a solution 

 of bi-chloride of mercury (corrosive sublimate), so will the Wickers- 

 heimer fluid, the formula for which was given in Forest and Stream 

 for Nov. 4, 1880. 2. We know of no method of permanently and sat- 

 isfactorily preserving flowers as you wish. We have seen blossoms 

 covered with perfectly dry white sea sand, and allowed to dry, which 



retained their shape perfectly, and in some cases their color, but the 

 dried blossoms were very fragile- To lenrn how to stuff birds, get 

 Minium's "Taxidermy Without, a Teacher," price. GO cents, or Hatty's 

 "Practical Taxidermy," price, $1.50. We can send both. 



F. H. S., Philadelphia, Pa. -The proper position for the eenterboard 

 is a little forward of midships, but in a canoe it must sometimes be 

 placed further forward in order to allow room for sleeping. The only 

 difference iu this case is that less after sail is needed. 2. You have 

 no right to copy any patented article or DfOCeSS. 



W. A. W., New York. -What waters within a short distance of this 

 city is there good fishing in the months of July and August, and are 

 open to the public? Ans. Greenwood, Croton, Wawayanda. Hopat- 

 cong and Rockland lakes. The Hudson, Passaic, Hackensack and 

 Shrewsbury rivers, as well as other waters about the harbor. 



0. F. K.. Ashland, Wis.— Do the laws of Maryland forbid sportsmen 

 shooting duck from sink boats or bushwhacking, between Nov. 1 and 

 April IV Ans. There are many local laws on this subject. Write to 

 Edwin Schenck, Esq., 243 St. Paul street, Baltimore, for the digest 

 prepared by the Maryland Association for the Protection of Game 

 and Fish, or which he is secretary. 



J. P.. Battle Creek, Mich.— 1. I have invented a rod holder, winch is 

 clamped to the gunwale of a boat. . It has a socket which allows the 

 rod to be set at any inclination and to revolve about the boat. I drew 

 the model, but have done nothing more. A man has stolen the idea 

 from my drawing and is trying to get ahead of mein the patent. Is 

 there much value in the design S .2. Shall I go to law? Ans. 1. Very 

 little, if any. 2. No. 



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Humphreys' Veterinary Manual. (SSS> pp.) 

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THE CELLULOID MINNOW. 



Tills* Minno-wr is ;£>x"£Lo-t±o£illy indestrxictitole. 



Mounted in the most substantial manner on hooks particularly adapted to AMERICAN" WATERS. This cut shows the exact size of 

 a No. 7. We keep the following sizes in stock: Nos. 4 5 6 7 8 9 



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 If your dealer does not keep our goods in stock, or will not order them for you, send 50 cents for our 120-page illustrated catalogue. 



-A-BBESTT db IMBRIE, 



48 & 50 MAIDEN LANE, NEW YORK. 



SILK WORM GUT. 



3F"« Xi^.T.A!5.£k., 35 Broadway, IN". Y., 



Calls the attention of the trade and dealers in fishing tackle to his extensire assortment ot 

 Valencia Silk Worm Gut in all grades, long and extra long, and from Extra Heavy Salmon 

 G-ut to Extra Pine. Sample thousand, 10 different grades, from extra heavy to tine, $5.00. 

 For price list address 



F. LATASA, 81 New St., Rooms 43 & 45, N. Y. 



Fishing Tackle. 



Rods, Reels, Lines, Arti- 

 ficial Baits 



OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. 



Flies for all Waters, 



Special patterns tied to order 



appieton k mmi 



304 Washing-ton St., Boston, Mass. 



THE PETMECKY 



Q-TTIKr CIGIE^ilSrJSIR. 



The only Gleaner that will thoroughly clean a gun 

 barrel, doing the work equally well in choke bores 

 without adjustment. Will do the work quicker aud 

 better than all other implements, for the purpose, 

 combined. Price, $1.25. By mail, 10 cents extra. Ask 

 your dealer for it. Discount to the trade. Circular 

 free. J. C PETMECKY,. 



Wholesale Dealer in Guns, Fishing Tackle, etc., Aus- 

 tin, Texas. 



Oil-Tanned Moccasins. 



For Hunting. Fishing, Canoeing, &c. 

 They are easy to the feet, and very 

 durable. Made to order in a. 

 variety of styles and warranted 

 the genuine article. Send 

 vfor price list. MARTIN 

 fS. 1IUTCHINGS, Dover, 

 N. H., P. O. Box 368. 

 Dame, Stoddard & Kendall. Boston; Henry 0. 

 Squires, New York; F. Chas. Eichel, Philadelphia, 



S. ALL.COCK & CO., 



Hoot FisMn Tadte MTr's. 



KEDD1TCH, ENG. 



185 B-E.S. £ 



Extra-Strong Spring Steel £ 



1boIlow=ff)ctnt I 



■LIMERICK HOOKS! 



LS.Alleoek&Co. I 



ggTVade Mark REDbTtch 



M No. Ringed.. 100. 



Hooks made of the best Spring Steel, Swivels, 

 Phantom Baits, Patent Standard Fly Book, Patent 

 Waterproof Lock Joiut, Trout Rods, Patent Spring 

 Hook Swivel. All descriptions of Fishing Goods, 

 which can be had through all wholesale houses in 

 the United States. 



AWARDS: Gold medals at Paris, Berlin, Nor- 

 wich, Wurzburg and Calcutta, and the highest 

 awards at Sidney, Melbourne, Adelaide. South 

 Africa, Toronto, London, and other exhibitions. 



Harrison's Celebrates Fish Hoot 



Trade < 



Mark. 



Whereas, It having come to our notice that some 

 unprincipled house, to gain their own unworthy 

 ends, and to attempt to damage our good name 

 having spread reports to the effect that the manu- 

 facturers of the above hooks are defunct, we now 

 take this opportunity of informing the American 

 and British public that such reports are utterly 

 false. The same efficient staff of workpeople is 

 employed as heretofore, and we challenge the 

 world to produce a fish hook for excellence 

 of temper, beauty and finish in any way to 

 approach ours, which are to be obtained from 

 the most respectable wholesale houses in the trade. 

 Signed, R. HARBISON, BAKTLEET & CO., 

 Sole manufacturers of Harrison's Celebrated Fish 

 Hooks, Redditeh, England. 



Manufacturers also of Fishing Tackle of every 

 description. Sewing and Sewing Machine Needles. 



JAS. F. MAESTEES, 



55 Court Street, Brooklyn. 



MANUFACTURER AND DEALER OF 



First Quality Goods at lower prices than any other house in America. 

 Brass Multiplying Reels with Balance Handles, first quality and fine finish. 75ft., $1.00; laoft., $1.25: 



180ft., $1.50; 240ft., $1.75; 300ft., $2.00; 450ft.. $2.25; 600ft., $2.50. Any of the above Reels with Drags, 

 •25 ets. extra; nickel plated ; 50 cts. extra, Brass Click Keels, 20yds., 50 cts.; 30yds., 75 cts.; 60yds., $1.00; 

 nickel plated, 50 cts. extra. Marster's celebrated Hooks snelied on gut, Limerick, Kirby' Limerick, 

 Sproat, Carlisle, Chestertown, O'Shaughnessy, Kinsey, Aberdeeen, Sneak Bent, and all other hooks. 

 Single gut. 12 ets. per doz. ; double, 20 cts. per doz. : treble, 30 cts. per doz. ; put up' one-balf dozen in a 

 package. Single Gut Trout and Black Bass Leaders, lyd., 5 cts.; 2yds., 10 cts.; 3vds„ 15 cts. Double 

 id Leaders, 3 length, 5 cts. ; treble twisted, 3 length, 10 cts. Trout Flies, 60 cts. per doz. Black Bass 

 i'l.OOperdoz. Trout and Black Bass Bait Rods, 9ft. long, $1.25 to $5.00. Trout and Black Bass 

 Fly Rods, 10ft long, $1.50 to $10.00. Also forty-eight different styles of rods for all kinds of flshi*' 

 Samples of hooks, leaders, etc., sent by mail on receipt of price in money or stamp. Send stamp .. 

 catalogue. 

 Established 20 years. Open Evenings. J. F. MAESTEES, 55 Court St., Brooklyn. 



Refrigerator Baskets. 



The grandest thing ever invented for fishermen 

 or for parties living out of town, as articles of a 

 perishable nature can be carried around all day in 

 the hottest weather and will be kept cold as'ice. 

 These baskets being lined with tin and packed with 

 boiler felt are perfect portable refrigerators, pre- 

 serving the contents and giving plenty of ice-water 

 for drinking purposes. They are made of the best 

 rattan, with drop handles, double lids and straps on 

 top. and are the strongest and most handsome 

 baskets ever made. Two sizes. Price $3.50 and 

 $4.50. Sent by express on receipt of price by the 

 patentee, JOHN R. HARE, 63 Fayette street, Balti- 

 more, Md. 



Plttsfield, Mass. Cuts Free 



Full-Length COT, in this case, 

 $10. LOUNGE, hi this case, $8. 

 Sold everywhere by the Trade. 



K-srnrocn's 



Patent "Perfect" Brass Shells, 



MANUFACTURED BY 



KYNOCH & CO., Birmingham, Eng\ 



These shells are made of extra fine thin pliable metal, with reinforced base; are adapted to either 

 Winchester or "Wesson No. 2 primers. Can be reloaded as often as any of the thicker makes. Cost 

 only about half as much. Weight less than paper shells. They shoot stronger and closer, and admit 

 of a heavier charge, as owing to the thin metal, inside diameter is nearly two gauges larger. Load 

 same as any brass shells, using wads say two sizes larger than gauge of shells. Or can be effectually 

 crimped with tool and straighten out to original shape when discharged. The crimping tool also 

 acts as a reducer, an advantage which will be appreciated by all experienced sportsmen. Sample 

 shells will be mailed (without charge) to any sportsmen's club or dealer, and prices quoted to the trade 

 only. For sale in any quantity by gun dealers generally, or shells in case lots only, (2,000), and crimpers 

 not less than one dozen, by 



HERMANN BOKER& CO., Sole American Agents, 



lOl & 10.3 Duane Street, New York. 



Elastic Heel-Plate for Shotquns, Hunting & Military Rifles 



SEND FOR CIRCULAR. SOLD BY ALL GUN DEALERS AND WHOLESALED Bt 



HERMANN 1508EK & CO., lOl & 103 Duane Street, JSevv York City. 



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A Lotion for Sportsmen, Excursionists & Others. 



Protects persons using it from the attacks of MOSQUITOES. 

 BLACK FLIES, and other insects, and from SUNBURN and the 

 disagreeable effects of exposure to the weather. 



I" is beneficial to the skin, and has no disagreeable odor; is color- 

 less and cleanly, not staining the finest linen, and washes off 

 readily on the application of soap and water. 



MANUFACTURED BY 



TH0S. JENNESS & SON, 12 West Market Sq., Bangor. 



Sold by the leading dealers in sporting goods throughout the country 

 Price, 50 Cents Per Bottle. 

 N. B.— When ordering please mention this paper. 



