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quantities in all the streams which enter the Potomac, As 
hey even now deyour their own young, it may be that, when 
the other fish becomes extinct, they will turn upon their own 
“species and start a Kilkenny struggle for existence.—Balti- 
more Correspondent Cincinnati Commercial. 
A-small and dejected dog stood upon one of the stone draw- 
piers of the Congress Street Bridge yesterday gazing long- 
ingly at the inaccessible bridge, and occasionally uttering a 
sorrowful whine. He walked around the top of the pier at 
intervals, looked at the city, then down at the water, and 
when apparently about to jump turned away asif appalled 
at the fearful height and returned with plaintive whining to 
the side of the pier facing the bridge. ‘‘That’s the third time 
he’s been out there to-day,” said the bridge tender. ‘He don’t 
seem to learn by experience, and now he’s got to stay there 
until the Albany boat comes up, and that'll be more than an 
hour. He won’t jump off. Last spring, when the ice was just 
y have increased very rapidly, and are now tound in large 
terribly scared. The draw struck when I closed it, because the 
heat of the sun had expanded the iron, and I couldn’t get it 
open until night. So ltook my ladder out to the pier and 
went up after the dog, but he wouldn't let me take him down, 
and I had to push him overboard. Well, sir, heswam around 
these two piers twice, cold as the water was, and when he 
found he could not climb up he just swam down to the ferry 
landing, crawled ashore and came up the street and across the 
bridge here like a streak. He never stopped to wag his tail as 
he went by, but just lit out for West Troy asif he was sent 
for."—Troy Telegram. 
It was announced recently that Lieutenant Fred Schwatka, 
United States Army, had resigned his commission for the 
reason, as intimated, that he was about to enter ‘“‘foreign 
seryice.” A Portland (Ore,) newspaper explains this report 
as follows: ‘‘Heis not intending to embark in a change of 
flag, but he is about to enter the Scotch service in this wise: 
expedition up the Yukon River in northwestern Alaska, to 
1200 miles above its mouth and descended to the sea, making 
an accurate record in full compliance with his instructions, 
but in the meantime he attended to a little side show of his 
own. In addition to what he was specially instrficted to 
examine and report upon in the Aleutian Islands group, he 
discovered and mapped out the central channel of the noted 
Japan current and its thermal effect upon the temperature 
of the several islands in its track. These islands are said to 
aggregate about two thousand square miles, with a perennial 
climate of about sixty degrees Fahrenheit the entire year, and. 
covered with grasses and verdure adapted for indefinite 
grazing, and haying no parallel on the planet for stock 
ranges. Onthelieutenant’s return from the Yukon expedition 
he stopped in Portland, and entered into confidential terms 
with ‘Scotch’ Reid in respect to gobbling these perennial 
islands for cattle ranches, to be conducted under the auspices 
of a corporation to be organized in Scotland, with plenty of 
capital to back the enterprise, for which purpose Reid left 
here several weeks ago. Lieutenant Schwatka is to take 
special superintendence of the business there, with a due. 
: 
oe out, 4 cur dog came over from West Troy and ran out 
the pier when the draw was open. He got left and was 
Last year he was deputed by the Government to lead an 
| explore its channel, resources, etc. 
He crossed to the river, | ratio of non-assessable stock, of course "—Ha. 
UMPHREYS 
The “Mayer” Minnow Casting and Trolling Rod. 
R 
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_JR THE CURE OF ALL DISEASES OF 
HOBRSES,CATTLE, SHEEP, DOGS, HOGS, 
and POULTRY, 
FOR TWENTY YEARS Humphreys’ Homeo- 
athic Veterinary Specifics have been used by 
armers, Stock Breeders, Livery Stable and 
Purfmen, Horse Railroads, Manufacturers, 
joal Mine Companies, Trav’g EGO Gres 
and Menageries, and others han g stock, 
with perfect success. 
Humphreys’ Veterinary Mangal, (330 pp.) 
sent free by mail on receipt of price, 50 cents. 
Pamphlets sent free on application, 
HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC MED.CO, 
109 Fulton Street, New York. 
NERVOUS DEBILITY 
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staunchness and the delicacy of its action. 
tration from over-work or 
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and promptly cured by it. 
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fulremedy known. Price $1 per vial, or5 vials an 
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, Dlust, Catalogue free,] 109 Fulton St.. N. Y. 
This rod is made from specifications furnished by Professor Alfred M. Mayer. 
Its proportions were reached after a long series of 
experiments, the object of which was to obtain a section bamboo rod of abuut 9 ounces that would feel light in the hand, be well balanced, 
not throw off a delicately mouthed minnow in making long casts, and finally after striking the bass would have enough spring and flexi- 
bility to afford the angler the same pleasure as that given him when playing a bass on a fly rod. 
The rod has two tips, one 6 inches shorter than the other; the shorter tip is used for trolling and in casting when wading. 
This rod has been thoroughly tested in both lakes and quick water, and anglers who have used it are unqualified in praises of its 
ABBEY & IMBRIE, 
Manufacturers of Fine Fishing Tackle 
48 and 50 Maiden Lane, New York City. 
SILK WORM GUT. 
EH. DATASA, 33 Broadway, N. Y., 
Calls the attention of the trade and dealers in fishing tackle to his extensive assortment ot 
Valencia Silk Worm Gut in all grades, long and extra long, and from Extra Heayy Salmon 
Gut to Extra Fine. Sample thousand, 10 different grades, from extra heavy to fine, $5.00, 
For price list address 
F. LATASA, 81 New St., Rooms 43 & 45, N. Y. 
se ipnime Tatkle.| SPECIALTIES 
Russian Water Proof. 
Price 25 Cents. 
Rods, Reels, Lines, Arti- 
ficial Baits 
The best articie known for keeping out wet and 
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. 
preserving the leather. 
GUN OIDE. 
Flies for all Waters. 
Price 50 Cents. 
Special patterns tied to order 
The only non-oxydizer made that will prevent 
iron, steel and metal from rusting when exposed to 
salt water. The contents of one bottle will keep a 
gun in good cordition one year. . 
Powdered Areca Nut. 
Price 50 Cents. 
A safe and infallible remedy for WORMS in DOGS. 
APPLETON & LITCHFIELL 
304 Washington St., Boston, Mass. 
HILL ON THE DOG. 
THE STANDARD WORK ON THEIR 
MANAGEMENT AND DISEASES. 
Price $2.00, 
For sale by the Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 
GUNNING COAT. 
Edge of game pocket turned up to 
show the net bottom, which permits 
ventilation, drip and distention. 
Right and left sides alike. 
Imperial Flea Powder. 
Price 50 Cents. 
For the destruction of Fleas and yermin on dogs 
and other animals. 
The above are put up under my supervision by 
one of the best chemists in the United States, and 
each is guaranteed as represented. Sample con- 
taining one package of each sent on receipt of $1.50 
in stamps or posta! note. 
I keep in stock a full line of 
Spratt’s Medicines for Dogs. 
HENRY C. SQUIRES. 
No. 178 Broadway, N. Y. 
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HENNING, CLOTHIER, 
410 Seventh Street, 
WASHINGTON CITY, 
—Openings to game pocket. 
Pockets for empty shells. 
E—Exit from game pocket. 
F—Entrances to game pocket. 
G—Net bottom game pocket. 
'—Pockets for loaded hells, 
H—Game pocket, 
Pockets for caps, etc, 
WITH AUTOMATIC EXTRACTOR FOR D. & 8. SHOTGUNS. 
| JAS. F. MARSTERS, 
55 Court Street, Brooklyn. 
MANUFACTURER AND DEALER OF 
Eine Fishing Tackle. 
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; 120ft., $1.25; 
18Oft., $1.50; 240f6., $1.75; B00fb., $2.00; 450ft., $2.25: 600Ft., $2.50. Any of the above Reels with Drags, 
25 cts. extra; nickel plated; 50.cts. extra. Brass Click Reels, 20yds., 50 cts.; 30yds., 75 cts.; 60yds., $1.00 
nickel plated, 50 cts. extra, Marster’s celebrated Hocks snelled on gut, Limerick, Kirby Limerick, 
Sproat, Carlisle, Chestertown, O’Shaughnessy, Kinsey, Aberdeeen, Sneak Bent, and all other hooks, 
Single gut. 12 cts. per doz.; double, 20 cts. per doz.; treble, 30 cts. per doz.; put up one-half dozen in a 
pee eEes Single Gut Trout and Black Bass Leaders. lyd., 5 cts.; 2yds., 10 cts.; 8yds., 15 cts. Double 
wisted Leaders, 3 leugth, 5 cts.; treble twisted, 8 length, 10 cts. Trout Flies, 60 cts. per doz. Black Bass 
Flies, $1.00 per doz. 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 fishing. 
pare bles of hooks, leaders, etc., sent by mail on receipt of price in money orstamp. Send stamp for 
catalogue. 
Established 20 years, Open Evenings, J. F. MARSTERS, 55 Court St., Brooklyn. 
Bs YN © CE ’Ss 
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. Gost 
only about half as much. Weight less than paper shells. They shoot stronger and closer, and admit 
of a heayier charge, as owing to the thin metal, inside diameter is Dee 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 a8 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, 
101 & 103 Duane Street, New York. 
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In offering this well-known and celebrated rifle to the public we féel confident that the long-sought 
means of converting a shotgun into a rifle, without loss of time or overloading the sportsman, is found, 
as thousands of voluntary testimonials bear evidence, 
The perfect simplicity of this invention—the absence of screws or Nurs—adds to the ease with which 
the change can be made from a shotgun to a rifle, and fo its durability; there being nothing to get out of 
repair, there can be no question abont the wear of the rifle; neither is the shotgun liable to any injury 
in the use of it. The change can be made from shotgun to rifle, and back to shotgun, as quickly as a 
discharged shell can be taken out and a gun reloaded, the rifle barrel being operated upon by the ex 
tractor of the shotgun in the saaie manner as the shot shell; and the sportsman’s burden is increased 
but little—the weight of the Auxiliary Rifle being from 15 to 24 ounces. 
A reference to the cut shows that this barrel, when in its place in the gun, rests on a centering collar 
near the muzzle, which perfectly centers the rifle in the shotgun barrel, Forsingle-barrel breech-loading 
shotguns this rifle is equally well adapted, and will become a valuable adjunct. The standard sizes are 
made only for 10 and 12-g. shotguns, but will be made to order to fit any gauge of shotgun manufactured. 
To avoid errors in filling orders, customers are requested to state precisely the gauge of the gun in 
which they wish to use the rifle barrel; also to state the caliber of rifle you desire, and length of shotgun 
Manufactured by 
THE STRONG FIREARMS CO., NEW HAVEN, CONN. 
Also manufacturers of the Climax Cartridge Belt, Shot Shell Creasing Machine and Breech-Loading 
Yacht and Field Cannon, SEND FOR OUR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE, 
barrel. 
