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“FOREST AND STREAM. 
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STEAM CANOE.—Mr, E, W. Gregory, the builder of the steam 
canoe described in Fornst ann Srream of Nov. 27, furnishes the fol- 
lowing additional particulars: The canoe was of canvas, 18x22, and 
the engine, with cylinder 144X2in., was purchased, second. hand, for 
$8. The lime shaft was i2in. long and iin. diameter, The steam 
pipe leads along the gunwale to the boiler, whichis so placed as to 
eave room for the engiueer abaft it and a passenger forward. The 
boiler was made by a tinsmith, of heavy ‘‘bath tub” copper, at a cost 
of $4. The stove had two large wicks to burn oil and cost $1.85, and 
is covered hy a sheet iron hood, also inclosing the boiler, which cost 
7 cents, making a total of $9.10, The exhaust pipe leads out at the 
stern above the watcrline. The engine was not fitted to reverse, or its 
cost would have been considerably greater. 
PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE MBET.—We have received from Mr. L. 
W. Seavey, 216 Hast Ninth street, New York, a collection of very fine 
photos of the last meet. Mr. Seavey has compiled a key sheet to 
accompany the large group, giving the name of nearly every canoe- 
istin it. The photos of Squaw Point are particularly good. Those 
wishing to order by mail can obtain a sheet containing reductions of 
all the pictures by sending thirty cents. 
THE HUB C. C—The Hub ©. C. are holding meetings during the 
winter, the Jast being on Dec. 8. It was resolved to aitend the Hast- 
ern meet next spring ina body. The next meeting willbe on Jan. 7. 
at which the questions of the best club stoye for camp use, and 
whether itis better to have one large tent, or for each to use a small 
tent of his own, will be discussed. 
PERSONAL.—Mr. ©. J. Stevens, N. ¥. ©. C., sailed on Saturday 
A CANOE IN A FATR.-—The canoe is now taking a place in soctety 
alungside the gold-headed cane, the many-colored afghan, and the 
prizecake, One of the Diamond model has been presen 
to the fair 
of the Paulist Fathers, by F. Joyner & Son, and will be raffled for 
this week inthe new church corner of Ninth avenue and Fifty ninth 
street, New York. 
Answers to Correspondents. 
S. W. W., Canada.—You may sow the wild rice early in the spring: 
after the ice has disappeared. 
En Ami.—Try the gun-shyness cure, given in “Training vs. Break - 
ing,’ which was recently printed in our kennel columns. 
New READER.—There are half a dozen excellent makes of rifles 
which will answer your purpose. You can select any of them with 
confidence, 
C. 8., Atlantic City.—1. For shooting sizes of shot see article on 
small-bore guns, in another column. The age of the deer cannot be 
told by number of ‘‘snags* on the horns. 
C. L. §., Warwick, R. I.—We shoul judge from your description 
that the charge was a safe one for the guns. but you will probably 
find that with a lighter load of powder you can get better results. 
SHELDRAKE, Gilmanton Iron Works, N. H.—I send you inclosed 
three feathers plucked from a bird in every way like a partridge 
no reason to suppose that the bird is anything more than a pale, 
bleached specimen of the peetiiies Bonasa umbellus). We haye 
never seen one 60 pale, but have heard of those in which the mark- 
ings were still fainter than in this. 
CG. R.S., Philadelphia.—Can you furnish drafts, and at what price, 
for a catamaran suitable for the Delaware River, say thirty feet long? 
Avs. Write to Herreshoff Manufacturing Co., Bristol, R. I., for plans 
and specifications. 
K. T. B.—1. Woodcock shooting as usually practiced requires more 
skill than quail shooting. 2. Almost everybody who bas shot game 
knows that allowance must be made for the flight of birds, and the 
gun is held ahead of the game. The allowance depends upon dis- 
tance and the rapidity of flight. 
W.M. J., Glascow, Mo.—i. We have in preparation an edition of 
the bouk, in which wil! be given the instructions you ask for, There 
is no work on the subject at present. 2. The rate of exchange is 
twenty-four cents for one shilling and twocents forone penny. It 
can be sent by money order, which you can obtain at the post-otfice. 
Tacoma, W. T.—1. Which is the best target for long-range shooting 
to adopt by clubs, paper or iron targets? 2. Do you recommend pits 
for markers, or bullet proof bulkhead to left of target? 3. Which are 
used at Creedmoor, paper or iron, pits or bulkhead? 4. Is nota single 
shot rifle .40-60 or .40-70, with 380 grain bullet, 50-inch barrel, sufiici- 
ently largeto do good work up to 500yds. I ean a good maker? Ans. 
1. Iron. 2. Pit. 3. Iron target with covered pits. 4. Yes, 
WE call attention to the advertisement in another column of a new 
lastfor England. He will return in about six weeks. Messrs. Van 
Deusen of Rondout, and Storms of Rochester, called on us last week, 
ae Eat on his way to Florida, where he will do some canoeing this 
r. 
save the color of plumage. 
Please answer in your next- issue. 
Will yon please class the bird? The 
entire bird was of the same color plumage as the sample sent. 
seen one of this variety. It was a young female bird. Ans, There? 
used it. 
No one in this vicinity has ever t 
and effective, 
™| 
UMPHREYS 
| OP RINARY. 
TAT CIFICS 
_OR THE CURE OF ALL DISEASES OF 
,CATTLE, SHEEP, DOGS, HOGS, 
BPR ERE Oe ae POULTRY, 
FOR TWENTY YEARS Humphreys’ Homeo- 
Pathic Veterinary Specifics have been used by 
armers, Stock Breeders, Livery Stable and 
Turfmen, Horse Railroads, Manufacturers, 
oal Mine Companies, Trav’g Hippodromes 
and Menageries, and others han stock, 
with perfect success. 
Humphreys’ Veterinary Manual, ($39 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. 
indiscretion, 
HUMPHREYS" Sion famn‘overvont 
and promot HOMEOPATHIG cured bot 
Pastis mont asccaae, SPECIFIC No. 28 
fulremedy known. Price $1 per vial, or5 vials and 
large vial of powder for $5, sent post-free on re- 
cel head Hey Humphreys' Homeo. Med. 0 
from Astor 
Dog Bread, which has received approbation from those who have 
It is said to contain new materials which make it nutritive 
See ady. of Austin & Graves, Boston, —4dv, 
ABBEY & IMBRIE, 
Manufacturers of Fine Fishing Tackle 
Removed to 
18 VESEY STREET, N. Y. 
Fourth Door 
House. 
SILK WORM GUT. 
=. GOATASA, 385 Broadway, N. Y., 
Calls the attention of the trade and dealers in fishing tackle to his extensive assortment of 
Valencia Silk Worm Gut in all grades, long and extra long, and from Extra Heavy Salmon 
Gut to Extra Fine. 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. 
— YMW oO cH ’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 asmuch. 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 
Bame as any brass shells, using wads say two sizes larger than gauge of shells. Or can be effectually 
erimped with tool and straighten out to original shape when discharged. The crimping tool also 
acts as a reducer, an advantaze 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. 
BELTS. 
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PBA SurMoys ‘BMG JNO apis se_T 
WO sulsq ynoyiM sTeys zcd¢ 
IO SSB1IQ SUTAIIGD IOI SI LOplOy siqy, 
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uvely prevent wads 
Satisfaction guaranteed or money re- 
Manufactured by R. E.. PUOLER, Serena, LaSalle Co., Ill. 
Send ten cents in silyer or currency for catalogue and sample cartridze holder, also a colored litho- 
The only practical cartridge holder in use. Will carry brass cartridges and pos. 
aioe A ped on shot. Suitable for either paper or brass shells. 
mmded. 
raph card of grouse shooting on the prairies. 
Sportsmen’s Wear. 
No. A 1, Barnard Canvas Shooting Coat, - 85 00 
No. 1, 6é 6s 26 ae 7 4 00 
No, 2, 6é ‘“< as as E 250 
No. 3, a6 st aé oe = 1 s75 
For sale by all gun and ape goods dealers. Ask for them; 
satan our trade mark is on the lining. They are the best; take no 
We also mannfacture Hats, Caps, Leggins, Pants, Vests, 
Waterp: oof Horsehide Boots and Shoes, Carryail Bags, 
Gun Cases, Cartridge Bag:, Shell Boxes, and every de- 
seriptien of goods used by sportsmen, made from canvas, 
Corduroy and Waterprocf Leather. 
Illustrated catalogue, sample and measurement blanks sent free 
upon application, 
GEORGE BARNARD & CO., 108 Madison St., Chicago 
EASTERN AGENOY: 47 Murray st.,.N.¥. F.N, Warre, Manager, 
Valparaiso, Ind. 
Write for our new Catalogue and Samples. 
Is our Skeleton Coat or Game Bag. Weighs but 15 ounces. 
Can be worn over or under an ordinary coat. Has seven 
pockets and game pockets. 
dead grass color, and will hold the game of a successfur 
day without losing a hair or feather. 
you. postage paid, for $2.00. Send breast measure. 
UP & MCS FISHING SUIT, 
DARK LEAD COLOR, 
AND THE 
HOLABIRD 
SHOOTING SUITS 
Of Waterprooted Duck, Dead Grass Color, Irish 
Fustian and Imported Corduroy. 
ASSORTED COLORS. 
Unequaled in Convenience, Style or Workmanship. 
THIS 
lt is of strong material, 
We will mail it to 
JOSEPH PLUNKETT, 
(Successor to R. SHEPHERD,) 
Importer and Manufacturer of Eng- 
lish Brass and Lron Bed- 
steads, Adjustable Foliing Bh 
Chairs, Folding Beds, Baby & 
Carriages, Kte. Also : 
all kinds of Bedding 
and Mat- 
tresses \S 
constant- 
lyon hand 
and made = : 
fo order. SS i He 
112 West 14th Street, New York. 
THE 
BRUNSWICK-BALKE-COLLENDER CO. 
Successors to THz J. M. Brunswick & BALKE Co. 
and Tur H. W. CoLLENDER Co. 
WAREROOMS;: 
860 Broadway, New York. ‘ 
Market & Huron Streets, Northside, Chicago. 
211 Market Street, St. Louis. 
1134 Market Street, Philadelphia. 
867 West Baltimore St., Baltimore 
Indorsed by all the leading players, and awarded 
the highest prizes at avery. exposition where ex- 
hibited. TRIED AND PROVED 
Oil-Tanned Moccasins. 
For Hunting, Fishing, Canoeing, &c. 
They are easy to the feet, and very 
aN durable. Made to order in a 
variety of styles and warranted 
the genuine article. Send 
s~for price list. MARTIN 
S. HUTCHINGS, Dover, 
N. H., P. O. Box 868. 
Dame, Stopparp & Kennar., Boston; Henry v. 
SOUT, New York; Ff, Cuas, E1cHEn, Philadelphia, 
SPORTSMEN’S DELIGHT, 
Merino Elastic Felt Gun Wads. 
SOMETHING NEW! 
Ask your dealers for them. If he don’t have 
them send us 40 cents for sample box of 256. and 
we will send, postage prepaid. Greatly lessens the 
recoil, keeps gun cleaner, gives better pattern and 
penetration than any other wad. One box will load 
twice as many shells as a box of pink-edge. Just 
the wad to use over powder and fill up shells, as it 
is only half the ee of other felt wads. Manufac- 
tured only by THE MERINO ELASTIC FRLT GUN 
WAD CO., 106 South Charles st., Baltimore, Md. 
(MPROVED.) 
We are the Sole Owners d : 
and Manufacturers of the < 
Stover Pumping Windmills 
for Railroads, Villages, Suburban 
houses. Lawns, Dairies, Brick Yards, 
Draining, Irrigating, etc.. as well as 
Geared Windmills of ail sizes, for 
running Grinders, Shellers, Saws, etc. 
J. D. BROWER, 22 College Piace, N Y. — 
City, Agent for Pennsylvania, N. Y, and N. J. 
Freeport Machine Co., Freeport, i1l., U. 8. A. 
HILL ON THE DOG. 
THE STANDARD WORK ON THEIR 
MANAGEMENT AND DISEASES. 
Price $2.00. 
For sale by the Forest and Stream Pub. Co, 
Sa 
Fishermen, send for 
ciicular. EH J. MAR- 
™ TIN, Rockville, Conn., 
f = Man't'r of braided sill 
business fishlines of the best quality, Dealers are 
invited to send for samples and prices before 
placing their orders, 
