July 1893.] 



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Ducks can be seen coming in a long distance, following 

 the open water, and few were the flocks that sailed by 

 unnoticed, most of them gracefully turning and settling 

 among the decoys. Many who escaped the contents of 

 the shotguns were brought down by the Winchester of 

 Ed. Denver, who, by the way, is known as the best wing 

 shot on the river, and Forrester is not far behind in his 

 line. The party secured a good variety of the birds, 

 among them being redheads, whistlers, broadbills and a 

 few sheUdrake. Wild geese were seen flying high and a 

 pair of bald eagles flew majestically down the river. The 

 accompanying illustration of the camp was taken by Mr. 

 Anthony, an amateur photographer of considerable merit. 



Chippewa. 



Immt 



A New Indiana Association. 



ElVEESlDE, Ind., July 17. — The following clipping from 

 a local paper wiU give the news this week. Lots of Jack 

 salmon (we so call them) are being caught. I wiU send 

 you photographs soon of several fish taken: 



"State Fish Commissioner P. H. Hirsch, of Columbia 

 City, was in Attica Saturday, he having been called here 

 to look after some violations of the fish law, which have 

 been practiced on Pine Creek in the vicinity of Eainsville 

 and on the Wabash near Portland for the past two 

 months. Evidence has already been secm-ed suificient 

 to bring about several indictments at the next meeting 

 of the grand jury. At the suggestion of the Commis- 

 sioner a fish and game association has been organized in 

 this city within the last few days. The purpose of this 

 organization shall be to prosecute any persons violating 

 the fish laws of the State. Any person who assists the 

 organization by fm-nishing evidence which leads to con- 

 viction will receive a reward of $10 from the association. 

 It shall also be the purpose of the association to stock the 

 streams with fish, and have been assured the assistance 

 of the State Fish Commissioner in all matters necessary 

 to bring about the enforcement of the laws. Ai-rests 

 have recently been made at CrawfordsvUle by a similar 

 association, and wherever they have been organized they 

 have proven a valuable protection to the fish in the 

 streams." J. E. :^her. 



The Missouri Dynamite I^aw Fails. 



St. Louis, Mo., July Editor Forest and. Stream: 

 The Missouri djTiamite law proved so obnoxious that no at- 

 tention was paid to it except to bring a test case before one 

 of the circuit courts to have the law decided unconstitu- 

 tional, and it was very promptly decided so, on the ground 

 that its title did not properly describe its object; it being 

 entitled an act for the protection of fish, when it was in 

 fact an act to regulate the sale of dynamite. It has met 

 the fate predicted by your correspondent. Legislation of 

 so severe a character as this law can not be enforced. 



From the tone of H. Clay Swing's letter it seems he 

 thinks me opposed to legislation protecting the fish, but 

 it is not the case. No one is fonder of landing bass with 

 rod and line, nor more opposed to their wanton destruc- 

 tion than I am, and the law was attacked solely because 

 its uselessness was foreseen. 



It may be surmised that a business interest was the 

 cause of the attack on the law, but every one familiar 

 with the subject knows that the quantity of dynamite 

 used for killing fish is too small to be worth a moment's 

 consideration, and three-fourths of what is used for that 

 purpose Ls stolen from legitimate users of it. 



O. H. Hampton. 



Waban Notes. 



Wellesley, Mass., July 20.— The fishing up our way 

 has been remarkably poor for the first part of the season, 

 but is now improving very much. I went up to the lake 

 last evening and caught a fine string of very large yeUow 

 perch. The big ones are away out in deep water. 



Last summer I put a number of white perch m our 

 lake, but this fish must have been in there before, as sev- 

 eral large white perch were taken from the lake early this 

 season, and all I put in were small ones. I want to see 

 them plentiful there, for they are, to my thinking, one of 

 the best fishes we have, both for sport and for the table. 



We had a good laugh at a friend's expense the other 

 day. He was sitting in a boat watching his little girl fish 

 with his new split-bamboo rod, when a large bass took 

 hold and pulled the rod from the child's hands and put off 

 with it to the bottom. The rod and reel being heavy did 

 not rise, and pater familias spent a half day dredging be- 

 fore he recovered the tackle. The bass had made his 

 escape. 



After seeing the Fair we wiU meet in Arkansas, in 

 which State we mean to camp out and rough it until we 

 are tired of collecting and fishing. S. F. D. 



FIXTURES. 



DOa SHOWS. 



Aug. 30 to Sept. 2,— Blue Grass Kennel Club, at Lexington, Ky. Mr. 

 Roger WiUiams, Sec'y- 



Sept. 5 to 8.— Kingston (Ont.) K. C, at Kingston. H. C Bates, Sec'y. 



Sept. 11 to 15.— Toronto, Canada. C. A. Stone. Sec'y. 



Sept. 19 to 22.— Rhode Island State Fair Ass'n at Narragansett Park. 

 D. C. CoUins, Sec'y. 



Sept. 19 to 23,— World's Fair, Chicago. W. I. Buchanan, Chief Dept. 

 of Agriculture. 



Oct. 3 to 6.— MinneapohsK. C, at Jlinneapolis. H. T. Van Duster, Sec. 

 Nov. 21 to 34.— New Jersey K. L.. at Newark. Dr. W. F. Seidler, Sec. 

 Dec. 12 to 15.— R. I. Poultry and Pet Stock Ass'n, at Providence. 



FIELD TRIALS. 



Sept. 4.— Northwestern Field Trial Club's second annual trials, Man- 

 itoba. Thos. Johnson, Sec'y, Winnipeg. 



Sept. 12.— Manitoba Field Trials Club's Trials, Souris, Manitoba. E. 

 D. Adams, Sec'y, Winnipeg. 



Nov. 6.— United States Field Trials Club's Fall Trials, Bicknell, Ind. 

 P. T. Madison, Sec'y, Indianapolis. 



Nov. 7.— International Field Trial Club's Fourth Trials, Chatham, 

 Ont. W. B. WeUs, Sec'y, Chatham. 



Nov. 15.— Ohio Field Trial Club's Second Trials, Canton, O. C. V. 

 LelUnger, Sec'y. 



Nov. 15.— American Field Trial Club Trials, at CarUsle, Ind. W. J. 

 Beck, Sec'y, Coltmibus, Ind. 



Nov. 20.— Eastern Field Trial Club's Trials, at Newton, N. C. Mem- 

 bers' Stake Nov. 16. W. A. Coster, Sec'y. 



1894. 



Jan. 29.— Southern Field Trial Club's Trials, New Albany, Miss. T. 

 M. Brumby, Sec'y, Marietta, Ga. 



Feb. 19,— United States Field Trials Club's Spring Trials, Grand 

 Junction, Tenn. P. T. Madison, Sec'y, Indianapofls, Ind. 



Pennsylvania Fish Commission. 



GovEENOR Pattison has appointed the following State 

 Commissioners of Fish and Fisheries: Henry C. Ford, of 

 Philadelphia; H. C. Demuth, Lancaster; .John Gay, of 

 Greensburg; Fred W. Ebel, of Harrisbiirg; S. B. Stillwell, of 

 Scranton, and Louis Streuber, of Erie. 



Two changes are noted, Messrs. Welshons, of Pittsburg, 

 and Powell, of Harrisburg, retiring from the Commission, 

 and Messrs. Gay and Ebel taking their places. 



The retiring officers were both active members of the board, 

 Mr. Welshons being corresponding secretary and Mr. Powell 

 treasurer, besides being especially energetic in a justifiable 

 crusade against the pollution of the Susquehanna and her 

 tributaries by coal culm and other refuse. 



A Stray Shinplaster 



Comes to us once in a while for a copy 

 of "Game Laws in .Brief;" but shin= 

 plasters nowadays are scarcer than Moose 

 in New York; and 25 cents in postage 

 stamps will do just as well. 



Appointment of Substitute Judges. 



IN THE CASE OF AU ADVERTISED JTTOGE NOT FULFILLING HIS ENSAGE- 

 JtfENT, SHALL THE COMMITTEE OR THE EXHIBITORS OHOOSB 



THE SUBSTITUTE? 



Editor Forest and Stream: 



The A. K. C. has no member or friend who wishes it con- 

 tinued success more than myself, or one who better sees the 

 good it has done and the power it is in the kennel world 

 to-day. 



There has been grumbling by meddlesome parties of no 

 weight; their writings filled so much space in the sporting 

 papers, nothing more. They generally originated from those 

 who wanted to run the club their own way, or their dislike 

 to some of its officers. The dire calamities which they pre- 

 dicted would happen to it only made themselves more open 

 to ridicule. 



All dogmeu and friends of the A. K. C. will read Dr. 

 Perry's letter and say there is something in what he says. 

 It is the first time a letter has been given to the kennel 

 press criticising the A. K. C. honestly and freely. I am sure 

 the Kennel Club will accept the Doctor's wish "to mend" in 

 the same spirit as it was given. The Doctor rightly con- 

 siders the importance of the various country agricultural 

 societies. I am sure they could easily be induced to hold 

 regular yearly bench shows if it could be done without too 

 much red tape. I as well as others must perfectly agree 

 with him when he says: 



Whereas, It appears that the field of dog shows is capable of en- 

 largement through the medium of agricultural fairs, and possibly 

 other exhibitions of like character. 



Whereas, Were more shows held by the associations formed for the 

 purposes aforesaid, the interest of dogs and their owners would be 

 greatly promoted, the attendance at them being usually very large. 



But I cannot quite agree with his third, though I may not 

 see it as he does: 



Whereas, The interests of the breeders and exhibitors of this coun- 

 try, either individually or collectively, cannot be advanced by the 

 existing rule that every association must be a member of this club 

 before it can hold a show imder its rules. 



My belief is, anything that is worth ha\'ing is worth asking 

 for. I think the rule requiring them to organize as a kennel 

 club might be modified in some way. I have had consider- 

 able experience at some of the county and State fairs. If 

 you establish a rule that they can hold a dog show under 

 the Kennel Club rules, then pay or make application after- 

 ward, it would be a mistake m my estimation. After a show 

 is over it would be difficult to get anything done for the pro- 

 tection of the exhibitors; it is but just that they become mem- 

 bers of the Kennel Club and abide by its rtiles. Exhibitors 

 will not patronize them unless they are governed by the 

 Kennel Chib rules and these wins count. 



Make the form of admission as easy as possible, encourage 

 them by every means in your power. I live in the neighbor- 

 hood of four large county fairs. At two the daily attendance 

 averaged 30,000 people. There is always a small show of 

 dogs of recognized and unrecognized breeds. The managers 

 are waking up to the fact that if they could give a first class 

 show it would add greatly to the attractions. 



At my suggestion two of the largest societies proposed to 

 give a first class Kennel Club show this fall. One of them 

 applied to the Kennel Club for admission and dates for their 

 show, but the application for membership, not being made 

 out as required, it was returned for correction. But it re- 

 quu-ing possibly another meeting of the society to arrange 

 the details it was never returned to the Kennel Club. Besides, 

 as there were previous applications for the same dates claimed 

 in Canada as for both these societies, the agricultural societies 

 concluded to postpone their intended shows until another 

 fall, then I confidently expect to see two or three first-class 

 Kennel Club shows in this section. Had there been no ques- 

 tion about securing the dates there would have been at least 

 two first-class shows this fall. Country fairs should be 

 allowed to hold a show under Kennel Club rules on their 

 regular dates. First require them to join, then allow them 

 to hold the show whenever they choose, and do not require 

 them to make appUcation six months before the proposed 

 show. 



All exhibitors will agree with me, I think, that the rule 

 allowing the committee to select whoever they choose for 

 judge, in case the one advertised could not serve, is unjust to 

 the exhibitors. They make their entries with the promise of 

 having a certain judge officiate, and it is but just that if an- 

 other "is to be appointed they have a word to say. Article 

 XIII. should be changed as proposed by Dr. Perry' 



In regard to the present laws regarding importing dogs, if 

 I am not much mistaken it was enacted after several consul- 

 tations and by the recommendation of some of the leading 

 dog breeders, I cannot remember just who at present. Is it 

 not better as it stands than patched up so that mongrels 

 could slip through? 



When the good Doctor attacks the express companies he 

 chooses a fit subject with which to wrestle. There is a uni- 

 versal feeling among all dogmen that they are unjustly 

 treated by the express companies. I am sure the feeUns 

 would not be so general was not justice with us. If you see 

 the officers I am sure you will find them jolly good fellows 

 and the committee will have a pleasant remembrance of their 

 visit. By all means let the Kennel Club foot the 'bill for 

 stamps, etc. The express companies will tell them they are 

 carrying dogs at a loss, which is true as far as the dogs go. 

 No reduction will be made. If the express companies would 

 only meet us half way and agree to discharge and never em- 

 ploy a messenger in whose care a dog was injured tiu-ough 

 his carelessness, it would erea,te a better feeling aa far as 



the dogmen are concei'ned. If a complaint is made no atten- 

 tion is paid to it. If we pay double rates we have a right to 

 expect our dogs to at least receive hximane treatment. For 

 my part I do not so much object to the double rate if it 

 would insure proper care and attention. But it is not just, 

 after we have paid for extra care and dispatch, that we should 

 have our dogs set to one side, or smothered, by some careless 

 official. 



Only last week I shipped a valuable mastiff bitch to Can- 

 ada. The trip should have occupied less than one day, but 

 instead it occupied two. She was somewhere, no one knows 

 where, and when she arrived she was taken from the box 

 seemingly breathing her last, in other words nearly smoth- 

 ered. Only by the best of care and attention did she recover. 

 Of course it will do a permanent injury to the bitch. Had 

 she been received by almost any other party she would not 

 have been brought round. As it stands now, the express 

 company received double rates for the care they gave her, 

 and the owner has besides a long bill to pay the veterinary. 

 The messenger or whoever was responsible still enjoys his 

 situation with the same chances to do the same thing again. 

 There have been cases where a dog was smothered through 

 the fault of the shipper, but this one was in splendid condi- 

 tion, nine months old and shipped in a light new box made 

 especially for hot weather, with one side open as far as pos- 

 sible. By all means appoint a standing committee for this 

 work, consisting of the most persuasive sort of fellows in the 

 club.' Instruct them to keep up the "wrestling" and to re- 

 port progress. J. L. WtNCHELL. 



Fair Haven, Vt. 



Editor Forest and Stream: 



In regard to the substitution for Article XIH. of Bench 

 Show Rules of A. K. C. proposed by Dr. Perry, I beg leave 

 to submit Forest and Stream the folloAving considera- 

 tions: Above all, allow me to assu.re Dr. Perry of my hearty 

 indorsement of his proposal, it being equitable to both con- 

 tracting parties; exhibitors and bench show officials, pro- 

 tecting as it does either party against having an objection- 

 able judge foisted on them. With Dr. Perry I can say that I 

 believed such or similar proposed change had been accepted 

 at the last A. K. C, meeting, until I saw the printed report 

 to the contrary; but, on the whole, I cannot see how any 

 fairer way could be suggested to avoid futuxe trouble on this 

 point. 



I am fully in accord with the best part of Dr. Perry's able 

 suggestion, especially as regards the representation of Asso- 

 ciate Members. I may except, perhaps, his ideas about 

 election, or rather, the making up of a slate for election, of 

 officers, it being simply impracticable, to my mind, as he 

 will find no fitting man for such offices willing to serve in 

 such lucrative ( ?) positions, where all is diligent and some- 

 times most unpleasant work, but very little honor, unless 

 that being "nagged" at is honor. I repeat, he will find no 

 man to lend his name for nomination under the proposed 

 conditions, at the same time be quite reconciled to being de- 

 feated, because only one can be elected. 



I may be wrong, but I should decidedly object to being 

 nominated were I put in such a position. I give it, of course, 

 only as an illustration, ha^nng resigned from all clubs I be- 

 longed to; and I am convinced that you will find most fan- 

 ciers, who are in it for fancy's sake only, to hold the same 

 \iew. 



There is one point on which I should like to hear the opin- 

 ion of such an able framer as Dr. Perry and also of others, 

 viz.: How to stop the discreditable jockeying by stuffing or 

 starving dogs up to or down to proper weisht in heavy or 

 light-weight classes? my own proposal — "To compel a dog 

 18 months and older to remain thereafter in its then declared 

 class" — having been rejected at the last A. K. C. meeting. 



This is a very important point, and is conducive to much 

 funny business at every show just before judging, when 

 handlers and owners can see what they have to compete 

 against. 



Everybody of course will indorse Dr. Perry's suggestions 

 concerning "importation" and "express charges," and if 

 future committees should be more successful than former 

 ones it will be a thing much wished for; but I am afraid it is 

 a matter of great doubt at present. 



I do hope that Dr. Perry's logical and able proposals will 

 bring forth, as he desires, a fair and unbiassed discussion 

 without underlying personal motives, because the rules fair- 

 est to all will also be fairest for each individual honest exhib- 

 itor and fancier. G. Muss-Aenolt. 



TucKAHOE, N. Y., July 22. 



Editor Forest and Stream: 



In regard to Dr. Perry's resolutions, I should like to say 

 that the A.K.C. will be sure to do the wrong thing; when- 

 ever they have the choice of two roads they always take the 

 wrong one. They have always been notorious for doing 

 foohsh things, and it would not do for them to pass any 

 laws that would benefit breeders and exhibitors. I see the 

 A.K C. has some thousands of dollars in the bank, but since 

 it was organized it never gave one cent to improve the dogs 

 of America. The A.K.C. should help the doggy interests 

 and not blow in our money for law suits. I used to pay $5, 

 but found it was like pouring water into a rat hole, the rats 

 got a drink and it did not hurt the hole. 



If a club advertises a judge, m.auy will make then* entries 

 because they have confidence in the jtidge, and they expect 

 he will be there. We pick our judges and only show under 

 certain men, because we have tried l;hem all and found many 

 wanting. It is public talk that a judge got the stomach 

 ache just to give another man a chance to work oflt" a grudge 

 against exhibitors he did not like. Exhibitors should of 

 course vote on who present would be acceptable. Then if 

 any exhibitor did not like the one appointed, the show should 

 be made to return his entry fees. J. OTIS FELLOWS. 



Hornellsville, N. Y,, July 22. 



Editor Forest and Stream: 



E,especting the appointment of a dog show judge to fill the 

 place of a judge who is absent from the show where he has 

 been advertised to act, in my opinion, the rule should be left 

 as it now stands, as very many of the large exhibitors do not 

 attend the shows, but send their kennel men. Even if all 

 the exhibitors did attend, and the choosing of the judge were 

 left to them, it would only give an additional opportunity 

 for rankling and ill-feeling, of which there is altogether too 

 much now. 



The dog show committee appoint the judges in the first 

 place and have the show in charge. They make the different 

 classes and pay the pr^es, and if the judge fails them it is 

 their province to fill his place. H. W. SMITH. 



Worcester, Mass., July 20. 



At the meeting to be held by the Kenmore Coursing Club, 

 at Good] and, Kan., which we drew attention to recently, 

 there will be the Goodland Stakes, for 16 or more all-age 

 greyhounds, entrance fee §20 for members, S3.5 for non-mem- 

 bers; $100 of the citizens' cash and .50^ of entrance money to 

 the "winner; SoO cash and 50;ii of the remainder of entrance 

 fee to the runner up; balance of entrance money to be equally 

 divided between dogs equal at the finish. Then there is the 

 Kenmore Derby, for puppies under 18mos. Entrance SIO for 

 members and .sl2.50 for non-members; winner gets S.50 cash 

 and .50;J of entrance money, 50jJ of balance of entrance money 

 to runner up, and balance of entrance to those equal at the 

 finish. Entries close night of Oct. 16. Dr. Van Hummell 

 last fall told us that the country round Goodland was ex- 

 cellent for the purpose, and expected that a good meeting 

 could be brought off there. 



