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FOREST AND STREAM. 



[Jan. 6, 1894. 



FIXTURES. 



DOG SHOWS. 



Jan. 16 to 19,— Saratoga Poultry and Kennel Club, at Saratoga, N. 

 T. L. "W. Clute, Ballston Lake. N. Y„ Sec'y. 



Jan. 23 to 26.— New Orleans Fanciers' Club, at New Orleans, La. G. 

 W. Sentell, Jr.. Sec'y. 



Feb. 20 to 23.— Westminster Kennel Club, at New York. James 

 Mortimer, Superintendent. 



Feb. 27 to March 2— Columbus Fanciers' Club, at Columbus, O. G. 

 F. Mooney, Sec'y. 



March 7 to 10.— City of Straits Kennel Club, at Detroit, Mich. Guy 

 D. Welton, Sec'y. 



March 13 to 16.— Mascoutah Kennel Club, at Chicago, Dl. J. L. 

 Lincoln, S«c'y. 



March 20 to 23.— St. Louis Kennel Club, at St. Louis, Mo. 



April 3 to 6.— New England Kennel Club, at Boston, Mass. D. E. 

 Loveland, Sec'y. 



April 18 to 21 —Southern California Kennel Club, at Los Angeles, 

 Cal. C. A. Sumner, Sec'y. 



May 2 to 5.— Pacific Kennel Club, at San Francisco, Cal. H. W. 

 Orear. Sec'v. 



May 15.— Portland Kennel Club, at Portland, Ore. D. L. Williams, 

 Sec'y. 



FIELD TRIALS. 



Jan. 15.— Pacific Coast Field Trial Club, at Salinas, Cal. J. M. Kil- 

 garif, Sec'y. San Francisco, Cal. 



Feb. 1.— Blue Ridge Futurity Stakes, at New Albany, Miss. 



Feb. 5— Southern Field Trial Club's Trials, at New Albany, Miss. T. 

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



Feb. 12— United States Field Trials Club's Spring Trials, Grand 

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



Saratoga entries close Jan. 6, with Lyman W. 

 Clute, Ballston Lake, N. IT. 



DOG CHAT. 



Huber vs. Schell. 



The case of Huber vs. Schell has been exciting considerable 

 interest among fanciers on the Pacific coast. The case was 

 decided Dec. 4 at a meeting of the officers of the Pacific Ken 

 nel Club. The trial lasted from 8 P. M. till 12 o'clock, and 

 was conducted with the utmost fairness on both sides. Both 

 men were represented by counsel. The cross-examination of 

 Schell resulted in much exposure of prevarication, contradic- 

 tion and admission of falsehood on his part, finally admitting 

 that he knew that the pointer pup Joker, which he had sold 

 to Mr. P. C. Klein, was not by Duke of Vernon, as he bad 

 stated at the time of sale. This was the principal charge 

 against him. The other was in counection with the St. Ber- 

 nard bitch Lady Gladys, Mr. Schell having told several 

 people that he had bred this bitch to both Duke of Edin- 

 burgh and Judge. As it was not proven that any one saw 

 the service, this latter charge fell to the ground. Further 

 evidence will, however, probably be forthcoming in this case. 

 The P. K. C. officials decided to hear Mr. SchelPs charges 

 against Mr. Huber before giving their verdict in the first 

 case, so on Dec. 11 another meeting of the club was held, and 

 again both men were represented by counsel as before The 

 charge against Mr. Huber was that he had sold several pups 

 out of Sally Brass II., though only one lived. Mr. Huber 

 completely exonerated himseif by proving that he had sold 

 five pups out of Sally Brass II. and five out of Bella T., and 

 proved satisfactorily, by his own testimony and that of bis 

 witnesses, the death of the rest of the litter. The meeting 

 lasted from 8 P. M., Dec. 11, to 2:30 A. M., Dec. 12, and the 

 following verdict was unanimously given: 



San Francisco, Dec. 12, 1893. 

 The committee on the matter of the charges preferred by Mr. Henry 

 Huber, a member of the Pacific Kennel Club, against Mr. E. P. Schell, 

 also a member of the Pacific Kennel Club, decide on investigation 

 that Mr. Schell was and is guilty of having sold to Mr. C. Klein the 

 pointer puppy Joker, giving the pedigree of said Joker as being sired 

 by the Duke of Vernon, which pedigree was proven to be false. We 

 therefore declare Mr. Schell to be guilty and unfit to be a member of 

 the Pacific Kennel Club and hereby txpel him from the Pacific Kennel 

 Club. 



In the case of Mr. Henry Huber, a member of the Pacific Kennel 

 Club, against whom counter charges were brought by Mr. E. P. 

 Schell, we find that there is no proof of Mr. Huber's having deceived 

 any one in the sale of dogs, or of having given any false pedigrees 

 whatever. We therefore exonerate Mr. Huber and declare him not 

 guilty of the charges preferred against him. 



[Signed.] E. W. Briqgs, President, 



F. R. Webster, Vice-President, 



H. W. Obear, Corresponding Secretary, 



C. A. Haight, Treasurer. 



Our Pointer Pictures. 



It has always been Mr. Edward Dexter's ambition to pro- 

 duce a kennel of pointers of a certain build and of uniform 

 type combined with the best field trial qualities. In this he 

 has been ably seconded by Capt. McMurdo, who with C. E. 

 Buckle attends to the training and developing of the dogs of 

 the Charlottesville Field Trial Kennel. That Mr. Dexter has 

 succeeded to a great extent in carrying out his views may be 

 seen by a glance at the portraits of several of his dogs which 

 we publish this week. The Charlottesville Kennels struck a 

 happy nick in the King of Kent — Hops union, and few ken- 

 nels can boast of having had two such handsome and intelli- 



feht field performers as Kip Rap and Maid of Kent. There 

 ave been others resulting from this union, who,, while they 

 lived, performed well in public. Hops has passed away, but 

 this kennel has plenty of the blood to carry on the strain. 

 To Mr. Dexter are due the thanks of pointer men in general, 

 for blow hot or blow cold, he has persistently run his pointers 

 against the setters and thereby done no little toward creating 

 a confidence that led others to persist and which no doubt 

 directly results in the good showing which the pointer made 

 in open competitions this year and last. 



Mr Sehallenberger, of Alma, Neb., whom we had the 

 pleasure of meeting at the Chicago show, in writing us of 

 the sale of the St. Bernard Aristocrat, says he has a new dog 

 for the open class in Alton III., a litter brother of the well- 

 known Altoneer. He is said to be very like Altoneer, though 

 much larger, and Mr. Schallenberger's friends think he is 

 the best dog be ever owned. This gentleman found, upon 

 his return, that his Valkyrie, by Watch— Betty S., had 

 whelped a litter to Aristocrat, and Columbiana, by Sir 

 Bedivere — Columbia Venus, had whelped to Saladin. fie re- 

 marks further, incidentally putting in a word for Nebraska: 

 "My dogs never were in better health. The weather here is 

 delightful. I have worn no overcoat since my return, and if 

 one works at all outside he must lay aside his coat. 

 Nebraska against the world for fine climate." 



The prices received for the Cumberland Kennels' great 

 Danes must be considered good according to the idea that 

 prevailed among great Dane men at the Chicago show, as it 

 was thought that Melac, considering the circumstances 

 under which the sale was held, would not bring more than 

 $200. Melac is a good, stroDg, active great Dane and should 

 be well worth the $475 paid for him. 



Boston Terrier Club Meeting. 



The regular meeting of the Boston Terrier Club was held 

 at Young's Hotel, Boston, Dec. 26. Meeting called to order 

 by President W. A. Power. After the regular routine of 

 business had been disposed of the treasurer made his report, 

 showing that the club is entirely free from debt with a bal- 

 ance in the treasury of $82.01. The secretary reported that 

 the silver medals of the club had been offered at all of the 



leading exhibitions throughout the country, and had been 

 duly delivered to the winners. Regarding the petition of H. 

 Clay Glover, and others, of New York, relative to the abro- 

 gation of certain rights, etc., heretofore existing between the 

 manufacturers and dealers in dog specialties, it was voted 

 that as the B. T. C- does not hold exhibitions this matter is 

 outside of their jurisdiction. In regard to the application of 

 J. A. Boutelle, and others, of Providence, R. I , regarding 

 the formation of a club iu that city, it was voted that the 

 secretary be instructed to suggest that they name the club 

 the Boston Terrier Club of Providence, R. I., and to extend 

 every possible courtesy to them; also that he be instructed 

 to offer them the use of the club's standard and constitution 

 and to encourage them in every possible way. The next 

 meeting of the club will be held the fourth Wednesday in 

 January. Mr. G. H. Huse is the secretary, 



The rumors of dissention in this club are evidently without 

 foundation, and friends of this smart little dog will doubt- 

 less feel pleased to hear that the club is on such a sound 

 basis. 



A meeting of the Philadelphia Kennel Club will be held 

 Tuesday night, Jan. 9, at the Aldine Hotel, Philadelphia, 

 and will probably have important results. It is expected 

 that the show committee will report and the club come to 

 some decision as to whether they will hold a show this com- 

 ing spring or not It is said there is some difficulty in getting 

 a suitable hall. Mr. James Watson stated last week that 

 while nothing definite had been done.it was probable that 

 the Keystone Kennel Club would hold a show as usual. Two 

 shows will not go in Philadelphia, that is certain, and the 

 Keystone Club might well rest on their laurels for a year 

 and let the older club try once more. Although not a mem- 

 ber of the A. K. C, the P. K. C. has many friends of the 

 fancy among its members, and would be sure*o poll a good 

 entry with a proper prize list. 



It is by no means certain that the doctor who cauterizes 

 the wound made by the bite of a dog suspected of rabies, 

 and then orders the dog shot, ought not to be shot himself 

 for making two such cardinal professional blunders.— Even- 

 ing Telegram, 



Controversies. 



The tradition that "Peace and good will toward all men" 

 should reign at this season evidently does not obtain in the 

 mindsof twokennel editors on the Pacific slope. Surely these 

 gentlemen, who control the columns of the only kennel jour- 

 nals on thecoast, should set a better example. The playful 

 terms which they apply to each other are not calculated to 

 elevate dogdom on the coast. Such personal squabbles are 

 of no earthly interest to any but themselves, and "Nam- 

 quoit" has rubbed shoulders with dogmen long enough to 

 know better, and we would draw his attention to a sentence 

 from the pen of Joseph Cairn Simpson on "Controversies," 

 in his own journal of Dec. 23: "It is quite true that when 

 controversy degenerates into unseemly wrangles, when 

 arguments are forsaken and personalities take the place of 

 logic, when the amenities of debate are thrust aside and ill- 

 temper, violent rudeness, perhaps disfiguring nearly every 

 sentence, it is time to condemn. But opposite views, con- 

 veyed in terms which do not offend the most polished reader 

 without exhibitions of vulgar passions, are not out of place; 

 in fact, controversies of that kind are potent educators. 

 With only one side of a question presented there would be 

 small room for improvement." There is a lot of "horse sense" 

 in those remarks. 



The St. Bernards that Mr. Thomsen brought over from 

 Switzerland for the World's Fair show and which were 

 afterwards exhibited on the "Midway," have been taken to 

 San Francisco and will be exhibited at the Midwinter Fair. 

 A building is now being erected for their accommodation. 

 Mr. Thomsen has only succeeded in selling one of his team, 

 but one cannot but admire his pluck after meeting with so 

 many disappointments. 



The white poodle Pretty, owned bv Mr. Elmore, sporting 

 editor of the Toronto Mail, died Dec. 25. Pretty was a 

 great favorite with his owner and, we are told, had won 

 several prizes. 



A writer in the Toronto Globe, takes a serious view of our 

 recent comment on Mr. Jarrett breeding white collies, and 

 in alluding to the fact remarks that among all tin 3 cockers 

 bred in the Province memory recalls but two white ones, 

 one bred by a Belleville breeder not long ago, and another 

 that Mr. Geo. Bell bred which died when a puppy. "Uncle" 

 Dick" says he can breed a black spot anywhere you want it 

 on a white dog, why not try for the other oddity— a white 

 cocker? 



Preparations are being made to make the Boston show a 

 record one this year. Boston is always a good show town 

 and somehow there is a sentiment attached to the show 

 among exhibitors that is equalled only, though in a different 

 ight, by that surrounding the W. K. "C. show. The club has 

 some good fanciers at the helm, and they deserve every 

 support. 



We regret to learn that Robber Chieftain, almost as well 

 known to show-goers as his renowned sire, had one of his 

 legs fractured recently. The limb has been set, but it is 

 doubtful if he will appear on the bench again. 



Pointer men will be sorry to hear that Mr. J. H. W T inslow's 

 pointer Admiration died of blood poisoning one day last 

 week. This dog has won several prizes this year, and was 

 imported by his late owner. Mr. Winslow, one of our most 

 popular fanciers, has not had the best of luck with his dogs, 

 but good luck or the reverse will scarcely make much differ- 

 ence to this whole-souled fancier, and he will probably last as 

 long as any other. 



Bob. 



Mr. C. A. Sumner, secretary of the Southern California 

 Kennel Club, has written a very amusing and interesting 

 book in the form of an autobiography of his foxhound Bob, 

 who came originally from Mr, Belmont's kennels. On every 

 other page we find a half-tone depicting some scene in Bob's 

 happy life. These pictures were "snapped" by Mr. Sumner 

 and are really the best and most realistic studies of dog life 

 that we have yet come across, "Bob, You're a Father," "In 

 Disgrace— 'I Killed a Hen'," "I Made a Rush for the Water 

 and She Played a Hose on Me," "On a Sunday Afternoon 

 We Rested," "Run to Earth," "At Drill, J Gave the Word of 

 Command — Attention!'" "And Then — 'Left Dress!'" 

 "Homeward Bound We Rode; I Took a Corner and Jim the 

 Other, With the Three Girls in the Middle," "Who's There" 

 and "Coming, Sir?" are among those that are especially 

 good, and our thanks are due to the author for giving us 

 such a treat. We suppose the book will be for sale. Mr. 

 Sumner's address is Los Angeles, Cal. 



Mastiff Brampton Beauty. 



Since we published the fact that the celebrated mastiff 

 bitch Brampton Beauty had been purchased by Mr. W. Nor- 

 man Higgs for exportation to America, it has been a matter 

 for considerable discussion as to who had purchased her. 

 Mr Winchell kept his peace, but now we learn that this 

 crack bitch is on her way to this country and will enter Mr. 

 Winchell's kennel at Fairhaven, Vt. Brampton Beauty will 



no doubt take the place of C. O. D. in the estimation of mas- 

 tiff men. Although only a little over two vears old she 

 has won at the largest and principal shows. First in novice 

 and open classes and special for best in open classesat Cruft's 

 show; first open class at Preston, first and special at Shef- 

 field and cup for best mastiff in the show; first and special 

 for best in show at Darlington and the same at Gloucester as 

 well as the O. E. M. C. cup (breeder's prize); first and special 

 at Edinburgh; first and three specials at the Crystal Pal- 

 ace, as well as the O. E. M. C. breeder's prize; first and cup 

 at Birmingham and first in challenge class at Cruft's show 

 in 1893 is the record that stamps this mastiff as one of the 

 best of the day — she holds an unbeaten record. These prizes 

 she won when yet unmatured. The appearance of such a 

 bitch on our show benches will certainly create an interest in 

 mastiffs that is very much needed. Brampton Beauty has 

 been sent out here 'for exhibition and for sale. With Mr. 

 Winchell's Beaufort's Black Prince and this bitch on exhi- 

 bition admirers of the mastiff have a treat in store. With 

 such kennels actively represented as those of Dr. Louget, 

 Mr. Winchell, Dr. Glazier , and Mr. Bunn a class of mastiffs 

 will soon appear at our shows that will go far to bring these 

 dogs into popular favor again and make them the favorites 

 they were when such breeders as Dr. Perry, Winlawn Ken- 

 nels, Mr. Moore and others of that class were seen at our 

 shows with the best they could breed or buy. 



A Sporting Match. 



Some dog breeders or owners will consume yards of paper 

 and quarts of printers' ink in showing how not to make a 

 match; others will talk together five minutes and the thing 

 is done. Such a match was made the other eveuing between 

 two well known pointer breeders for $200, that Hempstead 

 Luck (Duke of Hessen — Woolton Game) cannot heat Chan- 

 cellor (Lad of Kent — Lass of Kent), John Davidson to be 

 judge and the match to take place the first week in. May. 



New Orleans Show. 



The premium list of the New Orleans Fanciers' Club's 

 show wa« received too late for review in our last issue. The 

 show will be held Jan. 23 to 26 in a good hall in the heart of 

 the city and convenient to hotels, etc. The list is well 

 arranged and the prizes are worth trying for. Challenge 

 classes are made for mastiffs, St. Bernards (each breed), great 

 Danes, greyhounds, pointers, all setters, Irish w r ater spaniels, 

 cocker spaniels, collies, bulldogs, fox-terriers and pugs; the 

 sexes compete together with the exception of pointers, where 

 they are separated; the prizes are $10. In open classes $10 and 

 $5 are given to all breeds excepting toy terriers, whippets, 

 toy spaniels. Italian greyhounds, Dandie Dinmont, Skye, 

 Yorkshire, black and tan terriers, dachshunds and poodles, 

 which get $5 and $2 50, while Chesapeake Bays, Newfound- 

 lands and Russian wolfhounds get $10 and $15, sexes com- 

 peting together. Kennel prizes of $20 are given in mas- 

 tiffs, St. Bernards, great Danes and Newfoundlands; and 

 with the exception of St. Bernards, which require four, five 

 dogs must be shown. Other kennel prizes of $15 are given 

 for the same number of dogs in the most important breeds. 

 They also devote $200 to the handlers. The one who has the 

 largest number of dogs in his care wins $125, but he must 

 show at least fifty dogs; second $50, and third $25. Dogs l 

 handled are to be named on the entry blanks. These prizes 

 are not open to local competition. The entry fee for mastiffs, 

 St. Bernards, great Danes and Newfoundlands is $3; for all 

 others except toy terriers, pugs, toy spaniels, Italian grey- 

 hounds and whippets the fee is $3 50, and for thosementioned 

 $2. If the fee for Newfoundlands is put on the same basis 

 as that for mastiffs, the prizes should be the same, with sexes 

 divided. 



There is one objectionable feature however in this praise- i 

 worthy schedule, we refer to the rule that is becoming too 

 general now-a-days — that, if there is only one entry in any 

 class, one-half of the prize money will be withheld. Show 

 committees should disolay a little more prudence in this 

 matter. It is not likely a handler will bring a big string of 

 dogs, with this rider attached to his possible winnings. If a 

 club cannot afford to stand by its prize list and take the risk < 

 of entries being large and small, they should either reduce i 

 the prizes or not hold a show at all. There has recently been 

 much dissatisfaction on this score among exhibitors. The 

 latter risk enough as it is to make shows possible, without 

 asking them to partake in a chance game. The show is un- 

 der A. K. C. rules, and Mr. John Davidson will judge all 

 classes. The Adams, Wells Fargo, Pacific, United States, 

 American and Southern express companies will carry dogs 

 under the usual conditions. Entries close January 15, with 

 G. W. Sentell, Jr., 190 Gravier St., New Orleans, La. 



We learn from Mr. H. F. Peck, secretary of the Akron 

 Poultry and Kennel Club, that he is getting together a good 

 team to take to New Orleans show. 



Saratoga Show. 



The D. & H. C. Co. sets a good example in offering to 

 carry all dogs free to and from Saratoga show. The Ash- 

 mout trophy will be offered if the club secures 400 entries. 

 Additional specials are $20 for best four fox-terriers, $5 for 

 best beagle. Railroad and hotel rates havebeenreduced and 

 the prospect for a good show is flattering. 



Col. Ridgway, Francis S. Brown, William Ridgway and 

 John S. Leisinring have leased 5,000 acres of land in North 

 Carolina for shooting purposes, and intend building a club 

 house, shooting lodge, with quarters for servants and dogs. 



Mr Jarret is well pleased with his recent trade in collies, 

 and Chesterford Marvel will be re-registered and known as 

 Marvel. Mr. Roberts's Donna, of Chicago, and Mr, 

 Frank Carswell's Lady Moll have already been bred to 

 Marvel. The pointer bitch, Bessie Girl, by Graphic III. ex 

 Bessie Wyant, which Mr. Jarrett bought from T. G. Davey 

 at the Chicago show, he has sold to Mr. C. M. Lea, of Phila- 

 delphia. 



A Kennel Club for Maine. 



Again we hear rumors of a kennel club being formed in 

 Maine, This time it is thought that a State kennel club will 

 be organized. The Bath fanciers are very eager to see some- 

 thing done, and if the other towns do not take hold they will 

 form a club in that city and hold a show the week after 

 Boston. Mr. T. B. Catland, of Lewiston, and Mr. Wm. 

 Ledyard, of Bath, are the active movers in the affair, and 

 they are trying to bring the other towns into line. There Is 

 no reason why a good strong club should not be organized in 

 Maine, as the State has many dogmen, several good pointers 

 and spaniels hailing from the Pine Tree State. 



W. K. C. Show Judges. 



Theke has been considerable anxiety lately among dog- 

 men as to who would be the judges at the Westmister Ken- 

 nel Club show, to be held Feb. 20 to 23. Although the list is 

 scarcely complete there is little doubt but that those invited 

 will accept. As we go to press we learn that mastiffs will 

 be judged by Francis T. Underbill, Oyster Bay, L I ; St. 

 Bernards, Newfoundlands, Miss A. H. Whitney, Laucaster, 

 Mass. ; great Danes, basset hounds and dachshounds, G. Muss 

 Arnolt, Tuckahoe, N. Y.; bloodhounds, Russian woLfhouuds, 

 deerhounds, greyhounds, English retrievers, Irish and Gor- 

 don setters, beagles and miscellaneous class, John Davidson, 

 Monroe, Mich.; pointers, Chas. Heath, Newark, N. J.; Eng- 

 lish setters, American foxhounds and Chesapeake Bay dogs. 

 Major J, M. Taylor; Lish water spaniels, Clumber, field and 



