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FOREST "AND « STREAM. 
[July 21, 1894. 
breeders by giving their dogs credit for everything and a 
little more than they deserve. With all of the above facts (?) 
which everybody who follows the trials knows, I do not 
blame the reporters. It is right for the good of field trials 
that they should do a little something to encourage some 
that are so badly defeated. Many of them have good dogs, 
but the trouble is well known that I outclassed them in every 
trial during the season so badly that if the reporters did not 
do something of that kind it would break up field trials." 
"Some argue* that the trials ought to rule such kennels as 
ours down to one entry in each stake. If that were the case 
you would soon see all the leading kennels with their best 
dogs entered in some friend's name, and shortly after the 
trials a notice would appear that the kennel had bought the 
dog back; so you see that would compel to practice fraud 
(!!•???) to get to show our dogs." 
Do other kennels by silence assent to that? 
"Again, you see them trying to bring charges against me, 
charging me with raising a big row I was not in at all. " 
"The report is spread all over the country by a prominent 
man, whom I could mention, but will not, that I drew a 
revolver on the judges and abused them. That is a falsehood, 
and the judge will bear me out in it." 
"Not any part of a row was I connected with, and 'what 
little 1 did say in. the heat of passion," etc. 
"They blowed and Mowed and kept blowing, but when the 
time came for the' cash to come up no cash was put up." 
"The tiger is here to stay, at least one season longer any- 
way. " 
"They start another song, that because I am an owner and 
handle my own dog I should not be on the governing com- 
mittee of the II. S. F. T. Club." 
"I have submitted to things in silence for fear of injuring 
the interests of the club. I think Mr. P. T. Madison will not 
hesitate to say that I have helped him more than any other one 
member of the club, and never tried to take any advantage." 
"If those who are trying all such little dodges to beat me 
would pay more attention to their dogs and get better dogs, 
they would come nearer defeating me than they will in this 
way. Let them get better dogs, quit all such little trickery, 
and come to the trials with something that can beat me 
squarely, then they will be more thought of." 
"All of those little tricks, and stuffing such a dog as 
Topsv's Rod with salt pork do not injure my dog in the 
least." 
"And no doubt the parties connected with it thought they 
would make me roar," etc. 
"Mr. Moore need not think because I have been keeping 
silent for the past few months that I have beeu sleeping or 
dead." 
That field trials should lauguish is surprising, considering 
all Mr. Avent has done and is doing for them.. That his 
beneficial acts should result in making such a large number 
of enemies is most deplorable, but some of the greatest phi- 
lanthropists have not been best appreciated till after they 
had joined the silent majority. B. Waters. 
SXJ9 Security Building, Chicago. 
DOG CHAT, 
POINTS AND FLUSHES. 
[By a Staff Correspondent. 1 
The Selling Stake. 
THE Southern Field Trials Club have arranged their trials 
for December, liberal prizes heing offered considering the 
times and the somewhat, meagre support extended by the 
public, as shown by the entries in the stakes arranged by 
other clubs. 
A selling stake has been added to the other events of the 
Southern Club, and probably will add much to the interest 
of the club's trials. 
It is difficult to forecast the results of a selling state, since 
those arranged by the Eastern and Southern clubs respec- 
tively, will be the first ever run; at least the first ever run in 
this country. 
It seems to me that the selling stake will fall far short of 
the beneficial results contemplated when it was adopted by 
the Eastern Field Trials Club. It was then thought that a 
selling stake would be well supported by amateurs, or men 
who owned that very useful class of dogs sometimes called 
"shooting dogs." As there was a limit to the price which an 
owner could ask, such restriction would keep out the high- 
priced dogs which had a reputation or a record or both, thus 
practically barring the best dogs or the most successful ones, 
and making a more uniform competition, in which the man 
who owned but one or two dogs would have a possible cnance 
to win. At first thought such a theory sounds very plaus- 
ible, as a good thing for the amateur, but as a matter of fact 
it is just as good for the professional. The latter has dozens 
of dogs whicn he will sell within the limitation of price. 
The amateur will have to compete on even terms with the 
the professional, and he is not necessarily a prophet who can 
foreshadow the result of the professional's success. 
So long as a stake is a professional stake, field trial man- 
agers can not reasonably expect the general support of 
sportsmen. 
Some Suggestions. 
It is strange, but some men become more offensive as win- 
ners than some others do as losers. There are many who 
are gentlemanly, whether they win or lose. 
Is it not strange that a certain professional dog jockey, 
somewhat over famous for bright practices, should moralize 
about "honest judges," negligent and mendacious reporters, 
disinterested love of field trials and his own innocence? 
Perhaps he did it "in the heat of passion." 
When a setter is "porkized" before running a heat with a 
pointer, that circumstance is sufficient ground for several 
columns of free advertising of the particular dog and the 
kennel to which he belongs, and is also ample justification 
for several hundred public vilifications and scurrilities of 
many "enemies." 
Wisdom, honesty and culture seem to rest on the brow of 
the reporter who said that Mr. -'s dog won well. For 
such as dare to say otherwise, there is no balm in Giiead. 
The field trial goose is rapidly becoming eggless. 
When a man many times consecutively wins all the money 
put up by several other somebodies, he is warranted in be- 
lieving that he is a prime necessity, indispensable and there- 
fore should be insolent. 
The man who makes it his life work to run his dogs in 
trials and sells his dogs and others, and who devotes the rest 
of his time to abusing his many enemies who seem to be all 
the rest of the world, gets unutterably tiresome after a few 
years. It would seem strange if such a man had friends. 
B. Waters. 
909 Security Building, Chicago. 
The kennel note of the Irish setter Lady Alice owned by 
Mr. Jas. B. Blossom, whelping nine pups to his Bedford, 
merits more than passing notice. The mating of field per- 
formers with field performers is the only means whereby 
the Irish setter man may hope to gain a substantial footing 
among the field trial^records. Bedford won first and Lady 
Alice third in the All-Age stake at the Irish Setter Field 
Trials at Lexington, N. C, in 1892, against 20 starters that 
included such dogs as Finglas, Coleraine, Henmore Sham- 
rock, Currer Belle, Elcho's Maid, etc. 
In a recent issue we drew attention to the fact that. Mr. 
Walter Wellman had foresworn the Esquimaux dog in favor 
of the Belgian draught dogs. The outcome of his experi- 
ment is, no doubt, awaited with anxiety by many who are 
interested in his dash for the North Pole. We fear Mr. 
Wellman will find his canine help an unruly crew if they 
experience anything like the hardships depicted by G. B. in 
the English Field, who says: "Some interesting particulars 
about the power and frugality of these dogs (Esquimaux) are 
recorded by several of the explorers. Wrangel states 
that twelve dogs generally pulled some l,3001bs. and that 
their daily food was half a dozen rotten herrings. Carl 
Petersen, in his account of the last Franklin expedition, 
says that 2201bs. were allotted to each man to pull and 110 
lbs. to each dog; later on the burden of the dogs were 
increased, as the men could not manage their share. On 
another excursion, relates Carl Petersen, the men had to 
leave their sledges and the dogs in order to go back to the 
vessel, and it was eight days before the men could get back 
to fetch them. During all this time the dogs had hardly 
tasted food, but after a good feed they were quite ready to 
go on with the sledges. They were fed every second day 
with 21b8. of seal flesh or leavings. According to what 
Hayes states, the G-reenlanders feed their dogs in the same 
manner. Lieut. Hovgaard, in his account of the Vega expedi- 
tion, says of the Tschuktsch dogs, that they during the night 
kept in the harness, rolled up in a heap, the head between the 
forepaws; they were soon so completely covered by the snow 
constantly blowing that the men almost had to dig them out ' 
in the morning. During a ti-ip of twenty-two hours they 
were not seen to be fed a single time and what food they got 
was always of the poorest. Frontheim says about Dr. Nan- 
sen's dogs that it was often impossible for him, while en 
route, to find other food for them than frozen fish and some 
flour and water; during the night they slept in a ring and 
it often happened that they were frozen to one another, so 
that they could only with difficulty be separated; but they 
were always lively, content and willing." 
A caller had mentioned that a neighbor had been obliged 
to shoot his dog because it had grown old and cross. After 
he had gone, Little Edith, who had beeu very quiet since the 
dog was spokenof, surprised her mother by asking, "Mamma, 
when do you think papa will shoot Aunt Sarah?"— Tid-Bits. 
The newly imported collie Milton Ralph, that is now owned 
by Mr. Wm. McKey, of Chicago, is a sable, with white collar 
and blaze, etc. He is by Stacathro Ralph out of a Metchley 
Wonder bitch. Chesterford Park Kennels bred their bitch 
Chesterford Lily to him last week. He has won seven firsts 
at Scottish shows. 
A person, even if he has been bitten by a dog, is far more 
likely to be killed by lightning than to die from hydro- 
phobia. Both are the rarest of deaths, and the latter would 
be rarer still if there was less rubbish written in the daily 
papers about mad dogs. 
Not Innocents Abroad. 
A numbers of exhibitors and visitors went from London 
by the 9 A. M., among them several dog lovers from the 
United States — Mr. Wilmerding, who looked at us curiously 
when we asked casually in the train if there had not been a 
discussion on cocker spaniels lately in the American press; 
Mr. Nelson, who keeps greyhounds and is traveling in 
Europe for the sake of his wife's health, smiled, and so did 
Mr. Drake, who was secretary of the Brooklyn show. Mr. 
Wilmerding admitted that there had been "quite a corres- 
pondence," but he thought he had come out on top. It was 
refreshing to hear our American friends speak in the highest 
terms of their kennel club, and of the president, Mr. August 
Belmont. Mr. J. Mortimer, from New York, was also in 
the train, and during the show busied himself about the 
benches and rings. Mr. Wilmerding has promised us his 
notes on the spaniel classes, and we tried to capture Mr. 
Mortimer for fox-terriers, but he laughingly declined, and 
guessed the idea would keep. We thought it would be in- 
teresting. — Stock-Keeper, England. 
It seems the St. Bernard Aristocracy was purchased by the 
Chesterford Park Kennels of May wood, HI., and not by Mr. 
Anderson. This kennel has also bought the fox-terrier 
Black Rock (champion Dominie— Black Rock Belle), the lat- 
ter by Vesuvian ex Richmond Rescue. Chesterford Lady, 
second at Louisville, was bred to Aristocracy last week. 
This kennel has, we are sorry to learn, lost that good young 
Irish setter bitch Jennie, third at Louisville, that we spoke 
so favorably of in our report of that show; also a collie bitch 
by Prince Wilkes. The symptoms poioted to arsenical 
poisoning, but the post mortem revealed no trace of it. The 
symptoms were so peculiar we give Mr. Elliott's description: 
"First, dullness and refusing food, then the saliva flowed 
constantly; and very freely, and was very sticky, constant 
strings of it hanging from the mouth Finally the breath 
became very offensive. The whole of the membrane of the 
mouth and throat peeled off as though blistered, and bled 
from the slightest touch. They soon died after developing 
the offensive breath accompanied by severe and constant 
straining, passing nothing but a greenish mucus more or less 
tinged with blood. They had considerable thirst and 
toward the last seemed to suck the water up instead of lap- 
ping it. Four or five others in the kennel have shown simi- 
lar symptoms in a mild form but they recovered. The 'vets' 
cannot form an opinion of what the trouble is." 
Some time since we spoke of Maybrook Kennels' intended 
importation of some greyhounds. On July 1A two of them, 
Jim Boy and Lady Pembroke, arrived on the steamship 
Paris. At the time we wrote of the Maybrook Kennels' in- 
tention we were not at liberty to mention the bitch's name, 
but now we feel sure that greyhound enthusiasts will be 
pleased to hear that such a noted one as Lady Pembroke 
will be seen on our benches and in the field. She is said 
to be a beautiful bitch and arrived in excellent condition. 
She has won a number of prizes at English shows. Jim 
Boy is by Page Boy out of the noted show winner Park 
Lane Beauty, own sister to champion Annie Laurie II. The 
Herschel dog and bitch that this kennel is also importing 
will arrive very shortly. Mr. Bradbury has now a very 
strong kennel both for the bench and coursing field, and is 
now about to prepare his does for the fall meetings. As 
stated, he will probably go to Colorado to put the finishing 
touches to their preparation. 
Owners of kennels whose dogs are confined in runs 
should now and then plow the ground over or have it dug 
up. Many breeders seem to forget that when a number of 
dogs have been raised in one spot the earth becomes stale, 
but the hot sun these days will very soon proclaim this fact 
to the olfactories, especially after a sharp shower. Fresh 
earth is in itself a good disinfectant, and were this point 
better attended to there would be less distemper in our large 
kennels. Plenty of shade and fresh water should be within 
reach of the dogs and young stock especially: these hot days 
puppies will not thrive where either is wanting. 
Mr. Muss-Arnolt, the artist whose sketches and pictures 
of dogs are both artistic and true to nature, has been quite 
busy lately. While at Mr. J. O. Donner's place in New 
Jersey recently, he painted Pontiac, the well known race 
horse, and the English setter Tory Lieutenant that did 
some winning in the field trials two or three years ago, 
when owned by Mr. Hitchcock. Mr. Arnolt is now at work 
on a portrait of Ramapo, the suburban winner, and this 
week goes to Hempstead to paint the fox-terrier Blemton 
Victor II. It may be remarked in passing that Mr. J. 
O. Donner, so long and favorably known to our kennei 
•world, bred Ramapo, his sire being Pontiac, now in Mr. 
Donner's stable. 
Mr. George Booth of Hull, England, has placed his grand 
young St. Bernard Duke of Lincoln in the market. As this 
dog weighs 2091bs. and is exceptionally well made, we draw 
the attention of American breeders to the fact. 
Mr. Wilmerding, in his report on spaniels at the Bicestor 
show for the Stock-Keeper (Eng.) does not take a very exalted 
view of the exhibits. He was disappointed in the type of 
cockers — "our dogs at home showing very much more qual- 
ity, type and evenness, which, if I may judge from this small 
sample, are lacking here to a degree." 
English beagle breeders have at last organized the Beagle 
Club. Viscount Gage is the president, and among the mem- 
bers are a number of well known exhibitors and sportsmen. 
Mr. James Mortimer always had a soft spot in his heart for 
a bulldog; in fact, it may be termed a "blister" that never 
healed. Whether he has purchased King Orry, that beat 
Dockleaf in the walking match, for the Hempstead Kennel or 
on commission, we do not know, but this well-known black 
and white dog is bound for America. He is by Pagan out of 
Koorie, by Goliath out of Pundee; Pagan by Alaric out of 
Pundee, by Sahib out of Hebe. He is white, with black and 
brindle patches, and was whelped Jan. 25, 1889. He was 
bred by Mr. J. Tasker, of London. Though King Orry is not 
counted in the front rank, he has won a number of prizes at 
good shows. One" critic tells us he has grand width in front, 
good skull and under jaw, eyes far apart, but showing the 
white, and a deep stop. His faults are said to be in body and 
height from the ground. 
He has also purchased from Mr. Murrell, Hucknall Gipsy, 
Grosvenor Lass and Miss Mischief Another purchase is a 
Manchester bitch, Surrey Gem, from Mr. F. North, which is 
said to possess great quality, but has never been shown. 
Stock-Keeper says of King Orry: "We doubt if a more judi- 
cious purchase for the other side has ever been made than 
this of King Orry, who excels pre-eminently in a quality 
most of, his compeers are lacking in, viz., under jaw. We 
have heard good judges describe King Orry's as the best in 
the fancy." 
In the dispersal of Mr. McKenna's noted Clumber spaniel 
kennel there should be an opportunity for American fanciers 
of this handsome breed to pick up some good stock. Mr. 
McKenna's action is traceable to the death of his crack 
bitch Nora Friar, who, after whelping nine pups to Pomfret 
Mac recently, died of blood poisoning. She had. won forty 
prizes, among them being the Deakin cup for the best sport- 
ing dog at Manchester show last year, and was considered 
the best of her breed. 
The premium list of the Rhode Island show is received 
just before going to press. A hurried glance shows St. Ber- 
nards, mastiffs, pointers, all setters and collies get $12 in 
challenge and $12 and §6 in open classes. Other breeds are 
given $10 in challenge and $10 and $5 in open. The list is a 
good one, if we except the provision for poodles, which 
should certainly be better attended to, as the two principal 
kennels would no doubt make a display if they received a 
little better classification. A. K. C rules are in force and 
entries close Sept. 3 with the R.I. State. Fair Association, 
Providence, R. I. The entry fee being only $1.50 makes the 
prizes still more valuable according to the usual fee de- 
manded. 
We notice in our advertisement columns that Mr. Edwin 
Fiske is clearing out some of his spaniels; such cockers as 
champion I Say, King of Obo's, Realization, Fashion, Jay 
Kay, etc., are on the list. Among other offers we are glad 
to note that R. P. Keasbey has some well bred field and 
cocker pups for sale; Rinada Pointer Kennels has trained 
pointers; C. G. Brownell, trained Gordons; E. L. Avery, Eng- 
lish setter pups; Grain office, Irish setter pups. At stud: 
R. P. Keasbey's field spaniel Echo. 
Old Timers. 
The paragraph relating to Mr. George Raper's long term 
on the bench, as it were, has brought a mild protest from 
Mr. A. C. Bradbury, who does not think that Mr. Raper can 
give him any time in this respect. Mr. Bradbury exhibited 
fox-terriers thirty years ago at Nottingham, England, and. 
has continued in the ring ever since, showing several other 
breeds as well. At one show at Nottingham he had thirty- 
two dogs, smooth and wire fox-terriers, pointers, spaniels, 
smooth sheep dogs and others. At his first show, thirty 
years ago, he exhibited two fox-terriers, and that they were 
not altogether after the order of first attempts is proved by 
the desire of Mr. Wootten, of Nottingham, so well known in 
the early dog show days, to buy the pair. We must, there- 
fore, enroll Mr. Bradbury among the stayers. It would be 
interesting to hear of "our only German's" first experiences. 
Mr. Samuel Jagger arrived in this city on the Majestic a 
couple of weeks since. He comes over on business and will 
remain probably about eight months. As stated some time 
since, he has sold his St. Bernards Lady Mignon and Coun- 
cillor Joe, and a photograph of his new bitch, Frandley 
Stephanie, that we saw, shows a bitch that would do herself 
credit in any company. Mr. Jagger thinks Duke of Florence 
the coming St. Bernard dog in England. 
The National Dog Show that is held at Birmingham, Eng 
land, will take place this year Dec. 1 to 5. An effort was 
made by the committee to avoid having the dogs benched on 
Sunday, but the cattle show people are unwilling to alter 
dates on account of clashing with other cattle shows, and 
the judging day and private view day will remain the same 
as before. The surplus left from the last show after paying 
all expenses was only about $39. Last year there was an 
entry of 1,396, the highest ever received by the society. 
Mr. Slingerland. general superintendent of the National 
Express Co., called at this office on Monday in regard to the 
transportation rates to Toronto show. He says his company 
is willing to do all that lies in their power to meet the dog- 
men in regard to increased privileges. He took the names 
of New York, Boston and Philadelphia exhibitors and 
handlers who would be likely to show, and if a number of 
dogs are promised, will run a special car to Toronto and 
from their to Providence in time for the Rhode Island 
show. The rate from New York is $3.70 per 1001 bs., return- 
ing free, and dogs can be picked up along the way, so that 
it appears it would be more satisfactory to exhibitors if 
arrangements were made for this car, and then the exhib- 
itors at, say Albany, would simply have to pay the Albany 
to Toronto rate, whereas if a car was secured from the rail- 
road companies in New York there would be considerable 
difficulty in adjusting the rate on a fair basis for those who 
would send dogs from Albany, Rochester and other towns. 
Handlers and caretakers would have every opportunity to 
