Oct. 6, 1894.] 
FOREST AND STREAM. 
29§ 
DOG CHAT. 
Blue Dog Laws. 
Another peculiar phase of the dog question iu Providence, 
is furnished hy the experience of a lady who was arrested for 
not paying the license of a dog that she did not own. This 
lady incurred the ill-will of one of the police officials, and this 
official, aft er trying in various ways to annoy her, hit upon 
the plan of having her arrested on a charge of keeping an 
unlicensed dog, he having seen one about her house. Re- 
porting the fact to the dog officer and representing that the 
case could be proven, a warrant for the woman's arrest was 
issued. She went to court and pleaded not guilty. The dog 
officer in the meanwhile, had discovered that the woman had 
been made the victim of a conspiracy and offered to go on 
her bond to save her from being placed in a cell. The woman, 
who owns considerable property, hearing of this, told the 
court she could furnish her own bond. She was allowed, 
however, to leave court without this formality. Afterward 
it was found that the officer who had been responsible for 
the charge had no evidence to support it, and the dog officer 
caused the case to be discontinued and the State will stand 
the costs. The possibilities of the dog law in Providence 
seem as far-reaching as a Russian ukase. 
The Terrier Show. 
This interesting undertaking of the New England Kennel 
Club has been lost sight of somewhat in the hurry and bustle 
attending the Toronto and Providence shows, but now that 
these events have become history, terrier men can look for- 
ward to this unique affair with pleasant expectation. The 
Country Club at Clyde Park, Brookline, near Boston, will 
hold a Fall meeting at which there will be pony races, steeple 
chases, gymkahrn races, polo, golf, etc. Several of the 
members are also officers of the New England Kennel Club 
and the latter club determined to take advantage of the oc- 
casion to hold a terrier show there Oct. 30 to Nov. 2. All 
breeds of terriers are provided for with prizes of $10 in chal- 
lenge and $10' and $5 in open classes. The entry fee is $3 and 
entries close Oct. 13 with D. E. Loveland, secretary, 125 Tre- 
mont street, Boston, Mass, 
To provide further amusement for the visitors the N. E. 
K. C. will have whippet racing and sheepdog trials. Rather 
than engage a team of whippets to give exhibition runs the 
members thought the sport would be more interesting if 
they ran their own dogs, and to that end have been negotiat- 
ing with whippet owners for the purchase of some fast 
dogs, and several orders have been sent to England. 
If they are successful in procuring the right dogs the sport 
will be introduced in such a manner that it is bound to be- 
come popular. The training of these dogs will be found not 
the least enjoyable part of their ownership. Owners of 
whippets as well as those wishing to purchase some in time 
to start in their races should at once communicate with Mr. 
Loveland, who will give full information as to where these 
dogs can be purchased and particulars of the races. To 
start the sport properly it would be advisable to engage 
some one who is conversant with the rules and able to 
arrange a satisfactory handicap. The sheepdog trials 
should also prove interesting if properly conducted, and 
owners of trained sheepdogs are especially requested to 
make these trials a success by sending their entries as early 
as possible. It would be better if the club would announce 
definitely, at an early date, what the stakes will be both for 
whippet racing and the trials. Mr. Mortimer will judge the 
terriers. Without prejudice to Mr. Mortimer, whose ability 
in this direction cannot be questioned, would it not be better 
to try some new man with one or two of the breeds ? We want 
some new judging material, and such shows are just the 
ones in which to enter the judicial aspirants. 
Mr. Schell, of San Francisco, seems to be getting into hot- 
ter water. He has been arrested for hitting his whilom 
friend Mr. Henry Huber with the butt end of a pistol. It 
will be remembered Mr. Huber brought the charges before 
the Pacific Kennel Club upon which Mr. Schell was expelled 
and his appeal is now under consideration by the A. K. C. 
Mr. "Bob" Armstrong, of the Cragston Kennels, has re- 
turned from his short visit to the old country. He took in 
some of the shows and admits he enjoyed himself, which is 
stating it mildly. 
The humorous editor of the Grafton Record, North 
Dakota, visited the Manitoba Field Trials at Morris, and his 
impressions are related in the Manitoba Free Press: He 
says; "I took in the field trials at Morris the other day. Mr. 
Morris was not at home, but a big man with a bald head 
was there running a hotel, which was the same thing to me. 
I got there too late for dinner and too early for supper; this 
bothered me most of the afternoon, but the excitement of a 
field trial of chicken dogs somewhat deadened the pain. I 
did not take my dog; he has only been in this country about 
one year, and i want to teach him the difference Detween a 
wood pile and a sage hen, before I try to secure the Derby 
from tne Queen's own boys. About 3 P. M. the secretary got 
on the top of a billiard table and said it was time to start. I 
had two friends with me and we started with the rest in a 
contracted buggy that had fallen away. The springs of this 
buggy were^choke bored and if We had broken the law on 
the domain we would have been well shaken before taken. 
We rode about three miles when the judge stood up and 
waved a white flag. Two dogs were let loose, and their 
trainers with toy shot-guns followed them as close 
as possible, and when a dog came to a stand they 
broke into a swift run as if they wanted to pot- 
hunt the birds. But 1 found out they didu't .give two 
wlioops for prairie cfiickens, it was points they Were after. 
The judge and clerk, and Forest and Stream and Ameri- 
can Field representatives kept their horses right on to the 
wheel of the dogs, but the rest of the procession was sup- 
posed to keep bacK a few paces, which suited our bay horse. 
After a pair of dogs had shown what kind of stuff was in 
them they were called in, rubbed down like a trotting horse, 
packed in cotton and two more let out. They all ran like 
chain Lightning, and when they found chickens acted like 
grown up people picking up money. They must have thought 
their owners couldn't hit a dock of haystacks, as they always 
let the birds fly away. A nice old gentleman from Vermont 
took the Derby prize with a fine pointer, whose honest work 
pleased every one. I thought i would buy a dog to take 
home as a souvenir, and I picked out a small, tired-looking 
dog with one eye gone. The man who owned him said if 1 
wouldn't say anything about it i could have him lor §900. I 
bought two eyebrows for fifty cents and will worn hard to 
get the rest or the dog before I am called in. Another man 
in the party spoke ol buying a dog, but he was put to sleep 
by something he heard drop beiore he had time to ask 
prices." 
The Pacific Fox-Terrier Club seems to be an active body, 
:and must be doing good work for the breed on the coast 
The second division of their Produce Stake closed the otUt i 
.day with thirteen entries of bitches whose produce will euu.- 
pete at the Pacific Kennel Club's show in 1895. The club ia 
anxious to have a show of fox-terriers, and have been iu 
negotiation with the horse show people to hold a show \>i 
terriers in connection with the horse show, and this may be 
done, A pleasant feature of the recent meeting of the cluo 
was an e? hibition of members' dogs under twelve months old. 
Such gaunerings and the opportunities for discussion and 
comparison they afford are very commendable and worthy 
of imitation by the specialty clubs. At the next meeting 
there will be a competition for members' dogs under six 
months of age. 
The Collie Club should bestir itself and draw the attention 
of Canadian exhibitors of collies to the advantages to be 
gained by membership in that club. Two medals offered by 
the club 'at Toronto went a-begging. 
A rather unkind letter reflecting up'on the management of 
the Toronto show and Mr. Stone especially, appeared in last 
Wednesday's Toronto Globe. Mr. T. G. Davey and the 
pointer and setter judge Major Taylor, came in for more or 
less hard knocks. In looking through the catalogue we find 
that the number of prizes awarded to Forest Kennels in set- 
ters (Mr. Stone's) were one third in English setters, one first 
in Irish setter novice bitches, and one first in Gordons, with 
the well known Wanda, out of eleven entries. This scarcely 
looks as if he had made plans to get a judge that would ad- 
judicate upon the owners rather than the dogs. Such a 
letter published so conspicuously and containing such auda- 
cious accusations of dishonesty on the part of the judge 
should not pass unchallenged, or serious harm will be done 
the future intt rests of the show, as is unquestionably the 
purpose this writer had in view. 
Mr. W. Norman Higgs's mastiff bitch Brampton Beauty 
has been returned to England by Mr. Winchell. Since her 
arrival at Mr. Winchell's kennels last January, she has 
raised one litter by his champion Black Prince. It was Mr. 
Higgs's intention to have her returned as soon as she was 
first served by Black Prince, but, fortunately for the mastiff 
interests of America, he allowed her to raise one litter before 
she was returned. Brampton Beauty was again mated, last 
month, to Black Prince, and was at once returned to 
England, probably in whelp. She is the first bitch of any 
breed that has been sent from England to America to be 
bred to an American-bred dog. 
Another case of dumb rabies is reported to have occurred 
in the Philadelphia district. During the summer a young 
greyhound was sent out to the Chestnut Hill Kennels to 
board. The dog did not seem unwell on arrival, but on try- 
ing to examine the animal Mr. Jarrett was badly bitten 
through the thumb at the base of the nail . The dog de- 
veloped a bona fide case of rabies and died in a few days, but 
our "nonchalant" friend is still very much alive and looks as 
happy as usual. 
The reasou Trim B., the Gordon, was not noticed at Provi- 
dence show was that he was at home, sick. In that case he 
should have been marked absent in the judge's book. Sev- 
eral of the Gordons were tagless and benched in various 
places, and this we remarked in our report. 
Mr. Geo. F. Reed's experience with the express companies 
was bad enough at the beginning of the Providence show, 
his beagles being on the way from 8 A. M. Monday to Tues- 
day, 7 P. M., the beagle classes being held over till Wednes- 
day on their account. But our friend's latter end was worse 
than his first. He shipped his dogs for home on Friday at 
7 P. M., but they did not reach Bartow, Vt., until Monday 
morning and one of the dogs was nearly dead when the 
crate was opened. Naturally Mr. Reed feels disgruntled 
and "will find out what is the matter if it takes four dogs to 
pay for it." 
The Netherwood Farm Kennels of Plainfield N. J. have 
had in training four setters owned by Mr. S. J. Kiernan, of 
Elizabeth N. J. who disappearsd about two months ago. 
His dogs were attached for expenses and will be sold by auc- 
tion the latter part of October. The dogs are Gamester; a 
black, white and tan dog by Dad Wilson, reserve N. Y. 1894. 
Duke of Alma, black, white and tan dog by Roderigo. Mat 
Noble, a black and white bitch and a young bitch by Nim- 
rod— Dominican, a very promising one. All are broken and 
thoroughly good shooting dogs. With them will be sold 
some first class young pointers and English and Irish setters 
ready to go to work and some young puppies. The event 
will be made the. occasion for a little reunion at the farm and 
all who are interested in dogs will be welcome. Further 
particulars will be adverstised later. 
The young collie Doon Perfection is starting off well in his 
career as a stud dog. He is credited with siring eighteen 
pups in one litter. 
There is no lack of opportunities to start a good kennel of 
St. Bernards in England just now. In addition to the dis- 
posal of Mr. J. F. Smith's kennel of smooths, Mr. Thos. 
Shillcock of Birmingham is selling off his grand kennel, 
among which are the noted Duke of Maplecroft, champion 
Young Bute, Duke of Firmont, Marvel, that used to be in 
the New York St. Bernard Kennels, and Donnybrook Fair. 
Mr. John Storey, who purchased champion Princess Florence 
from Mr. Shillcock after her return to England, is also dis- 
posing of his kennel, among which are Princess Florence, 
who has just whelped a litter, which will be welcome news 
to those interested in this grand bitch, Goldfinder, Earl of 
Shrewsbury, Marchioness of Bute, etc. 
A very noted young collie dame, whose reputation has 
been made upon the boards and not in the sawdust ring, has 
arrived from England to take her part in the performances 
to be given by the Sandow troupe. Miss Scottie is said to be 
a most intelligent and well-trained animal, and if she can- 
not write, her education in reading, arithmetic and spelling 
has not been neglected. She is also fond of card playing, 
and can take a hand at "Nap," invariably winning her tricks 
when the cards are right, and will, no doubt, while over 
here, be initiated into the mysteries of draw poker. She also 
identifies figures named but once by the audience, adds and 
subtracts any number of figures, tells the time, distinguishes 
colors, and so on. How she does it is best known to her 
master, but that she is a very clever collie there can be no 
doubt. She is by champion Metchley Wonder out of Lady 
of the Lake (own sister to champion Edgbaston Fox) and 
therefore can claim relationship to a number of collies in 
America. 
Students of our business columns will find much to inter- 
est them this week. The return of Mr. Thomas to England 
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. 
affords an opportunity to secure a good team of winners. 
Ducking men should read Mr. Mallory's announcement and 
sportsmen who want a handy food to take South should read 
what Austin & Graves say about it. Then the Nassau 
Hardware Co. afford an opportunity to "collar" your dog in 
the latest fashion. We often have inquiries 'for trained 
spaniels, and J. H. Royce offers sportsmen a chance to 
secure a brace: Terra Cotta Kennels offer greyhounds; C. S. 
Weldy, well bred poodle puppies; Oak Grove" Kennels, Irish 
setter pups by champion Kildare; F. L. Cheney, trained Irish 
setters; C. T. Brownell, Gordon setters; W. L. Manderson, 
terriers and other breeds; H. Parton, trained pointer; H. 
Harvey, Irish water spaniels that should be snapped up; E. 
E. Beach, fox-terrier puppies; Mrs. X., Three Pines Kennels 
and W. Priest offer St. Bernards; Hill Hurst Kennels, brown 
French poodles. In the stud are offered Terra Cotta Kennels' 
Gem of the Season; C. T. Brownell's Gordon setter Trim B., 
and Hill Hurst Kennels their crack poodle and wire-haired 
fox-terriers, Cribbage, Oakleigh Bruiser and Brittle. 
Advertisers are realizing that if they want anything in the 
canine line this journal affords the best medium through 
which to procure it. C. M. Reynolds wants a trainer for 
field dogs, also a trained partridge and a rabbit hound; W. 
H. Hutchinson, foxhound for coon. 
The question as to whether a collie's ears should drop for- 
ward or outward is exercising the argumentative minds of 
collie breeders on the other side. As far as we can gather, 
the basis of argument that the tips should fall forward is an 
"anchor to windward," thrown out by the fin de siecle breed- 
ers of collies whose ears are pricked when at home and next 
door to it when shown. The old and true style of ear that 
dropped outward should be good enough and not so risky in 
attainment The remarks made by "Segusian" in Scottish 
Fancier this week come with timely force: "There is a cer- 
tain school that is spoiling our collies, and giving them heads 
and ears altogether foreign to the breed — long, narrow heads 
with straight faces— i. e., without the gentle rise from be- 
tween the eyes upward that gives the true expression — and 
high set ears, more like what is wanted in a terrier than in a 
collie." Further on he alludes to the new school as the 
"English Brummagem." 
There is something about Danbury show that appeals to 
the average dogman — why we cannot say. It cannot be on 
the score of good management though perhaps it may be on 
account of the go-as-you-please air that seems to pervade the 
entire conduct of the show, which element w r ould appear to 
extend even to the issue of its premium list, that is if such a 
thing is in existence and we believe it is, for we published a 
letter sometime since, alluding to a class for "wire-haired 
cockers." We have, however, received no word of the show 
from its enterprising secretary; nor have few others, as far as 
we could find. If Danbury is an A. K. C. show this year it 
should be made to live up to its rules and display a little 
interest in the dogmen who live outside the county limits. 
The show takes place this week, but although we have 
written for particulars we are as yet (Monday), uncertain 
when the show commences. As another instance of the go-as- 
you-pleace tactics of this show, we can name three men who 
were asked and expected to judge, but it is finally settled 
that Mr. Mortimer will fulfil this task. Still we all like to 
go to Danbury, and if you don't enjoy yourself it is not the 
fault of Mr. Sears or Mr. R,ead. 
We would implore our Week Ahead, contemporary not to 
worry its prophetic soul. Forest and Stream contained a 
full report of the A. K. C. meeting in its last week's issue, 
and if the Chicago postal authorities do not realize their 
responsibilities in due time our esteemed contemporary is 
welcome to the use of it, even if it does leave it a week 
behind. 
We should have said that Mr. Comstock's Irish terrier 
Crate was in whelp to his champion Boxer IV. when she died, 
and not Valley Boxer. Mr. Comstock has not yet been 
obliged to go out of his own kennel for stud dogs. 
The crack St. Bernard bitch Alta Bella died recently from 
an attack of colic. She was one of the best St. Bernard 
bitches ever benched and was certainly a credit to her noted 
parents, Alton and the well known champion Bellegarde. 
She was owned at the time of her death by her breeder, Mr. 
Norris-Elye Her long list of winnings included the 100- 
guinea challenge cup (twice). She was just over 7yrs. old 
when she died. 
Mr. Alex. S. Thweatt, Eastern passenger agent of the 
Southern Railway Company, sends us the following notifica- 
tion, which has been issued to all agents, baggage-masters 
and conductors on their roads: "Commencing Oct. 1, 1894, 
and continuing until March 31, 1895, dogs of sportsmen and 
hunting parties will be transported free, in baggage cars, 
over the lines of this company when accompanied by the 
owners or caretakers, but at their own risk. Only one dog 
to be transported free for each passenger; additional dogs to 
be charged for as per instructions in clauses i and j, page 22, 
of rules and regulations governing the baggage department, 
in effect May 1, 1S92." 
We regret to hear of the death of Mr. E. Probert, who 
died at Canton, O., very recently. Exhibitors of a few years 
ago will remember him best as an exhibitor of toy spaniels, 
and later as mauager of Mr. Cook's mastiff kennel b at 
Canton, O. , in the days of his Moses, etc. 
At the meeting of the Canadian Fox-Terrier Club held 
during Toronto sbow the following officers were elected for 
the ensuing year: Honorary President, A. D. Stewart; 
President, A. A. MacDonald; Vice-President, R. Gibson; 
Secretary-Treasurer, H. P. Thompson; Executive Committee. 
F. S. Wetherall, H. A. Eraser, James Lindsay, B. H. Ross, 
J. O. Bennett, R. Gamble, P. J. Smyth. Truly a representa- 
tive list of Canadian fox-terrier men. The club is flourish- 
ing, and during the meeting six new members were elected. 
We should like to have the poodle awards at Toronto, 
wrongly credited to Woodbury Kennels, explained. Our 
awards were taken from the judge's book, and every other 
journal giving the awards at Toronto has been led into the 
same error. Who changed the awards after the third day of 
the show? W 7 hen the classes were judged, Morey Kennels' 
Cigarette was marked absent. 
Dr. Sauveur, the owner of the Seminole Kennels, called 
upon us last Thursday. The owner of the collies The Squire, 
Golddust, and Irish setters champion Tim and champion 
Laura B., as well as half a score of other celebrities, seems as 
devoted to the '•fancy" as ever, and his friends will be 
pleased to hear that his kennel is doing well. He has had 
trying periods, like every true fancier, and one of these hap- 
pened about a month since. A very tine collie was sent out 
to the kennels by a friend, a well known lawyer in Philadel- 
phia. Not long afterward this dog developed a sure case of 
dumb rabies While in this condition one of the vets, calif d 
ia to examine the dog, opened the door of the yard where the 
dog was kept, when the animal made a blind rush, and biting 
two collie pups that happened to be around, ran full tilt 
against a wall. The dog was secured and finally shot. The 
two pups, which were as the apple of their owner's eye, de- 
veloped unmistakable signs of dumb rabies and had to be 
