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from black ond tan stock. A is nearer rieht. and B is certainly wrong. 
Tbo fnx-terrier is only a modern made breed in so far by careful 
and judicious selection certain characteristics have been f ancified— 
such as length of head, straightness and narrowness of front, ear car- 
riage, etc. We should say that the fox-terrier represents, as a whole, 
one of the oldest known breeds of dogs, and cannot be called a modern 
manufactured breed. 2. Fox-terriers are no more subjected to itch, 
if by this you mean man?e or eczema, than any other breed of dogs, 
and less so than many of them. 
J. F. C. G , Philadelphia Pa.— I have some beagle pups twelve weeks 
old. One, at the age of eight weeks, after suffering with worms was 
suddenly taken with severe pains, aDd in his agony tried to bite the 
wire fence of his kennel y8rd. After suffering: until afternoon he 
di°d in spasms,- snapping his jaws until he bad the saliva worked into 
a froth. Yesterday a sister to the above dog was heard to bark and 
whine fas a grown doe- will that is chained and wishes to be let loose), 
beginning at 4:30 A. M. I arose, let them out of the kennel into a 
large yard that I have, when she ran to the front and began digging 
and barking. I saw there must be something very wrong and sought 
to pacify and at same time learn the trouble by picking her up. when 
she fastened her teeth in my thumb. She didn't attempt to chew it, 
simply fastening her teeth and holdingon. I diagnosed worms, gave 
a dose of Glover's vermifuge, but no result; then gave bolus of san- 
tonine. one grain, with no help, and followed this with about 75 minims 
of sweet oil in which was incorporated about 12 minims of paregoric. 
After the bolus of santonine she vomited her food (sixteen hours 
after having eaten it) in the condition it was before eaten. Food con- 
sisted of stewed onions and what appeared to be cooked fat, and was 
fed without my knowledge and consent. I feed stale bread saturated 
with meat juice or milk. The barking whine b»gan immediately after 
contraction of the muscles of the stomach, which was similar to con- 
traction of muscles of f ore»rm and came at regular intervals of about 
96 seconds and lasting 5 to 7 seconds. During intervals of rest she 
would either lay curled or outstretched, or stand with head hanging 
as if in the attitude of sleep. In her paroxysms she would either trot 
about aimle=sly or stand and p'vot on her hindlegs. Her back was 
slightly arched with hindlees drawn under; tail, when she was at rest, 
hung down as it would ordinarily, but when in pain would stand out 
straight, «r erect and swing to and fro.. She would frequently snap 
at her sides and likewise at myself, tin plate, etc. She licked an iron 
screen several times. When standing quiet a bilious fluid ran from 
her mouth without any apparent inconvenience or effort on her part, 
rn several occasions. The barking whine was continued from 4:30 
A. M. to 6:30 P. M . when I dispatched her. She passed nothing but 
some urine, and this only twice. Was this rabies or colic? I diag- 
nosed the trouble as colic, produced by acute indigestion, caused by 
food on a worm-inflamed stomach. My wife diagnosed it as rabies 
and has grave fears for my safety. Ans. Acute indigestion with gripes 
("and probably convulsions). Treatment: hypodermic of morphine 
l-16gr., repeat in one hour if necessary. Dose of castor oil. Apply 
mustard to the abdomen. 
W. B. H., Borne, N. Y-— My six months old foxhound puppy is very 
thin. He has grown very fast, but for the past month does not have 
his usual appetite, and when out for exercise seems weak and lacking 
in spirit. Otherwise he seems well, his coat being in good condition, 
his eyes bright, and except for his extreme thinness and languor, I see 
nothing the matter with him. Ans. Treat for worms. Afterward 
give the following mixture: 
B>. Ferri phosph I i. 
Tr. nucis vom mxxxvi. 
Liq. arsenicalis rixxiv. 
Aq. ad 3 vi. 
Mix. Give one tablespoonful twice a day. Also give a dessertspoon- 
ful of cod liver oil twice a day. 
8. T., Pawtucket, U. I — The beagle Imogene (91472) is by Frank 
Forest, Jr , out, of Quaboag Belle, by Larry out of Louie, by Royal 
Krueger out of Betsy, by Bock II out of Bell; Frank Forest, Jr., by 
champion Frank Forest out of Juno II.. by Dan out of Auena. by 
Jacko out of Fan; Dan by Judge out of Dot II.. Frank Forest by Riot 
"ui of Skip, by Hector out of Shoo Fly, by Victor out of Beauty; 
Riot by Rattler out of Spider, by Rally out of Dolly; Larry by Rook 
II. out of Topsy, by Ring out of Bell, by Racer out of Tara; Rock H. 
by Rustler out of Vic. 
O. E. W. Newkirk, Okla— Unless you can secure the names of your 
bitch's sire and dam, also grandsire and granddam, you will be unable 
to register her get. If she wins two firsts at recognized shows she 
can be registered irrespective of pedigree. We forward you by mail 
the A. K. C, register blank which gives you full information on this 
point. 
Reader, Hillsboro Bridge N. H.— Tan markings are usual on Llewel- 
lyn setters, the color being generally black, white and tan. The blue, 
lemon or orange beltons are indicative of Laverack bloock Please 
sign your name when you write again. 
J. M. P.. New London, Conn.— We do not know where you can pro- 
cure a Chihuahua dog, perhaps a "kennel special" would help you. 
T. H. T., Seattle, Wash.— There is little likelihood of bringing the 
tips down. You might try a small piece of leather glued to the under 
part of tip, and constant manipulation with the thumb and finger may 
drop them, slightly. 
In the course of progress incident to a largely increased use of 
machinery and mechanical appliances, another business which has 
languished somewhat of late years and gives few indications of any 
future improvement is that of the naturalist. Naturalists had ento- 
mological collections in their front windows, and made, oftentimes, 
a good living by the scientific stuffing of birds They sold these for 
household ornaments, especially in parlorB. Sometimes the objects 
were protected from the ravages of the atmosphere by glass cases. 
The window of the naturalist was always a place of attraction for 
small boys who lived in the neighborhood, and many lessons in natu- 
ral history, which could not be taught in schools, were imparted in 
this way to the members of the rising generation. Nowadays there 
are but few naturalists in New York. Nearly all the fur-bearing ani- 
mals and feathered birds are used for purposes of adornment, espe- 
cially by women. Mink and beaver skins are no longer popular as 
parlor ornaments, though stuffed birds in glass cases are occasionally 
to be seen. — Neio York Sun. 
mjtmg mid £onrfiit\i\. 
FIXTURES. 
FIELD TRIALS. 
Oct. 23.— New England Beagle Club, at Oxford, Mass. W. S. Clark, 
Linden, Mass., Sec'v. Nominations close Oct. 1. 
Oct. 29.— National Beagle Club. Geo. Lalck, Tarrytown, N. Y.. Sec'y. 
Nov. 5 — Brunswick Fur Club. Bradford S. Turpin, Dorchester. 
Mass , Sec'y. 
Nov. 7. — Northwestern Beagle Club. Louis Steffen, Milwaukee, 
Wis., Sec'y. 
COURSING 
Oct.9. — American Coursing Club's meeting at Huron, S. D. L. Zuta- 
verne, secretary. E. H. Mulcaster, judge. 
Oct. 16. — Kenmore Club's annual meeting at Goodland. Kan. C. F 
Weber, secretary. E H. Mulcaster, judge. R Taylor, slipper. 
Oct. 23. — Western Kansas Coursing Club's meeting at Leoti, Kan. 
W. O. Allphin, secretary. E. H. Mulcaster. judge. R. Taylor, slipper. 
Oct. 30.— Cheyenne Coursing Club, at Great Bend, Kan. Ira D. 
Brougher, Sec'y. 
Oct. 30. — Altcar Coursing Club's autumn meeting at Holyoke, Col. 
S. W. Vidler, secretary. Basil Hayman, judge. R. Taylor, slipper. 
Nov. 34. — California State meeting at Merced, Cal. J. R .Dickson, 
ecretary. 
Western Massachusetts Fox Club's Meet. 
Editor Forest and Stream: 
■ It has been decided by the executive committee of the 
Western Massachusetts Fox Club to have their seventh an- 
nual niept Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 in 
this place. The committee have, after due consultation of 
the almanac, made special arrangements with the Weather 
Bureau to have two days of fine, weather for this season's 
hunt, the past two seasons having been decidedly unpleasant. 
It is expected, and due preparations are beiug made to make 
this gathering the most successful one thus far, not only as 
to the increased numbers of hunters and foxhounds present, 
but in other respects. Our local nimrods have augmented 
the number of dogs in the past year, and many noted fox 
hunters with their hounds have informed President Rora- 
back of their intention of being present to participate in this 
season's hunt. 
The club to-day is in a very flourishing condition, and with 
its 350 or more members will make a fine showing at this 
gathering. 
The hotel accommodations will be all the most exacting 
can expect, as with the New Park Square (which was de- 
stroyed by fire just previous to the last meet), which is in 
first class shape, will be enabled to meet all demands made 
upon it, while the other bouses will be up to their usual first- 
class condition to entertain all their old and as many new 
friends as may demand their attention. 
Many of the visitors last season were entertained by resi- 
dent members of the club, and the acquaintances and 
friendships thus formed will be ones of pleasure and life- 
long friendship. The club is always ready and pleased to 
receive and entertain visiting sportsmen, and all members of 
the guild will find the latchstring without — and as President 
Roraback in his genial manner says — the more the merrier — 
and a pleasant time will be assured to all who love th« chase 
and the "merrie baying of the hounds." WORONOCO. 
Westfield, Mass., Sept. 29. 
A Noted Beagle Kennel. 
To cwe who loves a dog because it is a dog, and especially 
if that dog be one of the hound family, there are few more 
pleasant means of spending a half holiday than a ramble 
through a good beagle kennel. The other day, in response 
to an oft extended invitation from Mr. Kreuder, president 
of the National Beagle Club, we ran out to his place at 
Nanuet, N. Y., celebrated as the scene of the National Beagle 
Club's field trials the past three years. 
The kennels are pleasantly situated in an apple orchard, 
the main building beiner 130ft. long, containing thirteen 
rooms 10ft. square. The main kennel yard, liberally shaded 
by old apple trees, is 85 x 130ft., and in this yard the pack of 
old dogs roam at will. Half the yard is covered with rough 
brush and weeds which afforded grateful retreats during 
the intense hot weather the last few months. At the back 
of the building are four separate yards for puppies, each 
yard being 80 x 10ft., with shade trees in each, and a large 
yard adjoins where a large half-grown pack runs at will. 
The lower part of the main building is reserved for brood 
bitches and their puppies. 
were glad to hear it. Such buildings should be a p'irt of 
every well regulated kennel It is now in order to say that 
the kennels were sweet and clean, and this we can do with a 
clear conscience, for every thing was spick and span, for 
though Mr. Kreuder is away from home a great deal, he has 
a good kennel man and an able lieutenant in Miss Kreuder, 
who takes a great interest in the "merrie" beagle. A parting 
chorus that rang in our ears until we reached the din of t^e 
city, brought a very pleasant afternoon to a close. H. W. L. 
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Coomassie. 
Editor Forest and Stream.: 
In a recent issue I noticed your remarks about this cele- 
brated greyhound. In reading about, her I was reminded 
somewhat of her career, and while I have not followed the 
coursing news very much, I certainly thought Coomassie died 
two or three years ago.. Now I am not a surgeon, but T 
should think there would have been little or no difficulty in 
identifying the right Coomassie, inasmuch as, if my memory 
servestme right, after winning the Waterloo cup two suc- 
cessive years, she broke a leg while in traiuigg, and I should 
think there would be a strong probability of there being 
son-ie signs'of the fracture even at this late date.as the bitch 
must have been three to six years of age at the timp the acci- 
dent is reported to have occurred. Such an accident may 
never have occurred, but it was a common impression in the 
east of England at the time, where local interest was great. 
Comedy. 
Melrose, Mass., Sept. 26. 
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The American Coursing Board. 
Editor Forest and Stream: 
Dr. Q Tan Hummell in your issue of Aug. 25 asserts that 
same of the statements from my pen, in regard to the Amer- 
ican Coursing Board — bis own individual scheme — are not 
correct. He fails, however, to state wherein thev are not so. 
As to the charge that I voted for the change in Rule 18. I 
did so vote, but fail to see what that has to do with the sub- 
ject under discussion. Since he has asked me to give my 
reasons for changing my opinion on this subject I will do so. 
After more deliberate consideration of the matter I con- 
cluded that I had erred in voting for the change. Atlsome 
MR. L. C. WHITON'S SPIN AWAY. 
First in Challenge Class, New York Show, 1894. 
Old champion Prank Forest, looking as strong as a two- 
year-old and in rugged health, is the first to greet us; then 
our old friend champion Lou gave a whimper, whether of 
recognition or welcome mattered not to us as long as she was 
looking so well. Another good-looking beagle in the pack 
was Little Frank, by champion Frank Forest, a winner in 
the 1893 trials. He is handsomely marked and well formed. 
Marvel is a big hound, well calculated to push through any 
cover and suit the advocates of a 16 inch standard. He is, we 
are told, a good hunter, and it is a pity he is not an inch 
lower, as he is well put together. Among the others are 
Millie, Fanny K. and Madeline. Fannyiswell known, being 
a frequent winner at the shows. Gay is a bitch that her 
owner will depend upon in the trials and said to be a great 
hunter. 
In the back yard were a lot of youngsters about 7 months 
old, and we soon picked out Emeline II. as something that 
in spite of her present shyness is likely to make a name for 
herself when shown, her beautiful expression, ears and front 
combined with an almost faultless body command notice 
even in a bitch so young. She is by Frank Forest out of 
future time I will be pleased to go into details and show him 
why I came to this conclusion. 
My assertion that the motion of T. W. Bartels was pigeon- 
holed has not yet been refuted. The Doctor states that Mr. 
Watson asked that a reasonable time be allowed for discus 
sion. That is true; but does the Doctor maintain that sixty 
days or more is a reasonable time? 
The Doctor attempts to sidetrack the question, and bi'ing 
in other issues. I have made no personal attack. I simply 
contended that the American Coursing Board was not con- 
ducted in an open-handed, fair way. The statement has not 
been successfully contradicted. Let him confine himself to 
the subject and I will promise to do likewise. 
In support of any charges, I say that the action of the 
president of the Board, in regard to the motion made by T. 
W. Bartels, was not fair. The Doctor asks me, "by what, 
rule of order he can ask a vote upon an original motion, to 
which an amendment has been offered, before the motion 
has been voted on and either accepted or voted down." I 
make no such contention. I do contend, however, that "no 
amendment can be offered to a motion until it has been 
Norah K, and a granddaughter of the noted Emeline. Sheiwrstated bv the presiding officer (see Robert's Rules of Order- 
will be a 14>£in. beagle and is probably the best that this WCushing"'s Manual, Jefferson, etc.)." In the case under dis- 
kennel has yet bred. Norah's Girl is another of this litter 1 cussion, I contend that the motion made bv T. W. Bartels, 
who-e prettiness and sweet expression commands attention, 
Dandy K. is a racy looking pup out of Zillah, by Frank For- 
est; a little long-headed to suit the sawdust ring. There 
were youngsters of all colors and degrees of excellence here 
and one would be difficult to please, indeed, if he could not 
find one to fill the bill either for field or bench. 
In one of the compartments was a litter of four, eight 
weeks old, by Roy K. out of Grayburn Daisy, prettily 
marked, but of course too young for anything but specula- 
tion in futures. In another compartment was Belle II. 
with a month old pup by Roy K., whose sad expression and 
upturned eyes reminded one of a canine Evangeline, if one 
could imagine such an animal. A smart little Lonely pup 
nursing with this one looks like making something good. 
Fancbette, that ran in the trials, was nursing a litter of six 
pups, three days old, and Norah K. was attending to another 
family by Roy K , one week old, and Mr. Kreuder is looking 
for an 'Emeline III. here. The family likeness that runs 
through this strain is very noticeable. 
Out into the front yard again after inspecting the "dip" 
tank, filled with a decoction that is "good" for fleas, mange, 
and other ills of dogdom. The dogs all get a dip in this 
every week, and their freedom from sores, etc., shows that 
prevention is better than cure. Again we had a look at the 
"entered" hounds and noticed Lonely looking well and 
likely to have another litter soon. Roy K.'s antics attracted 
our attention next; he is in fine condition and fit to go on the 
bench or in the field any moment. He is siring some good 
stock just now and proving a useful dog. 
Time passed and we could only spare a few minutes for a 
look at Mr. Kreuder's first kennel, built years ago by his 
father; turkeys and chickens find an asylum there now. 
Down below the orchard is a stream in which the dogs can 
take a splash, and further off is the hospital. "But I've not 
used it for more than a year," says Mr. Kreuder, and we 
and seconded by J. H. Watson, was not stated by the presi- 
dent until the last of July; that the amendment of Dr. Van 
Hummell was offered before the motion bad been stated, 
and that having been offered before the motion was stated 
that it was out of order and should not have been entertained 
by the president. Will the Doctor kindly show me some 
authority to the contrary? 
He informs us that he knew nothing of the motion until 
June 30, at which time it reached him in the "wilds of 
Michigan." Does this not savor of the wilds of Michigan? 
In common with the o^her members he sawit published in 
the issue of the American Field of June 30. If this surmise 
is correct, then I would inform the Doctor that publishing 
the motion in that journal does not constitute "stating the 
motion." 
Within thirty minutes after receipt of the motion on June 
30 by the Doctor he informs us that he wrote out his amend- 
ment and sent it to Mr. Lowe, although the amendment as 
sent out to the members by Mr. Lowe bears date of July 10; 
quite a difference between thirty minutes and ten days, is 
there not? If the amendment of June 30 was proper, what 
excuse is there for withholding it for thirty days before sending 
it out to the members? Is it fair to conduct matters in this 
manner? (I don't think that the Doctor asked for any reason- 
able time for discussion). I do not think it fair to withhold 
any motion or amendment for thirty davs or for twenty 
days, as the date of the amendment would seem to indicate 
the time it was withheld. 
As to my statement, "why offer any amendment, etc.," 
quoted by the Doctor, I would state that I intended to use 
the words, "practically the same," in place of "just." The 
only excuse I have, to offer the public for inflicting them with 
such nonsense is that I wrote my article hurriedly (in a little 
over 30 minutes) and in that way the error crept in. 
• As to the presidency of the American Coursing Board, I 
