Feb. 2, 1895. 
FOREST AND STREAM. 
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good deal of discussion. A motion to adopt the address 
was opposed, and it was finally decided that it was out of 
order Mr. J. L. Adams and Mr. J. M. Avent were the 
parties who seemed most aggrieved. Indeed, there are 
many columns of high-colored bombast called challenges 
which have never yet resulted in a match. It is doubt- 
ful if in writing them the intention to make a match 
was near so great as the intention to secure cheap adver- 
tising On their face, most of the challenges bear the 
imprint of an intention to advertise free and a lack of 
sincerity in issuing them. 
Were the parties sincere in their long-spun effusions 
which they cloak under the misnomer of a challenge, 
they could arrange all the details privately by mail, and 
announce the results when the match was made. But 
what kennel owner sends a private challenge by mail? 
There is no advertising in that manner of challenging. 
After mutually belittling each other and each other's dogs 
for weeks, the challenge which began in wind ends in 
nothing but ill temper between the parties directly 
concerned, with perhaps a few friends involved, and with 
much disgust to the general public. Forsst and Stream 
has kept its columns free from the bombastic trash 
called challenges, when it was plain that they were simply 
a vehicle for advertising dogs at the expense of others. 
Mr. Madison was right. B. WATERS. 
DOG CHAT 
Mr. F. W. KitcheH, of terth Amboy, N, J., the welj-kuown 
spaniel breeder, in sending a batch of Kennel Notes alludes to 
the vagaries of spaniel breeding. The last litter i-y his Jasper 
(Pted Roland— Winter's Floss) is phenomenal for variety in 
color. There were six pups in all, Oue black, one yellow, one 
lemon and white, two black and white, and one with a trifle of 
black. It has long been Mr. Kitchell's ambition to show a good 
team of parti-colored cockers of his own breeding, and if these 
live his dream will be realized. They should make a good team 
for the field, anyhow. 
Mr. W B. Wells writes that the sense of his letter on the In- 
ternational Trials and Brighton Tobe was altered .by a typo- 
graphical error, and his argument weakened thereby. In refer- 
ring to the single work along the creek, Mr. Wells says he 
wrote: "Whereas along the creek the single work, Avith the ex- 
ception of Luke's, consisted of 'flushes not points,' and not a 
printed, Points and Flushes.^which certainly makes a material 
difference. 
The Pacific Kennel Club nas secured the Pavilion for its com- 
ing show. 
The bulldog Sheriff, a "winner at New York shows, has been 
purchased from Mr. B. K. Austin by Mr. Charles Parsons, Jr., 
He will probably be shown at New York next month. 
During the past year the sport of whippet racing has been 
brought very prominently before the better class of sportsmen in 
England, and the late meeting at the Ntw England K. C. Ter- 
rier Show, held at Brookline, Mass., last November, has served 
to create an interest in whippets among our wealthy dog-owners 
that is bound to provide a good deal of racing in the near future. 
In this country whippet racing has been confined to certain sec- 
tions and among a certain class, and the general run of sports- 
men know little of the fun that competitions between fast whip- 
pets can afford. A few more meetings such as that held at 
Brookline will surely bring the sport into prominence. To meet 
the demand for points on whippet racing, the well-known writer, 
Mr. Freeman Lloyd, has written a full treatise on whippets and 
the manner in which the racing is conducted. Chapters are de- 
voted to the make, shape and characteristics of the whippet, 
training, racing rules— in fact, every information in regard to 
the conduct of a meeting; tables of times, distances and weights, 
how to lay down a track, rules of handicapping, etc. The proper 
feeding requisite for a whippet in active training is also treated 
of, as well as the diseases these' delicate little racing machines 
are liable to. Excellent half-lone portraits of noted English 
whippets afford an opportunity of forming an idea of the char- 
acteristics of the breed. The book is well printed and arranged, 
and is bound in au attractive and suitable manner. "The Whip- 
pet and Pace Dog" is for sale by Forest and Stream Publishing 
Compauy. Price $1.50. 
Mr. H. B. Cromwell, who is spending the winter in the Adi- 
rondacks for the benefit of his health, came down to the city for 
a day or two recently. His friends will be pleased to hear that 
he has derived much benefit from his soujourn among the pines. 
Mr. Cromwell has done a great deal of quiet and unostentatious 
work for the American Kennel Club duriug the past two years, 
and his presence will be sorely missed in the preparation for, 
and conduct of, the W. K. C. Show this year, for, as one of the 
bench ^show committee, he took very active interest in its 
affairs. We wish him a speedy recovery. 
Active preparation for the W. K. C. show next month is now 
fairly under way and in answer to the many queries as to the 
extent of the entries, this year, we may say that th6 number is 
ahead of the number for corresponding years. A big batch of 
entries has come in from Philadelphia "already, and the dam 
and for premium lists indicates another record entry when the 
fees are counted after Feb. 4. Probably owing to Mr. Morti- 
mer's recent visit to England, and bis close relations with a 
number of prominent exhibitors over there there has been an 
unprecedented call for premium lists from the other side of the 
Atlantic. Mr. F. R. Craven, the owner of the celebrated collie, 
Doon Perfection and other cracks is an applicant. Our old 
friend "Scotch" Baillie, who managed a large kennel in Lex- 
ington, Ky., several years ago, and who now manages Mr. 
Robert Chapman's large asssortment 6f Gordon setters, point- 
ers, spaniels, etc., at Glenboig, Scotland, wishes to know how 
the prizes will suit him, and should he decide on an invasion, 
his many friends will not begrudge him a hearty welcome. Mr. 
Sam Woodewiss one of England's principal exhibitors, has 
-vouchsafed an intimation that he will be here with a team of 
bull dogs, greyhounds, and old English sheep dogs. His pres- 
ence would indeed lend an international flavor to the show, and 
we trust that he will carry out his intention. Mr. Edward 
Booth is also anxious to know what can be won in St. Ber- 
nard's. English exhibitors have been liberally supplied with 
entry forms, and it is to be hoped that some of them will take 
the hint. 
The premium lists having been sent out somewhat earlier 
than usuaL many specials were omitted. In addition to those 
already published, St. Bernard breeders will be pleased to hear 
that the W. K. C. Challenge Cup, valued at $500, and con- 
tributed by Col. J. Ruppert, Jr., Mr. W. C. Reiek and the W. 
K. C, for the best American bred St. Bernard sired in Ameri- 
ca, after March, 1890, will again be offered. A friend of the 
W. K. C. also offers §20 for the best St. Bernard in the show. 
Mr. George Elliot offers a silver cup (plated) for the best Irish 
setter dog that has been placed at any public field trial and 
another one for the best Irish setter dog that has been placed in 
any public field trial, to be shown with two of his progeny, the 
merits of both to be considered. Mr. C. Albert Stevens' 
special, already announced in the fists is for the best American 
bred bull terrier dog under 12 months old. Mr. Stevens also 
offers a silver cup, valued at $50, for the best two bull terrier 
bitches entered and owned by one exhibitor. In our review of 
the specials published last week, we remarked that no doubt the 
Eoxterrier Club would as usual come to the front with a good 
array, and iu a letter to the club, Mr. H. W. Smith, the secre- 
tary, writes: "We have got up a list of specials for your show, 
and I am only waiting to have Mr. Young send me on a notice 
of his special sweepstakes for wire haired foxterners, so that 
I can send them all out together." Mr. Young is the origiuator 
of a special sweepstakes for wires which will be as follows: A. 
F. T. C. Special Sweepstakes, for American bred wire haried 
fox terriers. Purse, $100, in two divisions. Division A. for 
dogs and bitches born previous to Jan. 1, 1894. Open to mem- 
bers only. Entry fee, $2. The prizes in each division will be 
$25 and 50 per cent, of entry fees to first; $17 and 35 per cent, 
of fees to second; $7.50 and 15 per cent, of fees to third, also $10 
to absolute winner in both divisions. Entries to be made with 
Mr. James Mortimer, 59 Liberty street, room 2, New York. 
It is popularly supposed that the W. K. C. makes money out 
of its snows and the large crowds which attend would lead one 
to form such an opinion, but far from being financial successes 
late shows have barely paid their way, in fact the last two 
shows failed to do so. But the W. K. C. is composed of sports- 
men, and it must be remembered that in giving a show of such 
magnitude, they assume a responsibility that few clubs would 
care to undertake. The regular prize list foots up a total of 
over $8,000, and with a $6,000 rental to pay for the use of Madi- 
son Square Garden, in addition to the other incidentals, such as 
attendants, catalogues, etc. the club is responsible for an out- 
lay of ovei $15,000. It is easily imagined, therefore, what havoc 
a couple of wet days would make in the returns. Bearing this 
in mind exhibitors should support them to the best of their 
ability, for iu doing so their own interests are served, A crather- 
ing of dogs such as is seen at New York is a public educator in 
cynology, as Dr. Mills would say, and the shows given by the 
W . K. C. have exerted an influence on dog breeding which can- 
not be easily estimated but is proved by the great advances 
made in so many breeds during the past years. Further, it is an 
accepted fact, among breeders, that no show in the country 
affords such a market for high class dogs, the sales made at 
New York far outnumbering those of any other show in the 
country, not to mention the orders for puppies that are booked 
by the large breeders. In many cases these buyers become 
exhibitors, and so the good work goes on. Intending ex- 
hibitors should bear in mind that entries close on Feb. 4, and 
that no entries will be received after that date. Extra puppy 
classes will be made, and those classes where sexes compete 
together will be divined if a sufficient number of entries are 
sent in. 
The owners of the Terra Cotta Kennels, of Hamilton, Ont., 
do not seem to be disheartened by a few defeats, and are going 
sensibly to work in strengthening their kennel of wolf hounds 
by importing a couple of Russian bred hounds, and winners 
there. On the S. S. Bovic, that is due to-day, Monday, is 
Ataman IV., whelped March 16, 1888; color white, with brindle 
markings. He is a winner of the silver medal at Moscow show 
in 1892. He is said to be a strong, powerful dog. As Argoss 
was also a winner of this medal, it will be interesting to note 
the difference in type between the two dogs, and ruminate over 
the fact that both dogs could win it. We are premising, of 
course, that Mr. Rousseau, from whom Ataman is purchased, 
will send over au animal of that style of dog he is on record as 
upholding, and which, on the many discussions on these dogs 
during late years, we have termed the "distinctively Russian 
Type," as exemplified by such dogs as the late Leekhoi, Col. 
Dietz, Princess Irma, etc. Ataman IV., we are told, was pur- 
chased as a sapling for $1,000 roubles by Count Strogonoff. A 
bitch is also coming, Biddy Rees, whelped May 15, 1893. Color, 
white, with lemon markings. She is by the noted Ataman, 
and out of Mr. Rousseau's Outschischka. which is said to be 
the only wolfhound living holding the Russian K. C. gold 
medal. Biddy is a sister to the Princess of Wales' dog, Alix, 
and before being shipped from Russia was bred to the cele- 
brated stud dog Zlobrey, being due to whelp in February. The 
Terra Cotta Kennels have had a share of fancier's ill-luck 
lately, as they have lost a dozen greyhound and wolfhound 
pups from distemper. The new dogs will be seen at New York 
and on the circuit. 
A letter from Mr. W. Partridge, of Boston, Mass., well 
known in spaniel circles, years ago, reminds us of the days of 
Champion Helen, Cbanmion Rob, and many others that won 
ribbons in the cocker classes. Close upon the heels of the 
announcement of the death of Champion Obo, II., comes word 
that Partridge's champion Critic, another old timer, has been 
gathered to the happy hunting grounds. She died Jan. 20, 
presumably of old age, as she also was whelped in 1882 — May 1 
and was by Imp. Brush II. out of Imp. Blackie, II. Those who 
care to weave a pretty romance around the death of Obo II. 
and Critic, have ample material when it is known that there 
were "first loves" from which union resulted such a good one as 
Champion Helen; they were whelped the same year, and died in 
the same mouth and year. Mr. Partridge loses an old friend, 
and we sympathize with him. 
Another good bull dog has been shipped to this country. This 
is Mr. George Smartt's Baron Killarney, by Smartt's Punch, 
out of Curme's Zabetta, was whelped Sept. 29, 1893. Price and 
purchaser are unknown. 
The horrible death of the noted pointer, Kent Elgin, has been 
the subject of much discussion among dog men during the past 
week, and considerable sympathy is expressed for his late 
owner, Mr. T. T. Ashford. The first inclination is to sneer at 
the Pasteur treatment, and deride the "cure" as quackery; on 
the other hand the Pasteur people talk statistics that almost 
bewilder one, and that seemingly prove that there must be 
"something in it." This claim we are quite willing to admit, 
something for the Pasteur people. Kent Elgin was bitten on 
Dec. 29, by a little common cur which, seemingly mad, ran 
amuck and bit a negro and several dogs. Kent was slightly 
bitten on the right foreleg, just above the pastern. The dog 
that made the trouble was killed by a policeman, and the post- 
mortem examination by Dr. Drummond proved that the dog 
had rabies. Kent Elgin's wound was at once thoroughly cau- 
terized at French and Drummond's Hospital. Then Mr. Ash- 
ford takiug advantage, as he supposed, of every safeguard, 
wired Forest and Stream to make arrangements for the Pasteur 
treatment in this city, as already stated in these columns. This 
office being closed early on Saturday, Dec. 29, the telegram was 
not opened until Monday morning, Deo. 30. We at once com- 
municated with Dr. Gibier, and advised Mr. Ashford, who 
shipped the dog on the first available through train. Kent 
arrived in New York on the Tuesday folowing at 6.22 A. M., 
and the Adams Express office in this city was advised by the 
Birmingham office of the urgency of the case and requested to 
deliver at once. But the express people, with their usual non- 
chalance, where a dog is concerned, however valuable, did not 
deliver Kent until 5 P. M. It is the opinion of doctors in 
Birmingham that every hour was of vital importance, and this 
delay at a critical period, is very much to be regretted, and 
may lead to a claim for damages. We have given the particu- 
lars of Kent's treatment in previous issues, up to the time of his 
shipment home. On January 17, he was expressed to Birmin- 
ham, seemingly in good health, but arrived at 1.30 P. M. on 
January 19, showing every symptom of a fully developed case 
of dumb rabies. Mr. Ashford at once telegraphed Dr. Gibier to 
that effect, and asked for instruction as to treatment. The 
latter, in answer, advised that Kent be bled freely. When Mr. 
Ashford went to the hospital where Kent had been confined, he 
found the dog raving and vicious; it was subdued and freely 
bled, but died at 8.30 o'clock on Sunday night, Jan. 20. At 3.30 
P. M. that day, Mr. Ashford was called to the hospital and 
found Kent a raving maniac, and a demon in fierceness, though 
naturally he was a dog of a most lovable and kind disposition. 
Kent Elgin's remains were taken in charge by a taxidermist 
and will be mounted. Kent was by King of Kent, out of Vera 
Bang, and was bred by Dr. H. B. Danforth of Trimble, O. His 
performances in the field are familiar to field trial men. One 
consolation in the unhappy affair remains to Mr. Ashford, Kent 
Elgin left a son that we hope will prove as good as his sire. 
The citizens of Birmingham are so worked up over this mad 
dog scare that a, committee went before the Mayor and re- 
quested him to take such steps as would mitigate the danger, 
and the next day he issued an' order to enforce the law regard- 
ing dogs at large. Three mad dogs were killed between noon 
Jan. 19 and 20, and a mule that is supposed to have been bitten 
by a mad dog died in great agony on Jan. 20, at the French and 
Drummond Hospital, where it had been taken for treatment. 
Kent Elgin's case seems to have been an authentic one of 
dumb rabies, proved by careful postmortem examinations both 
in his case and the others that" died after being bitten by the 
same dog. The disease is so rare that in view of the undeniable 
failure in this instance one cannot help wondering if the so- 
called "cures" on which the Pasteur people base their statistics 
are cures at all. The majority of the people bitten never hav- 
ing really been in danger, except possibly from their own 
nervous fears, which probably in most cases the belief and faith 
in the Pasteur treatment served to allay. 
The Pointer Club secretary informs us that a meeting of the 
club was held Jan. 25, to reconsider their donations to the W. 
K. C. special prize list. They decided that the following be 
offered: $10 each for the best heavy weight dog and bitch and 
§10 each for the best light weight dog and bitch; to be competed 
for by members of the Pointer Club only. The American Field 
Cup is offered, and the Grand Produce Stakes will also be 
decided at this show. We are pleased to see by the above that 
the Pointer Club is willing to prove iteslf disinterested and 
offer prizes that will produce general competition and conse- 
quently help the breed. It now remains for the English setter 
and Irish setter Clubs to come forward in a similar manner. 
The entry blanks for the wire haired fox terrier sweepstakes 
at the W. K. C. show and other information in regard to it 
may be had of Mr. A. M. Young, 19 West Thirty-first street, 
New York. 
The Pacific Coast Field Trials have been postponed until Feb- 
urary 11, on account of the heavy rains in the neighborhood of 
Salinas. Much of the country is said to be under water. 
Mr. J. W. England, of Redlands, Cal., has purchased the 
noted pointer bitch, Hempstead Blossom, from the Hempstead 
Farm Kennels. She will be bred to Sandford Druid Let ore leav- 
ing for her new home. This good pointer should prove a winner 
at the Coast shows. 
Mr. George Crocker. of.San Francisco, is bringing home a bull 
dog which is said to be a "pointer" — if such a bull will be allowed- 
His friends wish him to cnallenge the all age winner at the com- 
ing trials out there. 
George Thomas, so Mr. Symouds informed us last week, has 
sent three dogs over from England. Two are wolfhounds: Tra- 
jan, by Dosuydai. out of Palma, and bred by Count Stroganoff . 
Trajan is white and fawn, with gray patches, and is said to be a 
very handsome dog; the other is a bitch called Vera Vassalo- 
vitch, by Sovonchai, who is by Attaman ex Leverkai, and out 
of Oulechka; breeder, George Kalmouzky. The third importa- 
tion is a collie bitch, Endcliffe Flirt, by Riveliu Cocksie, out of 
Rivelin Nellie. She is a black, white and tan, and bred by H. 
S. San held. This bitch has whelped a fine litter of seven to the 
crack Southport Perfection, since her arrival, but will probably 
be shown at New York. The young Irish terriers iu this kennel, 
by Jack Brigas and Brickbat, Jr., have just come iu from walk, 
and are said to be fit for ribbons. 
The United States Field Trials. 
THE POINTER DERBY. 
West Point, Miss., Jan. 25. — There were nine starters, rather 
a light stake in respect to numbers and in respect to the quality 
of the competition it was mediocre. Indeed, it was uniformly 
so. There was no sharp, accurate work even in parts of the 
competition, but it can be said in extenuation that sometimes 
the birds ran a great deal, and everyone knows that it is 
extremely difficult for a dog to show much apparent precision 
in points on running birds. Granting this unfavorable circum- 
stance, the bird work was poor nevertheless. 
The interest taken in the trials was greater than has been 
exhibited for some time. Quite a number of newcomers were, 
in attendance, giving evidence by their presence and interest, 
that the support and interest 'in field trials is not dead yet. In- 
deed, the love of the dog and good competition is so great that 
field trials will probably exist for a long time to come. 
This stake was for all setters and pointers, whelped on or 
after Jan. 1, 1893, with five prizes as follows: To first, $200; 
second, $150; third $100; fourth, $75; fifth, $50. 
The docs were run in the folio wiug order: 
Charlottesville Field Trial Kennel's liver and white dog 
Delhi, Rip Rap Queen II., C. E. Buckle handler with T. L. 
Tinsley's liver and white dog Roderick T., Dash Ranger R., 
Jr., Fanny Kennerly, Geo. Richards, handler. 
Charlottesville Field Trial Kennel's liver and white dog 
Tippoo, Pip Rap, Monterey, C. E. Buckle, handler, with H. K. 
Devereux's liver and white dog Tamarack, Jr., Tamarack, 
Maud Graphic, Geo. E. Gray, handler. 
L. W. Blankenbaker's liver and white bitch Lad's Lady, Lad 
of Rush, Lady Margaret, owner, handler with Maj. J. R, Pur- 
cell's black and white dog Staunch George, Lad of Rush, Lady 
Margaret, owner, handler. 
Hempstead Farm's liver and white dog Hempstead Don, San- 
ford Druid, Merry Legs, J. M. A vent, handler, with W. B. 
Stafford's liver and white dog Rex Fast, Rex, Monsev, owner, 
handler. 
W. J. Love's black and white dog, Love's Kent, Kent Elgin, 
Mac's Juno, a bye. J. M. A vent, handler. 
Second Round. 
Tamarack, Jr., Delhi. 
Don, Tippoo. 
Rex Fast, Love's Kent. 
StHunch George, Lad's Lady. 
Third Round, 
Roderick J. Rex Fast. 
1. Delhi. 
2. Tamarack, Jr. 
3. Hempstead Don . 
4. Rex Fast. 
6. Love's Kent, 
