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From ail parts of the Country to the 
CHAMBERLIN TOURNAMENT, June 19th— 21st. 
$1,200.00 in Cash Added to the Purses, 
ShOOt Blue Rocks and get in line for all the large tournaments. 
Have you noticed those widely advertised scores made by R. O. Heikes last year? Some claim it was the gun, some 
llaim it was the powder, and Rolla even thinks he had something to do with them; but we know we were to blame. We 
Oadcd the cartridges and made the Blue RockS, and the traps and electric pulls that threw them. 
ShOOt Blue RockS and Chamberlin Nitro Cartridges, and you may become famous also. Ask your 
ealers for them and accept no imitations. Send for handsome programme of tournament. 
Chamberlin Cartridge & Target Co., Cleveland, O. 
XiUii ONLY PERFECT FISHING LINE IS TH» 
Natchaug Braided Silk Line. 
Made from the choicest stock braided lb-strand 
three-cord silk. They will outwear three ordinary 
lines. Spool perfectly when In use. 
Never flatten or become water soaked. 
NATCHAUG WATERPROOF BAIT & FLY LINES 
on the water. The finish cannot be broken'. Those who have used them will have no others, 
cents for samples and prices and pamphlet containing our awards of prizes for last season and 
for 1895. For sale by all dealers. 
225 in Gold Given Away! 
WE offer the following Prizes for;. the Season- of 1895, 
$225 in Gold for the largest fish 5 caught on the 
NATCHAUG SILK LINES 
From April 1 st to November 1st, 1895. 
rst Prize— $25 in Gold for the heaviest Muskallonge. 
Second Prize— $25 in Gold for the heaviest small-mouthed Ba,ss. 
TVird Prize - $25 in Gold for the heaviest large-mouthed Bass. 
r ourth Prize— $25 in Grid for the heaviest Lake Trour,. 
ifth Prize— $25 in Gold for the heaviest Mountain Trout caught west of the 
Mississippi River. 
>ixth Prize.— $25 in Gold for the heaviest Brook Trout caught in Maine or Canada, 
seventh Prize— $25 in Gold for the heaviest Brook Trout caught in the United States, 
east of the Mississippi River, outside of Maine and Canada. 
Jghth Prize— $25 in Gold for the heaviest Pickerel, Pike or Salmon. 
<l inth Prize— $25 in Gold for the heaviest fish of any kind caught with the Natchaug 
Silk Line in fresh or salt water. 
CONDITIONS: 
All of these fish must be caught with the Natcliaug Silk Fishing Line, and by fair angiitis'. 
Competitors must forward to us their full name, P. O. address, logetner with description and weight 
f 'fiah caught, and name o" dealer from whom line was purchased, within thirty davs after such catch is 
tade, together with the name of one reputable witness affixed. On November 7, 1895. the award will be 
lade and the list of successful competitors announced in the Forest aot> Stream and the American Field. 
All successful competitors before receiving their prizes will be required to send an affidavit as to their 
at°ment of fish caugnt. ... 
If your dealer does not keep the Natchaug Silk Fishing lines, order direct from 
THE NATCHAUG SILK CO., Willimantic, Conn. 
Or, 2 13-215 Fifth Avenue, Chicago, . 
With Fly-Rod and Camera. 
i magnificently illustrated volume descriptive ot fly- 
fishing for trout and salmon. By Edward A. Sam- 
uels. Cloth. Trice, $5.00. 
FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO., 
318 Broadway, New York. 
merican Big Game Hunting 
The Book of the Boone and Crockett Club. 
EDITORS: THEODORE ROOSEVELT, GEORGE BIRD GRINNELL, 
Price $2.50. 
FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY, 
818 Broadway, New York, 
TALCOTT'S 
BLACK 
FLY 
LOTION 
Repels all Insects. 
One application is effective for many hours, washes 
off readily and does not stain. Is an instantaneous 
cure for the stiner of any insect. A fine emollient, 
Sreventing sunburn, and keeping the skin in a 
ealthy condition, and if applied after sunburn will 
remove the fire immediately. It is recommended 
by some of the best known Sportsmen and Guides in 
the country, and by all who have used it. 
Two Sizes,— 25 and socts. 
If you cannot obtain it of your dealer, wjU mail to 
you on receipt of 40c. for small and 70c. for large size. 
K. H. TAI.COTT, 
?11 Washington at.. DORCHESTER, MASS. 
Simutium 
molest um, black fly, 
enlarged. 
PALMER'S SET-LINE SNAP. 
A perfect soap to secure outlines to the main line 
Cheap, durable— and just what all fishermen want for 
set-line Ashing. Sjnd 10c. in stamps for five samples. 
Address G. K. PALMER, Elmira, N- Y. 
THE SALMON FISHEB. 
BY 
CHARLES HALLOCK. 
CONTENT8 : Distribution of the Salmon . 
Life History of the Salmon. Technology of Sal 
mon Wishing. Salmon Fishing in the Abstract. 
Luxury of Salmon Waters. Itinerary of the 
Salmon Rivers. 
A book to read now; ar d to be put in one's 
pocket for reading again in camp. 
Cloth, 126 pages. Price $1.00. 
FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO. 
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THE KENNEL - Field and Show Dogs. Hunting. Coursing. 
YACHTING - The only Technical Yachting Journal in America.. 
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It goes into thousands of homes. Shall it not come to yours? Subscription price $4.00 
per year, $2. 00 for 6mos., 10c. per copy. Sold by all newsdealers. Specimen number 
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door scenes, painted expressly for the " Forest and Stream." The subjects are: 
JACKSNIPE COMING IN. "HE'S GOT THEM," (Quail Shooting). 
BASS FISHING AT BLOCK ISLAND. VIGILANT AND VALKYRIE. 
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