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that as a class the pointers were inferior to the setters. If 
they were not, why were the separate pointer stakes? And 
if they were not, why were such stakes accepted? They are 
not entirely abandoned yet. Strange as it may seem, the 
support accorded the separate pointer stakes was in most 
instances insufficient to pay the prizes and incidental 
expenses, although the clubs always made them of equal 
value with corresponding setter stakes. There was nearly 
always a deficit resulting from them, which had to be made 
good from the surplus of the setter stakes or from the clubs' 
revenues. However, there was no cause of grievance to 
pointer men in all this. But the pointer, after many years 
of protection, so increased in merit, numbers and popularity 
that their competition was as good relatively as their long- 
haired rivals. So-called setter men and setter judges were 
active thus in affording means of competition for the 
pointers' advancement. But limes became hard, and as the 
pointers needed no further protection in the way of separate 
stakes, and there was need of greater economy by the clubs, 
the separate stakes were abandoned by nearly all the clubs. 
In a mixed stake, good work is such, whether done by a 
pointer or setter; so with bad or indifferent work. The 
theory of competition does not recognize the breed of a dog 
nor his owner's affections for him, nor contingent stud fees 
in case of sutjcess, or their loss in case of failure. Nor is it 
a sound argument to maintain that the true judges are those 
who will favor pointers because the allegation is made 
that some other judges favor setters. Bather advocate what 
is right and honest — advocate judges who will judge the 
competitors on their merits as shown in competition. The 
plea for the reign of the special pointer judge savors of 
things not governed by principles of strict equity. Grant- 
ing merely for the sake of argument that there is a lapse 
from strict integrity on the part of the setter men, it is hardly 
2:ood form for the discoverers of it to denounce it and then 
demand that they have an equal share in it. And yet the 
lack of integrity has no existence in fact; its abode is only in 
pinched, blunted minds. 
When separate stakes were abandoned, setters and point- 
ers were forced to compete together. Some pointer owners 
did not fear the compttition against setters; other pointer 
owners did fear it. To divert attention from any defeat, a 
few have used the plea of prejudice on the part of the judges 
instead of seeking for the true cause of it. The plea of pre- 
judice has been a standard plea for many years, and has done 
loyal service in kickers' interests. 
Let us examine the records of last season's trials and note 
the names of the judges, concerning whom no defense is 
offered since none is necessary, even if the charge were less 
puerile than it is and had stronger support. 
Monongahela Valley Game and Pish Protective Associa- 
V tion's trials, Derby, 9 starters, one of which was a pointer 
which won third. All- Age Stake, 15 starters, 5 pointers, 
one won second, one divided third. The judges were Messrs. 
Bradley and Bell. 
Eastern Pield Trials Club: Judges, Messrs. Merriman, 
Bradley and Sturgis. Subscription Stake, 8 starters— 4 
pointers, of which one won second. Derby, 16 starters, 6 
pointers, none of which won. All-Age State, 16 starters, 4 
pointers, of which one won first prize. 
TJ. S F. T. C. trials: Judges, Messrs. W. 8. Bell, 8. 
C. Bradley and Capt. Joseph H. Dew. Separate stakes, 
absolute competition won by setters. 
Continental Field Trial Club: Judges, Messrs. Bell, Ost- 
haus and Waters. Derby, 33 setters, 4 pointers; none won. 
All-Age Stake, 9 setters, 3 pointers, of which one won 
fourth prize. 
U, S. P. T. C. trials, separate stakes; Judges, Dr. Geo. 
Eubank and Mr. J. D. King. A setter won the Djrby 
absolute. 
Chicken tiials. Continental P. T. C. : Judge, Mr. W. S. 
Bell Derby, 5 starters, 2 pointers; one won fourth. All- 
Age Stake, 7 starters, 3 pointers; one won first, 
Manitoba Pield Trials Club's trials : Judge, Mr. P. II. 
Bryson. Darby. 8 starters, 2 pointers; one divided third. 
All Age Stake, 13 starters, 2 pointers; one won first. 
Northwestern Stake, 9 starters, 2 pointers ; one won first. 
Considering the numerical odds against which the pointers 
competed, they made quite an admirable showing in the 
winnings. It would be absurd to assume that the winnings 
should be in hke ratio with the numbers of setters and 
pointers ; but the winnings do denote that tKe poiqiter was 
placed first or last impartially as he merited, and also it dis- 
proves the stock plea of discrimination. The reports of the 
trials contained generous praise alike of setters and pointers, 
so that we may safely infer that the discrimination exists 
nowhere else than in the imagination of the few, or in that 
of but one. 
U. S. F. T. C. Derby Entries. 
Editor Forest and Stream: 
The entries to the United States Field Trials Club's 
Derby Stake, to be run at Newton, N. C, Nov. 22, number, 
thirty-seven, twenty-seven English setters and ten point- 
ers, all whelped in 1897; 
SETTEES. 
ToBAsco Butterfly— TobasGO Kennels' 1. and w. bitch 
(Antonio— Minnie T.). 
HuESTBOURNE JoEL— Tobasco Kennels' b., w. and t, bitch 
(Tony Boy— Bonny Belle II.). 
Sport's Belle— W. G. Moore's b., w. and I, bitch (Marie's 
Sport— West End). 
Kim ViCTOK— W. T. Hunter's b., w. and t. dog (Victor- 
Petrel). 
Spot's Girl— J. A, Leod'e 1. and w. bitch (Spot Cash- 
Nannie B.). 
Winnie Gladstone— E. C. Cornell's b., w. and t. bitch 
(Tory Sandstone— Mollie). 
Tory Silas— P. R. Hitchcock's b., w. and t. dog (Count 
Gladstone £V. — Tory Luna). 
Tory Novel— P. E. Hitchcock's b., w. and t. bitch (Topsy's 
Eod— Novelist). 
Dick Bland— W. G. Graham's b. and w. dog (Sam Gross 
— Maida E.). 
Miss Mischief— E. Bangham's b., w. and t. bitch (Dash 
Antonio — Patty) . 
Why Not— p. Lorillard's b., w. and t, dog (Eugene T.— 
Miss Euby). 
Maiden Modesty— P. LoriUard'e b., w. and t. bitch 
(Eugene T.— Maiden Mine). 
Lokette— P. Lorillard's b. and w. bitch (Loris— Eosa- 
lie). 
Lena Bbllb— P. Lorillard's b., w. and t. bitch (Sam- 
Mamie B.). 
Wise Child— P, Lorillard's b., w. and t. dog (Eugene T. 
— ^Maiden Mine). 
Pairvibw Belle— W. G. Brokaw's Land w. bitch (Edge- 
mark ). 
Fairview Vic— W. G. Brokaw's b. and w. bitch (Dick 
Noble — Jennie). 
EojiANCE- Avent, Thayer & Duryea's b., w. and t. dog 
(Topsy's Eod— Novelist). 
Orlando Girl— Avent, Thayer & Duryea's b., w. and t. 
bitch (Orlando — Dollie Wilson). 
Sam T. II.— Avent, Thayer & Duryea's b., w. and t. dog 
(Sam T.— Belle Gladstone). 
Sport McA.— J. J. Odom's b., w. and t. dog (Tony Boy- 
Blue). 
Pearl E.— J. E. Horten's b., w. and t. bitch (Sam Gross 
— Donna Inez). 
Jessie C— G. Chisholm's b., w. and t. bitch ( 
)• 
Minnie's Girl — Del Monte Kennels' o. and r. bitch 
(Antonio — Minnie T.). 
Liberty— Del Monte Kennels' w. and b. bitch (Sam T.— 
Gath's Dora). 
LiGHTFooT— Del Monte Kennels' w. and b. bitch (Sam 
T.— Gath's Dora). 
Pin Feather— Charlottesville Kennels' b. and w. bitch 
(Harold Skimpole— Daisy Croft). 
POINTERS. 
Sepoy — Charlottesville Kennels' 1. and w. dog (Eip-Eap 
— Queen III.). 
Beguk — Charlottesville Kennels' b. and w. bitch (Rip- 
Eap — Queen III.). 
GnooEKA— Charlottesville Kennels' 1. and w. dog (Delhi 
— Selah). 
Mark Tapley — J. W. Scudder's b. and w. dog (Eip Eap 
— Belle of Ossia). 
Lady of Hessen — Tobasco Kennels' 1. and w. bitch 
(Hessen Boy— Lady of Eush). 
Sam's Bow— J. E. Daniel's 1. and w. dog (Plain Sam — 
Dolly D. 
Doctor Tassie — W. Elliott's 1. and w. dog (Hal Pointer 
—Kent's Star). 
Fury— Del Monte Kennels' b. and w. bitch (Tick Boy — 
Topsy Kent). 
St. Clair — Tyro Kennels' 1. and w. dog (Eod — Eipsey). 
Tracktir— Tyro Kennels' Land w. bitch (Eob — Eipsey). 
W. B. Staffobd, Sec'y-Treas, 
Monongahela Valley Game and Fish Protective 
Association. 
PiTTSBUEG, Pa., July 7. — Editor Forest and Stream: The 
entries for the Monongahela Valley Game and Fish Prote6- 
tive Association's Derby will close Sept. 1. The All Ago 
closes Oct. 1. The entry blanks and running rules will be 
ready for distribution Aug. 1. The entry fee will be as usual, 
|5 to accompany nominations and |5 to start. After deduct- 
ing 20 per cent, from the entries to cover expenses, the re- 
mainder will be divided into purses of 50, 30 and 20 per cent, 
to the vdnners. 
New grounds have been leased for the trials, level, and 
covered with much stubble, giving plenty of cover for the 
birds, and being an ideal piece of .country for running trials. 
Inquiries concerning the trials are being made nearly every 
day, and a large entry list is assured. 
Messrs. Bell and Bradly have been asked to judge, and 
their acceptance will insure a satisfactory running. 
Birds are very plentiful this season on the preserves, and 
in fact the whole country seems to be stocked with the little 
Bob White, something that has not been for several years. 
We hope all who can will join us at the trials, and we will 
endeavor to make their stay pleasant, whether they have 
made entries or not. I will be glad to furnish any informa- 
tion possible upon application. 8, B. CuMMmos, Sec'y. 
Irish Setter Club. 
Philadelphia, July 8. — At a meeting of the executive 
committee of the Irish Setter Club of America, held the 7th 
inst. , it was decided that it would be impracticable to hold 
independent trials this fall owing to the lack of interest 
shown by Irish setter men in trials for the last few years, 
and the following resolution was adopted : The Irish Setter 
Club of America offers a cash .prize of $35 to the Irish setter 
first winning an undivided first, second or third prize in the 
Darby or All- Age stakes of any of the following trials: The 
Western Canada Kennel Club, Continental Field Trial Club, 
Manitoba Field Trial Club, Northwestern Field Trial Club, 
Monongahela Valley Game and Fish Protective Association, 
Union Field Trial Club, Peninsula Field Trial Club, Eastern 
Field Trial Club, International Field Trial Club, United 
States Field Trial Club, Pacific Coast Field Trial Club. 
Geo. H, Thomson, Sec'y. 
POINTS AND FLUSHES. 
Mr. B. Gordon received, July 8, from Messrs. Hiram 
Walker & Sons, Limited, a very handsome solid silver cup of 
beautiful design, which they have presented to the North- 
western Field Trials Club to be competed for at Morris, Mani- 
toba, on Sept. 7, next. The cup is for the champion stake 
open to the world for dogs that have won a first or second 
prize in a field trial. There are no entry or starters' fees, 
everything being free. The cup becomes the property of the 
winner, besides the club's engrossed diploma, which accredits 
the winner with the title of field trial champion. 
Prom Mr. W. S. Bell, secretary' of the Continental Pield 
Trials Club, we have received the following pleasing in- 
formation in respect to the prospects of the chicken Irids. 
He wiitea us that "the Minnesota Derby and the North- 
western Cup Stake of the Continental Field Trials Clubs will 
be held at Brown's Valley, Traverse county, Minnesota, on 
the line of the Great Northern Eaihoad. In a recent letter 
from Brown's Valley, we learn it is . an ideal place for the 
trials. A splendid range with an abundance of chicken. 
These are the amateur events introduced by the Continental 
Club for the sportsmen of the Northwest included in North 
and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. The 
citi/.ens of Brown's Valley have assured the Continental 
Club the most courteous treatment. Hotel and livery accom- 
modations are good. A large and successful meeting, no 
doubt, will be held, as a great deal of enthusiasm has been 
excited by these trials. They will begin Aug. 25. The 
entries for the Northwestern cup close July 15. We hope 
the sportsmen of these States have not overlooked the date, 
and will be present and participate in an outing yielding so 
much pleasure." 
EXPERIENCE WITH PUNCTURES. 
New York, June 35. — Editor Forest and Stream: I should 
like very much to know if there is any place in New York 
city where I can get practical instruction in the fine art of- 
repairing punctures in tires. Such knowledge would tend 
very much to my peace of mind when on long rides into 
tlie country, and out of touch with repair shops. 
Though 1 have been wheeling more than a year, and have 
ridden over 3,000 miles of all kinds of roads, I never had 
experience with a puncture of any kind till last week. 
Then, as I was riding, in company with a friend, over a 
hilly road, about twelve miles from the Hudson Eiver, I 
chanced to pass over a small tack, business end up. 
I did not immediately know what had happened, but after 
a time the air began to ooze out of my tire, f^nd when I 
stopped to investigate, I found the tack still fast in the 
wound. 
Acting upon the impulse of the moment, I pulled the tack 
out, without stopping to think that it made a very good 
plug as it was, and that all would be well as long as the tire 
was kept pumped tight. Immediately there was a hiss of 
escaping air, and in about four seconds the tire was down 
on its uppers, flabby and useless. I tried to put the tack 
back again, but the hole had closed, and for fear of making 
a new one, 1 soon gave up the attempt. 
B. joined me presently. He had gotten on a quarter of a 
mile or so ahead before noticing that I had stopped, and at 
once assured me by saying: "Pooh! that's nothing. A little 
chewing gum and tire tape will fix it in no time." We had 
just passed thiough a village, and B. rode back to the near- 
est store and purchased a package of chewing gum. The 
lady in charge was a very particular person, and had to 
know the desired flavor before producing the "gum." But 
B. finally got it, and put in his time riding back to good 
advantage, manipulating it with his jaws. He applied a 
liberal piece to the neighborhood of the leak, which 1 had 
located by pumping a little air into the tire and listening to 
the escape, and smoothed it with the moistened blade of his 
penknife, and then bound some tire tape tightly around the 
tire. After which we pumped it up. 
We had lost twenty minutes making the repair, and be- 
grudged the time, as we were on our way to catch a night- 
boat for New York. Fortunately, we were still nearly an 
hour ahead of the lime which we calculated would be re- 
quired to reach the river. We had scarcely started, how- 
ever, when there was a loud explosion from the direction of 
B 's wheel, resembling the report produced by a genuine, 
old-fashioned fire-cracker. 
B. tumbled off in a hurry, and began apostrophizing 
things in general and broken bottles in particular, from 
which I gathered that he, too, had had a puncture. They 
say that lightning never strikes twice in the same spot; but 
proveibs always go in pairs, one saying one thing and the 
other the exact opposite, so as to be suitable for all occa- 
sions. The complementary proverb, and the one suitable 
for this occasion, was that it never rains but it pours. Heie 
were two punctures almost at the same spot, and twelve 
miles from the boat whose sailing lime, at least during the 
busy season, is inexorable. This was ominous, and we 
began to have forebodings that our engagements in the ci y 
the following day would not be kept. 
B. meanwhile had turned his wheel over on its handle- 
bars and saddle and was examining the puncture. This 
time it was a jagged cut, half an-inch long, that exposed the 
virgin inner "surface of the tube to the light of day. As it 
happened, this was only the second puncture that B. had 
ever had, and he was for the moment nonplussed by its 
extent. "You have a repair kit, old man?" he said to me. 
' Let me have some cement and a piece of rubber patching. 
I lost my kit last week." To tell the truth I didn't know 
what was in my kit aside from the tirefape; but I took it 
from the tool bag and brought it to B,, who turned it inside 
out in his search for the desired articles. "That looks 
bad," he said, as he held up the cement tube, which was 
very flat. "Have you used it all up?" 
I replied in the negative, but examination proved that 
there was nothing there. Some time during the last twelve 
months it had either leaked out or evaporated, and not a 
drop remained aside from a dry, gummy paste, that was 
useless. 
"Well," said B., "seeing there is no cement, I must try 
what can be done with the gum"— he was still chewing 
mechanically. "If it was a question of doing without one 
or the other, I think I would give up the rubber cement. 
Gum will repair a tire and isn't bad to chew, wlule " 
"Are you aware," said I, interrupting, "that it only lacks 
an hour and three-quarters before the boat leaves? Chew 
on that if you want something to masticate, but for good- 
ness sake hurry up with that repair." 
Two or three men and half a dozen small boys had 
gathered as interested spectators of our undertaking, and a 
man driving by on the road shouted, banteringly: "Don't 
you want to trade horses?" "Wouldn't have your old plug 
if you'd give it to me," B. grumbled. But I was not so sure 
VA&t we were not making a mistake in not engaging him to 
take our wheels on and drive us to the boat. 
B. tried several expedients before he hit upon one that 
served at all. First he smoothed the gum over the cut, as 
h3 had done with the puncture to my wheel ; but that was 
unavaihng. Next, on the suggestion of one of the by- 
standers, he pushed a little of tne chewing gum into the 
opening; but this seemed only to enable the air to escape 
with greater facility than before, and he could not pump up 
the tire as fast as the air leaked out. After a third attempt, 
which met with no better success, he gave it up, and an- 
nounced that it was only a waste of time to try to repair the 
tire, and that he would walk to the nearest repair shop on 
our route, a matter of six miles. 
On my solicitation, he consented to allow me to try my 
hand, with a total lack of enthusiasm in the project, how- 
ever, that was by no means encouraging. Watching him 
had given me some ideas on the subject, First, with a pen- 
knife, I scraped the tire perfectly clean ; next, I cut a patch 
of tire tape somewhat larger than the puncture, and applied 
it smoothly to the surface; then I took a small quantity of 
the chewing gum and plastered it smoothly about the edges 
of the patch, and finally bound tightly with the tire tape, 
and announced that all was ready for the pump. 
B. fell to in a somewhat perfunctory way, but he was 
encouraged by finding that the air was not escaping in any 
perceptible quantity. Presently the tire was fairly hard, as 
hard as the small pump could be expected to make it, and 
B declared that it was ridable. 
