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FOREST AND STREAM. 
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tially as it is, and to etiact legislation which will give 
the farmer whose crops are destroyed by deer an op- 
portunity to recover damages from the common- 
wealth." 
Prof. Frank M. Chapman, in his lecture in the 
Walker Building yesterday, outlined a theory as to the 
migration of birds that may be new to some of your 
readers. He announced as his opinion that migration 
began in the south rather than in the north, as primi- 
tive birds originated in the tropical regions. A crowd- 
ing near the center of food supply resulted in some 
of the primitive creatures seeking food at the edges 
of their zone of existence. As flying became more 
Von Lengerke & Detmold, as eastern agents of the 
Racine Boat Company, occupy a space of eight hundred 
square feet of floor room, showing complete boats of this 
company's output. The full cabin auxiliary cruising- cat- 
boat, whose commodious quarters can only be seen by 
climbing a ladder, is well worth the effort. It is 26 feet 
5 inches over all, 20 feet on waterline, 8 feet 6 inches 
beam, 30 inches draft of hull, 450 feet of canvas area, sj^ 
horse-power Aux gasoline motor. Natural wood finish. 
The new model 18 foot gasoline launch is built for 
pleasure purposes ; it is fitted up in most elaborate style. 
Oak and walnut is alternately used in the deck and 
locker finishings; it is upholstered in red plush. Mr. 
natural, they were able to migrate further and further 
with safety, so they could easily find a nesting place, to 
which they annually repaired, returning later to their 
normal zone. 
Saturday evening there was held at the Copley 
Square Hotel a meeting of the Clearwater Club, of 
which one of the vice-presidents of the State Associa- 
tion is president. 
The occasion was a reunion of those who made the 
trip to Clearwater Pond for salmon fishing last May. 
It was on this trip that Dr. John S. Phelps caught 
what is believed to be the second largest fresh water 
salmon ever taken with light gear in this country. 
Among the guests were Mayor Boothley, of Port- 
land, and D. J. Flanders, general passenger agent Bos- 
ton & Maine Railroad. 
At the annual dinner of the Massachusetts Fish and 
Game Protective Association, to be held March 16, 
one of the speakers is to be Prof. R. L. Garner, known 
the world over as the student of the language of mon- 
keys in the jungles of Africa. 
Henry H. Kimball, Secretary. 
ADIRONDACK GUIDES 
At the Sportsmen's Exposition. 
Walter J. Reynolds, of Racine, and Mr. Oscar Grieff, of 
New York, are in charge. 
Reeves & White, of Port Richmond, show a complete 
line of the Truscott boats. A Truscott 25-footer fin- 
ished in cherry and nickel-plated trimmings is shown, 
geared with a six horse-power engine. Pretty plush 
cushions are provided for the seats. A new model 21 
foot launch is shown called the "Compromised Stern." 
A three horse-power cylinder engine shoves it along. A 
canopy covers the whole deck; the furnishings are of 
corduroy. Rowboats are in evidence, and many of them 
are decidedly handsome. Motors of different degrees of 
strength are shown at this pretty exhibit, as are search 
lights and other accessories for aquatic sport. 
The Toquet Launch and Motor Company exhibit a 
launch built for speed. It has a modified torpedo stern. 
Legislation at Albany. 
Special Correspondence Forest and Stream. 
Albany, N. Y., Feb. 24. — The present session of the 
Legislature differs in no essential respect from its pre- 
Sportsmen's Show Exhibits. 
We note the salient features of the exhibits of sports- 
men's goods and appurtenances : 
The Savage Arms Company, of Utica, N. Y., display a 
fine oak gun case containing samples of their art in rifle 
building and a range of quality within the reach of 
necessity and up to that of extreme lujfury. They have 
added to their calibers by showing No. i .22, the new 
feature of which is the box magazine. The magazines 
can be loaded and carried in the pocket. Messrs. Bam- 
berg, Savage and French are in attendance, and always 
ready to show and talk Savage rifles. 
J. H. Lau & Co., the American agents for Ballastite 
powder, are showing for the first time in this country 
the new Reble gun, made in Liege, Belgium. Mr. Harry 
Welles is in charge of this exhibit. 
A. H. Funke shows a new single trigger shotgun made 
by the Acme Arms Company. An innovation in low 
grade guns. A safety is so arranged that the simul- 
taneous discharge of both barrels is made next to impos- 
sible. 
A new model of the Mannlicher rifle is shown of 9mm. 
.345 caliber which can be loaded as a single or repeat- 
ing rifle carrying five cartridges, which dispenses with 
the box magazine formerly in use. Mr. A. H. Funke is 
in daily attendance. 
Abercombie & Fitch make one of the most interesting 
exhibits of the show. Everything that can be used by 
the camper or explorer is seen here — clothing, shoes, 
packs, pack-saddles, cooking utensils, canvas water 
buckets, sleeping bags, snowshoes, hand canoes, grates 
for log fires, devices for every comfort asleep or awake. 
Their new voluminous catalogue contains cuts and prices 
of all these things; then, too, they have added a new 
and important department to their business of which 
they are justly proud, that of fishing tackle. Of rods 
they show "Tamachif," for fly-casting and in bait 
weights; the "Bie," another pretty piece of bamboo, in 
weights of from four to nine ounces, is one of their 
prizes; "Kosmic," for salmon fishing, 17-21 ounces, 15 
feet long, are seen here, as are all the accessories for the 
angler. Another important feature of this exhibit is the 
imported compass seen here for the first time; it is so 
constructed that by the rays of the sun the time of day 
can be taken as well as correct orientation be assured. 
Jhe shape and size is that of an ordinary watch. 
The idea embraced in the model of this launch is to do 
away with squatty stern and to go over rather than 
through the water. The keel is of oak, while the rest 
of the boat is mahogany. Length, 25 feet, 5 foot beam. 
A five horse-power, two cylinder motor sends it along 
with but 27-inch draft at the blade. The fittings of this 
launch are in perfect keeping with the rest of it. The 
speed is recorded at 10 miles per hour. Mr. F. E. 
Toquet and L. C. Duebois are in attendance. 
The Lozier Company show a pretty cruising launch of 
the torpedo stern type, which is not a new design for this 
company, they having advocated this style of launch suc- 
cessfully for "some seasons past. It is 36 feet long and 
the waterline is apparently the same. The deck and 
house are mahogany. The extensions can be converted 
A GROUP OF mAINE GUIDES 
At the Sportsmen's Exposition. 
decessors in regard to the number of bills introduce! 
amending the fish and game laWs. Thus far twenty odj 
measures have made their appearance in the Senate 
dealing with this subject, while in the Assembly over 
two score have been presented. While a few of the 
Senate and Assembly bills are duplicates, in most in- 
stances they are wholly dissimilar, proposing widely 
different changes in existing law. 
Much conservatism has marked the course of the 
fish and game committees of the two houses in dis- 
posing of the many bills submitted for consideration. 
But four have been reported out by the Senate com- 
mittee, while in the Asembly only seven bills have 
managed to get on the calendar. 
Two bills have passed the Senate. One is Senator 
into sleeping bunks. This boat is particularly complete in 
wholesome detail. Other models and sizes are shown ir 
completion. A line of separate motors built by the Lozier 
Company are on exhibition. 
The Marble Safety Axe Company are here with their 
interesting line of sportsmen's accessories. They consist 
of belts, holsters, game bags, cartridge belts, hunting 
knives, safety pocket knives, hatchets and belt axes. An 
automatic gaff hook is shown. They have also added to 
their big line the "Garrison gun cleaner." The cleaner 
proper is in four part.s, made of a rough material that 
will hold a rag in position. When closed the parts come 
together, forming a whole not unlike a hickory nut. By 
a lever at the handle, the parts so spread that it can be 
regulated to fit breech and muzzle alike, thus easily 
adapting itself to the choke bore. 
H. L. Rand, of Worcester, Mass., the inventor of the 
oval glass in taxidermy, makes one of the prettiest dis- 
plays to be seen. He shows a handsome mallard duck 
suspended on an oak background under the cover of 
glass, a pair of ruffed grouse on bird's eye maple, nicely 
framed; the black grouse, snipe feeding, with a marine ' 
view in water colors, as a background; quail feeding in 
winter, woodcock boring, and many other handsome 
pieces for dining room decorations, Mr. Rand himself is 
in charge. 
The Siegel-Cooper Co. have on show articles of all 
kinds from their sportsmen's goods department, compris- 
ing everything for 'outdoor life afloat or in the woods or 
fields. Their big catalogue is particularly interesting, in 
asmuch as it embraces the needs for indoor amusement 
as well. 
The Pneumatic Cushion Company show by their vast 
exhibit that all their output is not embraced in their 
title. A brass bedstead is shown with the air mattresses 
and cushions. Air hassocks are here not easy to stumble 
over, as they are so readily moved by the foot; cushions 
are made by this company for the upholstery of boats 
and houses. One can rest on air anywhere. One of tht- 
latest things shown by them is an air cushion to be used 
by the duck hunter or the fisherman; a head rest in a 
battery or a life preserver in case of need. When it is j 
not inflated it can be carried around the neck or packed | 
in a quart measure. 
The Chamberlain Target Company, in charge of Mr. 
Paul North, show, in addition to their targets, a new j 
and simple device for throwing targets by the hand. It ' 
works on the same principle as throwing an apple from 
the end of a stick. It can be operated by a child. 
The Stevens Arms Company and the HoUenbeck Gun 
Company both show samples of their output. 
The Old Town Canoe Company, of Maine, show a 
number of canvas-covered canoes. They are made with 
cedar ribs and_ planking in natural wood finish. They 
are very attractive. They are from 15 to 20 feet in length. 
There are a number of interesting exhibits of motors 
and gas and gasoline engines, made by such concerns as 
Chas. A. Strelenger & Co., of Detroit, the Standard 
Marine Engine Co., of Jersey City, the Buffalo Gasoline 
Motor Co., the Eagle Gas_ Engine Co. and the Norwalk 
Motor Co. The Old Hickory Chair Company show 
some unique and comfortable articles of furniture for 
outdoor life. 
