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him — "On Peter Loo! on! At him!" But the only 
result was that the dog drew nearer to his master and 
did not turn a hair with eagerness. "Perhaps you will 
now try him yourself, sir?" asked the dull-looking man 
of the keeper. "You stay here," replied the keeper, 
"and Mr. Ffeebody and I will try by ourselves. The 
doctor will look after your interests." 
"I am quite satisfied." rejoined the dog's master. 
''Take him with you." Mr. Kenton rather shrank from 
so Satanic a dog, but at length, by snapping of fingers 
-aiid much encouragement, they tempted it into the next 
two fields while its master remained behind sitting on 
an old harrow. 
"Well?" asked he, when, after some time, they re- 
turned with Peter. 
"Oh, he is wrongly suspected," said the doctor, "he is 
quite harmless to game; we tried him in every way, and 
he would not look either at hare, pheasant or rabbit." 
As if to justify his words up jumped a big jack hare 
and both the doctor and the keeper at once set on 
Peter with abundance of "Yoicks!" "Loo! loo!" "At 
him, then," and the like. The dog looked supremely 
insulted and walked slowlly to its master, lying down 
by his side. Kenton scratched his head and seemed 
much astonished, while the doctor handed over the two 
sovereigns to the silent man, with a cheery word to 
Kenton about the horse a man backed not always win- 
ning, and then, rubbing his hands together, said: "Good- 
' by to you both. I must get on to ease poor Riggall, 
who lies near Pope's Corner with a broken leg." 
A few days afterward the doctor fell in again with 
Tomkins and said: "Well, now, Tomkins, I want you 
to tell me your secret. Every one knows that brute of 
yours must follow its kind, and it is certainly a poach- 
ing dog." ^ ^ 
Tomkins looked around and said nothing. They were 
standing much about where the wager had been decided. 
There were no signs of the keeper. It -was a dull 
autumnal evening. The dog pricked up its ears as if it 
expected something. Tomkins walked hastily to a neigh- 
boring patch of gravel and weeds. Up jumped a fine 
hare, and the dog looked at his master, who said, "Come 
to heel, Peter!" and ofif flew the lurcher, gaining upon 
the hare as it rushed into a pasture field, and in a very 
short time running it down. Tomkins ran up and. speed- 
ily killing the hare, stowed it away in one of his ca- 
pacious pockets. "I don't quite see the meaning of all 
this," quoth the doctor. "Then I will tell you, sir, 
though I dare not show you my system any more in 
operation. I have taught the dog to do the exact con- 
trary to what I say. Thus 'Fetch him! Loo!' means 
really 'Come to heel!' and so on with every command. 
"You have seen how tllHs plan brought me in a sovereign, 
and you can fancy how utterly puzzling it is to the 
(keepers to see a dog which, when set on a hare (and 
I often do it on purpose), at once slinks back and 
never so much as looks at game. But I hope you will 
keep my secret, sir^ for you see I have trusted vou with 
it." 
And so they parted; the doctor having learned one 
more trick of the poachin_g fraternity. — London Illus- 
trated Sporting and Dramatic News. 
A Vermont Mode. 
Springfield, Vt., Oct. 21. — Last Aveek I spent another 
delightful week at my log cabin camp, of which I have 
already made mention in one or two sketches of woods 
life, published in Forest and Stream. 
Thursday morning Mr. J. W. Currie, one of our crack 
fox hunters, arrived at camp with two good hounds. The 
tnorning was warm and damp, ideal for the sport. We 
loosed the dogs, who disappeared at once, while we 
went tO' our favorite "stands." Below us spread a valley 
and beyond another range of wooded hills, all ablend of 
browns, reds and yellows, over which the cloud .shadows 
crept. It was one of those autumn days that make the 
heart of a sportsman swell in his breast. Suddenly from 
far below in the thick swamp rose the long, half-sad cry 
of a hound, whose delicate nostrils catch the first faint 
aroma of a trail already cold. And then for half an hour 
we watched the marvelous unraveling of that maze of 
windings made by Reynard in his nocturnal hunting. 
A sudden burst of music, the glad full cry of hounds 
ui hot pursuit, and down through the woods across the 
swamp and up the opposite slope into full view, came fox 
and hounds. Over the ridge the cry died away and then 
came swelling back as Reynard made his first turn; back 
across the valley and up the hill on which we stood 
where the music suddenlj' ceased. 
The hounds came and whined their invitation for us to 
follow them ; they led straight to a woodchuck hole, where 
they assured us they had driven Reynard to earth. 
We brought bar and shovel from the camp and started 
in to dig him out, but found a network of winding pas- 
sages; the task seemed hopeless, so we gave it up, and 
the hounds followed us reluctantly back to camp. 
After a good dinner we discussed the run over our pies, 
and about 3 P. M. started out to find the dogs, who had 
long since disappeared. We found them at the hole, and 
they had dug so they could crawl in six or eight feet. 
They were impatient and bayed loudly with rage and dis- 
appointment. 
In the hope of driving the fox out and giving us another 
run, we tried smoke. Gathering dried ferns, we made a 
smudge at the lower opening. By good fortune the draft 
was right, and smoke poured from the upper hole. 
Reynard could be heard to sneeze and .cough, but refused 
to jump and have a run for it: instead, he came down to 
within three feet of the smudge and we could hear him 
digging furiously for several moments, then we heard no 
niore. Making a hole over the spot, the writer put in 
his hand and drew out a magnificent dog fox. The dogs 
were allowed a few good shakes by way of encourage- 
ment and to relieve their feelings, and bearing our trophy 
we walked slowly back to camp by the light of a glorious 
crimson sun, Avhose last rays lingered affectionately on the 
rugged hilltops; those hilltops where never again one sly 
old fox would turn to laugh at the baffled hounds. The 
pelt, an extra fine one, was presented to the cabin by Mr. 
Currie, and will occupy a place of honor over the stone 
fireplace. 
There are two interesting facts to note, first a fox 
driven to earth by hounds will sufifocate rather than jufnp 
out to the dogs. Second, this fox, though one of the 
largest we had ever seen and very full, tipped the scales at 
barely ten pounds, which proves that the we'ght of this 
animal is usually grossly exaggerated by hunters. 
W. W. BsowN. 
Wolvetly Wallie. 
New York. — Considerable surprise was expressed by 
several experts that the Skye terrier Wolverley Wallie, 
which attracted so much attention at the exhibition of 
the Ladies' Kennel Association of America should re- 
ceive only the third prize, a number of those best quali- 
fied to judge claiming that on man:/ accounts this dog 
was one of the most remarkable ever shown at an ex- 
hibition in this coimtry. 
The coat of the dog counts fifteen points in the trials. 
Wolverley Wallie has a coat such as has never been seen 
in this country before, the hair from the middle of his 
back reaching to the ground, and beneath this com- 
paratively coarse outer coat is a soft imder coating of 
sliort hair, which marks the Skyc terrier and is very soft 
and downy. 
Wolverley Wallie is owned by Mrs. Robert H. Mc- 
Curdy and was imported from England, and as a prize 
winner in English exhibitions his record is unequaled. 
He was the winner of two challenge prizes, and of the 
first prize and special prizes in the Ladies' Kennel Asso- 
ciation, Botanic 1900, Manchester 1901, Harrogate 1901 
and several others. Spectator. 
Philadelphia Show* 
Philadelphia. — The following judges have accepted 
invitations to judge at the Philadelphia Show in addi- 
tion to those already announced: Reginald Mayhew. 
fox terriers, black and tan terriers, Scottish terriers and 
toy dog; and Irving Watkinson, St. Bernards. 
Marcel A. Viti, Hon. Sec. 
For Cruising Yachtsmen. 
With the purpose of stimulating the interest in cruis- 
ing, and the keeping of a detailed log by cruising yachts- 
men during the season of 1902, the publishers of Forest 
and Stream oflFer prizes for the best stories of cruises 
submitted to be published in Forest and Stream. It is 
believed that these will form not only entertaining records 
of pleasant summer days spent afloat along our coasts and 
waterways, but will furnish information of practical value 
to other yachtsmen making subsequent cruises on the 
same waters. 
Prizes will be awarded to the three best stories as fol- 
lows : 
First prize, $50.00. 
Second prize, $30.00. 
Third prize, $20.00. 
Contributions are invited under the following condi- 
tions : 
1. The cruise must be made in waters of the United 
States or Canada in the season of 1902. 
2. The cruise must be made in a sailing yacht, power 
to be used only as an auxiliary, if at all. 
3. The story must be prefaced by a description of the 
boat. Cruises should be treated in as interesting and 
readable a way as possible, but should be practical and 
contain all possible information and data that would be of 
Yalue to men going over the same route. A description 
of the handling of the ship in all weathers will be re- 
garded very favorably in making awards, and it is sug- 
gested to writers that an accurate account be kept of all 
incidents happening while under way. 
4. An outline chart suitable for reproduction, showing 
the course taken, must accompany each article. When 
possible, articles should be accompanied by amateur photo- 
graphs taken on the cruise, including one of the boat. 
Good photographs will be considered in making the 
awards. 
5. The story should contain about seven thousand 
words, written on one side of the paper only, and must 
be received at the office of the Forest and Stream Pub- 
lishing Company, 346 Broadway, New York city, on or 
before Nov. 15, 1902. 
Mr. T. C. Zerega has very kindly consented to act as 
judge and to make the awards. 
New York Y. C. 
The fifth general meeting of the New York Y. C. was 
held on Thursday evening, Oct. 23, at the club house on 
West Fortj-fourth street. The meeting was of unusual 
irriportance, as the question of a new measurement rule 
v.-as to be discussed, and for that reason was well at- 
tended by yacht owners. The regular business of the 
meeting was first disposed of, and this occupied about 
an hour. The committee to nominate officers for the 
coming year was appointed, and ts as follows : Lewis Cass 
Ledyar4, E. M. Brown, E, P, Morgan, S. L. Husted 
Jr., C. Oliver Iselin, E. M. Padelford, F. M. Hoyt, 
Charles T. Minton, W. L. Bull and J. Searle Barclay. 
As Commodore Ledyard is to serve on this committee, it 
i.s evident that he is^not to continue in ofifice another year. 
The following were elected members: Lieut. W. L. Lit- 
tlcficld, U. S. N. ; Ensign Edward T. Constien, U. S. N. ; 
Capt. R. Morgan Gilson, U. S. M. C. ; Capt. David D. 
Porter, U. S. M. C. ; Lieut. Louis McC. Little, U. S. M. 
C. ; L-eut. F. Lewis Sawyer, U. S. N. ; Walter R. Herrick, 
Frank L. Palmer, Lieut.-Com. W. F. Fullam, U. S. N. ; 
Paymaster E. W. Bonnaffon, U. S. N. ; Hugh J. Chis- 
holm, Urban H. Broughton, Henry H. Rogers, Jr., De 
Grande C. Cramer, Lieut. E. W. Mclntyre, U. S. N. ; A. 
J. Drcxcl Paul, Lieut. Noble E. Irwin, U. S. N. ; Lieut. 
W. W. Buchanan, U. S. N. ; Aitgust Belmont, Jr., C. H. 
Mathiessen, Paymaster J. A. Mudd, U. S. N. ; Surgeon 
George Rothganger, U. S. N. ; William Carpender, 
Stephen H. P. Pell, Albert H:. Atha, Pavmaster J. R. 
Sanford, U. S. N. ; Lieut. L. S. Van Buyer, . U. S. N. ; 
James Dcering, Lieut. -Commander A. E. Culver, U. S. 
N.; Elbert M. Gary, Norman A. Ream, Capt. Dion Will- 
iams, U. S. M. C. ; Arthur F. Luke, Lieut. L. H. Chand- 
ler, U. S. N. ; Lieut. Charles L. Hussey, U. S. N. ; Will- 
iam A. Hart. Frederick S. Farwcll, Charles D. Mower, 
Col. J. A. Johnston, U. S. A. ; Alexander Greig, Naval 
Constructor Henry Williams, U. S. N.. and Benjamin R. 
Curtis. 
The German Emperor and Prince Henry of Prussia 
received a unanimous vote as honorary members. They 
must be voted upon at another meeting under the con- 
stitution to become legally elected. 
Mention was made by Sec'y Cormack of the syndicate 
that is to build another boat for the defense of the Cup, 
biit nothing definite was given out. The several com- 
mittees reported progress. 
The report of the Committee on Measurement was read 
by the chairman, S. Nicholson Kane. All the men pres- 
ent, with the exception of John Hyslop, H. W. Coates 
and Anson Phelps Stokes, were in favor of the adoption 
of the rule. Mr. Hyslop spoke at length against the 
rule, and Mr. Coates wished to table the rule for the 
time being. When it came to a vote, however, with one 
or two exceptions, all voted in favor of adoption. The 
meeting adjourned to meet on Thursday, Oct. 30. 
New Life-Savingf Boat in Norway. 
Captain Doenvig, of Horten, Norway, has lately 
made a trial of a newly invented lifeboat, the result of 
which seems very satisfactory. The trial was made in 
presence of representatives of the press, the navy, and 
the merchant marine. Experts claim for the new in- 
vention that it will safely carry its load of human beings 
through any storm. Below I give a short description 
of this boat, which may orove of importance to seafaring 
people all over the world. 
The apparatus, or buo}^, is round as a globe, only a 
little flattened at the bottom. It is made from solid 
sheet iron of the following thicknesses: At the bottom 
five-sixteenths of an inch, on the sides three-sixteenths 
of an inch, and at the top one-eighth of an inch. The 
diameter of the buoy is 8ft.; the height dj^ft. The buoy 
has a double bottom and draws 2^ft. of water when 
loaded. The inside of the buoy is entered through three 
water-tight trapdoors. 
Under the deck, which is located about ift. below the 
waterlme, are placed four galvanized tanks, with capacity 
for holding about 140 gallons of fresh water. Alongside 
the wall runs a low bench to sit on, and the space under- 
neath it is to be filled with canned goods. In the center 
of the inner room is a funnel that can be s-hoved up. 
thus letting fresh air into the buoy. In the top are three 
small windows, partly for the purpose of letting in light, 
but also for use in sending up rockets. The buoy is pro- 
vided with a movable keel which can be let down from 
the inside; also with a rudder which can be applied in 
the same manner. Assisted by small oars, which are 
kept inside, the buoy can be propelled to land in fair 
weather. On the outside of the buoy is a cork belt, on 
which the men may stand and row. Further, the buoy 
IS supplied with an anchor and 100 feet of steel rope 
and with sails, the air funnel serving as mast. 
There is no danger that this lifeboat will get dashed to 
pieces when departing from the sinking ship, as it may 
simply remain on board until the ship sinks, and it will 
then float up. The cost of the buoy will be about $500, 
Its weight about two tons, or practically the same as 
that of a large lifeboat, and it will have accommoda- 
tions for twenty persons. It is also claimed that this new 
lifeboat will require far less deck space on board ship 
tha^n the ordinary lifeboats. 
Some years ago the inventor. Captain Doenvig, was 
m a shipwreck on the coast of Virginia, which bereft 
him of his family, and ever since he has been deeply in- 
terested in the construction of a lifeboat which may be 
serviceable under all circumstances. 
Henry Bordewick, Consul-General. 
CHRisriANiA, Sept 18. 
YACHT CLUB NOTES. 
A new club to be known as the Pioneer Y. C, of 
Anglesea, N. J., was incorporated in Camden, N. j" on 
Oct. 13, by Joseph J. Ley, Albert Anderson, Charles S 
Gilhgan, Allen M. Torrey, Joseph K. Pelly, George E 
Peberdy, Andrew J. Larkin, Robert A. Kendalf and 
Charles F. Honold. 
On Sunday, Oct. 19, the sloop Yankee, of the Stuyve- 
sant Y. C, defeated Florence, of the Morrisania Y. C, 
in a match race for $50 a side over a twenty-mile course 
by 7m. 40s. There was a full sail breeze from the 
southwest. This is the last of a series of contests be- 
tween the two clubs which have been uniformly decided 
in favor of the Stuyvesant yachts. A friendly match 
between Zetes and Eleanor, both of the Stuyvesant Club 
was settled at the same time, the Zetes winning by i8m' 
The Stuyvesant Y. C. went out of commission on Sat- 
urday, Oct. 25, at 5 P. M., and the members cele- 
brated the event in the evening by a reception, preceded 
by an entertainment, " - - ^ 
