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board boats. If a centre board Is used care must be taken 
that its centre of lateral resistance coincides with the centre 
of lateral Resistance of the vessel. A simple method of find- 
ing these centres is given in the paper on modeling, etc. The 
height of deck above the load line at midships should be such 
that when the vessel is inclined at an angle of fifteen degrees 
the water will not come on deck. This for a minimum height 
the maximum is reached with an inclination of twenty degrees’ 
If the deck is made higher than this the top side will be too 
heavy Sheer is largely a matter of fancy with the old bluff- 
bowed yachts. A large amount or sheer forward was uecea 
sary to prevent water washing over on deck; but with the fine 
bows used at the present time sheer might be dispensed with 
entirely. Drill, a handsome sheer is one of the main features 
in the fine appearance of a yacht. A moderate amount of 
sheer at the stem is valuable, as it allows a better shape to be 
given to the inclined water line. 
The area of the load-water lino, in proportion to its circum- 
scribing parallelogram, is, in the best known examples, about 
saveu-tenllis. The best shape for the load-water lino is a 
problem thut has given rise to theories and experiments 
innumerable. Thirty or more years ago the entry was made 
short and the run long ; at the present time the entry is made 
lodg and the run short, giving a full after body. I will not 
presume to give any definite rule for form, but advise the 
amateur to follow successful precedents. The problem seems 
to be to enclose the required area with the shortest possible 
line that will give a good entry and run to the vessel. The 
entry of most yachts is very good, the greatest trouble gene- 
rally being with the run, especially if the stern is wide and 
low. Great care must be taken to avoid a full round water- 
line at the stern, otherwise a large amount of water will be 
continually dragging along on the lee quarter, ruinous to speed 
and detrimental to the helm. The inclined water line is the 
water line formed when the vessel Inclines from the vertical. 
It Is of the greatest importance that special care should bo 
taken to give it a good form, ns the inclined water line is 
practically the real load-water line, the vessel never standing 
upright unless there is no wind. The form of the inclined 
water line should be as near as possible like that of the load- 
line. Two points especially demand attention. First, to so 
form the inclined water line at the bow of the vessel that the 
wave that forms on the lee bow, when working to windward 
will be brought as far back as possible, thus lessening its detri- 
mental effect on progTcssive motion, and its tendency to turn 
the bow of the vessel to windward ; secondly, to so shape the 
sections at the stern of the boat tliat the inclined water line 
will be, as near as possible, formed like the load-water line 
the only way to do which is to narrow the deck at the stern’ 
and give as much sheer at the stern as possible, without mak- 
ing the top side clumsy and ungainly. The effect of an in- 
clined water line, too full nnd round at t,hc stern, is to drag a 
largo wave on the lee quarter, destroying the helm, which 
must be put far over to counteract the effect of the following 
wave, which has a tendency to make the vessel fall off from 
the wind — in other words, a “ lee helm." In more pronounced 
cases of “ dropsical" inclined water lines, the deformity i 9 
positively dangerous, as, if hard pressed by a sudden ‘‘squall," 
the vessel refuses to obey the helm at all, and if the wind is 
onlv strong enough a capsize is certain. The bad working 
and slowness of many yachts is traceable to this fault alone. 
The centre of gravity of the displacement ; that is, the centre 
of gravity of the mass of water displaced by the vessel, should 
be at or near the midship section. The centre of gravity of 
the whole vessel, including spars, ballast, etc., Is found in the 
same vertical as the centre of gravity of the displacement , 
that is, when the vessel is upright. When the vessel inclines, 
the centre of gravity changes with every degree of inclina- 
tion. Calculations of the stability of a vessel are complex, 
and not of any practical value, as it is on impossibility to cal- 
culate the centre of gravity. The designer must he careful 
that bia vessel has sufficient stability from form and ballast, 
which is best done by comparison with successful yachts. 
Sheathing the immersed part of the hull, apart from its value 
os a protection from worms and foulness, has some influence on 
the speed, the friction being three-tenths less than smooth- 
painted wood. The size of rudder is very variable, cat rig 
boats requiring larger ones than others. 
Boston Yaoiit Club. —T he Boston Yacht Club will prob- 
ably adopt a programme for the coming season, which will 
include two fixed regattas— one in June and the other in Aug. 
or Sept. The source of pleasure for the benefit of the non- 
yachtsmen will be a sail down the harbor in the afternoon on 
board the barge yachts, and a sociable or hop in the evening 
at the club house. This is to be repeated once a month dur- 
ing the season. As most of the owners heard from place their 
vessels at the hands of the committee, quite a carnival is in 
store for them that do not have the opportunity to get a sniff 
of the blue. 
New York Yaoiit Olub.— T his club held their annual din- 
ner at Delmonico's last Tuesday evening. 
Jjnswets to ^o^resfjondtnts. 
No Notice Taken of Anonyoiou* Communloutloua. 
A number of anonymous correspondents will understand why 
iholr queries are not ausworod, when they road tho lines at the head of 
this column. 
Amatbur, Ilebron, WIs.— Can yon toll mo how I can color canvas 
goods, that known os “ dead grass " shade T Ana. Use a decoction of 
shucks of butternut or black walnut, and set with alum. 
M. P., Almonte, Can.— We respectfully decline answering. 
Val. Columbia, T«un.— We should bo pleased to have tho description 
If oonotse. 
W. V.— I have $70 to put Into a gun, what kind of a gun would yon 
tmy T Answer respectfully declined. 
PnBsroBMT, Paris Gamo Club, Ontario.— Wo take great pleasure In 
sending you the forms you require. 
E. M., Westfield, Kings Co, N. B.— Have sent book and entry for 
Massachusetts Kennel Bench Show os requested. 
Uontbh, G. R. B.— Your communication Is suited to our columns, 
but we cannot use It without your full name and address. 
L. P. 0., Dos Moines.— llow docs tho compare with the guns of 
tho samo prlco mado In England T Ann. Most favorably. 
W. M, Danbury, Conn.— Thoro Is a law In Connecticut prohibiting 
the use of ferrets in bunting. Their employment is certainly unsports- 
manlike. 
A. J. J,,N. Y —Which Is the better dog. for shooting In the moun- 
talns-ru Better or polutor? Ans. Probably the Bettor, on account of 
heavier coat. 
A, Stamford.— I use for sliootlDg gloss balls with a lt-bore.T lb. Park- 
er gun, drs. powder and 1* oz No. 8 ahot Is It enough ? Ans Just 
a proper charge. 
J. P. B., West Boylston, Moss.— Is there much or any danger to set- 
ters In Western Virginia and EastTenn. from venomous snakes? Ans. 
Less than In moat places. 
G. H. A., Albany. — The guns made by compare most favor- 
ably with thOBeof tbo best makers. At tho price you mention, $loo, you 
would get an excellent gun. 
A. D. K , NowtOD, Kansu. — We could give no special book. Read 
“ The Dog." by Dinks, llntchlusou A May hew, Stonehenge, Youatt, Id- 
stone, Hallock's "Gazetteer." 
W. E. F., Cambridge,— What will prevent my pointer from shedding 
his hair? He has plenty of exercise. Ans. Grooming and exercise 
are the best methods of cure. 
Q. P.. Norwalk, Coun.— Will quail breed in confinement ? Ans. We 
have never heard of nuy successful breedings of quail In conllncment. 
See an article on wintering quail in this Issue. 
M, M. B.— Want a Creedmoor rifle, what kind shall 1 nse? 2. What 
kinds of rides were used at the long-range match ? Ans. 1 , Toss up 
between a Sharps and a Remington. 8, Both kinds. 
H.— At what ago Is It possible for a dog to prodaoe issue ? Ans. 
The age mast vary In individual d’gs, Just as It doeB In every other 
species. Tho average age is probably about one year. 
C E„ N. Y — Is there any swan or goose shooting to be had on Cobb’s 
Island, Chesapeake Bar, and Is this the season? An*. Deponda upon 
tho weather entirely. If cold and stormy there will be shooting. 
A. A. J., N. Y.— 1. Do you know a maker of hair-trigger rides by the 
name of Atkinson 7 8. Which are the better for mountain sporting, 
poluters or setters? Ans. 1. Do not know of such a maker. 8. Prefer 
setters. 
W. R. R., Boston.— Will this mild winter have any effect ou the spring 
dnok shooting, and will I get any duck shooting about Hyaoois about 
April istb ? A us. Yes, it will spoil the shooting. Rough weather will 
bring tbe birds. 
O. T. t Paris, Out.— Do not^know tbe namo of tbe maker. Tbe target 
you send Is a remarkably good one as to pattern, but it la Impossible for 
us to Judge of penetration from the kind of paper used. Would be glad 
to hear from your club. 
W. B. E., Brooklyn.— Pleaso Inform me where I can purchase a paper 
for covering a boat to bo used for Florida waters, and also If it Is ser- 
viceable? Ans. Probably from Waters A Sons, Troy, New York. They 
make paper boats. Paper boats arc very serviceable. 
O. B. N., from Latrobe, Pa., can dnd one cock California quail at 
Thomas', bird fancier, Liberty sl„ above Fayette, Baltimore, Md., for 
sale, Ho had a pair ; hen died after laying S eggs lost year, Une speci- 
men, in good health.— It. £. McCUnalutn, Port Dtposit, Md. 
C. E. L., St Paul, Minn.— At how low a price could I get a good, relia- 
ble breech-loadlDg shot-gun ? Ans. All the way from $35 to $co. Mr. 
Squires will sell you a new English top-lever, rebounding locks, muzzle- 
loader, Damascus barrels, patent forehead, pistol grip, for $M. 
T. E., Hoboken.— Have a dachshund throe yenrs old. Two years ago 
sho had a litter of live. The last time she was In heat was In July, hut 
she was not visited. I want to breed from her again, but alio will not 
coma lu heat. Ans. Keep her In tho company of a dog of tho opposite 
sex. 
Wino Suot, Jeffersonville.— 1. How much choke is required to do tho 
bast or olosest shooting ? 8. How far does a choke-bore begin from 
the muzzle ? 3. Does the bore decrease ut the muzzi •, and is it a cyl- 
inder for a certain distance? Au3. 1. A full choke. 2. About four 
Inches. 3. It Is. 
Mbmoir, Medford, Mass. — What Is a good, substantial material to 
pitch a blrch-bark canoe for Massachusetts waters ? Ans. Tho Indians 
use common spruce gum, which they apply with a burning brand. A 
mixture of gum and rosin is best ; but ordinary pitch Is excellent, but 
more apt to orack and split off. 
J. M.. Meriden, Conn.— 1. Will you glvo mo Livingston Stone's 
address ? 2. Where can I get trout eggs taken from tbe Adirondack 
lakes? 8. Where can I get eggs of the land-looked salmon ? Ans. 1. 
Mr. Livingston Stone's address Is Charlcetown, N. H. 2. & 3. Address 
B. Froebnrg, Ludlow, McKean Co., Pa. 
H. H. D., Roundout, N. Y.— Cam a wolf run faster on slippery Ice than 
the fastest skater can skate In a straightaway course for a distance of 
five miles ? Ans. The best testimony we can give Is the oft-told story 
which wo read thirty years ago, of a skater who was chased for miles, 
and only eluded his pursuers by sharp turns, thus gaining time. 
Subscrisbh, Montreal.— Wonld you oblige me with the address of 
some reliable dog fancier from whom I can obtain a pure-bred water 
spaniel pup ? Ans. We do not care to make ouraolves responsible by 
vouching for any one, but can safely recommend Mr. S. J. Beator, of 
Hartford, Conn. M. P.'.McKoou, of Franklin, Delaware county, N. Y„ 
bos also a good reputation. 
W. H., New York.— My pup, 3 to 4 mos. old, has fits. They seem to 
cause him great pain. Spasm lasts ten to twenty minutes. Dog being 
fed on meat and refuses any other feed. What shall I do ? Ans. You 
never should feed so young a dog on meat entirely. Stoptliejnoat feed- 
ing In toto for a while and he will probably have no fits. A little starv- 
ing will bring him to his senses and a mixed diet. 
Jack, Williamsport, Pa.— Could you give me a good recipe for water- 
proofing canvas mid other goods? Ans. Dissolve one-half pound aogar 
of lead and one- halt pound powdered alum luabuoketof rainwater; 
pour off into another vessel, and steep your canvas In It, letllng It soak 
thoroughly. If the quantity Is not sufflolcut. Increase lu samo propor- 
tion. Hang the article op to dry, but do not wring It. 
S. D., Boston.— My setter dog Is two years old. Hasan Irritation of 
the skin on the flanks. Is constantly licking his hind legs with hla 
tongue, until the hair Is coming off. Good appcilto, cool noso, and is 
fed ou meat and meat mixed. Have been using carbollo soap. What 
must I do? Ans. The dog has mange, probably from feeding too much 
meat. Try application of kerosene twice a day for a week, and feed no 
meal. 
C.— A Is shooting at glass balls. Every ball that Is not broken Is 
looked at by the Judges. They discover one ball with a very small hole 
broken In It. They did not observe any glass flying lu the air at the 
time the shot was Ured. Might not this have been broken by falling on 
some hard substance, or. In fact, been broken when placed In Irap ? 
How would you score suob a ball? Aus. Would give It os a hit ball, In 
favor of tho shooter. 
C. A. D., Melrose, Musa.— Have a split noso pointer with a wart on 
his left ear How can I get it off? Has a bad mark ou his talL It 
Is getting crooked at the tip. What alls him? Whut shall I do? Ans. 
Use causllo potash carefully for the wart. If the tall was originally 
good the crook may arlso from Inflammation, tho result of whipping 1 
the brush, lu which cose rest will cure It. U originally crooked 
of 
In 
amputation is the beet oar*. 
W. P. H . Green Bey, WU.-1, Can you sead me the Brat 1? numbers 
r volume 8, ana for how much ? 2. Doyoukoop binders for Ponssr 
lf *° how wuoh? 3. Is Ue ten on a Gordon aeiter'a 
throat and muzzle generally u bright as on leg* and other part* ? Ans. 
1. «ocan, co*t»i.M. l We ao,o.Mt *1.60. 3. A shade brighter; none, 
U “ 0t qaUo “ h#4VT ln but the difference in a true, 
bred Gordon Is buttery alight. 
V° h ^ Umn,Pa ~ 1 . riC4M « Wem « “»'“•<>* • reliable 
parch “'* I 3- What I. the best 
remedy for my Scotch terrier dog. which got badly bit to-day In the 
fore leg. neck and tblgh by some other dog? Uo cannot .Urnl up at 
present. An.. 1. C. G. Ounth.r. Sons. IM F.fth avenue. 8. Wash 
and bathe carefully; use dressing or a solution ot weak carbollo acid 
and water, and bandage nicely. Feed moderately, and. of course 
Keep him quiet. 
„ w ***• r».—u«T© A idler bitch pun from 
One Maryland stock. Pup has worms. He Is six monfos old. Passed 
a worm yesterday twelve Inches loug; vomits considerably ; nom dry. 
How shall I administer the areca nut, and whore oan I get It r Ans. 
Send for areca nut powder, 6o grains, and direct to bo divided Into two 
doses, each dose to be followed by a dose of castor oil, five or six hours 
after. Give ou successive days. Write to W. Ilolbortou & Co., Ill 
Fulton street, and they can furnish you. 
E, L„ Cambridge,— Whom shall I address to get the best Information 
about tbe " Laramie Plains " as a grazing country ? Also, do you ttiluk 
that as good or better thau aorno ether parts of the West? Would It 
not bo much better for a youog man to work for a while with some old 
hand in tho business first ? Aus. Laramie Plains Is a line grazing 
rrglon. If you feel dlsposod, yon may address Editor Daily .V«ie«, Den- 
ver, Colorado. Thero arc equally good grazing districts In Colorado. 
Naw Mexico and Texas. By all incans serve jut apprenticeship If pos- 
flble. Sco editorial column thU week. 
J. P. M., Philadelphia.— 1. llow la same money to be divided under 
the Bogardes rules ? The two highest shot off for first money, and tho 
defeated one claimed second money. Have a B. L. gun, 10 gauge ; bar- 
rels are stamped with a winged bullet ; tho locks arc marked . 
What do you know of tho maker, and whose make la It ? Ana. 1. The 
men who lied on the highest score should shoot for Oral money only. 
Second money goes to the man who made tho next best score. Tho 
defeated ouo in the shoot off receives nothing but honor. ». The trade 
mark Is the well-known one of Wcbley. The namo on the lock wo do 
not know. 
T. H. W., St. Johns, Newfoundland.— 1. nos thero ovor been any- 
thing about tbe gamo of Newfoundland written In your paper? If so, 
could I obtain tho number It la In ? 2 . Have a young setter bitch with 
pups. Have been told Hut pops of first Utter will not make good hunt- 
ing dogs. Is It so ? 8. Would like to get a few hints ou dog breaking 
where coaid I obtain them ? Ans. 1. The Information which has been 
printed In Foobst and Stream on tho game of Newfoundland Is quite 
voluminous, and it Is oontalned In a dozen numbers of our paper, which 
we can furnish. 8. First Utter Is ss good as any, provided the parents 
are mature. 3. Hallock's “ Sportsman's Gazetteer," price | 3 . 
W . A. F., Washington, D. C.— 1. Is Uamboldt Bay. California, healthy 
and suitable for one consumptively IncIluedT 8. Are tbe season* regu- 
lar, and can farming be succeaalully engaged lu ? j. Are the winters 
severe, and is there muoh snow 7 4 About what would It aost u> reach 
Eureka, starting say from New York? 6. I* that sectlou subject to 
cold, chUly fogs? Ans. Wo cansay, generally on lOfUmouy of the most 
reliable kind, that all the conditions of climate, scenery, flora and fauna, 
Umber, etc., arc tho most favorable imaginable. Steamers run very 
frequently from San Frauclsco to Eureka, which Is 800 miles north ; and 
malls ure regular. No fogs, no snows, no moiqultoea ; game and fl*u 
in greatest variety. 
N. P. D., Montreal.— I. A friend of mine ln Manitoba has some buffa- 
lo cows lu calf by common bulls. Will It bo possible to further cross 
their oflsprleg? If so, which would be best— to cross the huJf-breed 
female with the common male, or half-breed male with female of com- 
mon stock? 2 . What time do gold fish spawn? How shall ivc preserve 
tbo spawn, as the fl.h eat It? Aus. 1. Col. Dodge, In his •• Plain, of 
tho Great West," says: "The buffalo and domestlo oaitlo will cross 
successfully only when tbe buffalo oow Is the mother of the male. The 
domestic cow wUl receive tho attcuilousof tho buffalo bull, but Invnrl- 
ably dies, bolug unable to bring forth the calf." i. Gold u*h spawn 
from middle of May to June. Feed them aufflclently with worms, meat 
fish, or wafer, so that thoy will not be hungry enough to eat the spawn. 
B. W„ Ban Franclsco.-l. How many grains of lead should be used 
with 70 grains of powder In a Ballard Paolflc Sporting Rifle, .44 oal .7 3 
What would be the best material to make a good lubricator with? ». If a 
rifle should be shot straight up Into the air, would the bullet come down 
as fast as It went np, or fo9ter7 4. Dave ayouugdog, a cro»* betireeu 
a setter and a Newfoundland. He has an enlargement of the kneos In 
his front legs. What Is tho disease, aud how shall 1 euro It? Ans. 1. 
A ball of 333 grains. 8. Clear tnllow, 4 parts ; beeswax, 1 pan ; melt 
them together. 3. Will anawer this later with fuller details, as It Is an 
interesting question. 4 . Hard to toll from your brief description 
whether It Is au enlargement or a swelling at the Joint. A cross 
■between a setter and a Newfoundland must lie N. O. Rub the Joint 
with any good llnimcot. 
InsxrsiiiBNOi, Newark.— Your description Is most lucid, and not a 
bit too long. We have no doubt but that It Is a W. A C. Scott gun. 
Questions. 1. With a 10 boro W. A C. Scott gun what charge should I 
use? a. What would h* heaviest limit of charge? 3. Why must I use 
two pink wads, and why pink wads? 4. Do you kuow anything ubont 
the guns sells at auction? Does he soil good, reliable gum? Could 
I get a reliable gun at tlielx prlvato sale ? if my gun u a Scott gnu, by 
sending them the number could I gel a ccrllfloalo of tho test trial ? 
Ans. 1. 4 drs. 1. S dm. Is about a limit of necessity, but the guu would 
aland more — uselessly, however. 8. Because one wad would blow oat. 
Pink wads are lubricants. 4. Do not tbluk scUs good guns at auc- 
tion ; at private aale, perhaps, yea. Ganeral advice l», Don't. 6 The 
makers would send you tbo whole history of tho guo. 
Distemper, Butler Co —Have a One bitch, ten months old, dying 
with distemper, It commenced with an attack of the hinga. Gave her 
nitrate of potash and she waa at Ural relieved. Have tried hypoaul- 
phate of soda. This, with beef tea for food, somewhat brought her 
around at flr.t. Gavo her qolnlne, wheu she seemed to get stiff In the 
loins. She has continued to develop paralysis. Now her hind quarters 
are ao paralyzed that she cannot stand, bite cats still, and allow* some 
sensibility when touched ln her hind quarters. Eyes act and glassy. 
What shall I do? Aus. Your aarly treatment was fairly Judicious. 
Such oasoa aro not unusual, nor are thoy always fatal, though your cn«o 
seems to be a bad ono. Jive at once a doso of castor oil, as the bowols 
may be o'ogged. If the medicine works, foed a little, aud glvo the dog 
quinine and nux vomica — of the former two grains twice a day for 
throe days ; of the nux vomica not over ¥ Of a grain. Nux vomica re- 
quires watctiiug. Shpuld you see nervous disturbances, diminish the 
nnxjf. Give for a week. Write os again. 
