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It J H Boston.— Yon oan ueo with safety the load yon mention— 4 
drs’i'Omler and \X o i. ahot-tn yonr Smith & Wesson 19 bore, T« lbs., 
breech-loader, but It might be very uncomfortable as to recoil. 
j W M., Wluterset.— You ought to get Hazard, Dupont, Laflln * 
Rand with you ; cost should be, say, $1. If poor powdor Is found 
where you live get your storekeeper to send to Chicago for good powder. 
R. T. Van Burbn.— W e trust soon to get up some wood-cuts which 
will fully Illustrate what you wish to be acquainted with. Many of our 
readers have asked for It. Such cots have been published In England. 
Curtis. — W bat wood is best for fly rod for trout, except bamboo, and 
price? Ans. Ash but, second Joint and tip of laucowood ; but and 
second Joint greenheart, tip lancewood ; entire greenheart. Price $10 
manufactured. 
O. W. M., Irving Place, City.— Gordons, black and tan, occasionally 
with white; Irish, red ; Laveracks, white with blue ticks; for Held trial 
colors they go through all shades. Could not send you the game laws 
you require under a volume. 
H. M. 3., Pittsburg.— A 14 gauge as far as killing upland game will 
answer your purpose. All things being equal, of course the pattern of a 
H Is not equal to a 19, but penetration and range and everything else 
are quite as good In proportion. 
P. 8. 8., Brooklyn.— My setter dog, three months old, la bow-legged, 
and his ankles are very large, as If double-jointed. I have had him 
three weeks, and don’t allow him to run about. Can you Inform me 
what to do ? Ans. Let him run at large. 
G. E. S., Bracketvllle, Texas.— Have got a pointer bitch six months 
old. She has white lumps similar to warts on and under the tongue and 
lips. What shall I do for It ? Ans. Destroy the lumps If necessary by 
•areful application of solid nitrate of silver. 
W. C. P., City.— Vermont statute forbade Ashing In tributaries of the 
Deerfield River. Has thlB expired, and con we flsh those waters this 
spring ? Ans. The law was passed lu Nov., 1876, and there will, there- 
fore, be no Ashing until the spring of 1879. 
B. P., Plttaton, Pa.— Inclosed find patent flsh hook. What do yon 
think of It ? Ans. We have noticed this new style of hook editorially 
In a previous Issue. We have no objection to the hook, If the flsh like 
It ; but we prefer the old fashioned varieties. 
Settsr, Pavilion Centre, N. Y.— Have a setter dog that howls and 
barks If I take him away from home and chain him In a bam as Boon as 
I am out of his sight. How shall I break him ? Ana. Occasional pun- 
ishment for the fault, and time will probably cure him. 
Dedham, Mass.— I have a setter costing $100 having a disgusting 
habit. What shall I do to cure him? Ans. We know of no absolute 
cure. Give him plenty of exercise and chain him as little as possible 
PunlBh him when cangbt at It and let him line a few bitches. 
Pat Galbraith, Erie.— Such a pistol as you ask for la no longer made. 
You might get a duelling pistol, and put a peep sight on It. We cannot 
agree with you In regard to the advantages of a muzzle-loader over a 
breech-loader, nor are cartridges Ailed with packed powder. 
S. W. B., Vicksburg, Miss.— The “Marooners” are going to make an 
effort to have the Sunflower and Yazoo Rivers stocked with salmon or 
shad. Can yon give us any Information as to the proper way to begin 
operations ? Ans . We have written to you by mall, giving directions. 
j R„ Sharon, Pa.— A and B tie on a handle and trap pigeon match. 
B has birds to ehoot off tie, A has none ; B therefore claims that he has 
won. Ans. If no provision was made for a tie we should decide a draw. 
The tie should be shot off where the birds could be procured by both 
parties. 
G. N. R., Georgetown, S. C.— Your targets; and 2 are fair, but 2 and 
3 are quite excellent, and you deserve credit for your Ingenuity In chok- 
lDg your barrels. We must say that If only other questioners would Imi- 
tate your method of making drawings of targets our work would be 
much facilitated. 
G. R., New Bedford,, Masa.-I desire a light, cheap and serviceable 
canoe I cannot afford much more than $10. Can I obtain a blrch-bark 
canoe for this sum ? Ans. Address David Dresser, Calais, Maine. He 
may be able to get you a good second-hand craft for $10. A new oanoe 
costs from $15 to $ 20 , usually. 
C R H., Newcastle, N. Y.-l. What will It cost to send:a dog from 
Newcastle, Westchester Co., to Baltimore ? 2. Pray send me form of 
entry of the Baltimore Bench Show. Ans. l. Express Co. $3.50, not 
boxed, from New York to Baltimore. Some slight addition from New- 
castle. 2. Have forwarded you one. 
C E. C., Oil City, Pa.— What Government publications, or railroad 
reports should I procure fully describing the habits, etc., of the game 
birds, flshes and animals of Montana ? Ans. Write to Prof. F. V. Hay- 
den, U.S. Geographical Survey, Seventh street, Washington, D. C. See 
also “ Hallook's Sportsman s Gazetteer." 
C. E. M., South Boston.— My setter bitch Is two years old. For the 
last eight months has been In good condition, coat is now, however, 
rongh and eyes inflamed, with slight discharge ; keeps thin; appetite 
not good. I feed on meat and scraps. What shall I do ? Ans. Stop 
feeding meat, and give plenty of exercise. 
EC 8. 3d St., Philadelphia.— Have a Skyo terrier ; think he has 
distemper Symptoms as follows . Cannot keep quiet ; has had three 
fits • hides away ; Is very thin ; doe's not eat ; has a difficulty In swal- 
lowing He Is four or flve months old. Ans. The dog has fits, and not 
distemper. Most probably will outgrow them. Feed no meat. 
ACT Ashtabula. -1. Would you advise me to buy a $46 gun 
for generai’shootlng ? 2. What Is the difference between a $45 and a 
,100 laminated gun 7 3. Would you think a — gun preferable at the 
same price ? Ans. 1. It Is a gun we think very highly of. 2. The 
more expensive gun Is the better. 8. Respectfully decline answering. 
Partridge Mass.-l. Have a double-barreled breech-loader, lami- 
nated steel, choke-bore No. 12, weight 7* lbs., marked on lock 
; do you consider him a good maker ? 9. How much Dupont pow- 
der shall I use 7 3. Is the name on the lock of the gun a guarantee ? 
AnB. 1. A good maker. 2. 3K drs. powder, Ilf oz. shot. 8. Not 
always. 
Subscriber, Stamford.-i. What Is the price of Spratt’s dog biscuits? 
2. Is Indian meal good food for dogs ? 3. What Is a good, cheap food 
for dogs? 4. When should English snipe be here ? Have only seeu 
one bo far. Ans. 1. Ten cents per pound. 2. Excellent. 3. Indian 
meal and oatmeal. 4. Just about this time they should appear in good 
quantity. 
E F B., Gouverneur, N. Y.— Whst la the best preparation to put on* 
canvas boats for sizing or making a surface Instead of (or before) palnt- 
lna which Will prevent the canvas from absorbing paint? Ans. Would 
advise a coat of boiled linseed oil, and then when you paint thin your 
paint. A thin preparation of a shellac varnish may be used, only It is 
an expensive componnd. 
D. O’C., Girard vllle, Pa.-Can one get the seeds of watercresses 
plant In n little spring, or shall they be transplanted ? Ilow should they 
be transplanted ? Ans. Seeds of watercresses can bo had In any of the 
New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, etc., seed stores. Sow In shallow 
water or close by the edge of a pond; they will soon spread and tako 
care of themselves. 
L. B., Long Branch.— Questions of choking valuable gnus such as a 
Dougal we always approach with a certain amouut of hesitancy . Hay- 
den, In Fulton street, could possibly choke your barrels for you. Some 
Instances where we have advised our friends to try choking have turned 
out well. Suppose you write to W. H. Shaefer, of Boston, or to Clark A 
Snyder, of Baltimore, about It. 
J. W., Pittsburg.— Have a lemon and while setter pap, strong, limber, 
full breast, pretty well feathered, full forehead, but not a very square 
nose ; tapsrs somewhat to the point, which Is tlesh color, and has black 
eyes. Are these good points going to prove him a full blooded English 
setter, which I bought him for? Ans. Should tnlnk from yourde- 
scrlptlon that you have a good dog. 
W J. R„ Syraouae.-l. Where la tho Evans repeating rifle manufac- 
tured and by who? Also the Express rifle. 2 . Do Smith * Wetwou 
make a 32 cal. revolver same stylo as their 33 with automatic ejector? 
8.1 1 Can the same cartridge bo used In their 41 cal. that 1 b used la the 
Winchester rifle? Ans. 1. Evaus repeating rifle at MeohaulosvUlo, 
Maine. The Express In England. 3. Yes. 3. No. 
Subscriber, Philadelphia.-! want a cure for my setter g7P- Six 
weeks ago she had pups, and by bad management sho lost them, sine- 
then a lump has come out on one of her dugs, about as large as a base 
ball What ought to be done ? Ana. She should have had cue milk 
properly dried up In the glamlB-dlfficult to cure now. Give tho gland 
support, If possible, and rub with camphor llulment. 
R. L. G.— 1. Where can I procure a county map of California ? 2. Is 
Sharps’ new model military a good rlflo for large and dangerous game? 
3 Is the climate at the foot of the Sierras In California good for con- 
sumptives 7 4. Is $1,500 sufficient to start a farm with there? Aus. 
1 . Send to the ColtonB, William St., N. Y. 2. Yes, excellent. 3. We 
have heard It highly spoken of. 4. You can start with that. 
J. P. 8., Philadelphia.— What 1 b the average height, we\ght,and length 
of ear of a prlze-wIcnlDg beagle at bench shows? Ought stern to tie 
flaggy? Ans. The smaller tho beagle the higher the price. A prize 
winner ought to ho from 9 to ll Inches high (smaller the better). Weight 
from 12 to 18 pounds; length of ear, from 5)4 to T Inches. The ears 
ought to meet under the chin easily. Slight brush at the tall. 
Sportsman, Ithaca, N. Y..-Have a setter pup six months ohl. Has 
dvsentery Got better of It in a measure, bnt la affected with a diffi- 
culty in breathing. Eats well, is lively, coat bright and glossy, eyea’ dis- 
charge slightly violent. Exercise produces heavy, short breathing and 
cough. What 18 the matter and what must I do ? Ans. Chronic bron- 
chitis ; result of distemper. Give him plenty of gentle exercise and keep 
warm and dry. 
H C M-, Worcester, Mass.-WouUl you be kind enough to give me a 
word of advice In regard to the lake region of Florida? « ould It be a 
good place for a poor man to go that !s willing to work some hunt and 
flsh a good deal, live In a log cabin and eat what he can get. 7 Am a 
good aL. Ans. Thereg.cn you speak of ,s one of the cho cest In the 
southern part of the State. Have written yon by mail, giving sundry 
suggestions. 
I M D.. Irwin Station, Pa.-Can a gyp fourteen months old be 
snaved successfully ? Can a vyp be Bpayed alter having had puppies 7 
Are they Sgood for hunting after spaying as before? Aus. They may 
be spayed successfully, but danger ta greatly lncreMed attOTonc^ 
tng in heat. Mooted question as to excellence In the Held. We think 
that thongh the sense of smell is not impared they certainly have not 
the same courage as a perfect animal. 
F P H Syracuse.— I. Of the and — breech-loadlng rifles 
which in yonr Judgment, is better for common sporting purposes, such 
ribooriuK deer? 2. What oan I purchase a breech-loadlng Ba lard 
rifle for one using .38, weight 3 lbs., and 23 Ins. leugth of barrel? 
What would a Remington cost, same description as the above ? Ans. 
». w,..« .. bom* * « • 
price $36 and upward. 3. About tbe same price. 
TOP Snap, Cazenovla.-Pleaseglve address of Hegeman. mal ker of 
portable boats? Also, how large does the tree known as white holly 
,• e diameter? Address of any msn making portable boats. 
ET = Balston Spa, New York. Other portable boat 
ttniuiers are C A Fenner, Mystic, Ct. ; R. C. Scott, Albany, maker of 
the' Colvin boat;J. II. Bond, Cleveland, Ohio, and Osgood A Chapin, 
Battle Creek. Michigan. Holly grows ten Inches In diameter, 
w P New Britain Conu.-ln last Issue F. and S„ In programme for 
’ <ai,™tini 7 Festival regulation 3 Is os follows ; " Any flre-arm la 
than thirty round ^^s to the pound,’ 
Would this exclude the uso of a Remington Creedmoor rifle With long- 
ramre bullet on any target mentioned In said programme ? Ans. T e 
3S — »< Festival file, as 1. rap., .. tto = 
‘‘ Long range rlflo balls are not allowed in Schutzenbuad rules.’ 
A W O., Boston.— Please tell me the very chea peat way of going to 
Sat Antonio, Texas, from Boston by cars? And Is there ““J 
mode of traveling by which I can get there cheaper, and if there Is will 
Tn exotam how? Ans. Via Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad 
from Hannibal, Missouri, to Hempstead ; thence to Austin and thence 
stage to San Antonio. A cheaper way would be to take steamer from 
York to Galveston and cars to Hempstead and AuBtln as above. 
r. T., Cincinnati.— l. What kinds of .22 cal. rifles are used « — 
lery? 2 Which Is the longest range of a .22 cal. rifle In sailer, pracj ce? 
t he .22 cal. a good rifle ? 4. How do yon receive money from 
Sr-SSfi 
distance Is about 160 feet. 3. An excellent rifle. 4 . By 1 . 0. o 
there, and are trout caught there in that month? 4. Is th , 
1373 a reliable gun for auch game f Ans. l. nazant»r 
8 . Deer%es^«tnottront. 4. Best rifle you could take with , on. 
G. D.. New York.-The specimen of you ; W ^ 
lent, and yonr Bine Dunn particularly so. If wc may b yp 
your bodies are a Utile too heavy. When your fly falls on the wMen 
St to make scarcely a ripple. 
work would insure durability and especially lightness in cast g. 
F E New Orleans.— Have a pointer three to four years old No 
tor oil. 
a day. 
Rowe’s Hotel. Burllugtou, V a.- Nine months ago my pointer dog 
had what I suppose w ns mange. I used, externally, lard aud sulphur. 
Hair grew out, but disease went to head aud ears. Two cracks appear 
on cars. Goes around the room with his head on one side and shakes 
his ears. Disagreeable amcU from him. Wbat shall I do? Ans. Your 
description very clear. Yonr dog has canker of the ear. Wash with 
warn water and then pour lu a little dilute lead water (which yon can 
get at any druggists) once a day. 
j q. A.— 1. Pleaso inform me how the cal. of a rlflo Is measured, 
from the lauds, or grooves? 2. What is tho peculiarity of the Express 
rifling? 3- Do tho Creedmoor rlflea have a “ nip" at tho muzzle? 4. Why 
don’t they allow telescope sights In tue N. R. A.? Ans. 1. From the 
lands. 2. PecuUarity not much, If any, on rifling, but the Express sys- 
tem depends on heavy charge aud light projectile. 9. Ye», and so have 
all target rifles. 4 . Because the eud aud alui of Creedmoor Is to bring 
Into porfect practice men with ordinary and not extraordinary weapons. 
F. H. Chicago & N. W. R. R.— Have a Scott gun, broooh-tonder, 
10 gauge, 10 pound, cylinder bore, heavy at tho breech, which I would 
like to havo choked. Would It make It shoot closer and not stronger, 
and not weaken the guu 7 Can you mention some Arm who could do It, 
and what would be tho expense ? Aus. The guu enu be made to shoot 
closer. Could not tell yon the expense. Write to Clark A Snyder, of 
Baltimore, or to Shaefer, of Boston. In all auch alterations, however, 
care must’be taken. It often huppena that tuo Improvement is not great 
enough to guarantee tho cost. 
Hurlingiiam, — I n your opinion did Bogftrdua do Ills level best ot those 
pigeons on March 23 at Dcorfoot Park? Could Calc Lorlng, were he 
alive, accomplish the feat Bogardns undertook ? Could dale Lorlng 
tako hta double gun In his hand aud lay hlsoldsiuglo on the ground end 
kill two of those birds with the double and then lake up the old single 
from the ground and kill the third bird In case there wore three traps 
six feet apart, with a bird tn each trap, he to stand *1 yards from the 
traps ? Ans. We preaumo tho Cupialn did the beat ho could on that 
particular occasion. 2d. Jftm fnwnfum t*u 
Royal the sbcond.- 1. What are atubb and twlat barrels made of ? 
2. Are there any made now ? 3. What Is tho uso of a rim on an army 
musket cap? 4. Which Is the best size of shot for duck shooting? 6. 
I was born on the 19th of March, 1334, on what .lay of the week was 
that? Aus. 1. old fashioned stubb was made of old horseshoe ualls, 
and so was twist. To-day wo havo no necessity for such material. We 
can select onr Iron. 2. Old-.foshloned stubb barrels, such os Is meant by 
the above, are not made now-at least out of old Iron. 3. In order to lift 
It off of the nipple. 4. No. 4. 5. Tuesday. 
Hunter, \Trglnla.-l. How do stand as guamhfcors ? Wlmt do 
yon think of the $75 gun sold by tUcui ? 2. Will a 12 gauge shoot ns far 
aud strong as a lo gauge ? 3. Ho w do you like the action of i lu 
guu, Is It as strong as tho top or side action? 4. Is 103 pellets In so Inch 
circle, 70 yards, No. 3 allot, 1 *. oz., good ? 5. Con I get any back number 
of Forest and Stream and what prlco uaoh copy ? Aus. 1. Excellent 
gunmakers and at the figure yon men’lon turn out a very good 
gun. 2. With a heavier charge In a 10 gauge It will shoot farther. 3. 
Very excolleut action. 4 Quito a good target. 5. By stating the num- 
bers and remitting to the office. 
G F G Amcsbury.—l. Have you ever heard of — , a gunsmith or 
rifle maker? 2. What grain powder-lino, quick powder, or coarse, 
slow-burning powder-will send the charge of shot to a target quickest 
at so or 40 yds., and which will give better p-uotration ? 3. Tho pad l 
send, bow la It as to pattern 7 Aus. 1. Never heard of him. a. No.C, 
Curtis A Harvey, will give greatest penetration, and Is the quickest , 
but for general shootlug, where tho elements of quickness are not so 
necessary, our own powders aro Just as good. 3. The penetration In 
the book Is oxoelleut, nnd you must have an admirable guu, but It Is 
always exceedingly Jlffieult for us to Judge of penetration when wo 
have not a standard pad. 
A.B. Hannibal.— 1. Canyon tell me about rubber inflated ducks? 2. 
Can a gun No. 12 breech-loader be rebored fall choke without any per- 
manent injury to the gun ? 3. Will chilled shot lead a gun like other 
grades of softer sho’.? 4. Will they Injure the bun-els on account of 
It being harder than other shot ? 6.1s not coal oil hotter to clean a gun 
than water 7 Ans. 1. Rubber decoys we hove seeu, bnt wo do Dot like 
them Are now rarely used. They lose shape and tako water. Best, 
we think, arc Simmons’ decoys, made of struck copper ; they all pack 
up In nests. 2. Must give us fuller details. If a heavy guu ut breech , 
with good stout barrels, such alterations con he made. Read our reply 
to L. B. 3. sometimes In chokes more, but In cylinders not any more. 
4. Do no Injury In any way. 6. Would rather use oil. 
w B F„ Rochester.-l. Will flour of emery Injure the finish on the 
interior of the barrels of a tine breech-loader ? ?■ My JjUB, 12 bore, 
gives a pattern of 240 poiteLs In a ao-lnoh circle at 40 yards ; ohorge, , as 
drs oowderaud It oz. No. T chilled shot (284 to the oz.) ; tho nbove 
a good pattern ? 3. With l he same charge of No. 6 chilled shoi : (2cn lo 
fhe“-) C pattern Is M0- Which Is the best size In. 
at lout? range? 5. Wlmt lathe relative penetration of Nos. 6 end 7 
chilled 8 shot? Ans. 1. Flour of emery should be used ODly by an 
expert ; a person not understanding bow to use It would ruin a ** 
An excellent target. 8. As la the one with No. c. 4. Nos. 2 to "accord 
[ng to the ducks ; 4 or 6 would suit your noetton of country. 5. Not yet 
Scanned. Write us again about this last question, say in two weeks. 
n H F New York.— 1. Do you think Texas a suitable place fo r 
stock-ralsfug? I. What wl „ land cost per aero for stook-ralsm* V 3- 
Would 200 acres be enough land for a hi art In sheep ra s Dg ’ 
wtu sheep cost per head? 6. What.wl.l cattle cost per head? 0. What 
Taytor, author of •• 2,ooo miles In Texas on Horseback, -a book whtoh 
585 . you au needed Information. Price $1.50 : for sole at tid. office. 
Bee Lo flies of Forest and Stkeam for the past two mouths. 
r. 8. R.. Pbi.a.-ln 
tent fireproof are -parts t>y welg ’ , t n[ mor eor less 
the ingredients? Will this Pfepu^rerffier^ho £ ^ Qf ^ 
waterproof ? Could It bo ^ HhoaI „ „ K . ingredients be 
waterproofing pnc*>» treated by each process separate- 
waterproofing process 1 am. iu . u _ eiu . b process separate- 
ly, and by ® _/ Te u me If biscuits, etc., cat. be baked In 
flrat-closs flajNjsctt J p a 00 vered pan in bot coals ? Ans. 
n mP “we clotlS Tbese questions. Wo will state here 
By measure. following recelpo In the Scientific American for 
that r ,r/rh^ wa8h ia * conct ‘ ntra ' c,, 
"SS SfaSSIl tungstate of aoda dilated with about one-third of 
w^ UdSw mixed w,th 3 per cent, of phosphate of soda Roe In- 
m Jrahle cook books. They can ; when the centre of your Are has be- 
come hot coals, rake out a sumelent space aud place your spouge In It , 
men cover with ashes and hot coals, and leave twenty minutes. Your 
ernst will be black, bnt tho Interior degclona. 
