180 
FOREST AND STREAM. 
Vi noun a City Shooting CLra.-Quar^^eeUng atVir- 
ginia City. Nev.. March 31 ; 10 s.nglc, 5 double rises 1 irst 
prize, gold medal and cartridge) case ; second, shooting coat . 
third, a dram flask. Score: no n tl it oi— 7— n 
Rvoesh Schultz 0 » J J ] J | ‘ ° p 0 (l 10 11 01 11-0-13 
Dr Sohnabls 1 » 1 1 “ 0 „ 10 00 10 10-3-12 
Oparoy U -« 10 li »i> 11 oo-c-H 
Pratt . 10 110 1111 1-3 00 1* 10 11 10-5-13 
MeCaufiy j ]_ 6 j] pi ii in — a — is 
111110 10 11-8 11 00 11 11 10 — 7 — 10 
111111111 1-10 01 11 11 11 00-7-11 
Woj Gibson { } { i { } 5 1 o i— S *1 10 00 10 UO— 1— 12 
Kroner 10111010 0—5 00 10 11 10 00 — 4— 9 
Jacksoc.. ... 0 111111110-8 10 li M 10 11 — 0 14 
Ernest Harris. ... n n li oo 11 — 8— IS 
Dr Robluson J \ l } 1 e 1 1 0-5 01 10 11 11 11-7-12 
jtt-::::::-* \\\\ l \ 1 °o !=? o! 8 u % ttli 
f!oM i Si o J <n <*> 10 «.» oo- ? - ? 
Gibson and Harrison tied again on four at 2G yards ; «hoot 
off at 31 yards won by Harrison. 
&ew gublhutioitf. 
We have received from T. B. Peterson A Bros., Philadel- 
phia, “The Rival Belles, or Lite in Washington,” by J. B. Jones. 
Th* Cadet Button. — A tale of American army life. By 
Brevet-Captain Frederick Whittaker. New York: Shel- 
don & Co. Price $1.50. 
The American army life of tlia frontier afford* a field for Acton 
writers which has hitherto unfortunately been appropriated, al- 
most exclusively, by the writers of flash literature. Finding their ■ in- 
spiration In the bottle, their materials In tho escapades of red sk n sav- 
ages ami equally savage pale face they have surrounded frontier ro- 
mance with the very repulsive atmosphere of powder, *moke and 
whisky fumes. 
We had war novels. The heart of the nation was In that conflict. Wo 
followed Imaginary heroes and heroines to the front, went with them 
through the perils of war and welcomed them back to home and peace 
os we had never followed characters of Action before, because In the 
life there depicted was that of our own real heroes und heroines. But 
if we except the few short sketekes of Miss Woolsen ami some of our 
other popular magazlnlsta there Is nothing In current American litera- 
ture which faithfully represents frontier army life as it Is. For mu 
reason, If for no other, we are glad that Captain Whittaker has selected 
this Held for hU work. Ills book alma to picture a higher type or garr.- 
■on life than commonly flnda Its way Into Action and must, at least for 
this, meet the appreciation of tho boys In blue. 
The “ Cadet Button, " aa those who aro at all familiar with V eat 
Point most know, is suggestive of any amount of romautlc Incident, 
and with what truthfulness the author has depicted the varying fortunes 
of a soldier’s life we must leave for the reader to determine. 
The strategy of the Indlai scouts In the closing chapters ts very neat, 
ly ooncelved and outlined. May the author never And himself In as 
tight a place. 
— Prcmptly with tho first of the month comes to us the 
Xuttall Bulletin, with an unusually attractive list of articles. The BuU 
uun has always been warmly welcomed by us, and Its rcceut increase 
in size causes a corresponding addition tortile *atl.factlon felt on 
The April number open* with an article by Dr. T. M. Brewer, entitled 
•'Changes In Our North American Fauna." In this paper, Dr. Brewer 
brings forward some evidence, showing that three species of birds, 
3Y>taW* •chropiU, Larut canut and JfyMUto MaUtulm. have nndoubl- 
•dly been taken In North America, and thus deservo a place in our 
fauna- white Ptditept erisiatus should be omitted from onr lists, as 
there 1* no proof that a spocimoa has ever been taken on this continent, 
all the reference seeming to be baaed on Ptdiupt grittvjtna. Mr. C. 
Hart Merrlam. whose “ Review of tho Bird, of Connecticut" has already 
been noticed in these columns, contribute* *omo Interesting "Bemarks 
tt. Bird. Of (w. Ommtt. Nom.r. K.w Tort TO. 
locality ie one of unn*ual trail heloglcal Interest from the fact that here 
the Canadian and Alleghaalan fauna* meet. llr. MerrUm's notes eoa- 
taln an «nu«aal amount of now fact*, and are to be continued. Mr. 
Brewster ccntln.es hts “ DesrrlptloA of the Fir.t Tlnmage n Various 
Species of North American Birds." which are a mo.t valuable addition 
reour knowledge and should be carefnlly studied by all collectors. In 
addition to the article* already mentioned wc find In this number, 
••Notes on aomc of the Birds of Calaveras County, California, and Ad- 
joining Localities,” by Mr. Rebsrt Itldgway ; “ Notes on the Breeding 
of Hutton’s Vlreo IFire, hutlorO) and the Gray Titmouse 
in.rn.fu.), with a Description of Their Nests and Eggs, by William ^A 
Cooner- •• A Description of soma Highly Developed Plumages of Birds 
«t New York," by Mr. Edgar A. Mearns ; "Notes on Junto Caniltpi 
and the Closely Allied Form.,” by Dr. Brewer and others. 
The Recent Literature in this number 1* especially Interesting, and 
we would call particular attention to the translation of Dr. Loul* Bu- 
reau’s work, "On the Mouthef the BUI and Palpebral Ornaments In 
TraUrculm Art.ea at the Close of the Breeding Season." Tho discover- 
ies of this investigation are of the utmost importance. General Nous 
are as varied and lntaresttng as usual. 
No review can give an ldoa of the content* of the ' Bulletin, which 
has become a necessity to any on* who tries t* keep up with the prog- 
recs of ornithology. 
g 0 much nonsense has been written and published con- 
cerning the relations exlstlog.betwssn the prairie dog, burrowing owl 
and rattlesnake, mat It Is a pleasure to call attention toau accurate and 
matter-of-fact article on this topic. Such an article, from the pen of 
Mr S W Wllllston, appears In the last number of tke American Satu- 
raiui. In It the writer gives the result of several years’ experience in 
the West, and contribute* a very competent return* of Interesting fuels. 
•• The Transformation and Habits eftho Blcsteo Beetle (with a plate),” 
by Prof. C. V. RUey, la an Interesting account of a group of Insects 
wbose earlier stage* of development have been, until recently, quite 
unknown. It Is an extremely valuable contribution to our knowledge 
of entomology. Other article* tn this month’s Xaturalitt are, " Traces 
of Solar Worship In North America,” by Edwin A. Barbour; “Rambles 
of a Botanist In New Mexico,” by Edward Lee Greeno ; "Arnorha Pro- 
teus,” by Dr. Joseph Leldy, ami several other*. 
Recent Literature and General Notes contain much that Is attractive; 
In the latter we have a note on the " Nesting of the English Sparrow," 
••The Occurrence of Be^arit Attala in Oregon,” " Nous of Two New 
Genera of Fresh-wuter Fishes from North America,” and other Items 
of Interest. 
Random Casts.— Odds and ends from an angler’s note- 
book. Derby Brothers, 27 Park Place. Price 50 cents. A pleasant 
sketch of 17C pages, written in a pleasant gossipy style, evidently to bo. 
guile a leisure hour. Will be read with pleasure by the au tbor’s lmme 
sute party aud personal friends. 
Wallace’s Adrioxdack Guide. — A new edition of this 
vslned book u announced as forthcoming, tho old edition being nearly 
exhausted. We have two dozen on hand which we will dispose of at 
redaction. Pries |l .61 with complete map of the wilderness. 
New Yobk Post-office GuiDK.-Strangers who visited the 
New York Post Ofllce April i, were all directed to a room on one of Hie 
upper doors, kuown in Po t Ofllce parlance as ’ d _ No 
ladles there employed nehl uu unwilling Aprll-fo armcil 
...» ,«m,„ cum «... una 
with one of the very complete aud perfect Post umec u » 
by Gnstav Lanter, 64 Ann st. 
Tint Rocky Mountain Tourist. -W e lmvc received from 
Mr w. F. White, Gen. Pa«s. and Ticket Agt. A. 1. and &t. F. R. 
Tcpeka Kan , a copy of the new “ Rooky Mountain Tourist, 
a work of sixty-four pages, full of all practical information and eDtcr- 
aming reading. There are sixteen of Thomas Moran’s cxqols He raw 
ings among them hie famous reproduction of the Mount of the II y 
Cross his drawings of Grand, Glen, Marble, Knabaud Boulder Canyons 
Twin Lates Teocalll Mountain, etc. Joseph Beard Is represented 
by characteristic hunting sketehes, Blsblug by several exceeding y at- 
tractive fountain sketches. Lancelot by eptrlted.ldrawJngs of il e 
remarkable rock-eculpture on White River, and llenry Worrell by full- 
page views at Veta Pass aud Wagon Wheel Gap. us well as a large 
number of other very flnely executed sketches In different portions o 
the Western country. Mr. White sends these beautiful books free to all 
who apply to him for them. We don’t understand why he does this, 
or how he does It, but he does. Send for one. 
cinnuti opens at Milwaukee, and Indianapolis at Chicago both 
nn Mnv i t Boston opens at Providence May 1, aud Provt 
deuce at Boston May 4. The Western dubs 
all round before going East. Chicago imd Milwaukee 
East together, followed by Cincinnati and Indianapolis. 
§Hiwml $»stinn8. 
New York Athletic Club.-AI the opening handicap 
games of the season, at the club grounds last Saturday, the 
flrst trial heat of the 100 yards race was won by H. Imnnn 
f„ r V«S the second by W C. Wilmcr m 
the third by J. M. Delaney in 10$ seconds; the fornth by D. 
P Work in 10 1-5 seconds, and the fifth by H. La Montague ; 
the final heat. G. M. Delaney and G. 1 . Work came in to- 
gether, R. La Montague second. Next was a oBC-unle walk 
with seventeen entries, winch was won by H. A. t hM 
the Manhattan Club. After this was a half-mile run, with 
ci ght een st ur l er 9 . It was won easily by W. R. Win. more, of 
the New York Club, in 2m. lGs. 
-In a game of Lacrosse between the Ravenswood and 
New York Clubs, two goals were won by the latter. 
■joNew York Riding Club. -T he fifth anniversary of the 
, cw York Riding Club was celebrated by a very pleasant ex- 
^bition of equestrian skill at Dockrill’s Riding Academy. 
The rider, were: Mr. N. Sto^r, Director; Messrs^ A. 
Jfnswci[S to ^otirenpondsiits. 
No Notice Talien of Anonymoun Commiinlcallou*. 
cSn: The feats were, many’of them, difficult, and the 
exhibition highly creditable to the horsemen. 
Rackets —Three games of American Rackets w-ere played 
in Hoboken, March 30, between Oscar Manning, of I Ltladel- 
phia, and T. B. Meislcr and WiUUam Punch The first two 
games were won by Manning. Score, 21 to 7 and 21 to 12. 
The third was won by his opponents. Score, 21 to ~U. 
—The championship games of the New York Racket Club 
have been postponed to the 15th Inst. The contest will begin 
wilh games between Mr. O. Adams and Mr. Fred May ; Mr. 
j. C. Allen aud Mr. D. Lydig; Mr. J. ' T Soutter and Mr. E. 
L&montagne, and Mr. G. T. Dixon aud Mr. R. S. lliorp. 
Amateur Raoino.-A race of 100 yards was run at the 
New York Athletic Club's grounds between M. La Montape 
andE J. Wendell for a silver cup. M. La Montague had 
Utree yards start. Wendell won by two yards in lUs M. 
La Montagne, W. Stebbins and S. Burton had a spin of 100 
yards. The former won in 13s. 
Harry Hill’s “Unknown.”— T he man whom Harry Hill 
thinks can beat O’Leary’s lime is John Hughes. He is to 
walk, at Central Park Garden, a time match, to make more 
than 520 miles in six days. 
O'Leary’s Belt.— O’L eary is to bring big belt to America, 
and if any one wants it they must come over here and get it. 
The prizes in the late match have been distributed. O Leary 
received $3,750, Vaught^, $1,300. and Brown $525. The 
other contestants got various smaller sums. 
-ProfcssoV Stover, of St. Albans, Vt., completed 102 miles 
in 20b. 42m. Is , April 3. 
“Tramp, Tramp.”— A ten-mile walking match came off at 
the Fifth Regiment armory, Baltimore, between members of 
that regiment, April 2. They finished as follows : Edward 
Bell of the dtum corps, 2h. 80s.; Taylor Gregg, private Co. 
C 2h. 10m. 30s. ; Lee Goldsborougli, 2h. 18m. 30s.; E. Pen- 
nington 2h. 19m. 20s.; Charles McPherson, Co. B, 2h. 2lm. 
12 S . Weston Lillcy, 2h. 27m.; Joseph Fifer, Co. B, 2h. 28m.; 
Edward Henry, Co. B, 2h. 28m. 30s., and Charles Braden- 
baugb, Co. C, 2h. 34m. 30s. 
St. Georor’b Cricket Club.— T he club uniform consists 
of white pants, red and white jackets aud red and white caps. 
Another CHAMrfoNsnir Walk.— A thirty-six hours’ con- 
test for the long-distance walking championship of America 
will begin at the American Institute, N. Y., May 10 and 
11. The prizes, a magnificent championship belt and 
$400 which will be divided between the first second and 
third* men. The winner of the belt will hold the trophy sub 
jeet to challenge. 
—John Haydock finished his walk of 100 continuous hours 
at Nassau Hall, Boston, lost Saturday, and then fainted. 
Emtirb Gymnasium and Athletic Club. — T his is a newly 
organized association, which will have for its headquarters the 
gymnasium in Thirty-fourth street, formerly occupied by 
the Police Athletic Club. 
Peninsula Cricket Club— T he officers of the Peninsula 
Cricket Club, of Detroit, Mich., for the ensuing year arc: 
Pres., George E. Hand; Vice-Pres., R. B. Ridgley ; Sec. and 
Trcas., C. B. Calvert; Managing Com., Joseph Taylor, H. G. 
Ilabbin E. C. Borrownmn, J. McLoughlin, C. B. Calvert, F. 
C Irvine, F. Bamford; Match Com., J. W. Waterman, Wil- 
liam Mil ward, William White. 
COACHING.— -The Coaching Club will drive, May 4, from this 
city to Philadelphia, a distance of 95 miles, which will be 
made in 10 hours and 45 minutes, with nine changes of horses 
National Babb Ball League.— T he following schedule 
was adopted at the meeting of the League, held at Buffalo, 
April 1 : “ Chicago opens at the Indianapolis grounds and 
Milwaukeo at the Cincinnati grounds, both on May 1 ; Cin- 
ftr- a number of anoaymous correspondents will understand why 
their queries are not answered,’ when they read the lines at the head of 
his column. 
L. G., Pittsburgh, Pa.— No law for eroW-blackbirds. 
B. P., Fittston.— Copy of Catalogue and form of blank entry sent you. 
n. W. C., Attleboro.— For chilled shot merits see previous issues of 
this paper. # 
F. C., Cleveiaud.— May Is a olose season for game. Dears aud cals 
may be sbotthen, though. 
II. H. A., Westminster Hotel.-We send you catalogue and blank. 
It contains full information. 
j. w , Boston.— The price ot the Orvis perforated reel Is $3. Other 
german sliver reels vury from 81 to $10. 
Snitb, Germ an town.— For good snipe shooting go and Inquire ot John 
Krltler, Walnut and Second streets, Phlla. 
G. n. W., Titusville.— For glass eyes for natural history specimens 
write to Wallace, 10 North William street, N. Y. 
G. n. T., Albany.— The auxiliary barrel Is mndo precisely of the same 
material, and worked the same as the Winchester rifle barrels. 
G C W Canada— We never guarantee the character of goods ad- 
vertlscd by us, but the Arm publishing the prints stands very high. 
F P H Syracuse.— For guide to New York write to Chns. J. Dllllng- 
hani, 078 Broadway. Pr.ce, 60c. We can send you a map of the city. 
' M. A. S., Louisville. -Is there any such maker as in Birmtng 
ham, England, or iB it a fictitious name 7 Ans. Yes, and a celebrated 
one. 
T W F , Rochester. -The killing of woodcock and other migratory 
birds by unwittingly flying against telegraph wires Is of common occur- 
rence. 
« McF Long Branch.— Is there any way to prevent a cedar flslilng 
boat from checking by the wind and sun 7 Ans. Would advise a coat 
of boiled linseed oil. 
Questioners, Phlla.-You will find Staunton, Augusta Co., Va„ a 
go?d initial point for your fishing and hunting expedition. Writs to 
Capt. W. L. Bumgardner, at StauntoD. 
T H. M., Crown Point, N. Y.-What can I do for my English fox- 
hound 7 He froze his foot last January and it does not get well. Anp. 
Wash regularly in strong salt and water. 
C E. W- Troy, N. Y.— When does season for wild doves open In Vir- 
ginia? Ans. If by wild doves you mean wild pigeons there Is no pro- 
vision for them in the game laws of Virginia. 
j w. Pittsburgh, Pa. -What Is tho best time to go fishing for general 
fishing and gunning on the Jersey shore 7 Is August, or September a 
good time ? Ans. August and September arc excellent. 
R. o„ Hackottstown, N. J.-Wlllthe Remington revolving rlfie take 
extra long 39 cal. copper cartridges 7 I bavo been using the “long,’ 
but would use tbe " extra" If the cylinder will take them. Ans. Yes, 
perfectly well. 
Tuck Portland.— Wl'i you please give name and price of best works 
on rlfie shooting? I have Wingate’s Manual. Ans. We know of noth- 
ing better and can advise you of no other sound work. Will be very 
glad to hear from you. • 
D N A. Fulton, 111.— Is the a gun that you would recommend to 
a purchaser 7 Is the manipulation as good os other maker’s ? Ans. Ex- 
cellent gun every way and has somo peculiarities of breech-movement 
which we think very highly of. 
rocky Anlmos City, Col.-Whcrc aud at what price can I got Prof, 
navden’s reports on ornithology and fur-boarlng animals? Ans. Ap- 
ply t0 f. V. Hayden, U. S. Geographical Survey, Washington, D. O., or 
to Dr. Elliott Coues.samc address. 
Ontario, New York.— For snipe go to tho Big Piece, N. J. See onr 
game column this number. For ducks keep watch of onr game reports 
from week to week. For glass ball shooting go to the Jersey City 
Heights Gan Club grounds, at Marlon, N. J. 
s w P. st. Louis.— Have a 10 bore breech-loading gu u,32 inch bar- 
rel Pistol grip, London, five twist, marked . Arc any of - guns 
so marked? Ans. Yos, but the single name, though made by the firm 
indicates that It Is not their highest grade. 
c m otsego Lake, Mtch.-l. Can you inform me If the two-banded 
U S Springfield needle gun 50 cal, 70 grs. Is now used by .he U S. reg- 
ular nr civ 7 2. Do you know who keeps such guns for sale and price 7 
Ans. l. Yes. 2. Messrs. Remington & Son have them. Price, $10. 
G I B volcano.W.Va.-Englehardt’s" American Rowing Alma- 
nac and Oarsman’s Companion " contains a concise treatise on training, 
besides other mutter of Interest to you. Waters, Baloh & Co. Issued a 
more expensive work In 1811. Price $6.50. Can procure either for you. 
Taxidermist, Lebanon, N. H.-Wherecanl send to get specimens 
of Canada geese, snow geese and brant In suitable condition for staffing ? 
I ref ^tcTthe^ead bird^ not the dry skin. Ans. Better send to Ro^na 
& Co.. Fulton market, New York, or to somo dealer in l-ancnll market, 
Boston. 
II w Georgetown. D. C.-How far from the muzzle of choke-bores 
does the choke begin 7 How far modified choke 7 Ans. Could not give 
an understandable explanation, ns all makers vary so much It may 
commence three to five Inches from muzzle, or only In the last 1* to A 
of an Inch. 
n Concord.— 1. I have a $05 breech-loading Remington shot gun, 
weight 8 lbs. 14 ozs., 12 bore, barrels SO Inches. Tell me the best load 
for ordinary shooting and dock shooting 7 Ans. l. For ordinary oj- 
land shooting B>4 dra. powder, IX oz. shot; lor ducks, 4 drs. powder, 
l,y oz. shot. 
j. B. H.-Please Inform me. through your paper 
bass begin to run around New York, Newark Bay and New York Bay 7 
September; striped bass, June first to end of October, sea bass, 
summer and early fall, 
