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The game oloeed with a tug of war between the members of the 
club led on one side by W. F. Meyers, who commanded, W. Aymar, 
E. H. Bowlev, M. Livingston and H. R. Adame ; the opposite e'do 
was commanded by George Coughlin and ooueieted of J. H, Van 
Loan, Will Coughlin, Frank Hill, and M. Goodaen. The first trial 
was won easily by Coughlin's team. The second, after a hard fight, 
was won by Meyers' team, and in the final heat the team com- 
manded by Meyers outpulled the others, and the matoh was given 
to Meyers’ team. Time: 3,32>£. 
Pbi Norton Athlrtiob.— The annual spring meeting of the 
Princeton Athletic Club was held June 15. The games were 
participated in by representatives of Princeton College, the 
Univ. of Pa., American Athletic Club and the Elizabeth Ath- 
tetic Club. The events were as follows : 
100 yard run— A. Hunt, P. 0. A. A ; Duflleld, P. C. A. A. , H. 
B. Emmons, Prinoetou, aud F. Dennis, P. A. 0. Won by Hunt, 
Duflleld second. Time, 10 2-5 eeoonda. 
Throwing the hammor. F. Larkin, P. C. A A-, first ; 102 feet 
7 inches. Blackwell second, 03 feet 
220 yard race. L. P. Smock, P. C. A. A. ; F. McKaig, P. A. C. ; 
F. Dennis, P. A. O., aud J. 8. 8hriver, P. C. A- A. Won by 
Hrnook. Time, 24>£ seconds. MoKaig second, 25^ • 
Running long jump— William Wyokoff. P. A. O. ,5. P. Withing- 
ton, P. C. A. A., aud Frank Van Dyke, P. A. O.; F. MoKaig won; 
17 feet 6 inches. Wyekoff second, 17 feet 6 inches. 
Mile walk— G. D. Phillips, Hudson Boat Club; E. B. Wall, 
American A. C.; George Slajbaok, P. A. C. , 0. W. Lyndi, Prinoe- 
Am Phillips' time, 7m. 30 2-5s. ; Wall, 7m. 40s. 
Forty-yard race — MoKay first ; Lanier, P. C. A. A., second. 
Vaulting with pole— Frank Duke first, height 9 feet 6 inches ; 
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won. Time, 5m. 17s. . , 
Putting the shot— F. Larkin, first ; distance, 34 feet finch. 
Half-mile ruu^I. Stewart, P. 0. A. A. ; J. M. Woodbury. P. C. 
A. A. ; R. M. Fielder, P. A. 0. Stewart first, Woodbury second. 
Time, 2m. 24>4«. _ _ _ _ _ 
Running high leap— J. P. Whiting, F. I. Haines, H. B. Emmons, 
F. Duke aud F. MoKaig. Whiting, 5 feet; Haines second, 4 feet 
10^ inohes. 
The games ended with a hurdle race, in whioh there were bu 
two entries— F. Dennis, P. A. 0., winning, Emmons beiug seoond. 
Pbinorton Athletic Association. — A nnual games, J une 17: 
Three broad Jumps— Three entries; won by F. Larkin, '79, 32 
feet 4 inohes. 
One baif-mile run— Three entries ; won by J. Stewart, 79, 2m. 
9 l-5a. 
In the running high leap, J. P. Withington, '80, cleared 6 feet 
and won. 
in the pole vaulting Larkin was first— 7 ft. 10 in. —and Withing- 
ton second— 7 ft. 8 in. ... 
In the one mile run, D. Wilson was the wiuner in 6m. 55>$9. 
In throwing the hammer [14 pounds lbs.) Larkin oleared 101 ft. 
4 in.. C. Dodge cleared 96 ft. 5 in. 
The quarter-mile run was won by Stewart ; J. F. Lamer, 80, 
second. Time, 02 2 5 Beoonda. 
Running loug jump — A. 0. Hunt, ’78, 2C, ft. 
Putting tbe c&unon ball — Larkin, 33 ft. 8. in. ; Dodge, 32 ft. 
11 fn the hurdle race, Brown oame in first, Dodge second. Time, 
18 1-5 seconds. „ , . , . . 
In the standing high Jump Larkin oleared 4 ft. 6>$ in. and 
Haines 4ft. 4m. _ , , _ . _. 
In ihe 220 yards dash H. L. Smook, '79, came in first, Stevenson 
second. Time 25 4-5 seconds. . T 
The games ended with a graduates 100 yard dash, iu which J. 
Duflleld, '7b, came in first and J. Wood second. Time, 10 l-5s. 
Raokrts Championship.— T he second rubber of the Amer- 
ican Chuuipiouship games of racket between Oscar Manning 
of Philadelphia and James Keating of New York was con- 
cluded at Hoboken last Saturday. The first two games were 
won by Keating, the third and forth by Manning In the hfth 
came when the score stood 11 to 0 in his favor, Keating 
sprained his ankle and withdrew. This would h»ve given the 
rubber to Manning had he claimed it, but he declined it. A 
new match has been made, in which eleven games will be 
played. 
Habriman’s Walk.— A t Haverill, Mass., last Saturday, 
Harriinnn the pedestrian completed his walk of 400 miles in 
127h. 30m. 45s. 
to i&oi respondents 
No Notice Taken ol Anonymous Communications. 
A number of anonymous correspondents will understand way 
tnelr qnerles are not answered, wBen they read the lines at the head of 
this column. 
G. F. H., Bridgeport.— Could not decide unless yon gave us the full 
scores. 
W. N. W., Portsmouth, Va.— For wild pigeons see our advertising 
columns. 
A. N., Johnstown, N. Y.-Wrlte to Orange Judd A Co. for books on 
Architecture. 
F. H K., Pittsfield, Mass.— The woodcock and partridge season openB 
in New York Aug. 1. 
H. A. C., Rockland, Me.— From all that we hear the trap you mention 
Is giving satisfaction. 
Q. H., Philadelphia.— In his former trip to England Bogardus was 
not defeated by any English Bhooter 
J. D. H., Mayton.— Please tell me the shooting qualities of the 
breech-loading shot-gun? Ana. Very good. 
J. E. P., Buffalo, N. Y.— The open season for woodcock in Penn., ac- 
cording to the law just passed, begins July 4. 
W. A. McC., Milwaukee. —The shell is the Stalaria Orotnlandiea and 
It Is found from Greenland to Massachusetts. 
E. L., 171 E. Eighty-seventh st. — Write to John Bonnell, Forked 
River, N. J., or to Q. Mercer, William's Bridge, N. Y. 
J. M., care of G. H , Philadelphia.— Cheek for $25 has been received, 
and you have been written to. See this week's papor. 
H. H. F., Portland, Maine.— The crooked tall on your dog is a defect 
on the show bench, but be may be a capital animal In the field. 
W. A. McC., Milwaukee— Very sorry, but all our material was turned 
over to Mr. Burges for the forthcoming kennel book. Write to him ; 
Hillsdale, Mich. 
H. K. Albany, N. Y.— Pointer puppy four months old has a breeoh at 
navel size of a walnut. What shall I do ? Ans. A good surgeon will 
be able to remedy tbe defeot. 
I. B. H., Buffalo.— Could not inform you of the standing either of the 
parties or their dogs. We never can guarantee advertisers. The deer 
claw it no sign of poor breeding. 
J. P., Midland, Mo Whioh Is the best dog for tnrkey, quail, pheas- 
ants, ducks and squirrels T Ans. A good sized cooker for ducks and 
squirrels, and a setter for the other game. 
J- 8. W., Taunton. — Is a setter good as a watch dog? Which would 
be the better, a setter or a pointer ? Ans. Either setter or pointer 
make good watch dogs. See advertisements. 
G. N., Stony Hollow —To “ Break shot" la to rush for game the mo- 
ment It is killed. To “ Drop to shot " Is to drop to the ground at tbe re- 
port of the gun. "Hold up,” to rise after dropping to snot. 
J. B. T. and F. C , of Boston, and some half dozen others.— See last 
week’s issue of ths paper. Yon will flnd that the accident to Mr. Dud- 
ley Selph never occurred, and that It was a malicious falsehood. 
M. 8. C., Newark.— My pointer 3 months old lias tape worms. What 
shall I give her ? Ans. Try powdered pumpkin seeds, followed three 
hours after by a dose of castor oil. Doubtful If you aro corroct in your 
diagnosis at that age 
M. H., N. H.— I have a cooker spaniel about two years old that docs 
not seem to have mnch scent ; hardly any. Hls nose Is bard, harsh as a 
Ole and dry. Can he be helped? Ans. Give plenty of exeroiso and 
don't feed him too high. 
P. O. 8., Cincinnati. — 1. Is the a Drat-claas rifle ? 2. What size 
calibre, length of barrel and weight would you advUe me to got lor tar 
Ket practice at 400, or B )0 yards ? Aus. 1. An excellent rifle. 2. .40 
calibre, TO grates, 30 Inches, 0 pounds. 
Rkadkb, Erie.— With a 13 boro breeoh-loader, and with 4 drs. powder 
and IK oz. No. 8 shot, I put into a square, 14X35, at 10 yds., with right 
barrel 186, and with left barrel 18S pellets. Is that a good average ? 
Ans. Very good Indeed. 
Currie, 8t. Augustine, Fla.— Your oritlclsm Is vory sensible. The 
matter will be very fully discussed by Dr. Carver, the rifleman, In an 
early lssne. Oar artist has never been on the plains, and never saw a 
buffalo, except the staffed one of the museum. 
W. H. B., Pontlao, Mloh. — We think for your one-armed friend the 
Wessou ride wonld be the better. It could be better managed and 
loaded than any other we know We coaid not give you the name of 
any correspondent of tbU paper without Ms consent. 
A. D. B., Carlisle.— My setter 3*4 years old strains very mneh and 
passes a little blood. Havo given him castor oil and laudanum without 
effect; he shows no algos of Illness, Had him out yesterday, when he 
showed a 8:40 gait. Ans. Repeat castor oil and laudanum. 
M. B. A., Phlla.— Have a pair of popples six months eld. the dog half 
the size of the bitch. D ig hai been slokly. Is weak aoross the hind 
quarters and staggers when he rans. Ans. Probably suffering from 
worms, unless he has a nervous disorder. Qtve areoa nut and castor 
oil. 
®. B. W., Waltham.— If a cooker spaniel dog pap Is castrated will it 
interfere the slightest with his hunting qualities ? At what age should 
the dog be altered ? Ans. It generally deprives a dog et high courage 
and be tires sooner, though li does not effect hls ssent. Tbe operation 
shoold be done before six months of sge. 
J. F. C., Portsmonth —1. Does Sensation receive visits ? If yes, what 
Is the fee and o wner’s address ? 2. What would be the cost In yonr city 
of a 12 bore paragon Tolly breech-loader, with case and appurtenance* 
complete? Ana. 1. Yes. $36. Address Dr. Webb, Seoy. Weatmluster 
Kennel Club, N. Y. City. 2. Some $225. 
R L G., Louisville, Ga.— The gun Mr. Squires has for sale Is 12 bore, 
30 lack. It wonld be difficult for you to find the 14, la, or 20. Schui ler. 
Hartley & Graham import them made by Scott, and they cost $130 They 
weigh from 5Ji to 6X pounds. (Wo are afraid your queries have been 
overlooked, or would have been replied to.) 
H. J. G , Sabula, O.— We published a fall list of works on taxidermy 
In our answers for June 6. From repeated demands for Ju»t this infor- 
mation we Infer two things : First, that the country Is full of amatenr 
collectors; second, that If these amateur collectors read this parer more 
carefully they wonld save themselvss a great deal of unnecessary 
trouble. 
Ritlb, Newark.— Wbat Is the beBt kind of canoe for general use ? al- 
so its price and where proonred ? Acs. Boy a Canadian bass wood, or 
cedar canoe ; price $?5 to $35. Send to Pei erboro for an English canoe, 
to Lakefleld for a Gordon, or to Gore's Landing, Rice Lake, for a Her- 
ald. 8ee all late numbers of Forbbt and Stream, which you have evi- 
dently failed to read. 
A. C. W., City, New York.— Do striped bass when hooked ever Jump 
from the water, as the b!a"k bass do T Are not black bass acknowledged 
by one and all to be ths king of fish? What kind of shooting do wild 
pigeons afford from the trap ? Ans. Yes; It Is very common. 2. Many 
salmon anglers wonld dispute this point, s. The best practice next to 
shooting in the fields. 
J. A., Franklin Falls.— 1. Why does a gun make a better patt irn after 
It has been shot two or three time* than It does the flrst time It Is shot 
when It Is clean and smooth T 9. What kind of a pattern la no No. 6 
shot In a target 18 by 26, 3 S, drs, of powder, 13g oz. shot at 40 yar s? 
Ans. 1. We cannot admit that It does. Yon merely get used to the 
gnn. 3. Remarkably good. 
S. I. H., Salem.— 1. I hsve a double gnn, ohoke-bore, I2gauge, 23 lnoh 
barrel. Will you please tell me the proper charge and what reputation 
the maker lias? 2. What kinds of game and fish at Bine Hill, Maine? 
Ans. 1. Do not know the name of the maker. 8*4 drs. powder and IX 
oz. shot. 9. Trout Ashing and deer shooting within easy traveling dis- 
tance. Grouse, shore birds, etc. 
M. E. L., Frederick City.— I have a double-barrel breech-loading gnn 
19 gauge laminated steel barrels, cylinder, make, which scatters too 
widely to do any good shooting. Can I have this gnn rebored so as to 
sboot closely ? If so please recommend a reliable Arm that will benefit 
the shooting qualities of my gun. Ans. Send It to Clark 4 Snelder, 
Baltimore, Md., who make a specialty of such work. 
A. J. 8., Brooklyn.— I want to take a long tramp ; havo tender feet. 
Where shall I get shoes ? Ans. We can recommend you to no other 
person than McSwyny, 419 Broadway. Suffice to say McS. makes 
O'Leary's walking shoes, and the great pedestrian Insisted, In our 
presence, that good shoes were half the battle. It Is a higher art to 
make a well fitting, snug, yet easy shoe, than to ball* a coat. 
H. F. F., Augusta.— The flrst of the two names you ask us about we 
believe to be perfectly responsible. As to the second one we have no 
reason to suppose that he coaid not do exactly as he represented. Bat 
we cannot guarantee anything. We wonld, however, buy dogs from 
either of the persons. Could not further advise yon about a dog. We 
have often declared that we are not responsible for advertisers. 
H. E. 8.. Sparta, Mich.— 1. How mnch space should the shot cover at 
40 yards from the gun for a good gun for shooting on the wing? 2. 
How heavy should a pair of Bhot barrels S' inch bore be to stand charge 
of 8 drs. powder and l oz. shot, and what the weight of a pair with X 
lnoh bore, charge a drs. powder X oz. shot so as not to give unpleasant 
reaoll U both barrels are fired at the same time ? Ans. L A space SS 
inches square. 9. For the first, pounds; for the seoond, from 3 to Sfc 
pounds. 
J. A. J., Jersey City.— My setter puo Is 5 ninths oil and has had dls 
temper for the last month. He taros hie head sol snaps on the air. He 
is not troubled with fleas and vermin. Gave him castor oil for worms, 
but he ha» not passed any. Appetite good as are hi* sp rim, though hls 
eyes run a little. What shall I do for him ? Ans. The suappng is evi- 
dence of nervous disorder. Give 2 grains of quinine and X grain of nux 
vomica threo times a day for a week. Do not lot him blto you. 
M. V. Y.. M. D., Gettings vllle, Ind.— How old are gold fl-b when they 
take on their golden ooiors? 1 have a lot In my ponds one year od and 
tney are of a brown color yet. Also, can I got some of the European 
carp from Washington turn fall T Ans. Send to the U 8. Fishery Com • 
mission for carp. Your brown Osh are but as dross and never will be- 
come gold Osh. Got some new stock. These cyprlnolds hatch of many 
different hues from the same stock ; golden, brown, orlmson, red, white, 
pink, black, etc. 
Lhnoib, N. C.— Mj pointer dog, 3 years old, frequently bas violent 
spasms once a week. Perfectly helpless when In that condition. Seems 
to suffer groat agony. The fits last halt an hour ; sometimes longer. 
What shall I do ? Ans. The length of time daring whioh vour dog has 
been subject to fits renders It Improbable that a care oaa bo offcotod 
through medicines. Keep hls bowels ooen by giving sulphur and cas- 
tor oil every week, and If not strong give 3 grains of quinine threo times 
a day for a short time. 
M. O. B., Mouson, Me.— We have shot a duck in Hobron Pond whose 
like was never seen In this oountry before. It is a smallish duck with 
a red spo’ on bill, white noar each eye, one half the body black, the 
other white ; yellowish spot on back Tall like that of any duck, with 
the exception of two long-peaked feathers In the contro. Pleas* give 
as the name of the dock? An*. Your description U very meagre, but 
we opine that the bird was a long-lalied duck, or old Bquaw, a male. In 
summer plumage ; scientific name, Barthta glacialU. 
J. H. N.. Mamaroneok, N. Y.— Attho last session of the board of 
supervisors of Westchester county a law was passed making the otoso 
season for woodcock extend to October 1. Tne State law make* the 
close season expire August 1. Is this supervisor s law making the ol-se 
eason until Ootober binding and In force ? Ans. Wo have hofore this 
replied to a similar question. TQo upervlsors have uo power to make 
any g une law which contradicts th • State law. The law of the super- 
visors, when It dashes with the State law, Is not binding. 
J. W., Pittsburgh.— 1. How does the $30n gun compare with the 
i or y j What wonld he a good pattern of No #. 8 aud 10 chilled 
shot at 80 inch circle, 40 yards t 8. How many sheets of brown paner 
should they penetrate? 4. Whose paper shells are the better, American 
compared with English 7 0. Would It be safe to nae wire oinrlrlges In 
a choke-bore? Ans 1. Compares most favorably. 8. 200, 800 and 460 
pellets. 3. There being no flxed standard of brown paper, we ean give 
no Idea of penetration. 4. American are Just as good. «. Unsafe. 
G. E R., Rochester.— I have a .44 cal. breeoh loading rifle and am us- 
ing Hazard’s FQ rifle powder. Would It flatten the trajectory to amount 
to anything for loO to 160 yards to nse a hollow ballet and quicker pow- 
der ? What would be the bc-t powder to nse In such ce*e ? Arc *• Rx- 
pr. ss bnllota” hardened, and if so Mow many parts of lead are put to 
,.ne of tin? Ans. Y«b. bnt hardly enough to be perceptible In your 
shooting, but would not advlso It, unless specially made for heavy 
ohargos and light bullets ; your arm would probably ehool wild. The 
Express bullet Is made of soft lead. 
Mbs avooi, N. Y.— l. Whore should we nlerka In the central part of 
theSia’ieof New Y*rk go for a few days’ recreation and Oatilug and, 
last but not le >st, where we can have the most .port for the least oesh? 
1 Is there a book or msp that gives a good description of the lakes, 
river* aud villages of tb United Sta es? 3. What kind of hook aud 
ban should be used In our lakes? Acs 1 Take tho Adirondack It. R. 
•o North Creek and beyond. 2. Th* " Sportsman’s Gazetteer " tells it 
ail. For sale at this office. Price $9. 8. Use a No. fl or medium sized 
nook for small fish, and a cod hook for the big ones. See “Gazetteer’ 
as above. 
A W. G., York, Pa —Please Inform me where I cau buy a well bred 
great St. Bernard pnp— probable cost for male as well a* female? Which 
s tho larger am gentler, the rough or smooth haired ? Are they suit- 
able for children In tbelr rough tumblings ? If I am not mlatuken, the 
8t Bernard* arc eralneuty affectionate aDd good-natured. ads. In 
Philadelphia In 1977 there* ere some very fair St. Bernards shown 
mere. Write to Wm. Bab Philadelphia, or to J. D. Patti rson, Norton, 
Del. Co., Pa.; or to John P. Haines. 379 Broadway. N. Y. We could not 
give vou price. It wonld bo better to get popples, aud bring th. m op. 
The St Bernard Ls decidedly the most sagacious and affectionate of all 
the canine species. Th« smooth-coated ran atrlflo heavier than tho 
rough-haired St. Bernards. Perhaps an advertisement wuuid help yon. 
C. W., Brooklyn.— My Gordon setter puppy has boen slok, though im- 
proving. When walking sho seems distressed, carrying her hlud logs 
under her b dy. Wneo I feel her hlud legs from the hock down she 
seems to -offer pain, though I c«n see no swelling. Her eyes aro run- 
ning a little. Coat glossy and in good condition. Have giv. u her nux 
vomica. She has pss*ed some worms. As toy bitch took flrst prize at 
New York I am anxious about her. Ans. Yon do not speak of the con- 
dition of the Dowels. Many dogs at the show . offered from djsontery. 
Hie symptoms as desorlbed point mainly to rheum .Ham Would 
recommend you to leave off the nux vomica. Give a lime . ulphur once 
a da» and a small dose of castor oil each alternate day for a woek. Also 
two grains of quinine threo times a day If tbero Is rheamsti-m u .mall 
teaspoon fu I of bicarbonate of soda dissolved In a 11 tie waior glv*n in 
i he evening will be beneficial. Bo uu the watch for distemper at her 
age. 
CHESS CORRESPONDENTS. 
, New Haven, Conn.-Send us your address. 
W. Stelultz, Chess Editor Land and IKaUr and Dr. Gold.— Shall we 
exchange ? 
Westminster Papers.-The Fokist and Strbam has been sent you 
regularly. 
C. Jacobus, New Brighton, Pa. -Should like to publish one of your 
correspondence games. 
c. E. Minard, Syracuse, N. Y.-Solutious received. Contributions to 
this department requested. 
Rev. C. E. Ranken.— Kindly furnish ns with the January and Febru- 
ary exchange numbers of tho Chronicle. 
w. A. Briggs, Montpelier, Vt.-That correspondence game long 
overdue has boen received and wlU shortly appear. 
W. D. Mills, Savannah, Tenn.-Has the chess board ordered been re- 
ceived 7 We shall expect a tourney set from you aoon. 
C Schwede Lelpzlg.-We havo not received a copy of th* Sehaeh 
Zaitung from January to Jane. Shsll we continue the exchange? 
G Relchelm, Philadelphia, Pa.-Yonr 121-mover In the Time* 1* a big 
gnn. Shall send yon a set for thorough examination very *oon. Thank* 
for past favors. 
