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yesterday, also saw four woodcock. Migrating birds are 
corning along slowly. Grounds are in fair order for snipe, 
but in the alder swamps there is yet much frost. Bay 
ducks, geese, &c., are numerous in 'our harbor. Hope to 
shoot some snipe this week, if I do will let you know. 
Seven suipe were killed at Newburyport the 19th. 
“Thai,.’’ 
On Saturday, 10th inst., there was organized at Irving- 
ton, N. V., a game club, to be knowu as the Irvington 
Game Club. The following officers were elected: Presi- 
dent, Simon Lawrence; Vice President, C. II. Ilauptman; 
Secretary, Lewis Gregory; Treasurer, Fillmore Jewell. The 
object of this club is the protection of game and perfecting 
the members in the science of shooting. It has among its 
members some crack shots and may give some of its senior 
clubs a brush this fall. 
Maryland, — Deer Dark, April 10, 1875. — Spring has 
failed; its assets are frozen garden seedlings, blue noses, 
&c. ; its liabilities arc too numerous to mention. Wo were 
in hopes of having flowers soon, but we have to fall back 
on the blossoms of hope, and even those are in such a 
sickly condition that we will soon have to throw them out 
of the window. All the spring birds were hero and every- 
thing was budding, when a snow-storm came and sent all 
these little angels to heaven. A greet many ducks h ave 
been killed during the past two weeks, and that is all the 
sport wc have. I have seen in several papers lately an ac- 
count of Air. C. S. Abell, of Baltimore, killing in Florida 
a rattlesnake with sixteen rattles, as though this was 
something unusual. An Englishman who lived nenr us 
killed a rattlesnake that must have had charge of the nurs- 
ery, for it had nineteen ratties. Many people saw this rat- 
tle and it is an undoubted fact. The snake was not a large 
one, being but about four feet long. Alleghany. 
North Carolina. — Wilmington, April 21, 1875.— On the 
19th I bagged six brace of snipe in a meadow adjoining 
our city. It is unusually late in the season for snipe here, 
which is the only remarkable feature about this announce- 
ment. Can it be that the recent cold weather North drove 
the snipe back to us, or have they tarried longer than usual 
with us on account of the absence of any warm weather iu 
the South up to this lime ? W. H. B. 
—The time of meeting of the Kentucky State Sports, 
men’s Association has been chauged from May 18th to the 
first Tuesday in June, to avoid conflicting with the Louis- 
vdle races. The State Association is gathering strength 
rapidly, and will undoubtedly accomplish great good in its 
own Slate and prove a powerful auxiliary in the efforts 
being made to secure a general respect and enforcement of 
laws for protecting game. 
A GOOD REPORT OF THE DITTMAR 
WOOD POWDER. 
Lansinoburoh, April 18, 1875. 
Editor Forest and Stream:— 
Having read in your columns many Inquiries u'lout the Dittmar pow- 
der, I herewith appeud some experiments made with it by myself, and 
their results:— 
Dittmar— Threo drachms powder (bulk); 1 oz. No. 8 shot; target, 8 
Inches; distance, SO yards: Pattern, 73; penetration, -10. 
Huznrd Son Shooting FG -Three drachms powder; 1 oz. No. 8 shot; 
target, 8 Inches; distnnee, 30 yards: Pattern, 60; penetration, 40. 
Tlie above is tlie average of four shots of each kind, unit the penetra- 
tion pads wore leaves of a Dtagnzlue, a sample of which I enclose. 
Against the Hazard FG. I tested with It I found an equal penetration, 
with only about one-half tho recoil; the smoko nnd report are greatly 
diminished, and the deposit, after discharge, is slight aod easily re- 
moved, not adhering to the barrel in a caked condition, as sumo clean 
powders do. Hoping this will bo acceptable to you, I remain, yours 
rospeclfully, B. F. Flower, Jr. 
PROPER CHARGES FOR REMINGTON 
GUNS. 
Editor Forest and Stream:— 
Noticing In your paper nu inquiry in regard to the proper load for a 
Remington 10 bore, 81 pound gun, and having used for a year past n gun 
of llmt description, will give you tho result of my experience. After 
careful experiments I Und 3 drachms powdor nnd 11 oz. shot is tho 
proper load for my cun, and with that load there is no recoil whatever, 
nnd good pattern nnd peuetrntion, and is a sure shot on anything between 
40 and 75 yards. I use a Baldwin wnd and a heavy felt wad over the 
powder. Alleouany. 
GAME PROTECTION. 
Shrewsbury, April 20, 1875. 
Editor FonzsT and Stream: — 
I wish to add a few remarks to my nlready expressed views upon “the 
desirability of abolishing tho shooting of tho Wilson snipe in the Spring 
nnd tho woodcock In the Summer.” Tho uliowlng these birds to he 
killed ut these seasons is the means of other kinds of game being de- 
1 strayed contrary to law, 1 particularly tho woodcock duriog Spring snipe 
shooting, nnd quail and ruffed grouse front tho beginning of Summer 
cock shooting. I advocate, as a matter of self-interest to us sports- 
men, the necessity of protecting the snipe and woodcock, and in their 
protection believe that other kinds of game would be protected by hav- 
ing laws prohibiting Bold shooting in the Spring and Summer. Had we 
such laws tho tiring of guns in these times would bo a signal to all having 
n desire nnd opportunity to investigate who the parties were aud what 
they were shooting, “Prevention is easier than cure." 
Check Cord. 
PAP ER SHE L LS. 
St. Paul, Minn,, April 9, 1875. 
Editor Forest and Stream 
We boar much of late about tho relative merits or brass and paper 
shells. Being on the side of the latter, nnd ns one of the main disadvan- 
tages ascribed to them Is liability to get wet and swell, I would offer to 
tlie readers of your valued journal the following effectual remedy against 
wet or damp, having given it a very thorough trial myself: After prop- 
erly loading and crimping your shells immerse them for a c econd or so In 
a solution of the following projjprtionB; Of good orange shellac, one 
pound; alcohol, one gallon. This quantity will coat and waterproof a 
hundred or so shells, and drying almost Instantly, they can be Immedi- 
ately pnt ki'd away for use. The expense is very trilling, us the solution 
can be used over nnd over, nnd only requires a thinning now and then 
from the evaporation of the alcohol. Very respcc'fnlly, 
(.HAS. A. Zimmerman . 
A NEW METAL SHELL. 
Shrewsbury, April 23, 1875. 
Editor Forest and Stream:— 
It i« with pleasure that I am able to give an opinion that at last there 
is a metal shell that is really a desirable article; sound iu principle and 
well made. I refer to the “Ilart shell,” manufactured at Newark, N. J.' 
The desirable features are, first— u solid substantial anvil, backed up by 
plenty of mclalln head of shell, insuring durability; eecoDd— the anvil 
and cap recess are made of nickel to obviate corroding Thlrd-the shell 
takes the Berdan primer, and h*» the slotted head Tho latter Is by far 
tho most convenient arrangement to facilitate tho removal of exploded 
caps, which can bo done with tho point of a knife blade, or am sharp 
pointed steel Instrument. The Bordau primer, being a flat wide cap. ad- 
mit- of a large bnt not deep recess in head of shell, consequently it is 
easily kept clean. Fourth-ln the tube of this shell tho metal Is' qullo 
thick, rendering the boce nearly tho size of tho paper shells, which I 
consider an excellent feature, as it gives less frictlonto shot In passing 
through tho barrel than do shells with thinner sides, and consequently 
larger boroB. More powder and loss friction is my idea. Tho general 
get up of this shell Is such os 1 have advocated in Korkbt and Stream 
ns being desirable for all kinds of shooting from boats or blinds. 1 con- 
sider that metal shells are superior to tho paper ones where they do not 
have to he carried upon the person or the sportsmen . I hold there Is no 
economy in using metal shells in upland shooting; not from tho slarul- 
point of dollars und cents, a- one of your correspondents, I am sorry to 
say. Insinuated wns the motive, but from their being liable to Injury If 
not carried in a belt or vest made especially for the purpose: and who 
would wish to he so hnrne**- d when ho can divide tlie weight of his 
ammunition by distributing his paper cartridges In the many pockets of 
a shooting suit, und can throw away tho empty shells Instead of having 
to carry them. ditto* Cord. 
£iiswei;s §[o ^on-esyondeutg. 
W. C. S., Boston.— Your inquiry answered by mall. 
Messbnobr, Boston.— With regard to Colvin’s canvas bont, seo an- 
swers elsewhere. 
A. L , St. John’s School, Sing Sing.— Can you furnish me with a com- 
pass such as that “G. N.” inquired about? Ans. Yes; can send by 
mall. 
Subscriber, New Bedford.— Will yon please Inform mo whoro I can 
purchase a fuw pair of live quail T Ans. It Is too late in tho season to 
procure live qnnll. 
J. D. B,, Sedaiiu, Mo.— I want to got tho address of C. S. Bontcher and 
get ono of his books. If you will oblige me with hts address? An*. Seo 
answor toother querists In this colnmn. 
Jkuomb. Philadelphia.— Please inform mo who Is tho best authority on 
(ho Olympian, Nemean, and Isthmian games? An*, Groto’s or Cnrlluu’ 
History of Greece will give yon the information you desire. 
C. C. M-, Alleghany City .—I* there any guide book to the rivers and 
bays bf tho Easicm and Southern States? Ans. No guide book tlmt 
wc know of. Tho Government coast survey charts can be bought in this 
city and will glvo tho information. 
G. P. R,, Tuscon, Arizona.— Can yon glvo fno the address of a taxi- 
dermist in San Francisco, or any one of whom I ran buy eyes for bird* 
and animals? Ans. Chas. A. Allen, Nlcaslo, Marin county, Cal. ; Goo. 
H. Strong, 224 Sunsome, San Francisco. 
C. P. K , Angusta. Me.— I see a statement in your pnper that Eloy’s 
brown paper shells can bo purchased at $10 per thousand. Will you bo 
kind enough to tell me where they can be Imd at that price? Ans. From 
H. C. Squires, No. 1 Conrtlandt street, Now York. 
R. R. New York —Will yon kindly Inform me If tho Whitney sporting 
rifle Is a good weapon? Ans. The Whitney Is comparatively a new rifle, 
and wo havo not yet heard of its merits. In flnlah it la not equal to somo 
of the others, but we understand the company are soon to turn out finer 
work. 
W. J., Bridgeport, Conn.— Can less than ono ounce nnd one-quarter of 
shot be used in a pigeon match shot under Long Island rules? Ans. In 
shooting a pigeon mntch, when tho shooters nre limited ns to shot, any 
shooter may uao any weight or slzo of shot ho chooses, not exceeding 
tho limit. 
J. D. B , Muncy Pa.- One of your patrons wishes to know whore ho 
can deal to tho best advantage in fresh muckerol and other fresh llsh? 
Ans. Headquarter* for flslt is at Gloucester. Mass. Communicate with 
Middleton, Carman A Co., or E. Blackford, whole-ale dealers, Fulton 
Market, N. Y. Yonr qnerry is not sufllciently explicit. 
F. W. F., Brooklyn.— Will you bo so kind as to inform mo the amonnt 
of the flno for shooting robins at this season of the year? An*. Five 
dollars ponnlty for shooting, robin*, except In the month* of August, 
September, October, November and December. Robin shooting 1* for- 
bidden in Kings county, except in October, November and Decumbor. 
C. P., Now York.— Please inform a constant render how to bronze or 
stain a copper powder flask, ns I hnvo a nice flask an i would like to 
know how to color it In some way? Ans. The process Is a trade ecc'ot, 
bnt you may get the information, or have your flask bronzed by apply- 
ing to the American Flask Company, No, 63 Beckman street. 
J. A. W., Montreal.— I Imve a very handsome pair of spaniels nine 
months old, und would like a few hints about training them. Would 
you be kind enough to let mo know tho nnmo of n book which would 
give the Information I want, nnd whore it may be got? Ans. “Dluks, 
Hutchinson and Mayhcw” is the best work upon dog breaking. The 
price Is $3; we can send you a copy. 
C. W. R., Montreal.— Will yon kindly give price of the "latest thing 
In boats," and where it is to bo had; also price anil weight of Mr. W. 
E. Bond's boat-, of Cleveland, Ohio? Ans. Mr. Verplanck Colvin’s 
boats are noton tho market For price list of Bond's boats address W. 
K. Bond, 22 Sonth Water street, Cleveland, Ohio. Prices range from 
$35 for 12 foot boats, to $67 for those lfij feet long. 
K. S. II., Grand Rapids, Mich — Where can I got a copy of Ranald's or 
Biacker's "Entomology and at wliat price? Also C. 8. Boutchcr'e 
“Notes of a Western Hunting Trip?" Ans. Tho tlrst yon will linvo to 
send to London for; they are very rare, and sell for about &\ each. Mr. 
Boutcher's book was printed, wo believe, for private distribution, but you 
may procure a copy by addressing the Fr<e Press , Easton. Pa. 
L. II. B., Troy, N. Y.— Will you be kind enough to Inform mo how I 
can obtain n copy of “Notes of a Western Hunting Trip,” by C. 8. 
Boutchorf Can you inform mo where I can procure a book on rowing? 
Ans. Yon may get Mr. Boutcher's book by nddresslug tho Free I'rtes 
ofllcc nt Easton. Pa. The only book* on rowing we know of aro the 
Annuals. Addross Mr. Jumes Watson, P. O. box 678, for hi* ; price 50 
cents. 
J. A. B., Boston.— Can yon give mo any Infonnantlon In regard to tho 
disease called “roup” lu hens, and what la to be given them to effect a 
cure? Ans. Some fanciers Imagine that "roup"isa disease akin to 
diphtheria. Tho fowl gapes, rnflle* Itself Into a heap . and emits a noise 
not unlike that of a “roaring" horse. Sulphur In pills or mixed In the 
water is suggested as aromedy; or a doso of castor oil. We should pre- 
fer trying the effect of pepper, red or black, mixed with corn meal. 
Tahawus, Brooklyn,— I am extremely anxlou* to obtain a copy of 
Verplanck Colvin's "Report of the Adirondack Survey." I have applied 
to several Assemblymen, but without success, as I um not personally 
acquainted, nnd 1 fear that'lhe edition is nearly exhausted. Could you 
let me know where I can obtain tho work? If I cannot obtain It ns a 
gift I would like to purchase It. Ans. Address Francis L. Keyes, Clerk 
of Assembly. Albauy. Our opinion is, that the edition Is exliawtcd, and 
the volume hard to obtain. 
C. W. II., Altoona, Pa.— There arc a number of young men In the offi- 
ces of the Pennsylvania R. R. in Altoona, who want to get up a rifle 
club for amusement and mutual improvement. Wo don’t know exactly 
how to go abontlt (what rulesof government to make, Ac.), aud will bo 
very much obliged If you will give us some suggestions as to to orgonlza- 
ion and best rifles for short range, say 100 yards to 200 yards, nnd of 
snch price an will bo suited to the limited means of railroad clerks? Ans. 
Pamphlet with all necessary Information sent by mall. 
Touno ANtfLWR, Philadelphia.— I . Is fhoreany place In Pennsylvania 
where you can fb*b for trout, aud do you have to pay any charge fsr Ash- 
ing? 8. What nre the principal months for fishing? 3. IsJ.B. Crook 
A Co. a reliable firm? 4 . What book would yon recommend to me to 
learn more aoont fliti? Ans. 1. Addrass Miles Johnson, Fork ton, , 
Wyoming county. Pa., and he will get yon excellent trout fishing in the 
M stoop my Rivor that is |im to all. 2 May t»t to Soft. S)th. 3 . An 
old e*ui.h*h M house. «. Norris' “American Angler’s Book." prfca 
$3.N>; a cheap bnt good hook for a beginner U RouUedgo's "Handbook 
of Angling," 80 osnta. Wo can got either for you. 
C. A. I'., Boston.— Can you tell me how lo raise fan (all dove*? Mine 
lay egg* and then desert them, or If they hatch them, tlioy starvo the 
young one* to death An*. Fan tall., pA.dcularly when aged, nre fre- 
quently bad setters. Yon must koop a few common pigeon* and change 
the egg*, putting those you wish to rear midet tho common bird#. Which 
riflo won the highest score | u tho iutornatlonal match? Are tho Mnynanl 
rifle* considered n* good as the Sharp or Remington? Ans Captain 
Fulton made the highest score In tho International match with a ltew- 
lnglon sporting rifle. Tho rlflca you uiuntlon are all good. 
F W. C„ Paterson. N. J. I am going, lo Rallfax, N. 8 ., to spend 
about a month flshlng. Shall I want heavy tackle for tho lake trout? 
An* Take a trolling Hue and rool. 8 . Will tho last week It. May bo 
better than the first for flatung purposes? An* Ye*. 8 . 1 toteml to 
go to Grand Pro. I* thorn good flshlug thereabout? An*. A few trout 
in tho rivers that empty Into Minae Barin. 4. Whoro Is the host pi» C o 
to put up for a day or two? An*. There I. a good hotel at Huntspore 
on tho Aunapoli* R, R. but at Grand Pro yon will hare to lodge with a 
Frenchman probably. 5 How it tho weather In Nova Scotia? Au* 
Mild in the Interior, and streams open-* Now England climate. 
8 .. New York.— Can yon give me the address of Verplanck Colvin, or 
whom l can seo one of the boats such as he used lu tho survey of the 
Adirondack Wilderness; also whoro can bo scon Frank Good'* mocoa- 
sins? Ans. Addross Verplanck Colvin. Albany, N. Y, Wo aro not 
aware that Mr. Colvin has arranged for tho manufacture of his bont, or 
rather hia canvas covering; for his Idea Is to lit tho frame to it In 1 he 
woods as occasion requires, for temporary service. If those canvas 
shells could bo bought, they would doubtless be lu groat dnmaud. Homo 
simple Instructions would onablo most anyono to couslruct tho frame. 
Wo have sent to Mr. Good for moccasins, and shall hope to have a pair 
soon at this ofllco. Wc do not know of any placo lu this city whuro they 
can bo found. 
B. C., Cleveland, Ohio.— Please tell me tho nnmo* of two game pic- 
tures (stool engravings preferred) for a gentleman's room. I would like 
ono representing a hunting econo, tho other flshlug, with nice landscape 
background. Don't want them vary large? Ana. Whilo there are 
plenty of chonp chromos and lithographic prints representing hunting 
aud ilehlug scones, good engravings of tho same, excepting, or course, 
Landseer’* admirable pictures, aro scarce. Tho best we can suggest for 
you as matching in size are “Tho Eugllsh Gamekeeper," for a shooting, 
und "Steady, Johnny, Steady," for a flsluug sketch. Tho Inst Is worth 
$40 for an artist’s proof, and represent* an old Scotchman and hi* son 
on tho way to the salmon pool. Tho price of the first named Is only $7.60, 
to be hud of W. Schaus, 749 Broadway ; size about 80x.*0 Inches. 
J. W. K., Ayer, Mass.-WIll you ploase Inform mo how and whero I 
enn obtain a few pairs of sharp tailed grouse for breeding purposes, also 
tlie price? Ans. Sharp-trilcd grouse could not be obtained at tills sen- 
son of tho yoar. We think It is very ranch to bo regretted that our sug- 
gestion that tins game bird be obtained for breeding purpose* has not 
boon given more attention. From our oxpnrlonce in shooting this bird 
we aro fully convinced that It will do well In many sections of tho Middle 
State*, ns it take* to cover much In tho snmo manner as our rnllod grouse. 
While shooting 1 I 1 U bird In Wisconsin, whero they aro found In great 
abundance, we luquired If any live birds could be obtained, but could hear 
of none being caught. Wo think tlmt arrangements conld bo mndo to ob- 
tain a snpply next Wlutor. Will write to somo parties In tho Northwest 
and ascertain. 
E. R. V., Hevorly.— 1 Con you direct me to any placo In New Turk 
or Philadelphia whore lean oxamino Dougall'a guns? 2 . Do yon know 
any agent of thelr's In N. Y. or Philadelphia; If so, will yon pleo*e give 
hi t name? 3. Aro J. A W. Tolloy a rollablo Arm. and are tlielr highest 
priced gnns equal to thnao of the beat English makers? 4. Where can 
I gotanyof Ray's shot concentrators? B. What brooch loodlng action 
do you consider tho etrongost? if. Do yon know of any work on Shoot- 
ing byJ. D. Dougall? An*. 1. At Schuyler, Hartley A Graham's, 
No. 19 Malden Lane. N. Y., you can purchase a Dougall gun. 3. Wo do 
not know that Dougall has any agent In this country. 3 . J. AW. Tol- 
loy ore a reliable Arm. and thoir guns rank among th oso of tho best ling- 
llsh maker*, t. At any of the gun dealer* advertising In our paper. 
5. The double undor grip Is as strong an any. 0. No. 
J. C. S,, Wa*hlngton.— Will you bo kind onough to glvo an opinion as 
to tho necessary treatmont for my setter, symptom* a* follow*: A dry 
cough, flrot hoard three monih* since, and at intervals of day*, sometime* 
weeks, until the past few weeks, whon it has been ft dally occurrence. 
Wet, cold weather at novornl times mado cough sound ompty; dog Ira* 
aliown no other symptoms of dlstemoor that I can discover. Ha* auf- 
fored no material loss of rplrli* during till* time. Has do consldurablo 
trouble In breathing, but froth* some when running, Gogs occasion- 
ally and sometimes vomit*. I gavo two or threo omotlc*, as found In 
Youatl, without permanent rollof. Have alno given n preparation for 
worm* without avail. Dog U ono year old and In a much fatter condi- 
tion than he should bo. When taken out for exorcl*e make* a sound 
similar to that of a man About to oxpectorale; soon recovors, and the 
noise 1* not often heard again during exercise? Ans. Take Barbados* 
1 nr, ono drachm ; powdered squill*, two drachm* ; extract of belladonna, 
two scruple*; liquorice powdor a sufficiency. Beat Inin a mss* and 
make twenty pill*; give four dally. Kcduco your (Jog In flesh anil giro 
very little meat. 
8. F. D., Boston.— Wliat Is tho meaning of tho words “point blank 
range" iu rifle shooting? Supposing the boro of a riflo to Ins bold bor- 
rizantal, properly loaded ami Bred, how fur will tho ball go boforo It 
commence* to drop? How rnuoli does It devlnto from a straight course 
at 50 yards, nnd how much at 100 yard*? I* the boro »f u riflo supposed 
to be parallel with tho lino of the sight*, or 1* It bored *0 a* to glvo an 
upward tendency to tho ball at the start? Ans. “Point blank" Is tho 
range of tho gun whon the extreme point of the fore sight I* lu lino 
with the bottom notch of tho hack eight; or, In other words, the tra- 
jectory of tho boll with tho standing sight* only. If a gnn be held hor- 
rizontally a ball commences to full afier It has gone a certain distance, 
or whon the initial force 1* expended, und tbo attraction of gravitation 
commence*. As tbl* deviation depends entirely upon tho form with 
which the bullet 1* propelled, tho object attained by express rifle*, or 
those having a low, flat trajectory, ie tbrongh tho use of large charges of 
powder. Wo can assume that with the ordinary charge tho bull, after 
having been one second In the air wilt have attained a distance of 1,000 
feet, und will bavo fullon 10 9-100 feet. It Is to connlurnct tho fulling 
of the ball that tho elevation by means of moveabio sights ls given. 
Tbo boro of a riflo is parallel with ine lino of the sight* 
Article* Accepted.— E lk Hunting In tbo Northwest, by W. L. C. 
Long Luke. Newcomb, Indian Pa*«, by Amateur; Hport Around Roches- 
ter, by K. It ; Hunters and Their Dogs, by A. D.; Hunting Bosr* In 
New Zealand, by L. Moore; Martinique nnd the West Indls Island*, by 
Joe; Snow-shoe Trip to Albany Lake, bv F. Bollc*; Tho Neplgon Ra- 
tion. by J. D. C : Chicken dhootlng in Missouri, by Oood Comrado; Tbo 
Canada Goose, by Dr. If.; Nevada Sketches, live papers, by Itav. II. 
R.-d Indlau* of Newfoundland, by M. 11.; Sport In Manitoba, byC. S. 
C. ; and several shorter contributions. 
The Sportsman.—' TiiU is the title of another periodical 
devoted to open air literature, lately established in Washing- 
ton City. No doubt in that locality ample material nnd 
patronage will be found for a paper of this description, and 
wt wish our new contemporary every success. 
