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6UES3ES AMD AiSSWEBS. 
C. M., Vincennes. — What Is kennel lameness, how does it mani- 
fest itself, and what is the cure for it? Ass.— Kennel lameness, or 
chest founder, is said by Stonehenge, to be either a rheumatic affec- 
tion or the effect of a sprain of the muscles suspending the chest 
between the shoulders. It shows itself in a stiffness and evident 
soreness of the shoulder blades, especially apparent when the dog 
gallops down an inclined surface, or in jumping from any height to 
the ground. The cause is either damp kennels, exposure to storms, 
or over-feeding, all of which are likely to induce rheumatism. The 
sprain may come from any sudden exertion or violent overwork. 
The cure is, in the rheumatic case, a change of kennel or food, with 
applications externally of the following liniment: Spirits of turpen- 
tine, liquor of ammonia,laudanum.each )4 oz.; shake well before usnig 
Give intemaily at the same time iodide of potassium, 2 to 4 grains; 
liquid extract sarsaparilla ,1 drachm. Give a small quantity in water 
once or twice a day, as required. For sprains, use liniment alone 
S. L., Madison.— I desire to try the experiment of vaccinating a 
pup to prevent distemper. Can you tell me how to do this so that 
the pup will not scratch or tear the place? Aks.— The thin skin on 
the inside of the ear is the best place. Use a lancet charged with 
fresh matter, and cut two or three small oblique punctures, just 
piercing the skin, not deeply enough to draw much blood. Charge 
the lancet for each puncture. Be sure that the vaccine matter is 
inlrodnced into the cuts. 
D. R,, Indianapolis.— My young dog is giving me a great deal of 
trouble in breaking. He was very wild at first flushing his birds and 
chasing them, not paying the least attention to whistle or caII i 
punished him quite severe y, and now he won't notice birds at all, 
but puts them up as if he did not scent them. What is the cause 
of this? Is there anything wrong with his nose? Aks. — The trou- 
ble 18 that you were too severe, and have probably spoiled your pup 
by making him bl^nk his game. The only thing yon can do is by 
kindness, to encourage him to resume his former interest in the 
birds, and then patiently and quietly work him out of chasing. If 
he shows any signs of setting, the chasing Is only an indication of 
the pleasure at the sight of birds, that will of itself tend to make 
him a flue worker later. 
Novice, Hebronsville.— I see that all books containing directions 
for learning to shoot, say yon must Are ahead of the bird to aUow 
for.the shot to bit him. M’by cannot a man aim directly at his bird 
and kill, if the shot goes faster than the bird? Aks.— The trouble 
is that most men stop the motion of the gun at the moment of pall- 
ing the trigger, and so allow the bird to pass out of the line of Are. 
It is to counteract this that the authorithes think as yon say. If a 
man follows his bird closely, keeping it covered after he pulls the 
trigger till the shot has left the barrel, he will undoubtedly kill as 
weJ as If he Ares ahead. The best shot we ever saw shoots in this 
way, but a great majority of men cannot do it. 
A. G W., Meadville.— What was the largest brook trout that you 
ever knew of taken with a rod? Aks.— The heaviest trout that ever 
came within our own knowledge was one taken by Mr. Geo Paige, 
of Warren street. N. Y. It weighed twelve pounds. Mr. Paige had 
it scuffed and set up in a glass case in his office, where it can be 
seen at any time. 
PiictTOR, Williamsport.— How heavy do striped bass grow? Aks. 
— We once saw Ave Ash at Newport that had been caught in a seine 
off the breakers. The largest weighed eighty-Ave and the smallest 
seventy pounds. This b-iss is one of the gamest Ash that swims 
Large numbers are taken \ritb rod and line at Newport and in the 
waters round New York. 
M. E. B., Worcester,— 1. Where did the Duke of Gordon get his 
black-and-tan colors in the dogs which bear his name? 2. Were there 
any black-and-tan setters in England before the Duke introduced 
his dogs? Aks. — 1. It is not positively known. Some assert that 
the colors were obtained from a cross with the hound; others that 
it came by crossing black dogs and the red Irish; and still others 
that the Duke bred to a Colly bitch, which showed great aptitnde 
for hunting birds. The latter assertion is somewnat supported by 
the fAct that many Gordons show the teapot tail which belongs to 
the Colly, and also display a tendency to go around their game, 
getting it between themselves and the gun. after the manner of the 
Colly in herding sheep. 2. Yes, there were a number of well known 
strains of black-and-tan setters io England for many years before 
the Gordons. Some of them never display any other colors but 
black-and-tan, while the true Gordons show a black or a red pap 
in almost every litter. 
A cowaudlt revenge was taken on Mr. Harris, of Memphis. His 
imported pointer dog Bruno, winner of the pointer-dog stake at the 
Memphis dog show, was poisoned, ^ong with one of iiis paps, last 
week, at Memphis. Bruno died in a few minute'* after eating the 
poison. Happily, the puppy took an overdose, eansing it to vomit, 
thereby saving its life. 
Those Dogs at Watertown. 
Clakemost, July 19. 
Editoh Rod a:s'D Gn;: 
It seems almost needless to refer again to the number 
of dogs at W atertown, and to take up your valuable space 
in so doing; but if mistaken as to the paper “ Les” quot- 
ed from, I am right as to the number — only I didn’t state 
it high enough — and “ Lex” is wrong. There were ex- 
actly 74 dogs on exhibition, the Watertown papers to 
the contrary notwithstanding, and for the proof of my 
assertion, I would refer “ Lex” to the oflficial list pub 
hshed in the Turf, Field and Farm. I have just counted 
the entries and know the number to be 74 and not 57. 
Exit “NrsTROD.” 
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circulation will oblige us b}' sending in the names of 
brother sportsmen to whom we may send specimen 
copies. 
ITEMS. 
[bT OrS OWK CORBESPOKDEKTS.] 
Chicago, Julj’ 16. — A week of intensely hot weather, 
and the absence of quite a large Chicago delegation 
at the Syracuse shoot, has made times decidedly dull 
around here — little going on, and that little in such 
a languid, dead-and-alive sort of way, as to make one 
almost wish even that little to be stopped. It is cur 
rently reported that the Prairie Club has sent a chal- 
lenge to the Kennicotts, twelve men a side, ten single 
and five pair of birds each man, for the city champion- 
ship. Should this be so, of which there appears to be 
no doubt, the K’s will at once accept, and a very pretty 
match be the result, with the probabilities in favor of 
the Kennicotts winning; and then, if the Gun Club has 
an atom of spunk, it will step in and show what it is 
made of. This resting on its laurels was all right, you 
know, until it became old, venerable and — well, I had 
almost written odoriferous, but I guess I won’t, out of 
respect to your new proprietor’s feelings, and his mem- 
bership in that club; and it now must either prove that 
it is entitled to the first rank among our city clubs, or 
step back in favor of one with some life, energy' and 
courage. And after these contests, another between 
the North-side “Field” Club and the South-side 
“Chicago” will be the thing. It would seem tome 
that our State [clubs might all organize and have a 
regular badge and code of rules governing the State 
championship, and a legal champion club, the same as 
in base ball. Such an organization would give a tre- 
mendous impetus to the binding together of gentlemen 
into clubs, and consequently increase the influence in 
favor of good game laws, and their enforcement when 
enacted, etc. .lust see how interesting the contests 
would be between the twenty or thirty iirst-class clubs 
we have! What excitement there would be, and what 
interest awakened! And Chicago would not be .sure of 
having the champion either, for. by published scores, I 
sec the Mendota, Geneseo, Peru and Clinton boys 
manage somehow to kill tliem nearly all; and judging 
from Cleveland, Chicago would be just generous 
enough to miss one or two in the right place (for the 
other side) and let them take it. 
Young prairie chickens are very numerous, and, con- 
sidering the late spring, well developed; anj-way thev 
are large enough now for the pot-hunters to murder, 
which they are doing, while our State Association and 
five city clubs, organized to enforce the game-laws, are 
taking a good, comfortable nap. Woodcock are very 
scarce; in fact, so scarce that tliere are none at all. I 
see that a certain Eastern sporting paper still is loud in 
its praise of Ditmar’s wood powder, in which it stands 
alone. I believe some months ago I g*ave you the re- 
sult of careful trials made by me, and how the black 
powder came out ahead in eveiy particular. Well, 
since then they have been repeated with the same re- 
sult throughout, and so little is it thought of West, 
that its use has been given up by all who have tried it. 
The gun stores say if they can get clear of the small 
stock the}' have on hand, it will be the last they will 
order. I can name at least four gentlemen here whose 
fine guns have been seriously damaged by its quickness, 
and twenty more who have tried it and given it up, 
owing to its poor target and penetration. 
ADVIBTfSEMIl^TS. 
Three dollars per inch. Biscouit on permanent advertisemenU. 
SPORTIIMC SUITS. 
COVEY ct SMITH, 
69 Asylum Street, 
HARTFORD, CONN., 
Offer a line of 
HOLABIRD’S 
Hunting «£ Fishing Suits 
These suits inclnde Coat, with and w thont sleeves: Waistcoat do.: 
Pants and Cap. Are warranted waterproof, and the nest made in the 
world. We offer them at the very lowest price. Special discount to 
the trade. Will sell any portion of the ^nit separate. Orders by 
mail promptly attended to. Very respectfully, 
COVEY <fe SMITH, 
69 Asjlnm Street. 
W. I. COVET. E. 1 . SMITH. 
IRISH PRIZE BLOOD ALL RED SETTERS FOR 
SALE. — Several brace of large, slashing, beautiful- 
lookiug blood-red animals — trained and untrained — the 
best in Ireland, combining the blood of Dycer’s famed 
“Dan,” Hutchinson’s renowned champion "Bob,” 
Cooper’s prize dog “Ranger,” Hutchinson’s “Lilly,” 
Miss Warburton’s champion bitch “Venus.” Also the 
Marquis of Waterford’s blood in “Flounce,” and Mr. 
La Louche’s in tRanger.” The above are the real true 
type of Irish Setter, famed for their pace, endurance 
and nose, not the red and white so often pawned off as 
Irish. A few young dogs of the old “Irish Water 
Spaniel” breed now so difiBcult to obtain, the best, 
most sagacious and most endurable retriever living. 
Full particulars and prices from “ DERG,” 
Killaloe, Co. Clare, Ireland. 
Works of Art. — Robert Newell & Co., of Buffalo, 
have published two admirable finished chromos, from 
a painting by Machen. The pictures are companions, 
repre.senting respectively a couple of woodcock and a 
brace of quail. They are almost equal to oil, and un- 
usually true to nature. The price, $5 the pair, ought 
to popularize such productions. 
Wants and Exchanges. 
Adtebtisemekts under this head are inserted at 25 cents for two 
lines. Send money with order. 
WESTERN SHOOTING — Book finely illustrated — only 25 cents. 
Address Bbo. SPOBTsxas, Bos 391, Sedalia, Mo. 
LITE PIGEONS, for trap shooting, constantly on hand. Clubs 
supplied at short notice. 
Address, E. T. Mabtls, 475 W. Haron St., Chicago. 
FOR SALE, CHEAP. — A fine two year old pointer dog, liver and 
white: well broken and splendid retriever. Apply to W. B., Secre- 
tary Sportsmen's Club, Owego. Tioga Co., N. Y. 
WANTED.— To exchange — Bogardns’ book “ Field, Cover and 
Trap Shooting,” for “ The Broech-Loader,” by Gloan. Address 
Box S, Amanda, O. 
FOR SALE.— Two beautiful black and tan bitches, two months 
old, from Qneen Bess, 2d, and sired by the celebrated Drake dog of 
Stoughton. For particulars address Bssssett & Thompsos, Fox- 
boro, Mass. Box 163. 
FOR SALE.— Chicago Field for 1874, well bound, $4; American 
Sportsman, from Jan. to Oct., 1874, bound — has cuts of celebrated 
dogs, (5. J. R. Matbekbt, Rockford, 111. 
SETTER DOG WANTED. — Staunch, with fine nose and good 
disposition. Send description and lowest price to A. BrcKHaM, 
Delhi, N. T. 
FOR SALE— An authenticated specimen of the black-footed fer' 
ret, nicely mounted; price, 135. W. H. Tatlob, Cheyenne, Wy. 
FOR SALE — Two beantifnl fine-bred Springer spaniel pops, six 
months old, ready for the breaker. Also a handsome black and 
white setter dog. two and one half years old: broke on woodcock, 
rail, quail, snipe, etc. ; is an excellent watch dog, price moderate. 
Address P. O. Box 316, Bloomsburg, Pa. 
SEND STAMP to A. J. Colburn, 31 Boylston street, Boston, 
Mats., for price-list of special bargains in Stuffed Birds, Animals, 
Ac. Some showy specimens, fit for gnnsmith's'windows, cheap. 
Also, new reduced price list of Birds and Animals Eyes. 
FOR SALE.— The following Whelps: A Setter, 9 months; Fox 
Honnd. 4; a Nen'fonndland. 11; a Bull Terrier, 8; a Pointer Bitch, 
8. Also, English Ferrets. Stump for reply. J. Harding. 51 Broad- 
way. Cleveland, Ohio. 
FOR S.ALE.— A pair of pure black Cocker Spaniels, from import- 
ed stock. 10 months old; dog and bitch, not related; dog works well 
on woodcock. Price, J40. Apply Box 22. Windsor. Ontaiio. 
FOSTER MOTHER WANTED.- Any one having a Bitch suitable 
as above to whelp abont 15th August, will find a purchaser at a rea- 
sonable figure, by addressing Legoe, this office. 
FOR SALE.— A liver and'white Bitch. 14 months old. well house- 
broken. good retriever, bright and Intelligent, from first-class native 
stock. For further particulars address L. J. Gaines. West Meriden, 
Conn. 
FOR SALE. —Eight beantifnl black and tan Gordon setter pnps. 
from queen Bess, prononnted as handsome a bitch as can be found 
in America; sired by the Gordon dog Pette, owned by Nesbitt of 
Cambridge. For particulars as to price, address Bassett & Thomp- 
son. Foxboro, Mass. Box 163, 
FOR SALE. — Eight fine bred pointer pnps, single or in pairs, 
seven weeks old, two black ones, very choice; Seth Green's stock. 
Must be sold at once as the bitch is going to New York in a few weeks. 
Address Chas. C. Clemmnt. with Geo. E. Wilson, Manchester, N.H. 
PURE FIELD TRIAL BITCH "DL” one year old, by Leices er, 
ont of Dart, imported by L. H. Smith, Strathroy, Canada. Di is a 
large handsome bitch, very promising, finely feathered, and splendid 
disposition; full sister to the prize winner Bryson's Maud and Tay- 
lor's Blanche. For price and pedigree apply to Arnold Burges, 
Marysril e, Ky. 
FARM FOR SALE — In the valley of Delaware River, between 
Dingman's Ferry and Water-Gap, on the stage turnpike, midway 
between Port Jervis and Strondsbnrg. It will be sold on easy terms, 
or exchanged for a smaller farm. It contains 143 acres besides 
Squirrel Island in the Delaware, the best woodcock ground In the 
State. There are 40 acres of vainable timber and over 100 acres of 
allnvial flats which never overflow. It is the centre of fishing and 
shooting grounds, with a trout stream on the farm, river fishing and 
good shooting all around. Good farmer's hnildings, orchard and 
gardens. Crops may be seen on the gronnd, and will be inclnoed 
with the stock and implements if desired. Farm unincumbered, 
and within 100 miles of New York. Apply to Gekio C. Scott, 615 
Broadway, New York. 
IRISH SETTERS AND RETRIEVERS.— American 
sportsmen in want of thoroughbred Irish Setters, broke 
or unbroke; also Irish Water Spaniels of the oldest and 
best stock in Ireland, trained to perfection for land and 
water, and first-class at wild-fowl shooting, will please 
communicate with the undersigned. 
N. B. — Eight lovely blood red Irish Setters, ten 
months old, ready for the breaker; besides several brace 
of the same strain perfectly trained; also, four magnifi- 
cent Irish Retrievers, broken, at present for sale. 
American and English references. Address S. J. HI R- 
LE’f, Esq., Killaloe, County Clare, Ireland. 
