August 14, 1875. 
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mented. Beads of stone and shells were used for em- 
broidery and other ornamental purposes. The remains 
of old “dug outs,” or boats manufactured from redwood, 
were found. In nearly or quite all the ollas and graves 
were found pieces of redwood, .showing a superstitious 
reverence for that wood. AVampum, made from oil i- 
vella shells, was common among the trinkets. Several 
specimens of a kind of flute, made of bone, were found 
with other remains. 
This is but an outline sketch of this wonderful dis- 
covery. The place has been inhabited for seven hun- 
dred j’ears, doubtless, and it was not abandoned until 
the present century. In one instance I found buried by 
a skeleton a war club of stone, a harpoon of copper, and 
a spear head of iron. Here wiis represented the three 
principal periods of archseologists — the stone age, the 
bronze age, and the age of iron. The skeletons, which 
were very numerous, were buried from two to six feet 
beneath the surface. 
These specimens will be exhibited at the approaching 
Centennial, where they will vie with those of Nineveh 
and Troy. 
Permit me to add that Doctors Yarrow and Rolhrock, 
of the N. S. A., who had charge of this expedition, with 
Mr. Henshaw, ornithologist, have proved themselves to 
be gentlemen of culture and fine scientific attainments. 
They made hosts of friends during their stay with us. 

O.A.ME out of season has been served up and eaten at 
Saratoga. Some people are indignant that Mr. Royal 
Phelps and the Society of which he is President have 
not stepped forward and prosecuted. Well, perhaps they 
would if they had known of the oflense in time, or if 
the complainants in the daily press had given the Socie- 
ty notice of the oflense, and shown willingness to go on 
the stand and help punish the offenders. The New 
York Game Protection Society has not hitherto been 
slack in its self-imposed duty, and has enforced the law 
vigorousl}', but its officers are not ubiquitous. 

A Roy.\l Com.mission has been appointed in England 
to make inquiry into vivisection. This practice has 
been carried to a ,much greater extent in Europe, espe- 
cially in France, than in this country, and earnest re- 
monstrance has been made by the humanitarians against 
not only the cruelty, but the uselessness of the torture 
inflicted on living animals, for which it is alleged the 
results obtained are all inadequate and unreliable. The 
only question turns upon its practical uses, for there are 
few who will not think it better that many animals 
should suffer if one human be thereby saved. 
The Swans on the River Thames, in England, which 
belong, for the most part, to the corporation of London, 
arc the subjects of considerable animadversion from 
their propensity to devour fish spawn. Swans are un- 
der protection of the law, and everyone molesting them 
is subject to heavy penalty. But if the swans are so 
destructive, it seems doubtful economy to stock the 
river with spawn. Perhaps the swan story is only a 
canard. 
The eccentricity of animals in their a.ssumption of 
maternal duties is a frequent subject of remark. AVe 
find something unusually out of the way in a hen 
nestling kittens and another nestling puppies in a recent 
English exchange. These facts must be accepted with 
discretion. 
IIoN. .1. C. Lemoyne, President of the National 
Sportsmen’s Association, sends us the following note 
received by him from the Chicago, Burlington and 
Quincy Railroad: “Orders will be issued to train bag- 
gagemen to carry free in baggage cars, dogs belonging 
to passengers. Yours trul}', R. H.vkris, Gen’l Supt.” 
■»» » 
The friendly “sendoffs” we receive from the press in 
all parts of the country are very gratifying. Among 
them we may particularly mention the Turf, Field and 
Farm, the Foreid and Stream and the Field. AVe recip- 
rocate these liberal sentiments, and intend so to order 
our doings and sayings that there shall be every induce- 
ment to scissor freely. 
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Mu. S.MiTH, of Strathroy, Ont., has sold his field-trial 
setter bitch Liffey to Mr. John Middleton, to go to Yoko- 
hama, Japan. The same gentleman also takes a dog 
pupp}' of Victress, by Carlowitz, pure Laverack, out of 
same kennel. 
— 
There are upward of sixty poultry and dog .shows 
announced to come off in various parts of Great Britain 
iJiis fall. 
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the grass at the opposite border startled him; the step 
was plainly that of a human, and after peering steadily 
through the dull twilight toward the spot from ■which 
the sound came, the figure of a man was observed to 
move cautiously a few steps, then crouch in the grass 
and creep stealthily into the darkness. Perhaps it might 
be some friendly Indian from a neighboring encamp- 
ment, who might assist him to regain the trail, after 
having his own doubts of friendliness satisfied; so he 
hallooed loudl 3 ’, but no response came; again he called, 
but onlj' the echo of his own voice answered him. This 
first cause for suspicion, then, made him grasp more 
firmly his trusty gun, which, swinging from his shoul- 
der, he brought to full [cock, allowing each hammer to 
click loudly so that the unfriendly neighbor should 
plainly hear the sound and understand i^ meaning; 
after which precaution he started across the meadow to 
“roust him out,” and insist upon an acquaintance. But 
he had managed to either conceal himself ofi escape. 
There was no time to give to attempts at a solution 
of the m}-stery of his disappearance, for by this time 
the increasing light had made it possible to search suc- 
cessfully for a path or other opening through the dense 
thickets leading to the unincumbered mesa. After 
searching long and impatiently what was his disap- 
pointment to find that the only means of egress was to 
retrace his steps for a mile or more, the alternative be- 
ing to wade through a narrow slough of unknown depth 
filled with titles and other aquatics, and hemmed in with 
dense thickets of willows and thorny shrubs. The lat- 
ter was soon decided upon, and after much trouble in 
forcing the jungle, and through the water up to the 
waist, the opposite bank was safely reached, and only a 
few more steps were required to gain the longed-for 
bluffs which fronted the mesa, over which the lost trail 
w^as then knowm to lead. But another and unexpected 
obstacle presented itself in the strong wall of bushes 
which covered every bit of the space between the bank 
of the slough and the foot of the bluffs. Fortunately 
this belt of shrubberv' w’as narrow, so that though nearly 
overcome by the exertion, the foot of the long-sought 
bluffs was gained at last ! 
It was now full moon light, and there was no diffi- 
culty in making his way. The first thing was to gain 
the summit of the mesa, there to search for the trail. 
But a thought came into his mind which caused a mo- 
ment’s hesitation; when the summit of the bluffs was 
gained, his figure would stand clear cut against the 
moonlit sky, thus affording an excellent target for any 
lurking enemj’ concealed in the shadows beneath, and 
he knew that a stealthy stranger at that moment was 
lurking w ithin shooting distance. For the first time he 
felt symptoms of fear, hut no attention was to be given 
to uncertain dangers; but all the power of nerve and 
mu.scle was required for the remainder of the journey. 
It was hoped that the trail might be readilj’ found after 
the summit was gained; but the weary traveller was 
doomed to disappointment, for the front of the mesa 
was not a continuous bluff, but a series of projecting 
spurs, divided by deep arroyos, or gulches, worn by the 
torrents from the mountains during the rainy season, 
and as these extended back, appaTentlj' for miles, it was 
deemed a hopeless undertaking to try to go around one 
in order to reach the unbroken lavel of the portion 
which laj' farther back toward the mountains. The 
only waj- seemed to be down one side and up the other 
of each ravine in succession until camp was reached; 
but ere half a dozen were traversed in this way, and 
scarce any apparent progress made, exhaustion began to 
overcome the benighted traveller, and he concluded to 
lie down and rest his weary limbs until morning. But 
without yielding to the impulse of fatigue, he deter- 
mined to press onward as long as one foot could be 
placed before the other, and thus he dragged slowly 
along. The brilliancy of the moon-light had awakened 
the Indians from their slumbers, and one b)' one thev’ 
broke forth in a solemn wail for their dead; on the other 
side the prowling coyotes answered them with unearth- 
1}' yelps and howls. The ravines were now growing 
shorter, and he knew from this sign that the bold, steep 
bluff opposite camp could not be many miles distant. 
AVith renewed hope and strength revived, his laborious 
steps grew more elastic, and soon after rounding the 
head of a ravine the trail wis struck, and before an- 
other hour he stood overlooking the camp, where blazed 
a bright beacon light, left burning by his thoughtful 
companions. But camp was not yet reached, for be- 
tween rushed the river, and this had to be waded, and 
• t he ford from that side was against the swift current. 
This was a task sufficiently difficult for one unfatigued, 
and in his exhausted condition ■was then impossible. 
Though nearly famished with thirst he had not strength 
enough to descend the hiU to the river; but firing off 
each barrel of his gun in succession, and receiving a 
responsive shout from camp, he lay down and slum- 
bered till nearly daj'-lighl, when he aro.se and was in 
camp in time for breakfast. 
Dogs. 
AVe have already tested the liberal spirit in which sev- 
ral of our railroads are meeting the wants and welfare 
of sportsmen in reference to transportation. The fol- 
lowing orders speak for themselves: 
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Co., General Pas- 
senger Agent’s Office. AV. II. Stennett, Gen’l Passenger 
Agent. Chicago, June 29, 1873. Train Baggagemen : 
From this date and until further notice, dogs will be 
carried in baggage cars, free, and you are not allowed 
to collect or authorized to receive anj’ remuneration for 
their transportation. You will inform persons pre.scnt- 
ing dogs that they will be carried only at the risk of the 
owner. (Signed) Al. Hughitt, Gen’l Supt. 
Circular No. 17. — Illinois Central Railroad Co., Gen’l 
Supt.’s Office, Chicago, July 27,1875. Train Baggage- 
men: 
Until otherwise advised, dogs will be carried in bag- 
gage cars free (providing their owners orpartj’ in charge 
present for their own transportation ticket or pass), and 
you are not allowed to collect or authorized to receive 
any remuneration for their transport:ition. You will 
inform persons presenting dogs that tbcj' will be carried 
only at the risk of the owner. Joseph F. Tucker, 
Gen’l Supt. 
The American Off-hand Rifle Shooting Club had 
a very fine practice shoot at the German Schutzen 
grounds. Union Hill Park, New Jersej’, on Friday af- 
ternoon last. A number of the members met for the 
purpose of trying their guns, getting accustomed to the 
targets, range, etc. One gentleman made a score of 208 
out of a po.ssible 250, which is a very high average, and 
nearly all present did admirable shooting. AA’'e are of 
the opinion that this club could select a team of off-hand 
shooters that might challenge the world for competition 
as a number of our best shots are enrolled on their list 
of membership. 
A MALE salmon of 69 lbs. has been exhibited at the 
fish store of Lelen & Dunley, Great Russell street, 
London. 
SMALL S^OT. 
In Ohio the woodcock shooting i« reported to hetolerablygood on 
the inlands, and in the bottoms between Waterville and Providence. 
Moreover, the black bass fishing is said to be excellent about the 
foot of the rapids, and just below the hydraulic dam, four miles 
above Maumee. 
Capt. Bogardus has been displaying his skill in Manchester and 
other English towns. His challenge against all comers has been 
taken by one Sam Shaw, a crack English shot. One hundred 
birds, for $1,(X)0 a side, each to trap and handle for himself. Match 
to be shot near London. 
PiAH and his baud of Utes are on C'herrj' Creek, a feu miles from 
Denver. They have just come in from the Republican, where they 
spent the uintcr in hunting, and uith .satisfactory success. Many a 
bison bit the dust, and the sport at limes ran high. Once the whole 
band encountered a herd of two t-hoiisaud buffaloes, and after an er* 
citing struggle of two hours, it was found that sixty-seven fine old 
buffaloes had tumbled to the roar of the fusillade. The baud brought 
back fifteen ponies captured from a Sioux hunting party. Tliey 
didn’t have to fight any to get them, but stole a march on the Sioux 
when the latter were asleep. This capture of horses really accounts 
for Piah's return, as the Sioux would have made it warm for them 
had they stayed out any longer. The remainder of the Ute tribe, 
with Ouray at their head, are now en route to their reservation in 
Southwestern ('dorado. 
Massachusetts has prohibi ed trout Hshiiig lietween July 1 and 
April 15. 
CoKTRABT to all teachings, a Pennsylvania lad has fallen upon 
prosperity by going fishing on Sunday. He didn't catch any fish, but 
he saved a wealthy gentleman from drowning, and he has had a 
$10,000 bank account started for him by the grateful survivor. 
When the last Irish shot was fired, the ropes weie broken, al- 
though Mr. Vale was just about to pull the trigger. The crowd 
rushed headlong on the ground, and swept up beyond the starting- 
points. Colonel Budine had still a shot. He laid down in the most 
characteristic manner, levelled his gun. the crowd fell back, but he 
was at the end of a thin enough lane of human folk to make many a 
man tremble. Long and steadily did he lie. until in sheer admira- 
tion the crowd stood still and gazed on him. At last he pulled the 
trigger, the thud was heard, a bull’s eye was repeated. “ Old Relia- 
ble” came in for a tremendous shout of applause, and the match for 
1875 was over. , 
All along the coast fishing is now excellent, and blue fish and 
squeteague are taken in any quantity. Epicures will be glad to 
know that the pompauo, that most delicious of saltwater fishes, has 
become a regular visitant to our waters ; quantities have already 
been taken in the Chesapeake and a few on the South Side. Three 
years ago thele fish were entire itrangers to our waters. 
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