August 21, 1875. 
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FOR BALE.— Eight line bred pointer pups, 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 NewYork in a few weeks. 
Address Cnas. C. Clement, with Geo. E. Wilson, Manchester. N. 11. 
FOR SALE.— One of W. W. Greener's fine treble wedge fast 
double close shooting breech-lo.ading shot gnns, 19 bore, 9 lbs., pi r- 
fectly new; sold for want of u.se. Rebounding locks, pistol gfip, 
etc. Address Box 225. Castile, N. Y. 
FOR S.ALE.— A brace of Gordon Setters. Dash, best son of Col- 
burn's Dash, out of Belle; Colburn's Dash, by Dan, out of Mr. Val- 
entine's celebrat d Gordon Setter slut; also imported Prince, four- 
teen months old. Price $150 each; $3i 1 for the brace. Address 
This Oflice. 
FOR SALE.— Eight beautiful black and tan Gordon setter pups, 
from (^uecn Bees, prononneed 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. — A thorongh-bred English setter bitch and two dog 
whelps, sired by J. C. Goodenough's celebrated Irish setter Grouse. 
Price for bitch and whelps $60. Also one pair pointer pups, dog 
and bitch, dog liver, bitch liver and white, from Flora. Imported 
by S. Barnwell of Paris; sired by C. Rankin's second prize dog at 
the Detroit Bench Show. Price $50 for brace. Pedigree given with 
dogs if reqtiired. Address, F. V. Jones, Box 126 Windsor. 
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 Stroudsburg. 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 valuable timber and over lOO acres of 
alluvial 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 buildings, orchard and 
gardens. Crops may be seen on the ground, and will be included 
with the stock and implements if desired. Farm unincumbered, 
and within 100 miles of New York. Apply to Genio C. Scott, 615 
Broadway, New York. 
FOR SALE — One of W. W. Greener’s extra flne treble 
wedge fast Breech-loaders, ten gauge, weight 10 lbs., 
laminated steel barrels, cost $390 ; as good as new ; 
will sell for .$200, with implements. Address THEO. 
OBRIG, 80 Broadway, New York City. 
STUD DOG. — I will receive a few bitches, of ap- 
proved pedigree, to be lined by my imported Irish prize 
winner, Rufu.s. Rufus is a deep rich red, without white, 
very handsome, and of first-class pedigree. He won 
first at Burslem, third at Dublin, and second, at Nant- 
wich, and at Paris, Ky. N'lw first in his class, and 
champion cup as the best setter of any class at the 
show. Send pedigree of bitch, and apply for terms to 
iVRNOLD BURGES, Maysville, Ky. 
SPORTSMEN visiting New York will find first-class 
accommodations at the Ashland House, corner 34th 
street and 4th avenue. The “Ashland” is strictly first- 
cla.ss, and kept on both Ameiican and European plans. 
The 23d street Cross-Town line, running from the foot 
of Grand street, East River, to 43d street. North River; 
also the new line, running from the foot of 23d street, 
E. R., to 33d street Erie Railroad depot, N. R., all pass 
the Hotel. H. H. BROCKWAY, Proprietor. 
GRAND BENCH SHOW FOR DOCS. 
Held in connection with the New England and New 
Hampshire State Fair, under the auspices of the New 
Hampshire Fish and Game League at Manchester, N. 
H., Sept. 7, 8, 9 and 10, 1875. For prcirium list and 
furthei particulars address 
GEORGE W. RIDDLE, Treasurer, 
Manchester, N. H. 
SETTERS. 
I have for sale another litter of Setter Pups from my 
celebrated bitch “Sue,” by Mosher’s thoroughbred 
dog “Frank.” “Sue” is out of Warwick’s “Flora,” 
by Charles Aurand’s celebrated dog “ Colonel,” of 
Clyde, N. Y., one of the best dogs in the State. 
“Frank” was bred by Mr. H. L. Wilkinson, of West- 
field, Mass., and besides being very staunch, and pos- 
sessing a wonderful nose, is one of the handsomest dogs 
that ever pointed game. Color of the pups, lemon and 
white, and black and white. Price $35 each. 
E. E. Phelps, 
Box 1166, Auburn, N. Y. 
The Goss Revolving Cartridge Holder, 
Carries Parer or Metallic Shells, either end up, revolves on 
centre iliJc-', weighs but pounds, and is only 1 X inches wide. 
Holders flare at top so as to quickly receive the shells, and, being 
elastic, securely clasp the same. For ease of action and rapid shoot- 
ing it excels anything or the kind invented. Price, C.O.D., $6.50. 
In ordering, give the size of shells and a loose measurement out- 
side of vest. N. S. GOSS, Neosho Falls, Kan. 
I FLOIIID.1 
Parties wantinjr informa- 
tion about Geor^aor Flor- 
ida should tjubseribe for 
the Morning Nkws, published at Savannah, (ia. DaUi/, SIO : 
WeeMy^ $4 per annum. Advertisers desiring customers in these 
States should use its columns. It is the best paper in the South- 
east. Specimen copies sent on receipt of 5 cents. A\ddress J. 11. 
ESTILL, Savannah, Ga. 
Pleasant and Profitable Piiiploynient* — ‘'Beautiful!" 
“Charmingl" “Oh. how lovely!" “What arc they worth?" etc. 
Such are exclamations by ihose who see thelarj^e elej<ant new Chro- 
mes produced by the European and American Cbromo Pu dish- 
ingCo. They are all perfect Geme of Art. No one can resist the 
temptation to buy when seeing the Chromos. Canvassers. Agents, 
and ladies and gentlemen out of employment, will find this the 
bet t opening ever offered to make money. For full particulars, 
send stamp for confidential circular. Address F. GLEASON & CO., 
738 Washington St., Boston, Mass. 
THE GREAT LONDON GUN TRIilUB/5, 
\V. \V. GREENER begs to inform his numerous clients in the 
United States that he has been very successful in the above trial, 
having secured the first prize, 
A SILVER Cl'P, VALUEV) GUIEEAS 
(class 2 for 12 bore); also winner in class 1 for 8 and 10 bores, and 
class 10 for 20 bore. He has won in all the clas-es for Improved 
boring, which is on a different plan to any other maker, and is far 
superior in the three most essential points, viz.: pattern, penetra- 
tion and regnlarity of shooting. 
Messrs. McLaran, Williams & Co., of St. Ixtuis, are now import- 
ing those Doable Close-Shooting Guns to order. A full report of 
this great trial will be shortly published. To ho had from Messrs. 
McLaren, Williams & Co. 
W. W. GREENER, 
Champion Gun Maker, 
St. Mary’s Works, 
Birmingham, England. 
MICHIGAN 
CENTRAL RAILROAD. 
Detroit to Chicago 284 Miles. 
An important link in the 
GREAT THROUGH LIRE OF TRAVEL 
Between the East and West. 
Parties desiring to visit any pait of the West will find this road 
first-class in all respects. 
Connections ate made at Chicago with all the Western Roads. 
HENRY C. WENTWORTH, 
General Passenger Agent, Chicago, Ills. 
REQULATION TARGETS 
For Wimbledon and Creedmoor practice ; also targets 
for RING MEASUREMENT, reduced on paper, so as 
to be used at 25 or 50 yards distance in practice shoot- 
ing. Can be obtained at 
Conlin’s Rifle Gallery, 
930 BROADWAY, N. Y. 
No amateur can afford to be without them, as he can 
keep every target and mark his improvement. 
Prices. — Any target for 35 yards, $1 per 100 ; for 50 
yards, from $1 50 to $3 per 100. 
FORWARDED BY MAIL UPON RECEIVING PRICE. 
Travelers’ Official Railway Guide, 
FOR THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, 
Containmg Railway Time Schedules, Conncctione and DiPtaucee; 
Ocean and Inland Steam Navigation Routes; Maps of Prin- 
cipal Lines, and Lists of General Officers, together 
with such Mipcellaneons Information relative 
to Railway Improvements and Prog- 
ress as may be useful to the 
Traveling Public. 
8I1RT0N, ALEXANDER fi WALLER, 
101 & 103 Duane Street (near Broadway), New York. 
Manufacturers and Importers of 
Fisnip^o- TACKLE, 
Rods, Reels, Lines, Artificial Flies, Nets, Baits, Fish- 
Hooks, etc. 
Split Bamboo Fly Rods and Keels 
OF THE FINEST WORKMANSHIP. 
Tackle suitable for Maine, Adirondack, Canadian and other fishing. 
ARTIFICIAL FLIES DRESSED TO ORDER. 
UveeuJi and Murirde-Loadinf/ Guns. 
Sportsmen’s Goods of all kinds. 
H UNTER’S and TRAI'PER’S Illustrated Practical 
Guide to use and care of arms and ammnnilion; making and 
using traps, snares and nets; baits and baiting; bird-lime, pr-serv- 
iug, stretchin", dressing, tanning and dyeiug skins and furs, fishing, 
etc. With fifty engravings. 20 cents. 
Dog: Training.— A complete guide to breaking and training 
sporting dogs, how to teach ail w'ondcrful and amusing tricks, anec- 
dotes of famous dogs, .etc. Illustrated, 25 cents. Of booksellers 
or by mall. JESSE H.YNEY & CO., 119 Nassau st.. N. Y. 
MANNAS 
Hew Trolling Spoon. 
In offering 
this Trolling 
i B a i t to the 
^public the 
manufacturer 
feels confident 
he has brought 
this artificial 
bait to such perfection that it needs but a trial to establish its su- 
periority over all others for catching Bass, Pike, Pickerel, Troii', 
Salmon Trout, Muskalonge. etc. Three sizes made— No. 20 for fish 
under 3 pounds weight; No. 21 for fish under 10 pounds; No. 22 
for very large fish. If not to be found at your fishing tackle stores, 
these spoons will be forwamed by the manufacturer by mail. 
Price, $1 00 each. JOHN II. MANN, Syracuse, N. Y. 
THE DIRiCO RURAL. 
BANDOU, 
MAINE. 
D. M. HALL, editor and Proprietor. $2.00 Per Annum. 
A LIVE, wide-awake. DETERMINED. AGRICULTURAL 
AND GRANGE PAPER, Devoted to the Interests of the Farmers 
and Workingmen everywhere. .lust the paper that slionld he in 
the family of every laboring man— his able, earnest, fearless friend 
and advocate. STAND BY YOUR FRIENDS. 
Advertising Rates . — One inch, 1 ^veek, $1.00. and each subsequent 
insertion 30 cts. per inch Cash must accompany all advertise- 
ments. Send 2 cent stamp for si)eeimen copy. 
Address, DIRIGO RURAL, Bangor, Maine. 
We make no charge for Guns or other ordinary traps for Sports- 
men. Dogs carried at reasonable figures. 
MOfl k ALTON RAIEIoAO, 
THE ONLY DIRECT RAILROAD from Chigago to 
St. Louis, and Chicago to Kansas City, 
WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARS. 
FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS IN EVERY 
THING. 
SPORTSMEy will find splendid shooting on the line of this 
road; prairie chicken, geese, ducks, brant, qnail, etc Connects 
direct at Kansas City witb the Kansas Pacific Railroad for the great 
Buffalo and Antelope range of Kansas and Colorado. 
Liberal arrangements for transport of Dogs for Sportsmen. 
JAMES CHARLTON, 
General Passenger Agent, 
Chicago, Ills. 
Tlie 
SEportsman^s JtCoute. 
Cliicago and North-Western Railway. 
This great corporation now owns and operates over two thousand 
miles of road, radiating from Chicago like the fingers in a man's 
hand: its lines reach in all d.rections and cover about all of the 
country non h, north-west and west of Chicago. With one branch 
it reaches Racine. Kenosha, Milwaukee, and the country north 
thereof ; with another line it pushes through Janesville, Watertown . 
Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, Green Bay, Escanaba, to Nagaonee and 
Marquette; with another line it passes through Madison, Elroy, and 
for St. Paul and Minneapolis; branching westward from Elroy, it 
runs to and through Winona, Owatonna, St, Peter, Mankato, New 
Ulm, and stops not until Lake Kameska, Dakota, is reached; an- 
other line starts from Chicago and runs through Elgin and Rockford 
to Freeport, and, via the Illinois Central, reaches Warren, Galena 
and Dubuque, and the country beyond. Still another line runs 
almost due westward, and passes through Dixon, Sterling, Fulton, 
Clinton (Iowa), Cedar Rapids, Marshalltown, Grand Junciion, Mis- 
souri Valley Junction, to Council Bluffs and Omaha. This last- 
named is the Great Trans-Continental Route," and the 
liioneer oierland line for Nerraska, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, 
Montana, Nevada, California and the Pacific Coast. It runs 
through the Garden of Illinois and Iowa, and is the best, safest, 
shortest and best route to Omaha^ Lincoln., and other points in 
Nebraska, and for Cheyenne, Denver, Salt Lake City, Viw- 
oiNiA City, Carson, Sacramento, San Francisco and all other 
points west of the .Missouri River. 
See, then, what one Company can do. If you want to ^o to Mil. 
waukee, Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, Sheboygan, Janesville, Water • 
town. Oshkosh, De Pere, Green Bay, Ripon, Madison. Baraboo, 
Eau Claire, Hudson, Stillwater, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Dulntb, 
Brcckenridge, Morchead, Fort Garry, Winona, Owatonna, New 
Ulm, Freeport, Warren, Plattsville, Galena, Dubuque, Waterloo, 
Fort Dodge, Sioux City, Yankton, Council Bluffs, Omaha, Lincoln, 
Denver, Salt Lake City, Sacramento, San Francisco, or a hundred 
other northern, north-western, or western points, this grea' line is 
the one you should take. The track is of tne best steel rail, and is 
well ballasted aud as free from dust as a road can be made. The 
bridges arc strong and durable, aud all the appointments are first- 
class in every respect. The trains that run over this route are made 
up of elegant new Pullman Palace Drawing Room and Sleeping 
Coaches, bnill expressly for this line, luxurious, well- ighted and 
well-ventilated Dav Coaches, and pleasant lounging ana smoking 
cars— all built by this Company in their own shops. The care are 
all equipped with ihe celebrated Miller Safety Platform, and patent 
Buffers and i oupliiigs, Westinghoose Safely Air Brakes, and every 
other appliance that has been devised for the safety of passenger 
trains. All trains are run by telegraph. In a word, this GREAT 
LINE has the best and smoothest trr ck, and the most elegant and 
comfortable equipment of any road in the West, and has no com- 
petitor in the country. It is eminently the favorite route with the 
Chicagoane traveling west, north, or north west, and is acknowl- 
edged by the traveling public to be the proper line for all points m 
Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Northern Michigan, Da- 
kota, \NV8tcrn Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, Ut^, Mon- 
tana, Idaho, Nevada, California and the Pacific Slope. 
TO SPORTSMEN: 
TbiB line presenta peculiar advantagee. For 
Prairie Chickens, Ducks, Geese Sc Brant Shooting 
our Iowa Line to-day offers 
More Favorable Points 
than any other road in the country, while for 
Deer aud Bear Hunting, and for Brook Trout, Lake 
^laliuou. Pike, Pickerel and Bass Fishing 
a hundred points on the Northern and North-western lines of this 
Company will be found unsurpassed by anything in the West. 
MARTIN HUGHITT, Gen. Sup’t, Chicago. 
W. H, STENNETT, Gen. Pass. Agt, Chicago 
