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FOREST AND STREAM 
Feb. 3, 1912 
Kmim®! DeparitmeimiL 
Fixtures. 
DOG SHOWS. 
Feb. 6-9.—Fanciers’ Association of Indiana, Indianap¬ 
olis, Ind. C. R. Milhous, Sec’y. 
Feb. 12-15.—Westminster Kennel Club, New York City. 
William Rauch, Chairman. 
Feb. 20-23.—New England Kennel Club, Boston, Mass. 
R. C. Storey, Sec’y. 
Cases of Suspected Hydrophobia. 
When hydrophobia is suspected the case 
must always be treated from observation both 
of the person bitten and the animal supposed 
to be affected by rabies. These observations 
are very clearly dealt with by Dr. Grysez in a 
well informed memoir recently published by the 
Echo Medical du Nord. 
The method to be followed in cases of bites 
by an animal suffering from or suspected to be 
affected by rabies is the practice adopted by 
the Pasteur Institute of Lille. If the animal is 
manifestly rabid there can be no doubt about 
the matter, and the subject bitten should im¬ 
mediately be sent for treatment to the Pasteur 
Institute. 
But if the symptoms presented by the animal 
are not definite it is advisable to defer treat¬ 
ment for a period of ten days. During this 
time the animal should be examined by a 
veterinary surgeon. When the animal is really 
affected by rabies definite symptoms will ap¬ 
pear and the death of the animal will soon su¬ 
pervene, for rabies develops in dogs in from 
four to six days at the most. 
In any event, an animal which has bitten 
some one ought never to be killed before hav¬ 
ing undergone this period of observation. It 
is impossible, in fact, after death to affirm the 
existence of rabies simply by the evidence of an 
autopsy. Only the inoculation in a rabbit of a 
part of the brain of the animal suspected can 
furnish a definite diagnosis, but this is unfortu¬ 
nately too late, as it requires two or three 
weeks.' 
It is therefore prudent to recommend treat¬ 
ment for hydrophobia every time that an ani¬ 
mal which has bitten any one has been killed. 
The same course should evidently be followed 
in cases of bites by an unknown dog. 
Dr. Grysez resumes and completes these 
principles as follows: 
Cases where the treatment must be recom¬ 
mended: 
Person Bitten.—When the skin has been more 
■or less cut by the teeth of the animal. When a 
wound or scratch has been licked by a rabid 
animal. 
Animal Which Has Bitten.—When it has been 
killed less than ten days after the bite. When 
it has died, disappeared or is unknown. When 
it presents symptoms of rabies. When it dies 
from rabies while under observation. 
Cases where treatment is needless: 
Person Bitten.—When the individual has been 
bitten through his clothes and these have not 
been pierced by the teeth of the animal. 
Animal Which Has Bitten.-—When it is alive 
and in good health ten days after the bite. 
When the integuments present no fraying. 
In general, whenever there is any doubt it 
is necessary to institute treatment. By so do¬ 
ing it is true there is a risk Of needless treat¬ 
ment, but there is no inconvenience in this 
respect, since the preventive injections are ab¬ 
solutely harmless. 
No ill results have ever been observed in 
the case of the Numerous doctors or their as¬ 
sistants who in the laboratories where the anti¬ 
hydrophobic inoculation is prepared have 
voluntarily submitted to preventive treatment 
by means of these inoculations without having 
really been bitten themselves. 
In any case prevention is better than cure, 
and when jt is a ciuestion of hydrophobia noth¬ 
ing is easier than prevention, for hydrophobia 
is propagated and perpetuated solely by stray 
■dogs. It is extremely simple to get rid of stray 
dogs by enforcing the laws and regulations 
which exist in connection with this subject, 
particularly in France. The law, in fact, pre¬ 
scribes the immediate slaughter of any dog 
bitten or infected by a rabid dog. 
If these regulations were strictly applied they 
would suffice to stamp out hydrophobia. But 
it is impossible to known exactly what dogs 
have been bitten, and it is especially difficult 
to distinguish stray dogs or those having neither 
owner nor domicile. 
French law rightly stipulates that every dog 
on the public roads should be provided with a 
collar bearing the name and address of the 
owner, but in practice it is impossible to insure 
that this regulation is strictly observed. 
Another and more practical solution is to 
insist upon the rigorous collection of the dog 
tax by the “medal system.” For this purpose 
every dog should be declared at the mairie by 
its owner, who receives a medal which is to be 
attached to the dog’s collar. The medal bears a 
number which is recorded in a register. Op¬ 
posite each number in the register is written 
the name of the owner. Every dog not bear¬ 
ing this medal would ipso facto be considered 
as straying and would be consigned.—Herald. 
Paris. 
Southern Ohio Field Trials. 
The Southern Ohio Field Trial Association, 
with headquarters in Cincinnati, proposes to 
make a bid for the presence at its trials next 
fall of the best pointer and setter dogs in the 
country. The purse in the open stakes will be 
not less than $600, guaranteed, and the associa¬ 
tion hopes to increase this amount materially 
before the closing of entries. We want the 
handlers of the crackerjacks to be with us, that 
the members may witness a practical demon¬ 
stration of what constitutes high class in field 
trial competition. Stakes will be run for the 
amateurs, in which the prizes will be cups for 
first and second, and silver medals for third. 
The_ amateur class, as recognized by the asso¬ 
ciation, will consist of dogs belonging to mem¬ 
bers of the club, or to handlers of dogs which 
have never been entered in competition for 
money prizes. At the February meeting of the 
association, dates for the second annual trials 
will be selected, various committees appointed, 
and the work started to ensure the success of 
the trials. 
Kennel. 
Book of AIREDALES 
Sent FREE. Describes the breed, gives 
points about training the dog for game, 
managing puppies, hunting experiences,etc. 
Invaluable to the sportsman and dog lover. 
THE AIREDALE TERRIER 
is the greatestdog on earth. If you wantadog 
you want an Airedale. Sena for the book. 
Colne Farm Kennels, Montreal, Can. 
Home of the World’s Foremost Champions 
Oldest and Largest Breeders in America. 
DOGS FOR SALE. 
Do you want to buy a dog- or pup of any kind? If so, 
send for list and prices of all varieties. Always on hand 
OXFORD KENNELS, 
35 North Ninth St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
G. DAN MORGAN’S KENNELS 
Breeder ol Pointers. Setters and 
Retrieving Coekers (Reds) :: :: 
Successor to R. B. (Dick) Morgan. 
Seven years manager Pinehurst Kennels. I train and 
develop dogs for gentlemen’s shooting or for field trials. 
I have exclusive right to train over Denton Sportsmen’s 
Club grounds, of which I am manager. One of the best 
quail grounds in the South. Correspondence solicited, 
tf G. DAN MCDRGAN, Denton, N. C. 
AIREDALES— Puppies of all ages and grades. From cham¬ 
pion stock and from the best blood in the world. Endcliffe 
Briarwood and Champion Lake Dell Damsel are in my kennels. 
The latter has a litter of 9 beautiful pups, whelped Nov. 2, by 
champion Illuminator, winner of over 200 firsts. Grown bitches 
and puppies to sell. Write to Dr. L. C. Toney. Mesa, Ariz.; 
or Toney-Aire-Zone-Kennels. 
Kennel. 
Sprat! s Patent Fibo 
Is an appetizing and flesh forming food for pup¬ 
pies and dogs out of condition. It may be given 
either dry or soaked in water, milk or gravy. As 
the puppies grow older, they should be gradually 
accustomed to 
bprati’s Patent Puppy Biscuits 
Write for sample. Send stamp for “Dog Culture” 
which contains much valuable information. 
SPRATT’S PATENT LIMITED 
Factory and Chief Offices at NEWARK, N. J. Depots 
at San Francisco, Cal.; St. Louis, Mo.; Cleveland, Ohio; 
Boston, Mass.; Montreal, Can. Res. Supt. at Chicago, 
Ill. New England Agency, Boston, Mass. Factories 
also in London, England and Berlin, Germany. 
Book on Dog Diseases 
AND HOW TO FEED. 
Mailed FREE to any address by the author. 
^ H. CLAY GLOVER, D.V.S. 
118 W. 31st Street NEW YORK 
ROOKWOOD KENNELS. 
Trained Bear, Deer, Fox and Wolf Hounds; also pupi. 
Forty-page highly illustrated catalogue; four cent stamp. 
ROOKWOOD KENNELS, Lexington, Ky. 
BEAGLE HOUNDS—Classy sorts. Hunters and the get 
of hunters. A draft of 35 now on sale. Trained, partly 
trained and Puppies. 
DEBONAIR, Box F, Gloversville, N. Y. 
ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE 
Pointers, Setters and Hounds. GEO. W. LOVELL, 
Middleboro, Mass. 
FOR SALE.—English, Llewellin, Irish Setter pups and 
dogs. Pointers, Spaniels and Retrievers. Good ones. In¬ 
close stamps for list. 
6 THOROUGHBRED KENNELS, Atlantic, la. 
RETRIEVER FOR SALE. 
Bred by Sand Bridge Kennels. Fourteen months 
old. Superior strain. Well broken. Excellent 
on duck. SECRETARY, Room 734 , 11 William 
Street, New York, N. Y. 5 
FETCH AND CARRY 
By B. Waters 
Tells minutely of the methods by which a dog, young 
or old, willing or unwilling, may be taught to retrieve 
either by the force or “natural” system. Cloth, illus¬ 
trated, 124 pages. Postpaid, $1.00. 
FOREST AND STREAM PUBUSHING CO. 
Resorts for Sportsmen. 
FLORIDA HUNTER AND 
nSHERMEN’S CLUB :: 
LAKE VIEW HOTEL LEESBURG. FLORIDA 
A social organization without any membership fee. If you 
want the best Quail, Duck, Dove and Snipe hunting in the 
United States, write for particulars. Information gladly 
given regarding license, dogs, liveries and game; also 
rates at hotel. Address C. E. WORRELL, Sec’y, 
Lake View Hotel, Leesburg, Fla. 
TROUT FISHING. 
Unexcelled trout and salmon fishing at Belgrade 
Lake Camps. Fine location. Individual camps 
with bath. Excellent table. Pure spring water. 
Season opens about May 10 th. 
For particulars n.vrite 
THWING BROS., Belgrade Lakes, Maine 
Geese, Swan, Duck shooting, February-March. English 
Snipe, March-April. Shore Birds, April-May. 
6 JASPER B. WHITE, Waterlily, N. C. 
