FOREST AND STREAM 
March 14, 1908.] 
R. E. P. 
SPORTING GOODS 
COMPANY 
reeders selected by the royalty. Pheasant 
looting from time immemorial has been one 
It the favorite sports of the English huntsman. 
A few years ago Mongolian pheasants in con- 
derable numbers were turned loose in several 
estern New York counties, and under the pro- 
ction of a game law forbidding killing them 
latil the season of 1910 they have increased 
rite rapidly, especially in the counties of Gen- 
lee and Livingston. 
There is a wide difference of opinion among 
rmers relative to the economic value of these 
rds. Some hold that the vast amount of weed 
•ed and insects they consume amply pays for 
1 the grain they eat. Others regard them as 
If doubtful value. In the farming districts re- 
ote from the towns and Italian settlements 
tey have become almost as tame as chickens, 
eding with the barnyard fowls in winter time, 
j/hen the hunting season opens three years 
Unce. it is believed that hunting them with dog 
i id gun will be little better sport than shooting 
[lickens in the farmer’s yard.—Farm Stock 
ournal. 
/ "pOR big fish—pickerel, salmon, tarpon, muscalonge; 
for gamy smaller fish—trout, grayling, pike, bass; for 
fly-casting, bait-casting, trolling, or still-fishing, no other 
rod equals the "BRISTOL.” 20 years of deserved inter¬ 
national reputation, backed by a three-year guarantee, 
attached to every rod. A complete variety of rods exactly 
suited to each kind of fishing. The supreme standard in light¬ 
ness, pliancy, resiliency, strength, reliability. Never ask 
merely for a steel fishing rod—always 
ask for "BRISTOL” rods by name. L r enk 
Look for the word "BRISTOL” on the 
handle. Write us if 
offered an imitation. ‘ u 
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Beautiful illustrated JU[ 
catalogue mailed 
Our 1908 Catalogues Now Ready 
No. 1. Guns, Ammunition. 
Goods and Fishing Tackle. 
No. 2. Automobile Supplies 
Mailed free on request. 
THE 
HORTON MFG. 
COMPANY 
84 Horton Street 
, BRISTOL 
1384N-86N Bedford Avenue, 
BROOKLYN. N. Y 
Telephone 241 Prospect 
CAT-TAILS IN ENGLAND. 
Responding to an American inquiry concern- 
ig the use of “cat-tails” for padding or uphol- 
ering furniture, Consul-General Robert J. 
/ynne, of London, quotes the following state- 
lent made to him by a business man there: 
“ ‘Cat-tails’ are used in England for upholster- 
ig furniture, etc., in place of kapok and other 
,owny substances, but hitherto the supply has 
ieen very small, principally due to the poor 
bsults obtained. In fact all that has come into 
Three 
Pieces 
12c STEEL RODS 
TROUT FLIES 
Split Bamboo Rods, 75c 
Automatic Reel, $2.50 
) pieces, extra tip. Fly, io eet; Bait, 8)£ feet 
Send for Catalogue (no charge) in which you will find everything in the Tackle Lino. 
BROOKLYN. N. Y 
318 FULTON STREET, 
RANCE HAM Ideal "3-in-l" 
FISHING ROD 
Sold with a guarantee of satisfaction 
or money back. Booklet FREE. 
Worth Special 30 Day 
^Jy RANCE HAM TN.S3.50 
J/ is a Maine Guide of 40 years' ex- 
£r perience. This rod is his idea of what a 
Ml fresh-water fishing rod should be. First, 
// a perfect fly-rod ; Second, a perfect angling or 
// bait rod; Third, a perfect trolling and bait- 
II casting rod all in one, by simply reversing the 
1/ handle or changing a tip. Construction is of 
[/ the best hand Split Bamboo, swelled butt, perfectly 
| portioned and balanced, and hand made. Cork or 
I line-wound grip as desired. Free from bad spots 
H in cane or defective mechanism. Perfect fitting 
II joints and reel seat; heavy nickel mountings. A 
I broad and absolute guarantee for one year # 
I with each Rod. No responsibility on your 
l\part. Simply send us $3.50— we will send you 
|\ the rod. If not satisfactory, return it at once and 
1 \ we will return money. Take us at our word 
I \ _put us on our honor. This advertisement 
fl \ is a contract in itself, which protects all who 
Any court in the land could hold 
DOG TRAVELS FAR. 
Sent to the western part of Montana last 
tecember, a greyhound appeared yesterday at 
s old home in Oakland, much to the surprise 
f Michael Ryan, its former owner, says a San 
rancisco press dispatch. 
Ryan conducts kennels, and last December he 
Did two greyhounds to a man going to Mon- 
na. Yesterday a travel-stained and foot-weary 
reyhound appeared at the kennels. Ryan 
ent out to drive it away, but upon seeing him, 
le dog gave an eager bark and leaped to wel- 
ome him. Ryan recognized the greyhound, 
•hich had traveled more than 1,500 miles. 
* My trade with American and Canadian 
* Fishermen is now so large that I have J 
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us to it. We repeat : Simply send us $3.50, 
and if the rod is not equal to any other $10 
rod, and not perfectly satisfactory, return at 
once and get your money back. Address 
KIRTLAND BROS. & CO. 
Dept. F.S., 90 Chambers Street, New York. 
Tents, Jackie, Guns, Sporting Goods. 
^ Catalogue for Stamps. , 
~ ADDRESS 
s W. J. CUMMINS 
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ei Fishing Tackle Maker 
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BEST REEL IN THE WORLD »‘ r “« 
Handsomely finished, light weight, extra strong, smooth 
running, almost noiseless, 60 yard size. Order and if you 
do not believe this reel is worth the price and more too, 
return and we will refund your money. Send $3.00 and 
20c. extra for postage. Write for Tackle Catalog. 
BOURNE ® BOND. 8 Lu,7rn"‘ r K. t „X^ 
Hunting in Many Lands. 
The Book of the Boone and Crockett Club. Editors: 
Theodore Roosevelt and George Bird Grinnell. Vignette. 
Illustrated. Cloth. 448 pages. Price, $2.50. 
FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO. 
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