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FOREST AND STREAM 
[June 13, 1908. 
Carleton Canoes 
For Paddling or Power 
There are none better. Over 30 years 
experience in Canoe building. We use 
State of Maine Cedar exclusively which 
is a lighter and tougher wood than 
other cedars. Materials, construction 
and finish the best. Models for every 
use. Write for free illustrated booklet. 
CARLETON CANOE CO., 
15 Main St. OLD TOWN, MAINE. 
The Varnish Used on the Cup Defenders 
SMITH’S 
SPAR. COATING 
Used by the Leading Yacht and Boat Builders. 
Successfully withstands excessive changes in weather 
and temperature. 
Has good body, is light in color, free working, elas¬ 
tic, durable, brilliant, and dries out of the way of injury 
from dust in about eight hours. 
Does not turn white on mahogany. 
Does not discolor your spars. 
EDWARD SMITH (Si COMPANY 
Varnish Makers and Color Grinders 
CHICAGO NEW YORK 
18-21-25 foot launches at proportion- 
ate prices. All launches fitted with 
two cycle reversing engines with speed 
controlling lever; simplest engine made; 
starts without cranking, has only 3 moving I i 
parts. Steel rowboats, $20.00 All boats fitted 
with water-tight compartments; cannot sink, need no boat house^SJ 
We are the largest manufacturers of 
pleasure boats in the world. Orders filled^ 
/ f' day they are received. We sell direct tc 
user, cutting out all middlemen’s profits. 
Free catalcue. 
.. MICHIGAN STEEL BOAT CO. 
3’ 11^25 JefTerson Are. 
Detroit, Michigan 
Starts without cranking; no 
cams, valves, springs 
ets. Only 3 
bearings bab¬ 
bitted. For 
y ur Row Boat, 
Sail Boat, Launch. 
10,000 in use. 
Send for 
testimonials 
3-5-7.10 H. P. Propbr- 
prices. Cylin¬ 
ders and pistons 
ground. Crank 
shaft drop 
forged steel. 
All sizes 
ready to ship 
SEND FOR 
FREE 
CATALOG 
DETROIT ENGINE WORKS, 
1225 Jefferson Av., Detroit, Mich. 
Sam Lovel's Camps. 
A sequel to “Danvis Folks.” By Rowland E. Robin¬ 
son. Cloth. Price, $1.25. 
FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO. 
POCKET COMPASS FREE 
Yacht and Motor Boat Supplies, Marine 
Hardware—Camping Outfits, Fishing Tackle 
Save money by ordering direct from 
Our prices are lower than those of local 
dealers. Our shipments are prompt. 
LET US SEND YOU OUR FREE 
CATALOG QUOTING TERMS 
Catalog No. 21| 
Marine Hardware, r scribes everything 
Motor Boat and ) needed for yachting 
Yacht Supplies ' and motor boating. 
Shows what’s Best in yacht flags, 
anchors, buoys, fenders, steering wheels, 
propellers, oars, etc. 
Catalog No. 22 ) 
Camping Outfits (Si [' thing for camping 
Fishing Tackle ) and fishing. 
Full of Valuable Information on tents, 
revolvers, nets and traps, fish lines, water¬ 
proof clothing, etc. 
Send name and address: enclose 10 cents for postage, and we 
will send you these catalogs together with a handsome pocket 
compass, free. 
HOPKINS, 119 Chambers St., New York. 
Rowboa.t*20- 
20 Different Designs 
Can ship immediately in any quantity. 
Need No Boat House. Never Leak, Rust, 
Check, Crack or Rot. Every boat has water 
tight compartment, so cannot sink. Write for 
FREE Illustrated Catalog and Special Prices. 
Michigan Steel Boat Co„ 333 Jefferson Ave., Detroit, Mich. 
OFF FOR THE WOODS. 
This is the time when the minds of most 
people turn toward wood or stream, when plans 
for the summer outing are in the air. There is 
no better preparation for a season in the big 
woods, by lakeside or stream than a perusal of 
Nessmuk’s 
WOODCRAFT 
National Board for Promotion of Rifle 
Practice. 
Washington, D. C., Tune G.—American military rifle¬ 
men will have a new pleasure added to their list should 
the new board on revision of the firing regulations for 
small arms adopt the skirmish system which has been ; 
so successfully tested at the school of musketry at Mon- 
terey, Cal., and in the Philippines, or the Australian 
skirmish system. An idea of the proficiency in shooting 
gained by our officers and men in the Philippines may 
be had from the following: Imagine a man dressed in 
khaki whose color melts into the background of dirt or 
burned grass so that at 600 yards he is almost invisible.. 
This man pokes his head and shoulders over a dirt em¬ 
bankment long enough to sight a rifle and fire a shot. 
He represents the “enemy.” Coming toward him is 
“Boy in Blue,” only he too is dressed in khaki. Begin¬ 
ning at GOO yards’ distance, he stops and waits for the 
“enemy” to appear. In ten seconds the latter puts up 
his head and shoulders, which are exposed for three 
seconds. Another wait of ten seconds and'again the 
head and shoulders of the enemy appear for three sec- ! 
onds. This happens four times, and the American makes 
a run forward, loading as he runs. lie falls to the 
ground, and in ten seconds the “enemy” rises over the 
bank to fire. “Bang, hang,” goes the New Springfield. 
This advancing and firing is repeated until five halts ! 
have been made, the figure having been exposed four 
times for three seconds each at each halt, and the soldier 
having advanced until he is within 200 yards of the en- : 
trenchment. The “enemy” is then examined, and it is 
found that he has been struck 25 times, the soldier having 
used something like thirty or more rounds of ammunition. 
That is “field firing” under approximate war conditions, 
and that is what they are doing in the Philippines and 
contemplate doing to a greater or less extent in the 
United States. 
Capt. R. H. Allen, of the 27th Infantry, who is 
stationed in -the Philippines, is one of the officers ordered 
to America to compete for a place on the Army team to 
shoot in the great national matches to be held at Camp 
Perry. Ohio, in August. Last year the Navy carried oft 
the national trophy, so this year the War Department 
called on the Philippines to send their most expert marks¬ 
men to the L T nited States to try for places on the infantry 
and cavalry teams, and two officers and three enlisted 
men were sent from the cavalry and six officers and one 
enlisted man from the infantry. The trip will take from 
six to eight months, and all to compete for places on 
teams which will meet the teams from the Navy and 
Marine Corps and forty States and Territories in the 
Continued on page 925. 
’A JOURNAL OF OUTDOOR UF£ v 
Travel nature study, shooting, eishinc, yachting 
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Nothing better to have in camp or cottage as 
well. It is the handbook of the woods, the 
standard practical guide for campers. No bet¬ 
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who leave the beaten paths of civilization for 
the life of the wild. It should have its place 
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new to the wild. A book, too, full of charm and 
breathing in every line the quaint delightful 
personality of the author. 
Postpaid, $1.00. 
FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING CO. 
Moose Hunting and Salmon Fishing 
and other sketches of sport. Being the record of per¬ 
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