


SEPT. 14, 1907.] 
FOREST AND STREAM. 

Field Trial Records. 
“Fie_p Trial Records of 
with other authentic statistics, is a work of ad- 
mirable thoroughness, compiled by Major J. M. 
Taylor, of Rutherford, N. J. The statistical mat- 
ter, as the title indicates, begins with the first 
field trial held in America, and follows them up 
practically to the present time. 
Its great scope is partially set forth on the 
title page, following the title, as follows: “In 
which cuts and biographical sketches of promi- 
nent sportsmen are given; date of death of noted 
sportsmen; date of death of sporting and non 
sporting dogs; field trial records from 1874 to 
July 1, 1907, giving ownership, name, sire, dam, 
breed. sex and handler of winners in each trial; 
record of each national championship winner, 
number of their wins, number of winning prog- 
eny, and their wins; times first, second, third, 
fourth, fifth and total winnings; record of each 
” 
Dogs in America, 
field-trial club formed, and record of trials held 
each year; records of handlers and others who 
have handled five or more winners, giving date 
* their first win, number of setters and point- 
s placed, total wins; times first, second, third, 
fourth and fifth in Derby and all-age stakes; win- 
sweepstakes subscription 
records of all sires and 
and their progeny, 
nings in free-for-all 
and champion stakes; 
dams of field trial winners 
euts of noted dogs,” ete. 
The work numbers 545 pages. 
dex of fifteen pages, double-column, 
means of ready reference. 
A classified 
affords a 
There are nearly 200 cuts of famous sports- 
men, and of many dogs which have achieved 
fame by competition since 1874. The statistics 
are varied and complete. For instance, the place, 
date, and judges of a trial are first given, then 
follow the different stakes. Preparatory to each 
stake are the conditions governing it, with a men- 
tion of the number of stakes and the numbers of 
setters and pointers, then follows the list of win- 
ners, in which is set forth the owner’s name, with 
the statement of the sex, sire and dam, color, 
breed, prize won and handler of each winner. 
This invaluable work is the result of years of 
arduous work by its authors. No man, how- 
ever diligently he wrought, could have compiled 
it had he not been identified personally with field 
trials from their beginning, thereby obtaining the 
necessary personal knowledge at first hand. 
Major Taylor has acted in every capacity which 
makes for the activity of field trials. He has 
owned winning dogs. He has been club officer, 
member, reporter, judge, advisor and friend of 
the noble sport since its inception. In short, he 
was thoroughly equipped, in every way, to engage 
in and complete the stupendous task of which the 
title, ‘Field Trial Records of Dogs in America,” 
is but a hint. 
As a work of reference, it is of inestimable 
value. 
The edition is limited in number, and, as it 
is not electrotyped, no copies will be obtainable 
after it is exhausted. 
The price of the work is $10.00—very low con- 
sidering the size of the work, the great expense 
of publishing it, the knowledge which made it 
possible, and the months of laborious effort de- 
voted to its compilation. Forest AND STREAM 
can furnish it. 

Fox-Baiting. 
Forest and Stream: 
Early one morning I heard a great tumult 
among the crows. Looking in that direction I 
saw several of them following a fox across my 
oat field. These birds are never too busy to 
spend a half hour at fox baiting, and during their 
nesting season they are especially violent and 
abusive. If I hear their din in the open fields 
or wild pastures I am sure they are vexing a 
fox; if in the woods, I know they are harass- 
ing some hawk or owl. On different occasions 
I have seen them circling over the fox’s head, 
and from the clamor they made I inferred they 
were pouring out every vituperative epithet at 
their command. I once saw a crow swoop down 
so low that the fox ran after and leaped high 
in air, as if to catch his tormentor. This re- 
taliatory measure was successful only in adding 
to the uproar as they passed beyond eye shot. 
Editor 
The 
velvet-footed 
announced in this 
going and coming of this 
fellow is often heralded and 
manner, much to his disgust. This time my fox 
kept on his way with indifference. ‘The proces- 
sion moved slowly down the hill toward the pas- 
ture lot. I took my gun and hastened to inter- 
cept them. Slipping off my sprinted 
across the field. I had hoped to meet them at 
a place of my own choosing, but they turned 
leisurely, and I followed. As I drew near the 
crows abandoned the chase and perched on the 
tops of some distant hemlocks. The fox dis- 
appeared beyond a ridge. Advancing cautiously 
saw him in some bushes, perhaps seventy-five 
shoes | 
yards away, apparently unaware of the approach 
of a more dangerous enemy than the crows. 
fired and waited for the smoke to raise, not 
thinking it worth while to reload, as the fox 
usually locates the gunner instantly, and if 
unwounded gets out of harm’s way in a twink- 
When the smoke lifted I him coming 
ling. 

BREAKFAST IN THE 
Louis H 
FOREST. 
Picture by Street 
straight at me. I must have pricked and fright- 
ened him so that he was unable to locate me, or 
else the shot had carried over and struck just 
beyond, leading him to believe that the enemy 
was in ambush just ahead. My frantic efforts 
to eject the empty shell and reload attracted his 
attention. If I had remained motionless he would 
have passed within a few feet of me. He turned 
when he saw his mistake, and was well out of 
range when I fired a parting shot. I recalled 
my Norwegian neighbor’s bear hunting experi- 
ence in his native land, and how his wounded 
bear “made for the smoke.” 
The observant crows launched from the hem- 
locks and crossed the fox’s path with exultant 
farewell cries. After all I was glad his good 
fortune. Had I not captured a delight fil memory 
more precious than his poor slain body? How 
gracefully he leaped the stone wall and mounted 
the Jong hill! More graceful he than any fowl 
of the air. Out of one of the old authors I 
take a simile for this buoyant flight: 
“And they shall flee far off, and be chased as the chaff 
of the mountains before the wind.” 
Witt W. CHRISTMAN, 
4l7 

Commissioner Whipple’s Work. 
N. Y., Sept. 7.—Edi- 
Commissioner Whip- 
BLUE MouNTAIN LAKE, 
tor Forest and Stream: 
ple has been touring the Adirondacks in the in 
terest of forest preservation. His method has 
been to stop overnight at a hotel and deliver an 
address in the evening. Being off in camp on a 
fishing trip, I did not hear him at this place, but 
am told his address was clear, earnest and 
strong on the advocacy of forest preserva- 
tion and enlargement of the Adirondack 
Park. In this way Mr. Whipple has spoken 
between thirty and forty times in as many 
hotels, and so has had opportunity to reach and 
interest many. Judged by the report that comes 
to me, his work in this behalf is highly com 
mendable. He also had an assistant with stere- 
optican views showing results of re-foresting in 
Germany. These were used effectively in advo 
cating tree planting here. This related specially 
to the planting of evergreens. ‘The deciduous 
trees more easily reproduce themselves. 
[he camera is proving itself an educator and 
uplifter along other lines. I have found some 
whom I did not suppose cared to look at a deer, 
except to shoot it, have been trying to photo 
graph large game. I hope you will continue to 
publish the pictures of Hon. George Shiras and 
other successful photographers of big game. This 
will greatly further your object, “to cultivate a 
refined taste for natural objects.” JUVENAL. 
A Bronx Beaver Story. 
THERE is in the Zoological 
Bronx a beaver dam, and in that dam is the 
father of the colony, known as Big Brown Joe 
Joe weighs sixty pounds, and the keepers vouch 
for the fact that he has pounds of sense for every 
pound of weight. 
Connected with the beaver 
pipe to carry off the water 
a certain height on the dam. 
gardens in the 
pond is a drain 
when it has reached 
lhe keepers say Joe 
has always wanted the dam to overflow. He 
looked around and he studied and he studied 
Finally he hit upon the idea of filling up the 
end of the drainage pipe. So he collected all the 
bits of broken wood he could find, and all the 
stones he could gather, and carried them to the 
mouth of the pipe and shoved them in until he 
completely covered the opening, and, 
light, the dam overflowed. 
The next morning one of the 
the dam overflowing, 
age pipe. The 
and again, 
On Saturday the attendant left his 
the dam, so that it would be handy, 
he went for it, it was gone. And th: 
vouches for the fact that Joe, realizing the use 
to which the shovel had in undoing his work, 
took it out into the middle of the pond and 
dropped it. At least the keeper found it there 
yesterday afternoon—New York Times. 
) Joe’s de 

ittendants found 
g, and opened up the drain 
performance was repeated again 
shovel by 
and, when 
that the keeper 


The Old Guard. 
Editor Forest and Stream: 
I have been much interested in the responses 
of the Old Guard. I cannot quite claim place in 
their ranks, but feel sure I can in the next di- 
vision. At any rate I have a strong fellow-feel 
ing for them, and thank them heartily for the 
pleasure and profit they have afforded me. Long 
life to the Old Guard! And while conditions 
afield are changing, may those who describe them 
in your columns be worthy successors! They 
will be if in the love of Nature they drink deep 
at the open fount of her inspiration. JUVENAL. 

Catlin Pictures. 
THERE are at present offered 
Cleveland firm a collection 
: for sale by a 
of thirty-three origi- 
nal paintings of Geo. Catlin, the celebrated In 
dian traveler and artist. These pictures, which 
represent many of the scenes in his larger col- 
Smithsonian In- 
unique and of ex- 
in the hands of the 
Washington, are 
interest. 
lection, now 
stitution in 
traordinary 

