St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-19

fore, seem that there is some cOmpen-
sation in destroying that one may build
up. Marcus AntOninuS long ago in
formed the world that construction and
destruction are the complement OF each
other. In pointing out that nature is con-
tinnally tearing down fabrics in order
to reconstruct Others. A late English
writer i'll commenting OH our craving to
Go something or other that demands the
very opposite combination of thought
argues that the denOuncers of the moral
ity of field sports lay themselves open to
the grave accusation of promoting i'm
moral dissipation by vilifying the moral,
since men will seek change from their
daily routine.
We find, therefore, that the hygienic
argument is available to justify the use
of rod aud gun.
Moderate Ind u1gence
] i'll field sports becomes pleasurable. as
we'll as rational, treatment, in order to
lift the life machine out of the ruts of
confinement and sulking dependency.
Prophylactics are scattered to the winds
Ill months camping; corduroy aud
canvas take the places of quinine and
iron, while the bamboo rod and Damas-
Gene gun barrels ssupplant nux and
hypophosphites as tonics. Not only
does the invigorating exercise of sport
renovate, but the memory of days on de-
lightful streams and in cool forests re-
mains TO aid in renewing wasting tissue
and reJuvenating disordered stomachs.
1t is not the number of birds in the
game bag nor the fish in the creel that
solely reviveS tagging energies. A
dainty nibble at the hook may stir nerve
currents, and winged grouse electrify
passive hopes for weeks. Then there is
the bracing air. the rustic and scent of
foliage. the char ming vista of waving
meadows and undulating waters, the
babble OF running streams and the SOL
emn grandeur of mountain scenery;
while lastly comes the fizz of the frying
pan and the glow Of the camp fire.
These are some OF the factors that Sc
cure immunity from the trammels of
business routine and pave the way for
unlmDaired digestion. Take a hol-
iday in glorious spring time, in
the heated midsummer. in crisp
and golden autumn, and if perchance
you know of certain brush patches
where the Zig-Zag wOodcOck congregate,
or streams where the aristOcratic trout
and young bass await the plant lance
wood where big, fat gray squirrels
bark, go there, take companion. and
become benefited by the prescription.
The true sportsman is not the one
who kills for pecuniary gain, nor boasts
of the size OF his bag as the reward of
prowess. He is, on the other hand, the
reverent naturaliSt.and does not deSpiSe
a single creature of life beyond lmmedi-
ate necessity. All animate things de-
pend. to a great extent, upon each
other, and in the sequence Of natures
laws wise provision has been made for
due proportion OF sacrifice. CarDiyora
rarely take life bevond present needs.
Man Is both carnIVorOus and herbivor-
Gus in his tastes, and omu;vorOuS in his
desires. but in civilized state he need
but seldom kill for the pot. He is, how
ever, justified in enough slaughter to
provide the means of subsistence, and
as the cultured mind derives pleasure
only from skillful measures, he provides
food for both body and mind through
artistic agencies. Therefore the stop
ping of swiftly flying bird with the
tirearm, Or the landing of large fish by
delicate tackle, affords that degree of
satisfaction which elevateS the sport.
rhe Hunting bog
AS an adjunct to the pursuit of game.
as we'll as companionship in the field,
the dOghas ever been recognized as most
FAITHFUL and so far has our canine friend
been cherished that different breeds
| possessing special qualities adapted to
the several varieties of sport have
reached marked degrees of perfection
In a thickly settled country where large
game does not abound the prominent
varieties for field work are the pointer
and setter. the spaniel and foxhound as
well as the diminutiye beagle. Each
are endowed with peculiar gifts. While
the instincts of botn pointer and setter
are identical, their external appearance
differs. Each. upon catching scent of
bird, and generations of careful euuca-
ton, have taught them to recognize
feathered game, pause, pointing with
the nose in the direction OF the object
scented. A we'll trained dog will main
tam a rigid attitude for hours. A fine
working pointer or setter peSents a
beautiful picture careering over stubble,
| Quartering his ground at the masters
command by voice Or gesture, and when
he comes to full point, his body grows
rigid, with one fOrefoot slightly raised,
his long tail stretching out stiff as a bar
| of iron. and his quiyering muZZlc indi-
| eating intense and Subdued excitement
| as he awaits the rise of the bird. Cold
| and sluggish indeed must be the mans
| temperament whose heart does not
| quicken in pulsation at the sight.
| Among the Oldest breed of hunting
| dogs is the spaniel. He is subdivded
! into various strains. as the water
| spaniel, Clumber, and the field or
cocker. Probably among all dog tribes
| the spaniel is selected as the favorite
among fanciers, and for the general
| sportsman the little silky, fat coated
| cocker is most universally desired. HIS
! affectl0nate disposition, Intelligence and
breezy ways makes him good house
| hold pet, while his keen scent and
dashing manner of hunting gives him
attractions in the field. He combines
| the seeming attributes of the setter
with the trailing instincts of the blood
| hound, while in retrieving he possesses
natural aptitude.
The foxhound is prominently a
trailer, and those who follow him in his
| flight over hill and through vale must
| be favored with endurance. In his deep
| toned baying the huntSman hears rich
music. Except when kept in large
| packs the foxhound shows a gentle
nature, and is amenable 10 instruction.
Dogs for Large Game.
In the pursuit of large game two great
| types of the hunting dog are found in
the stag hound and Great Dane. Both
| possess great strength and courage.
| The number Of localities in the United
States where either Of these breeds are
kept solely for hunting is limited, but
both will be met on the show bench and
| upon the lawns OF dog fancierS in al
most every state. The stag hound is
the most celebrated. and his praises
have been sung by bards of remote
times. Whoever has read the story of
| Fingal, the hero of Macpherson's
'Ossian," will recall tie fate OF his
| favorite rough-coated hound Brace. Sir
Walter SCOTS celebrated dog MAZDA
was also of this breed. There still re-
mains two other varieties of the dog
whose peculiar qualities fit him for GER
tain lines of sport, and these are the
gray hound and Chesapeake bay dog.
The gray hound does his work mainly
by sight. and has proven himself capa-
bic of pulling down the deer and the
| wolf as well as wrenching the nimble
hare, and as coursng dog he is with
| out peer.