The morning call., 1894-05-06
GUN AND DOG.
Douglas Dick and His Imported Ca
niueS-Caryer's CHALLENGE.

Douglas Dick. well-known aud prominent
member of the Burlngame Club of San Mateo
County, imported from England at considera-
Bile expense number ofvaluable dogs recently.
Among the kennel were some beautiful Eng
lish settlers That had a strong prediction for
choice flowers ana exotic plants. However. it
is now being said by the people who reside close
TO Mr.. DICKS beautiful residence IN San Mateo
County that the gardener was jealous of the
new arrivals, and whenever one OF the CANNES
scored point on some sweet-smeling rose Mr..
Gardeners face would resemble in color the
glow OF the setting sun.
The fox terriers, too, caused the florist much
annoyance when chasing through the beautiful
forai beds for eophers and chipmunks. Well,
Douglas Dick, or rather Nj. Dicks gardener
Will no longer fear annoyance from the i'm
ported cannes, as the poison fend has laid
low some OF the highly bred dogs, aud 1t Is safe
TO say that their owner will make matters de-
cldeoly unpleasant for the person who ad-
minisiered the poison If he should be dis
covered. The stomachs of the POISONED dogs
are being analyZed by a chemist OF this city.
Although the season for dove shooting VIII
not arrive for some time II Is said that the birds
are very plentiful in Llvermore Valley, which
Is an indication or poor seasons shooting
just as soon as The young doves can fly they
Will migrate southwark.
DR.. w. +. Carver. Well-knOwn sportsman
who signs himself champion shot OF the world
Is out with a most sweeping challenge TO trap
shooters. The doc or has sent the following 10
The CALL for publication, thinking hereby
Chick of San Bernardiuo, Haas of Stockton, or
Bruner OF Riverside might be induced TO accept
some OF his offers:
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April 2S, 1894.
Flrst-I will shoot any man in the world a
match OF 100 pigeons side, huriingham rules.
yards rise. the match to be for from $500 to
$2500 a side. and to take place within three
months from date OF signing articles.
second-I VIII shoot MeSsTs Fullford, Rrewer,
Elliott, ThompSon and Budd. ali In one bunch,
myself against the FIVE. for $500 a side. they to
shoot loo pigeons each. and | $40. viz: 100 birds
with each man alternately making In all 500 birds
side, the match to be shot under birmingham
rules 80 yards rise, within three months from
date of signing articles and at such park or club
grounds as may be mutuslly agreed upon.
Third will shoot any man In the world a
match OF 100 pigeons each, Nottingham rules. 80
yards rise, both shooting with rifle and using
single bullet, the match to be for $500 side.
Fourth-l will shoot any man In the world a
matcn of 100 pigeons each Nottingham rules, 80
yards rise. shooting either shotgun rife (ls,ng
horse TO be running at full speed when the tr APPS
are sprung; the match to be for $500 side and
upward.
Fifth will wager any sum of money from $500
and upward per man against any FIVE. ten
more of the best shooters the world produce
and shoot them collectively all In bunch, at
one time and place, pigeon match OF 100 birds
each. Nottingham rules. 80 yards rise.
SIXTH VIII shoot any man In the world
air by hand. at q distance of twenty yards from
the shooter, both shooting rife and using sing
SEVENTH will shoot any man in the world a
match of 100 blue rocks. or mud saucers. each.
sprung from five traps. unknown angles. thirty
yards rise, both shooting with rife and using
single bullets, the match to be for $500 and up
Eishth-I will wager $1,000 that can shoot
1000 glass balls thrown into the air by hand, with
rife aud using single bullet or with shotgun In
less time than any man In the world.
Ninth-I will wager $1,000 that can shoot at
break 1000 glass balls. thrown into the air by
in
Tenth will wager $4,000 ore that can
sho DOT at and break 600 glass balls thrown in
the air by hand, In less than six (6) days and
nights.
Communications and acceptances to be sent to
Chicago. H., or J. 5. A. Findlay, of Daily
Tribune, Kansas City, Mo. DIR w. +. CARVER.
Champion shot of the world.
On and after the 18th inst. sportsmen who
fancy glass-ball or claybird shooting will have
an Opportunity OF enjoying little recreation,
as there will he prize shooting every Sunday
during the summer season at the Oakland
Trottng Park. The conditions of the first
shoot as stated are that twenty-five birds Will
constitute race. and the prizes will be regu-
lated in accordance with the number OF entries.
new club, which Will be known as the Elec-
tic Gun Club, has come 10 life and will hold its
initial shoot at the Oakland track this after
noon. E. Foster OF 6o5 Market street is Sec
retary.
In an article on canvasback shooting In Ne
braska, Sandy Griswod gives somes interest
ing and instructive Items on the BIRDS favoriIe
IOout WnlcHlS WdpalOo, NdlllSnefld, sndIlWeeu,
rice and celery. OF the latter he says:
For the enlightenment OF sportsmen who are
unfa miar with this delicate plant Will give
a hurried description here. In the first place.
contrary 10 common belief IL possesses
no smilitude TO four common table
celery, although the two plants are dis
family related 1t grows IN almost any
depth OF either fresh or bracKisb water,
has long. ribbon-ke leaves, and Is always
found entwined with It's nearest botanical
npghb0r. 1t has "A slender root, slightly odor-
Gus, of a pungent, btterisb. acrld taste. but not
unpleasant 1t is the roots Of this plant the
ducks aie SO inordinately fond of.
They are mik-white and nui-llke, and the
Ingredient that imparls that peculiar flavor to
the flesh OF the canvasback, as well az the other
ducks that feed upon 1t. They also deyour the
| lgafy tendrils and the stalk. but these are not
| nearly so tempting or nutritious as the rooi.
| The mallard and the widgeon are also supremely
fond OF tins plant. but being non-divers are In
! Capable OF It's securemept. save by stealing II
! from the canvasback when he brings 1t TO the
surface. The bluebi. however is as au fait In
! subaqueous abilities as the canvasback, and
/ he, too. feeds largely upon this deiicacy when
| he happens 10 find himself where IL f1ouri>hes
"Both the canvasback and the bluebill can
| feed 10 thirty feet of water, while the mallard
and his cOmmOner confreres rarely risk a