VOL. XXVIII. NO. 46. PHILLIPS, MAINE, FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 1906. PRICE 3 CENTS SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES I SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES Fish and Game Oddities. SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES Boxing Tomcats. Ginger, a 13-year old six-toed boxing tomcat, u- dead at Hughes’ morgue in Jersey City. He had lived with his side partner, Charlie, in the undertak- i ig rooms all his life, and was the par­ Smokeless Powder Shells ticular pride of Edward Weston and “LEADER” and “REPEATER” James Hughes, the assistants. Ginger and Charlie, who were broth­ The superiority of Winchester ers, were trained in their kittenhood Smokeless Powder Shells is to stand on their hind legs and box with their forepaws. They never put undisputed. Among intelligent on gloves. The cats were ready for a shooters they stand first in pop­ / o r every gun In camp goodnatured go almost any time, and ularity, records and shooting it didn’ t take much encouragement Different men differ as to their favorite kind of rifle. Practically all atrree, however, on U. M. C Cartridges. A glimpse at the interior of most any hunting shack presents these facts. There is a from their masters to set them at it. qualities. Always use them reason U. M. C. Cartridges are made to fit and are tested in all the different styles of rifles made by the different arms companies. They were about evenly matched, and Every rifle does better shooting with U. M. C. Cartridges. apparently took a keen delight in cuf­ For Field or Tra|> Shooting. fing each otner around the rooms. THE UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO., When time was call* d by the referee Ask Your Dealer For Them. Agency, 313 Broadway, New York City. the cats would cease nostilities and Depot, 86-88 First Street, San Francisco, Cal. Bridgeport, Conn. patiently wait for the reward, gener­ ally a piece of meat. RESORT RAILROADS RESORT RAILROADS There are a great many very attractive fishing and summer resorts in Maine, Ginger’s body will lay in a grave but there is only one alongside that of Salaam, a trick dog who was poisioned to death. Ginger “ In The Maine Woods,” The Fishing and RANGELEY LAKE HOUSE. and Salaam were the best of friends, Vacation Season is and never had any tiffs, but Charlie Sportsmen's Guide Book, This is the distributing point for the great Rangeley Lakes region. It is not complete with­ and the dog didn’t get along so well to­ 9th Annual Edition reached by one day’s ride from Boston. Strictly first-class serv.ee is found here. out a trip to Many of our patrons say that there is nothing wanting. We have trout and gether. Salaam took a dog’s delight Published by the salmon fishing, golf, tennis, boating, beautiful drives and walks. Write for in teasing, and often got scratched on illustrated booklet to the the nose for playfully growling at the BANGOR & AROOSTOOK R. R. The RANGELEY LAKES HOTEL COMPANY. Rangeley, Maine. big tomcat. John B. Marble, President. Henry M. Burrows, Treasurer. In his younger days Gmger was an Mailed anywhere for 10 cents in stamps. Rangeley Lakes, accomplished jumper. He would leap Address Guide Book fi, Bangor, Maine, Reached direct by To offer you a good place in which to have a good a distance of six feet from the flour We Are Already time, also the best fly-fishing to be had in Maine- and vault over Mr. Weston’s extended T.:Z C. C. BROWN, Gen’l Pass’r Agent, The Rumford Falls Line. It is not for the firm of Ed Grant & Sons to tell you of the merits of Seven Ponds and Kennebago. We let our friends do that but we do guarantee you the best of service in every arms. He took a great fancy to a pair Through Pullman parlor cars be­ respect. Our guests wi 1 be glad to know that we have added some of the latest improvements to our camps, such as the Victoria Acetylene Gas Plant, also repairs on our camps and completion of rabbits which made their headquar­ tween Potrland, Bemis, S. Rangeley of new log camps, thus combining all the comforts of civilizati >n with the delights of the woods. ters in the yard at the rear of the An Illustrated Folder and Map and Oquossoc during the Tourist We already have the best o f telephone and telegraph service. — TELLS WHY — season. We wish to call special attention to the extension of our ticket line. Tickets can be bought rooms, and would go to sleep snuggled in all of the principal cities east of Buffalo to Loon Lake. Kennebago and return This new BLAKESLEE LAKE CAMPS New Booklet and time-table mailed upon close up to them whenever he]got the application to arrangement saves you money. Price of tickets Boston to Kennebago and return, $14-50; New with its varied phases of sport and summer life York to Kennebago and return, via Sound lines, $22.50; via all jail, »i4 £0 (either via Boston or chance. is one of the most delightful resorts in the world. R. C. BRADFORD via Worcester and Portland.) Our buckboards are in constant attendance on all trains, or boats arriving at Rangeley. The Maine Steamship Company sell tickets from New York to Portland Ginger’s death was due to old age JOSEPH H, WHITE. Prop’r.. Eustis, Me. Traffic Manager, - Portland, Me. and return for $8.00; Portland to Kennebago nd return, $10.60. Patronized by a select class of Sportsmen only. Parties can leave Boston at 9 o’clock a. m., on either the Eastern or Western division of the and general debility. Charlie, who Boston & Maine railroad for Portland, Maine Central to Faj-mington and the Sandy River also has six toes on each paw, is still and Phillips & Rangeley railroads to Rangeley, or from Portland via Maine Central to Rum- ford Junction, Portland & Rumford Falls railroad to South Rangeley and the Rangeley in good health and does not appear to Lakes steamboats to Rangeley. New Train Service—In addition to the former transportation facilities, sleepers will run be greatly grieved over his boxing SANDY RIVER RAILROAD. each way between Boston and Rangeley every night, Sundays included, through'the season of partner’s death. 1906. Trains reach Rangeley in time for bi-eakfast. The schedule will take effect June 4, 1906. The cut accompanying this advertisement will serve t j impress upon Train leaves Boston at 10 p. m., arriving at Rangeley at 7.30 a. m. Returning train leaves Rangeley at 6 30 p. m., arriving in Boston early the next morning. readers, the fact that before long, the ED GRANT & SONS, Kennebago or Beaver Pond, Maine. The Coming of Partridges. RANGELEY LAKES a ND DEAD RIVER REGION H. E. Longfellow and J. Elliott Pip­ fTYI • For The White House guests. Finest landlocked salmon fishi g in the i-tate M I m S Trout, Togue, pickerel and perch also abundant. Best o f m-jose. deer and bear | pin spent a day recently trout fishing J . .LAAgJ hunting; plenty of duck, partridge, woodcock and snipe shooting: ic>eal canoeing in the brooks at Byron. The result of The White House, The Birches and Log Camps the day was a good string, although with open fires—offer every comfort and convenience for guests. Excellent table. In beautiful j the fish were not exceedingly large. location overlooking lake, stream and village. Come early; you’ll want to stay late. House open from | May 1 toNovember 1. Send for booklet. During the drive to Byron, Mr. Long­ FRANK H. BALL, Owner and manager, Grand Lake Stream, Washington Co., Me fellow, who is a keen nature observer, noticed a partridge in the road a few feet in front of the horse. He at once stopped the horse and alighting, P IC K F O R D ’S CAMPS. approached the bird, which, instead of scuttling away into the woods, as is Trout and Salmon the usual habit of these shy creatures, bristled nearer and nearer to ^Long­ Fishing the Best fellow, until she was within a few feet of him. At the time she was giving a Spring and Fall. peculiar whistle, and was attempting Will he thronged with visitors looking for TROUT and SALMON by every ruse in her power to lead him Fit HING. We want to impress upon your mind that those who go will find M A IN C A M P DINING ROOM further from the place where he first what they are looking for viz: Trout and Salmon. All guests have separate log Camps. Special inducements for families Go via Maine Cential and Sandy River Railroads. Write for free booklet. by the season. Send for prices and particulars. found her. But Mr. Longfellow knew H e n r y E. P ic k f o r d , Rangeley, Maine. the symptoms, and so he walked ahead, F. N. BEAL. Supt., Phillips, Maine. and saw a flock of tiny partridges hustling for cover. Keeping his eye Mooselookmeguntic House. fast on one, for to try to 'catch them all is to lose every one,—he walked to In The Great North Woods I have leased the Mooselookmeguntic it, and succeeded in catching the fluffy Filled with shady nooks, cool lakes, charming re­ House and Log Cabins, situated on the ball. The mother kept giving her shore of Mooselookmeguntic Lake, being treats, sparkling brooks with fish and game; the the nearest place to the best fishing warning whistle, and not one of the grounds in the Rangeley Lake region.