directions where they are to be sent, with name of town, county and
State. The safest way to send money is by Post-office Order, Registered
Letter or Draft. A deposit required on all orders exceeding $5 in
value, and, for less amount, cash should accompany order. Books and
Prints sent by mail, post-paid, unless otherwise desired. Boxing
Gloves, Indian Clubs and all bulky goods, sent by express. When goods
are sent C. O. D., the parties ordering must pay the charges on the
same, and for returning money. In the Territories, where express
charges are very heavy, or where there is no express communication,
Gloves, etc., can be sent by mail, at the rate of one cent per ounce,
which has to be prepaid. Live Stock cannot be sent C. O. D., as the
express companies will not forward on such conditions. No extra charge
for boxing and packing. All letters of enquiry will be cheerfully and
promptly answered on receipt of a stamped envelope. No merchandise
exceeding 4℔ in weight or 18 inches in length can be sent per mail.
REFERENCES:
FRANK QUEEN, ESQ.,
Ed. and Prop. “New York Clipper.”
COL. S. D. BRUCE,
Prop. “Turf, Field and Farm.”
H. F. WILKINSON, ESQ.,
Editor “Field,” London, England.
---- T. GRIFFITH, ESQ.,
Ed. “Bell’s Life,” London, England.
GEO. WILKES, ESQ.,
Ed. and Prop. “Spirit of the Times.”
GEO. BARTHOLOMEW, ESQ.,
Man. Editor “New York News.”
E. J. DORLING, ESQ.,
Prop. “Sporting Life,” London, Eng.
WM. BLAKIE, ESQ.,
Ex-stroke Harvard U. B. C.
👉 Amounts of less than one dollar may be forwarded in one or two cent
postage stamps. A silver half-dollar requires an EXTRA three cent
stamp. No goods exchanged. Twenty-five per cent. deposit required on
all C. O. D. orders when the parties are unknown to us.
Respectfully,
[Illustration: _Ed. James_.]
CLIPPER BUILDING, 88 and 90 CENTRE ST., N. Y.
[_In this line we challenge the world to produce a superior article to
ours at the same price._]
BOXING GLOVES.
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_Per set._
A.--Buckskin, stuffed with hair,
$2 50
B.--Buckskin, stuffed with hair, very substantial,
3 50
C.--Extra Buckskin, stuffed with curled hair
4 00
D.--Extra fine soft Buckskin, bound with fancy colored leather, with
strings to tighten, stuffed with curled hair
5 00
E.--Extra fine and soft Buckskin, white kid palms, stuffed with the
best selected curled hair, with strings to tighten, and bound with
fancy colored leather
5 50
F.--“SOUNDERS,” white kid leather, stuffed with the best selected
curled hair, bound with fancy colored leather and strings to tighten
the wrists
6 00
👉 White French Kid Gloves, made of very best materials, style and
finish, with gauntlets, very tastefully trimmed with fancy colored
leather, per set, $10.
INDIAN CLUBS.
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3 lb. each, per pr 2 50
4 lb. “ “ 2 50
5 lb. “ “ 3 00
6 lb. “ “ 3 00
7 lb. “ “ 3 50
8 lb. “ “ 3 50
10 lb. “ “ 4 50
12 lb. “ “ 5 50
DUMB BELLS.
Iron, from 1 lb. to 100 lbs. each, per lb., 10cts.; Maple Wood, per lb.
each, 25cts.; Lignumvitæ, per lb. each, 50cts.; Rosewood, per lb. each,
75cts.
PATENT STRIKING BAG,
For Pugilists and Athletes of Every Description.
This bag is intended to strengthen the arms, wrists, shoulders, back,
loins, and particularly the muscles of the abdomen, and will teach the
striker how to deal a blow.
No. 4, 20 lbs., covered with English canvas $12 00
No. 5, 25 lbs., covered with English canvas 15 00
No. 1, 20 lbs., covered with buff leather 20 00
Association RUBBER FOOTBALL.
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1. 20in. $1 50
2. 22in. 2 00
3. 24in. 2 50
4. 26in. 2 75
5. 28in. 3
6. 30in. 3 75
QUOITS.
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NICELY MODELED AND JAPANNED.
_Per set of 4._
2 lbs. ea. $1 25
3 do. 1 50
4 do. 1 75
5 do. 2 00
6 do. 2 25
Iron pins, pair 50
Rapiers, Foils, Single-sticks, Masks, Gloves, Etc.
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English Haute Rapiers per pair $6 00
Iron-mounted Foils “ 2 50
Brass-mounted Foils “ 3 00
Brass-mounted Silinger blade, curved
handle wound with fancy leather $4 50
Wire Masks per pair $3 50
Wire Masks, with ear protectors 4 50
Wire Masks, with ear and forehead
protectors 5 50
Wicket-handle Fencing Sticks 2 25
Fencing Gloves 2 00
Fencing Gauntlets 3 50
Plastrons for protecting the chest 3 00
THE NEW PATENT SEAMLESS BOXING GLOVES
[Illustration]
Without fingers or thumbs, being held on firmly by grasping a leather
strip inside the glove (see cut). No ripping or bursting or falling off
the hands; they are seamless and fit to perfection. The most durable
article ever made, and the only glove which brings the art of boxing to
as near the real thing as possible.
Manufactured of best French white kid, with ventilators at the sides,
per set of four gloves $6 00
Superior buckskin, per set 4 50
In ordering this glove please specify that you wish THE PATENT SEAMLESS
GLOVES, in order not to cause any mistakes.
ED. JAMES has the sole agency for New York State, and the Patent
Seamless Glove can only be obtained by sending to headquarters.
B. B. CATCHER’S MASKS AND CATCHER’S GLOVES.
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The gloves are made of Indian tanned buckskin, with padded palms, half
fingers, and are as soft and pliable to the hands as kid. Price per
pair, $2.
The Catcher’s Masks are made of wire, and cushioned with soft leather,
filled with the best curled hair. They are light and easy to adjust.
Price, each, $3.
BATTLEDORES AND SHUTTLECOCKS.
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BATTLEDORES,
from $1.25 to $3.00 per pair.
SHUTTLECOCKS,
from 30 cents to $1.00 per pair.
Address ED. JAMES, Clipper Building, 88 and 90 Centre st., N. Y.
EUREKA ROWING MACHINE,
[Illustration]
This machine gives an excellent and exact representation of rowing.
It has the sliding-seat movement, and its propelling action is with
oars (as in a boat). It is simple in construction and durable, and it
packs so small that it can be stowed away in almost any cupboard or
closet, and can be put up and worked in any ordinary-sized bed room.
Total weight, 27℔. A beginner can learn on it to be a good sculler, as
well as increase his muscular and physical development. By shifting the
chain links attached to the lever it can be adapted to the strength
of any person, or used and worked by a child 12 years of age. Price,
complete and ready for use, $10.
NEW ATHLETIC SUITS.
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Seamless Shirt, pink or white, $1 00
Knee Tights, pink or white, $1 00
With fancy trimming, each $1 25
Flannel Caps, from 75c. to $2 00
In ordering state width across chest, waist, and size of cap worn.
RUNNING AND WALKING SHOES.
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American spikes, Running Shoes, per pair $3 50
English imported spiked Running Shoes $6 00
Balmoral canvas Walking Shoes, $3 50
AMERICAN PEDOMETER,
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Easily adjusted to any length of step from 23 to 35 inches, measures
accurately, is the size of an ordinary watch, in a nickel-plated
case, and can be carried in the vest pocket. It will measure the
exact distance you walk. It is a true indicator of the amount of
exercise taken in and out of doors. Invalids will find it invaluable
in regulating their exercise. Full directions, together with ready
reference table, accompanies each one.
Price, $5 00.
Address ED. JAMES, Clipper Building, 88 and 99 Centre st., N. Y.
[Illustration: FISHING TACKLE]
REELS.
60yds., brass, English make, stop, each $2 50
80yds., brass, English make, click, each 4 00
150yds., German silver, American, balance handle 3 00
300yds., Ger. silver, steel, pivot and patent cap, balance
handle 13 00
BASKETS.
French or English make, for trout, from $1 50 to 4 00
Square Fish Baskets, from 2 50 to 5 00
RODS.
Trout Rods, 4 pieces, full mounted reel bands and best cap,
fine finish 5 00
Trunk Rods, 6 pieces, full mounted, hollow but solid reel
plates, each joint 2ft. each 13 00
Fly Rods, 4 pieces, full mounted, hollow but extra tip,
each 10 00
Brass Rods, 4 pieces, general rods, hollow butt and swelled
ferrules, extra tip, each 13 00
Bamboo Rods, 4 pieces, reel bands and guises 5 00
SEINES OR NETS.
Crab Net, ring, and jointed handle 1 50
Minnow Nets, linen, 22 inch, each 1 50
Landing Nets, linen, each 2 00
Also Hooks, Eagle Claws, Lines, Floats, Fly Books, Baits, Sinkers, etc.
FIREMEN’S GOODS.
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HATS AND CAPS.--Enameled leather and front Hats, each $3; four cone
Hats, each $6.50; eight cone Hats, each $7; enameled leather Helmet
Caps, per doz., $18; New York Regulation Cap, cloth, very fine, per
doz., $21.
BELTS.--Patent leather, 10 different styles, per doz., from $9 to $24.
SHIRTS.--Firemen’s Service Shirts, with figure or monogram, best
flannel, per doz., $29.
TRUMPETS.--Duty, Nickle plated, 20 inch, each $7; Parade, chased and
plated, 20 inch, each $21.
MISCELLANEOUS.--Buttons, with F. D. on, per doz., large $1.25, small
75c. Badges, with fine design and number and name of company, per doz.,
$10. Silk, Cord and Tassels, for trumpets, each $1.50.
Address ED. JAMES, Clipper Building, 88 and 90 Centre st., N. Y.
[Illustration: RIFLE AIR PISTOL]
As a parlor game for ladies and gentlemen, it has not an equal.
It has not only the accuracy and distance requisite for the common
pistol target practice, but is without the expense of ammunition,
and also free from the annoyance of danger, smoke, smell, &c., that
accompany the use of firearms.
Each Rifle is put up in a neat box, with three darts and two targets.
Price of Rifle, complete, $5. Darts, per dozen, $1. Targets, postage
prepaid, 25 cents per dozen.
W. CLARK’S PATENT HORSE CLIPPER.
[Illustration]
This instrument will clip a horse in two hours, and when clipped the
coat is equal to a natural Summer coat. Anyone can use it. Over 200
horses have been clipped by one single machine, without sharpening.
Price $=5=. The Dexter Horse Clipper. Price $8. Addler’s Patent
Clipping Machines, $8.50, $10.50, $12.50.
SAWS, SPURS AND MUFFS.
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Muffs for Sparring Cocks, per set of four. $1.50. Steel
Spurs.--Regulation, per pair, $5; Drop Socket, per pair, $6.50; Thimble
Heels, per pair, $6.50; 3 Cornered, or Bayonet Blade, per pair, $6.50;
Sword Blade, per pair, $6.50. In ordering spurs, it is necessary to
name the length of blade and style required. Directions for Measuring
Spurs.--The dotted line indicates the correct way of measuring. The
socket does not count in measurement. Saws for sawing off the heels,
finest quality, $2.50 without the knife; knife included, $3.50.
TEN PINS AND BALLS.
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4½ inch ball $2 00
5 inch ball 2 50
5½ inch ball 2 75
6 inch ball 3 00
6½ inch ball 3 25
7 inch ball 4 00
7¼ inch ball 4 25
7½ inch ball 4 50
8 inch ball 4 75
8½ inch ball 5 00
9 inch ball 5 25
Pins, per set 6 00
SKITTLE PINS AND BALLS.
7 ℔ cheese ball $3 50
11½℔ cheese ball 4 50
14 ℔ cheese ball 5 50
Skittle pins, per set 12 00
IVORY CROQUET BALLS.
1⅛ inch, per set of eight $5 50
1¼ inch, per set of eight 6 50
TROTTING AND RUNNING HORSES.
SIZE 14×18. PRICE 30 CENTS EACH.
Judge Fullerton.
Huntress.
Commodore Vanderbilt, with running mate, and Dexter.
Tom Bowling.
Dexter against Ethan Allen.
Bassett against Longfellow.
Goldsmith Maid against Lucy, 2:17.
Dexter against Butler, to wagons.
See page 15 for other Horse Pictures, same size and price.
LIFTING MACHINES AND LUNG TESTERS.
Straight Gauge Lifter, $70. Dial Gauge, $90. The Lifter platform is
12×20 inches, while the gauges are silver plated. They lift from 1℔ to
800℔.
Straight Gauge Lung Tester, $45. Dial Gauge Lung Tester, $50. The Lung
Tester comes in a nicely painted box, with legs to screw on, 13 inches
square, 2½ feet high.
GENUINE DIAMONDS.
One Carat Stone, $100; Half Carat, $50; Quarter Carat, $25; an Eight
Carat, $15. These may be had either spiral or with pin. Rings, same
price as Shirt Pins. Diamond Clusters, from $50 to $150.
IMITATION DIAMONDS.
Pins or Spiral Studs, from $2 each, according to size. Rings, from $5
each. Clusters, from $5 each.
IRA PAINE’S PATENT SPRING TRAPS,
for throwing GLASS BALLS FOR SHOOTING.
[Illustration]
The best substitute ever invented. Safe, simple, durable; will not get
out of order.
Price Glass Balls, per 100, $3.
Cartridges, ready for use, per 100, $5.
H. and T. TRAPS.
For Pigeon Shooting, $8.
HAND BALLS.
$3 per dozen, or 30 cents each.
BASE BALLS.
Professional, red or white dead ball, each $1.50.
Professional Star, each $1.
Professional Practice, each 50 cents.
BALLOT BOXES.
Black Walnut, with white and black balls complete, $5.
Cheaper quality, complete, $3.
Gavels from $1 to $4 each.
FRENCH POOL WHEELS.
For Trotting Courses, Fair Grounds and Saloons, 27in. in diameter, the
best kind manufactured $50.
Same size but cheaper design, $30.
TARGETS.
20 inch square in fancy colors, lead bulls-eye, wood face for darts,
and fancy figure to raise when bull’s-eye is hit, $5.
20 inch round target, with iron plate, bell and comic figure, $6.
Rabbit Race Target, iron, nicely painted, Calling when bull’s-eye is
hit. Size 10×24. Price $8.
PLAYING CARDS.
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Dougherty’s Steamboat, assorted.
Star and calico backs, per dozen, $2.25.
Other patterns from $2.50 to $12 per dozen, according to the finish
and quality.
Triplicates, round cornered, per doz., $10.
Goodall’s Superior English Linen Playing Cards, from $2.25 to $18
according to finish and quality.
QUOITS.
Nicely modelled Japanned Iron Quoits, per set of four, from $1 to
$2.50.
CARD PHOTOGRAPHS
of Actors,
Actresses, Politicians
and distinguished
people.
25 cents each, 6 for $1.
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LA CROSSE.
Bats, per pair (hickory handle), $3.50.
Balls, per dozen, $6.
RACKETS.
English Rackets, $6.
American Racket Bats, all wood, 50 cents.
Racket Balls, per dozen, $2.
SPORTING SHOES.
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RUNNING PUMPS,
American make, $3.50.
English imported, $7.
Welcher’s make, with steel spring shank, $8.
Welcher’s Walking Shoe, with steel spring shank $8.
Baseball Shoes, of heavy white canvas, with instep strap, $2.50.
Boating and Gymnastic Slippers, of white canvas, $1.25.
Racket Shoes, $8.
[Illustration: COLT’S 7-shot CARTRIDGE REVOLVER sent by mail (postage
paid) to any address, on receipt of $5.]
REMINGTON
RIFLE CANE
$10.
BOWIE KNIVES,
$2.50 to $5.
DARK LANTERNS,
$2 and $2.50.
MISCELLANEOUS GOODS.
DOG COLLARS.
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Enameled Leather, Ger. Silver Trimmings.
9 to 13 inches, 50 cents.
10 to 16 inches, 65 cents.
14 to 20 inches, $1.00.
18 to 24 inches, $1.50.
Enameled, raised edges and centre, German Silver Trimmings.
9 to 13 inches, 60 cents.
10 to 16 inches, 75 cents.
14 to 20 inches, $1.25.
18 to 24 inches, $1.75.
BRASS COLLARS.
2½ to 3½in. diam., 35c.
2½ to 4½in. do 50c.
4 to 6in. do (with ring), 75c.
5½ to 7in. do do $1.00
GERMAN SILVER COLLARS.
2½ to 3½in. diam., 50c.
2½ to 4½in. do 60c.
2½ to 3½in. do (with ring), 60c.
2½ to 4½in. do do 70c.
4 to 6in. do do $1.00
5½ to 7in. do do $1.50
Large Brass Chain Collar, from $2.
DOG LEADERS.
Of steel or iron, platted or linked, 75 cents to $1.50 each.
Of platted leather, with tassels, 50 cents to $1.00.
SPRING PAD LOCKS.
⅝ inch, Brass Spring, 30 cents.
¾ inch, Brass Spring, 35 cents.
⅝ inch, German Silver, 35 cents.
¾ inch, German Silver, 35 cents.
DOG MUZZLES.
Hand made, wire frame and leather neck strap, 50c. Leather, small,
closed or open snout, 50c. Wire, 40c.
NEW SAFETY ROLLER SKATE.
[Illustration]
The front link prevents the operators from falling forward and enables
them to spring from the toe, and can walk up a steep incline, turn
round and run down. The back check is to prevent falling backward; also
to enable the operator to stop at will in case of danger. Can be used
any place. Enables learners to use them without danger of falling and
hurting themselves, which is very common with other skates. The wheels
being of iron, are warranted. Price per pair, all sizes, $2.25.
LAWN TENNIS GOODS.
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Four English bats, four plain balls, two polished portable poles, in
sections to pack in box; one net, 26×5ft.; two guy ropes and runners,
four pegs, one mallet, book of rules, all complete, in box.
Price, $15.
WHIPS.
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Cowhides, Dog and Jockey Whips, from 50 cents to $1.50.
POLICEMEN’S GOODS, Etc.
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POLICE CLUBS OR BILLETS.
22in. $1.75, 18in. $1.25, 14in. $1, 8in. 60c.
THE SECRET BALLOT BOX.
[Illustration]
Made of Black Walnut, Fine French Polished and Lined. Can be used
for Baseball, Cricket, Archery, Football, Boating, and all Sporting
Clubs; also for Masonic and Odd Fellow Lodges, Temperance and all other
societies. Size, 6½×5¼×6 inches. Each, $5.
DRINKING FLASKS.
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With metal screw tops, covered with roan, hog-skin morocco and Russia
leathers, in ¼, ½, ¾ and pints, from $1 to $4 each.
SMITH & WESSON’S NEW MODEL.
[Illustration]
With Patent Automatic Ejector; five shot; weight, 16oz.; calibre,
38-100; length of barrel, 3¼in. Blue, each, $12.50. Nickel-plated, $14.
ROUND POLICE OR DARK LANTERN.
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Made of tin and painted. 3in. bull’s-eye, $1.50. Flat Police or Dark
Lanterns, 2in. bull’s-eye, $1.25.
SHELL POWDER FLASKS.
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8oz $1.00
10oz $1.50
12oz., extra fine, $3.00
16oz., extra fine, $3.50
WHISTLE.
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Polished metal, with rattle, 30c.
NIPPERS AND CUFFS.
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Police Nippers, Chain, nickel-plated, per pair, $1.25. Police Nippers,
patent spring, the best made, $2.00. Handcuffs, polished, $4.00.
Handcuffs, polished, for conveying three prisoners together, $6.00.
THE BOGARDUS PATENT
Glass Ball Trap and Rough Balls.
[Illustration]
These Traps and Balls, patented by Bogardus, and used by him many
thousand times, prove to be just what is wanted by all sportsmen’s
clubs and amateurs. $6 each. The Patent Rough Ball.--The only ball that
will break sure when hit by shot. Every ball marked. Patent Rough Glass
Balls, $2 per hundred; Patent Filled Ball, $2 per hundred; Smooth Glass
Balls, $1.75 per hundred. The above balls are packed three hundred in a
barrel, ready for shipping.
Field, Cover and Trap Shooting, by Bogardus. Price, $2.50.
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SPOON OARS.
Leathered and coppered, 7 to 7½ft., $3.50
do do 8 to 9ft., $3.75
do do 10ft., $4.00
With buttons, right and left,
9 to 10ft $6.00
Plain spruce oars, per foot 15c.
Plain ash oars, per foot 12c.
ROWLOCKS.
Side plate, brass, per pair $2.50
do galv. iron, pr pair $1.25
CLEATS AND CHOCKS.
Galv. cast iron, per lb 14c.
do do chocks, per lb. 14c.
TACKLE BLOCKS.
Galv. malleable iron, with wrought hooks, length 2½
to 3½in. each 50c. to $1.50
RUDDER BRACES.
Galv. malleable iron, per doz.
sets $3.25 to $4.50
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Readers or trick cards, as used by magicians and others, puzzling
everybody not in the secret. Price, with full directions, per pack, $1.
WINNING DICE.
[Illustration]
Of best ivory, three high, three low and three square. Price per set of
nine, with directions for use, $5.
Strippers or Magic Euchre Cards.
[Illustration]
By means of which the most celebrated card tricks known can be
performed without practice. Per pack, $1.50.
TOMMY DOD TOPS.
[Illustration]
Will spin high or low, as desired. Of best ivory, with explanation of
the secret, $3.00.
[Illustration: THE NEW
AIR GUN.
$16]
Self charging, no crank, no lever, loads at breech by letting down
the barrel, shoots either darts or bullets; a profitable acquisition
to shooting galleries and saloon keepers. Weight, 6℔. Full length,
36 inches. Also the New Air Gun, improved, same style as above,
solid rifled barrel, with firing pin, will throw a No. 22 cartridge
accurately 600 feet, and can also be used in a parlor or saloon as an
Air Gun for darts and bullets. Extra finished stock, complete, with
firing pin, $30. Either of the above, full nickel plated, $5 extra.
Darts, by mail, $1.50 per dozen. 14 inch paper targets, 50 cents per
dozen; 8 inch, 25 cents; fancy 20 inch target, with Comic Figure, to
raise when bull’s eye is hit, $5 each; or iron face for bullets, $6.
REVOLVERS.
The Governor Pocket Revolver, for No. 22 cartridge, 7 shots, $6. Swamp
Angel Revolver, 5 barrel Derringer $13. National Revolver, 6 barrels,
nickel plated, $10. Derringers, per pair, $18. Colt’s Navy Revolver,
with mould $15. Knuckle Revolver, 7 shot, $10.75. Ethan Allen Revolver,
7 shot, weight 6oz., $9. The Terror, 6 shot, weight 13oz., $12. Bull
Dog, 5 shot, weight 14oz., $13.
HORSE GOODS.
[Illustration]
Jockey Cap, silk, any color, to order, $3.50.
Weight Boots, per pair, from 4 oz. to 1½℔, §5.50.
Boston Reins, $12.
Holders for Reins, $3.50.
Shin Boots, $6.
Lolling Bit, $6.
Derby Bandages, per set of four, $5.
Knee Boots, for protecting above and below the knee, $10.
Toe Boots, per pair, $6.
Spurs, per pair, $1 00 to 6 00.
Whips, Gutta Percha, 8 ft., $4.25; 4 ft., $2.
MASONIC, ETC.
Gold Enameled Slipper, $2. Gold Square and Compass, $3. Gold Three
Links, $2. Gold Printers’ Composing Stick, $2.50. Trowel, with coral
handle, $3.
THEATRICAL GOODS, ETC.
Red Clogs, all sizes, with jingles, from $3. per pair upwards.
Directions for measurement:--
[Illustration]
No. 1, Measurement around foot at toe.
No. 2, Measurement around foot at instep.
No. 3, Measurement around heel over instep.
No. 4, Measurement of length of foot.
Silver Clogs, $7. Ankle Boots, $8.
Sandals, $8. Song and Dance Shoes, 15in. long.
Spangles, silver or gold, from $2.50 per lb. upwards. Worsted Knee
Tights, trimmed, scroll spangled, $14. Knee Tights, with velvet leaves,
and flowers spangled, $17. Tamborine, large size, brass rim and screws,
$3. Moccasins, per pair, $2.50. Helmets, each, from $8 to $15. Plain
Steel Armor Cloth, per yard, $2. Shell Armor Cloth, per yard, $3.
Harmonicon, with mouthpiece, $4.50. Bones, rosewood, 75 cents per set;
ebony, $1.25. Burnt Cork, prepared and ready for use, 50 cents a box,
or $2 per lb. Colored Fire, for tableaux and fairy scenes, $2 per lb.
Mongolian, in a paste, for Indians, etc., per box, 60 cents. Prepared
Whiting, for clowns, statuary, etc., not affected by perspiration, per
box, 60 cents. Pencils, for eyebrows, 60 cents; Pencils, for veins, 60
cents. Lightning, per box, 60 cents. Moonlight light, for statuary,
etc. 40 cents per package.
AMERICAN RACE HORSES.
STEEL ENGRAVINGS.
SIZE 18×24. PRICE 60 CENTS EACH.
Col. W. R. Johnson, of Virginia, the Napoleon of the Turf.
Boston.
Gray Eagle.
Shark.
Black Maria.
John Bascombe.
Monmouth Eclipse.
Ripton and Confidence in their celebrated Two Mile and Repeat Match
over the Centreville, L. I., Course, in 1842.
Imported Leviathan.
Wagner.
Imported Monarch.
Imported Hedgeford.
Fashion.
MISCELLANEOUS GOODS.
Fine Silk Umbrella, $5. Fine Silk Umbrella, with gold plated cup, $6.
Double Nine Dominoes, $6 per set. Dice Boxes, leather, per pair, 50
cents. Large Ivory Dice, 20 cents each. Sporting Knife, with screw,
saw, hoof digger, etc., $1.50. Hunting Knife, 10in. long, $2.50. Bowie
Knife, 10in. long, $2.50. 14in. Leather Checker Board, $2.50. 15in.
Leather Checker and Backgammon Board, $4. Rubber Suit (boots and
pants), $15. Pewter Mugs (half pints), per dozen, $12. Dog Couplings,
used in coursing, $3. Bezique Box, $2. Dark Lantern, $1.50. Signal
Lamp, for Mast Head, $5. Side Light, for vessels, $7. Decoy Duck, with
movable head, $2.25. Genuine Black Thorn Stick, $2. Cuckoo Clock, $20.
Patent Stilts, per pair, 50 cents. Abdominal Supporters, $6. Shoulder
Brace, $6. Stockings for Varicose Veins, per pair, $6. Ear Trumpets,
$2.50, $6 and $10. Respirator, for consumptives, $2. Loaded Dice,
three high, three low, and three square, $5 the set; Gymnastic Morocco
Slippers, $2.25. Rattlesnake Game, or Going Around the Horn, 50 cents.
Magic Tobacco Box, 50 cents. Magic Cigar Case, $1.50.
MISCELLANEOUS GOODS.
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Falling Birds and Stars, falling back when hit. Made for out-door
shooting. Iron, for cap and shot, $5. Set by a rope from stand.
MECHANICAL TARGETS.
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Plain Round 18-inch Target with 12-inch iron plate, for cap and shot,
comic figure rising and ringing a gong when bull’s-eye is hit. Nicely
painted, set by a rope from stand, $5. Rooster, small chick springing
on his back when bull’s-eye is hit, iron, for cap and shot, 14 × 16in.,
$2.50. Eagle, opening his wings and ringing a bell when bull’s-eye is
hit, iron covered, for cap and shot, 28×28in., $6.
THE ABBOTT POCKET MICROSCOPE.
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It examines, in focus, whole insects, bugs or worms, alive or dead,
transparent or opaque, feet up or down, confined in a cage--which
is a part of the instrument--while in motion or in fixed position
without harming the insect; also for examining seeds, flowers, plants,
minerals, fabrics, engravings, bank notes, etc. Price $1.
COMPASSES.
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CHARM COMPASS, gold plated.-¾in. in diameter, 50 cts.; 13-16ths
in. in diameter, fine, 75cts. FLOATING DIAL COMPASS, for yachts
and boating.--2½in., brass, each, $1.50. HUNTING AND FISHING
COMPASS--1¾in., brass, each, $1.25. HUNTING-CASE COMPASS, with
stop--2in., $2.50.
TURTLE SLEEVE BUTTONS.
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Nickle-plated, 50 cents.
MAGIC TURTLE, all alive, a great curiosity, at 30 cents.
THE PARLOR KALEIDESCOPE.