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The Sea Girt Programme. 
The fourth annual rifle competition, under the auspices of the New- 
Jersey State Rifle Association, will take place at the State Rifle Range, 
Sea Girt, N. J., commencing Monday, Sept. 3, and closing Saturday, 
Sept. 8. 
No. 1, Members' match, 200yds., open only to members of the New 
Jersey State Rifle Association. 
No. 2,. the Kuser match, 7 Bhots at 500yds. ; position, prone, head 
toward target; rifle, any military; open to all comers; entries, $1 each, 
or three for $2, if taken at one time; re-entries allowed. 
No. 3, all-comers' military match, open to everybody; distances, 200 
and 300yds. ; position, standing at 200. knpeling or sitting at 300yds. ; 
7 shots at each distance; entrance fee, SI. or three tickets for $8, if 
taken at one time; rifle?, any military rifle adopted and issued by any 
State. 
No. 4, the Schuetzen match, all-comers' continuous match, distance 
200yds.; position, standing; number of shots, 7 on the standard Ameri- 
can target, with llin. builseye (the bullseye including the 7 ring) ; any 
weight rifle, with any trigger pull, pair* or other rest allowed. When 
firmer, the muzzle of the rifle must be kept outside the loop hole of the 
shelter. The allowance for military rifles will be 4 points on each 
string. Cleaning allowed between shots. The aggregate of three 
scores to count for all prizes. 
No. 5, Hayes medal match, open to everybody; distance, 500 and 
600yds ; prone, with head toward target, at 500, any at 600 ; 7 shots at 
each distance, rifles, any military adopted or issued by any State. The 
firing at both ranges must be done on same day or the scores will be 
void. Scores which would qualify members N. G. N. J. as sharp- 
shooters will be allowed. Entrance fee $1 , three for $2, if taken at one 
time; re-entries allowed. 
No. 6, New Jersey National Guard match, open to teams of 6 from 
each regiment of the National Guard of New Jersey (as fully pro- 
vided for in circular, Department of Rifle Practice, dated July 7, 1894). 
No. 7, regimental team match (interstate), open to teams of 6 from 
the regimental, battalion and separate company organizations of the 
National Guard of the United States or of the U. S. Army. 
No. 8, the Columbia trophy match, presented by the District of 
Columbia National Guard to the National Guard of New Jersey. The 
competition, therefore, will be between teams of 6 men each from the 
regiments of the National Guard of New Jersey. 
No 9, the Perrine memorial match, open to officers and enlisted men 
National Guard of New Jersey. 
No. 10, the Trenton cup, presented by Col. A. R. Kuser; to be shot 
f t annually; to be held by the winner during the year; open to every- 
body; rifle, any military; distance 500 and 600ydB.; 10 shots at each 
distance; firing at both stages to be done on same day ; to be won three 
times, not necessarily consecutive, to become the property of the win- 
ner; entrance fee $1, re-entries allowed. 
No. 11, Department of Rifle Practice match, open to all inspectors of 
rifle practice, either by commission or detail, and to all members of 
the New Jersey State Rifle Association. 
No. 12, revolver match, distance 30yds., 5 shots on American stand- 
ard target reduced to 100yds.: position, standing; off-hand use of one 
arm only allowed; revolver not to exceed %%lbs. in weight; maximum 
length of barrel (exclusive of rhamber), 7}^in. ; minimum trigger pull, 
Sibs.; plain open sights; ammunition, any; cleaning allowed between 
scores only; army revolvers, with 3-pound trigger pull and using ser- 
vice ammunition, will be allowed 10 points on three scores: aggregate 
of three scores to count for all prizes; entries 50 cents, or three for $1 
when taken at one time. 
No. 13, President's match, for the military championship of the 
United States of America. Divided into two stages. First stage: 200 
and 300yds., 7 shots at each distance; open to all members of the Army, 
Navy or National Guard of any State; each competitor to appear in 
the uniform worn by the organization of which he is a member; com- 
petitors to shoot with the rifle of the model adopted or issued by the 
State they represent: entrance fee, $3 to both stages. Second stage: 
Open to prize winners in the first stage; distance, 500 and 600yds., 7 
shots at each distance; rifles same as first stage. 
No. 14, Trenton Interstate Fair match, open to everybody, distance 
200 and 300yds., carbines allowed one point on each distance; condi- 
tions same as No. 9. 
No. 15, pool matches, open to everybody, to be shot in groups of ten 
competitors, entrance fee 81. 
MATCHES OF THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION. 
No. 1, Wimbledon cup match, open to all citizens and residents of 
the United States, distance 1,000yds., 30 shots; weapon, any rifle within 
the rules, cleaning allowed; position, any without artificial rest; en- 
Association of America, to be competed for on conditions to be decided 
upon by the National Rifle Association of America, and to be held by 
the winner till the next fall meeting, when it will be shot for on the 
same conditions. Value, 55500. 
No 2. Hilton trophy match, open to teams of 12 from the following: 
1. The United States of America. A— The army of the United States, 
one team from the troops stationed within each of the three military 
divisions— Atlantic, Pacific and Missouri (three teams in all). B— The 
United States Navy (one team) C— The National Guard or uniformed 
militia of the several States and Territories, including the District of 
Columbia (one from each State or Territory). 2. Other countries. 
England, Ireland, Scotland and each of the Provinces of Great Britain, 
and all other countries, one team each from the following: A— The 
i pgnlar army. B— The militia. C— The volunteers. D— The navy of 
any country. 
No. 3, Interstate military match, open to one team from each State 
or Territory in the United States, consisting of 12 members of the reg- 
ularly organized and uniformed National Guard or militia of such 
State or Territory, including the District of Columbia, chosen in such 
manner as shall be prescribed by the military authorities thereof. 
Tht-y (.ball appear in the uniform of their corps. Distance, 200 and 
500yds ; position, at 200yds. standing, at 500yds. prone; weapon, any 
military rifle which has been adopted, authorized or issued as an offl 
cial arm by any State or Government; ammunition, any. 
Bullseye targets— 1. Bullseye targets will be open all the time during 
the annual meeting. 2. Tickets, entitling the holder to one shot at any 
bullseye target, will be sold at the office of the financial officer, upon 
the range, at 10 cents each, or twelve for $1. 
Flattdeutsche Verein Festival. 
The twentieth annual festival of the association of German societies 
known as the Plattdeutsche Verein, was opened in the Union Hill 
Schuetzen Park on Sunday of last week and was closed at an early 
hour on Thursday ir orning. During the four days it is estimated that 
100,000 people visited the park. The association is composed of 111 
societies, whose membership aggregates 20,000. The programme for 
the four days' festival consisted of shooting, bowling and all sorts of 
, games, athletic and otherwise. To one who has never had the oppor- 
tunity to mix with the Germans in their home life, a day's visit to this 
festival was equal to a week's travel in Germany. We know of no 
nationality of people who can concentrate so much solid enjoyment in 
a day's outing as these German Americans can. In their daily life 
they are energetic and thrifty, but when the holiday comes business 
cares only are left at home; the rest of the family are out for Genuss. 
But we are digressing; we started out to tell of that part of the fes- 
tival which relates to the rifle. To resume: The shooting programme 
was in the hands of a committee made up principally from the New 
York Schuetzen Corps. August Grassman was chairman. Among 
his committeemen who gave him active support were John Tholke, 
John H. Klee, A. J. Christian, Barney Kurnm, John Gobler, Fred 
Exmeyer, C. D. Rehm, H. Hingslage, H. Radloff and others whose 
modesty would not admit that they were more than passive members 
of the committee, the two Zettler brothers, Charles and Barney, had 
charge of the shooting house, and furnished the rifles and the combi- 
nation that makes the noise and spoils the looks of a new clean target. 
The prize programme was of the liberal order. The ring target con- 
tained twelve prizes ranging from $20 to $3, 3 shots for 50 cents. There 
was a fine gold medal for the shooter making the most points during 
the festival. There was a gold medal for the 3 best tickets, one for 
the second 3 best tickets and one for the third 3 best tickets. The 
prize target contained 18 prizes, ranging from $25 to SI, 3 shots for 
50 cents, 3 best tickets to count. There was a special prize of a fine 
bronze figure with a French clock attached valued at §25, which was 
to go to the shooter making the best 15 tickets. There was a cash 
prize of 86 for the best 12 tickets. There was also a cash prize of $4 
for the best 10 tickets. There was a special prize of $5 for a score of 
40 points, all ties to divide. The range was the short or 50yds. range, 
the target 18, ^4in. rings, with a 6in. black. The rifles were Winchester 
single-loaders, .32.20, with open sights. 
The competing marksmen who struggled hard during the four days' 
tournament to reach the first position were comprised of all classes of 
shooters from the expert to the Indianisch. 
One of the inducements to the experts to back the programme was 
a premium of $10 to the one who succeeded in making a full score of 54 
points. 
Among the prominent marksmen who were present and participated 
in shooting during the four days were F. C. Ross, Louis Flach, M. 
Dorrler, R. Busse, L. P. Hansen, Ignatz Martin, E. Fisher, Emil Berck- 
man, L. Buss,. John Rebhan, Henry Mahlenbrock and others. 
The contest for the special prize for the best 15 tickets developed a 
nice little race between Messrs. Ross, Flach, Busse and Marten, and at 
the close of the shoot the four competitors stood in the order in 
which they are given above. On a total of over 700 points there was 
only a difference of 10 points between the first and the fourth. 
On Wednesday, the last day, there were several occasions when 
some of the experts in which were included Messrs. Ross, Marten, 
Hansen and Busse had an opportunity for a full score in case they 
made a flag on the last shoot, but in each instance the fates were 
against the shooter; 52 out of the possible 54 was made by five differ- 
ent individuals, but none could approach the possible. Twelve in- 
dividuals tied for the special prize of $fi for a score of 40 points, each 
got 35 cents. 
Over 800 tickets were shot during the four days, which gave the 
shooting committee a small balance to turn into the general fund. 
After the prizes had been distributed the shooters assembled gave 
Chairman Gaesman and his committee three hearty cheers and a 
tiger. 
Each society belonging to the Association is credited with one or 
more representatives (delegates), each of whom is entitled to three 
shots on the king target. The delegate making the highest score is 
crowned king of the festival and honored with the king medal. It is 
a matter of much pride among the many societies to have its delegate 
secure the coveted prize. On this occasion the New York City 
Schuetzen Corps was the lucky society, and ex-Capt. Christ D. Rehm 
the happy individual who sported the crown and was adorned with 
the medal of honor. The scores and premiums will be found ap- 
pended. 
Champion medal— For most points, Ignatz Martin, 1,474. 
Special trophy— For best 15 tickets, Fred C. Ross, French clock. 
Mrst medal for 3 best tickets, M. Dorrler; second medal, R, Busse; 
third medal. L. P. Hansen. 
Prize target— Three shots per ticket, two best to count, 18 prizes, 
possible 108: 
F CRoss 52 52—104 J Tobler 50 49— 99 
L Flach 52. 52-104 LBuss... 49 49— 98 
I Marten « 52 52—104 E Berckman 50 48— 98 
R Busse 52 51—103 A Stoll 50 48 - 98 
LVogel 52 51—103 H Radloff 49 48— 97 
M Dorrler 51 51—102 M Haberthur 49 48— 97 
GSchlicht 51 50-101 J Christian 49 47— 96 
E Fischer 50 50—100 M Dusanck 49 47— 96 
Ii P Hansen 50 51—101 J Tholke 49 47— 96 
Ring target— Tickets 3 shots, 12 prizes, possible 54; F. C. Ross 52, M. 
Dorrler 52, J. Rebhan 52, E. Berckman 51, R. Busse 51,' L. Flach 51, L. 
P. Hansen 51, J. Christian 50, M. Gehrder 50, 1. Marten 50, A. Stoll 50, 
J. Tobler 50, L. Vogel 50. 
Golden Gate Riflemen. 
San Francisco, Aug. 15.— I send you notes from the Golden Gate. 
Shell Mound range was full of life last Sunday, several hundred shoot- 
ers, civil and military, being present. The German Schuetzen Club 
held a public prize shoot, the feature of the day being A. Johnson's 
luck on his first honorary ticket, viz., three shots, 25, 24, 25— 74. A. 
Strecker was second with 71. A string of 69s, 68s, etc., followed. 
Some good scores with the Springfield were made in the military 
shoot, Poulter making 49 and 48 on Blount target in two successive 
scores. 
The Columbia Club held its medal and all-comers' contests. A good 
many of the pistol cracks participated in the contest for the Blanding 
medal. Some fine work was also done with the Springfield rifle. 
Little enthusiasm was expended on the target rifle. In fact it is ap- 
parently a difficult feat to do expert work with three, or even two, 
styles of weapons all on the same day. The honors on the pistol range 
fell to Mr. Pape and the president. The contest between these enthus- 
iasts afforded some amusement to the other members. Mr. P. ar- 
rived bright and early on the range and "piled up" fine scores, The 
president did not arrive until after lunch. The first squad of men he 
met on entering the range included Mr. P., who said, "Doctor, you 
don't need to take your pistol from its case to-day, as I'm on top— 90 
in members' contest and 93 in all-comers'." "Hard to beat," was the 
answer. A couple of hours subsequently P. and the other members 
were invited by the president to partake of liquid refreshments in 
celebration of his beating P. on 90-93, Creedmooring the latter in each 
instance. Young made the brilliant score of 90 with target rifle. 
Scores: 
Pistol, 50yd8., no re-entry, club medals— Champion class: E. Hovey 
86, C. M. Daiss 84, F. O. Young 83, S Carr 80, A. Johnson 78. First 
class^Dr. L. O. Rodgers 90. A.H. Pape 90, D. McLaughlin 81, J. E. 
Klein 81, F. Poulter 74, P. Bohr 62. Second class— L, Zimmerman 78, 
A. Fetz 76, Kennedy 75. 
All-comers' pistol, re-entry: Dr. L. O. Rodgers 93, A. H. Pape 93, 
Daiss 91, F. O. Young 90, S. Carr 90. 
Rifle, 200yds., members only, no re-entry— Champion class — A. 
Johnson 82, Young 80, Hovey 77, Rodgers 74, McLaughlin 73, Brown 
71. First class— A. H. Pape 76, H. Hellberg 78, P. Bohr — . Second 
class— C. M. Daiss 75, A. Fetz 71, C. C. Ludington 63, A. H. Kennedy 55. 
Rifle, all-comers', re-entry: F. O. Young 90, A. H. Pape 84, Dr. Rodg- 
ers 80, C. M. Daiss 75. 
Springfield, 200yds., standard American target: A H. Pape 81. F. 
Poulter 80, F. O. Young 79, C. Perry 58. Roeel. 
New York Central Schuetzen Corps. 
The New York Central Corps, Capt D. Meerse, held its monthly 
practice shoot at the Union Hill Park Aug. 14. Thirty- five members 
were present and participated in the shoot. The weather was fine 
and some good scores were made. 
Henry D. Muller raised his record on the ring target to 73 out of a 
possible 75. Scores, ring target, 3-shot scores, two to count: 
Champion Class. 
H D Muller 73 63—136 Capt Meerse 56 52—108 
P F Schmidt 67 64—131 J Reitweisner 47 42— 89 
John Schroeder 59 55—114 
First Class. 
John Eisenhardt 69 58—127 F Richards 53 E3— 106 
Second Class. 
Jos Jordan 64 59— 123 M Teschmacher 60 56— 1 16 
Emil Berckman 62 60—122 W Teschmacher 56 47—103 
Koch 6161—122 F Bauman 53 39— 92 
Third Class. 
M Ficken 61 5S— 119 J Lowe 39 35— 74 
JForsch.. 55 52—107 
Fourth Class. 
J Jutgens 38 34— 72 
Man target, 3 shots, possible 60: Schmidt 57, Eisenhardt 56, Ficken 
55, Schroeder 55, Jutgens 54, Muller 52, Jordan 51, Berckman 50, Reit- 
weisner 49, Bauman 45. 
Bullseye target (flags): Reitweisner 3, Schroeder 2, Muller 2, Eisen- 
hardt 3, Richter 1, Berckman 3, Koch 2, Jordan 1. Grammerman 1, 
Bauman 1, Ficken 2, Forsch 1, Jutgens 2, Tonjes 1. 
Point target (most points): Champion class— Schroeder 79, Reit- 
weisner 74, Schmidt 37. First class— Rohde 38. Second class— Jordan 
49, Koch 20, Berckman 14. Third class— Lowe 36, Schneeweiss 29, 
Forsch 18. Fourth class— Tonjes 12, Jutgens 6. 
Medal winners: Champion, Reitweisner; first class, Eisenhardt: 
second class, Berckman; third class, Ficken; third class, Tonjes. 
Rifle at San Antonio. 
The regular medal shoots of the San Antonio Rifle Club took place 
at the River avenue range on the 19th as follows: 200yds., muzzle rest, 
10 shots per man: 
Texas Field 9 10 9 9 8 7 9 9 10 8—88 
AGuenther 11 11 10 11 7 8 7 8 8 12—95 
E Dosch 7 10 9 9 9 6 8 12 7 9—86 
AdAltman 11 11 9 10 9 8 9 9 9 9—94 
RNeuman 699879798 5—77 
C Hummel 9 8 8 10 10 7 9 7 12 8—88 
Two hundreds yards, off hand, 10 shots per man: 
Texas Field 10 9 3 7 6 7 6 6 9 10—74 
10 99867767 4—73 
10 7 6 7 8 5 8 10 10 10—81 
AGuenther 8 9 9 6 6 7 7 9 5 5—71 
598558478 6—65 
10 8748965 10 3-73 
Schlicht Rifle Club. 
West Nrcw Yobk, N. J., Aug. 21.— At the weekly gallery shoot of 
the Schlicht Rifle Club held at headquarters last night the following 
scores were made: Medal winners: Geo. Schlicht, champion medal; 
Jacob Diehl. first-class medal; Geo. Reichert, second class medal; 
Ohas. Meyer, third class medal. Scores: C. Meyer 229, Geo. Lauten- 
berger 214, Geo. Schlicht 2 14, Geo. Reichert 225, Aug. Meyer 223, Louis 
Dorr 210, Geo. Dorr 235. Capt. Deidrick 219, Jacob Diehl 233. Mike Daus 
.230, Wm, Sehlicht 238, Fred Lambrix 225, Conrad Schlicht 220. 
Wants a Favorite Cleaning: Recipe. 
Editor Forest and Stream: 
I have just, taken up the '22 rifle (a Colt) and shoot it daily. I feel a 
triple satisfaction in any skill attained, because I know it means not 
only increased proficiency with a heavier caliber, but also when one 
does wing: shooting with the shotgun. So far all is pleasant, but there 
comes a time to settle with the man who manipulates the violin, so to 
speak, i. e. , cleaning time. It is comparatively easy to clean a large 
caliber, but not so with its dwarf brother. It seems an endless task. 
Now I will be obliged if some one will suggest an abbreviated process, 
some "favorite way," that works quick. Another thing, I think there 
must be lead in the barrel. Will some one suggest a cure in the 
columns of Forest and Stream? .45-Govt. 
A New Take Down Repeater. 
The Marlin Fire Arms Co. have put upon the market their new 
"take down" repeating rifle, which embodies several original features. 
The device which enables it to be taken apart is simple and possesses 
all the strength requisite to insure firmnpss at the joint. An attrac- 
tive feature is the fact that barrels of different calibers are now inter- 
changeable. Sportsmen may use both the .32-40 and 38-55 barrels oh 
the same stock, and the .38-44 and .44-40 are similarly interchangeable. 
Smooth-bore barrel* for collectors are also furnished, and as the 
Marlin action permits the use of cartridges of varying length less than 
the maximum, it will be seen that a great variety of charges may be 
used. 
New York Rifle Club. 
Greenville, N. J., Aug. 25 — Scores of the New York Rifle Club, 
standard American target, 200yds. Class match: 
Herrington 10 8 9 8 8 11 12 9 6— H 
Maj Shorkley 10 9 9 9 8 7 9 7 - 83 
Young 8 8 11 8 6 8 9 0- 78 
Rest Match. . 
F Barker 12 12 10 9 10 12 12 8 12 9— 
Young 8 9 8 9 8 8 9 7 7 10 - 
RIFLE NOTES. 
Greenville Rifle Club. 
Fourteen members of the Greenville Rifle Club attended the weekly 
allery shoot at headquarters on Friday night. Scores: First class— 
iollins 238, Scheeline 238, Plaisted 239, C Boag 236, Dorrler 239, Pur- 
kess 239. Second class— Agneau 232, Charlock 227, Gotthardt 208, 
Chase 282, Third class— E. Wuestner, Jr. 220, E. A. Graef 221, F. 
Wuestner 198. G. Reuker 2T 
That nitro powder is capable of imparting wonderful force to a pro - 
jeetile is well understood by man v of our sportsmen. While attend- 
ing the practice shoot of the New York Independent Corps at the New 
Glendale Park, Long Island, recently, an opportunity was presented 
to witness some shooting made with one of the German military rifles, 
Mauser 6 M. caliber, model 1888. using Troisdorf nitro. The a r m was 
brought into the park by a representative of the Laflin & Rand Pow- 
der Company for the purpose of showing the members the qualities of 
the Troisdorf powder as well as those, of the favorite arm of the 
Fatherland. Several of the riflemen tried the rifle at the 200yds. range, 
but owing to its not being properly sighted, or other causes not appar- 
ent at the time, no one made much of a success in hitting: the bullseye. 
Finally some one proposed fpsting the rifle at a target for penetration. 
So, in company with the representative of the powder company, a 
party of shooters resorted to the park grounds looking for a suitable 
target. The park contains many oak and chestnut trees of generous 
dimensions. After a few preliminary shots at 8 and 12in. trees with- 
out stopping the bullets, a large chestnut whose center looked sound 
and healthy, and whose diameter was 30in. or more in measurement, 
was selected for a final test. A shot was fired at this trpe. It passed 
through the tree and out on the opposite side, going through 28 to 30in. 
of what appeared to be solid wood. There is no doubt of the penetra- 
tion and long-range qualities of the arm and cartridge, but the accu- 
racy of the combination is an unknown quantity. If the military rifle 
of the future is no more accurate the soldier will bury his dread of its 
destructive qualities in his contempt for its accuracy. 
Nitros in the rifle is a question of much Interest to riflemen at this 
time. The query is put to usalroost dailv which is the best? and how 
do you use it? We would be most happv to impart this information 
to inquiring riflemen provided we carried any in stock, but the truth 
of the matter is, that our measure of confidence has received such 
rough usage of late ibat we are unable to keep the accumulation long 
enough to make a division with our brother riflemen. 
Ferdinand Fabarius used nitro (Troisdorf) in his 32-20 Ballard at 
the Zettler shoot last week, using lOgrs. weight. He says he got his 
shots about where he expected. 
Ross tried the same rifle and ammunition for a 10-shot string, he 
kept the 10 shots in the black, making a total of 205. B. Zettler tried 
Dr. Chadbourn's rifle upon the machine rest last week. Our readers 
will recall a score published some weeks since made by Mr. Zettler, 
using this same rifle (Stevens 25-10). Zettler's score was so fine that 
both the doctor and himself beoame impressed with the desire to try 
the arm from the machine rest. A serips of 50 shots was tried with 
both Winchester and U. M. C. ammunition, the best group was a little 
over 8in. in diameter, the widest llin. The result of this test calls to 
mind one of Zettler's stock expression, which is that: "A rifle that 
varies is good for a poor shooter." 
During the past week we have given considerable time to the prac- 
tical trial of nitro in the rifle. The powder used was Troisdorf, and 
the rifles Ballard .38-55 and Winchester .32-20. Our mode of procedure 
was to first place the rifle upon the machine rest and target it with the 
factory ammunition adapted to the arm. Then with the nitro we pro- 
ceeded to try various loads of the latter, to find if possible the proper 
quantity that would give the most uniform result in point of accuracy 
or grouping of the shots. An impression derived from a limited per- 
sonal experience, and information gained from the experience of 
others engaged in experimenting with nitro in the rifle, lead us to be- 
lieve that the best results would be arrived at by using a charge that 
would give a velocity as little above that of the regular hlack powder 
charge as possible. The instructions given by the manufacturers for 
loading the Troisdorf nitro called for lOgrs. (weight) in the .32cal. and 
l^^jgrs. in the .38cal.,with the additional advice that the unfilled space 
in the shell should be filled up with felt wads. These loads shot from 
the rifles, targeted previously with black powder, did not give velocity 
sufficient to reach the target (200yds ) We then began to increase the 
charge, using .38-55cal. rifle and 300grs. lead bullet, until we attained 
the elevation of the black powder charge. This elevation was found 
when the charge reached 35grs. measure or 27grs. weight. The group- 
ing of the shots was so erratic (scattering) that we then felt com- 
pelled to seek for some means to overcome the trouble. Thinking that 
the heavy wadding might be the "Jonah," we commenced to discard 
the wads; we followed this line of procedure until the bullet rested 
upon the powder, with the point barely flush with the mouth of the 
shell. This mode of loading gave the best results attained during the 
trial when using lead bullets, and gave us patterns approximating the 
black powder loads. There was one feature in the action of the pow- 
der, which appeared to us unfavorable, and that was that there was a 
large residuum of unburned powder left in the barrel after each dis- 
charge. Subsequent experiments developed the fact that with a mini- 
mum charge of 5grs. there was the residuum of unburned powder still 
to be found in the barrel. Gathering toeether a quantity of this un- 
burned powder, we found that the graphite finish was gone, leaving it 
in its original or unfinished state, with much more apparent energy 
than in its finished state. The query occurred to us, "Has not the 
manufacturer in trying to make the powder safe, overstepped the 
mark and made it too safe? Further experiments, using the Win- 
chester copper-covered bullet, 255grs . with 17grs. of powder, devel- 
oped the same apparent velocity as with the previous charge of 27grs. 
and the 300grs. lead bullet, and gave a better grouping of the bullets 
on the target than the black powder load. Experiments with the 
.32-20 Winchester rifle leads to the belief that the best results will be 
reached with the smaller caliber caliber. But there is yet a long 
journey through the field of experiments before our manufacturers 
will attain the desired end. 
The Our Own Rifle Club of Hoboken will move its headquarters to 
No. 80 Hudson street on Sept. 4. This used to be the headquarters of 
the Bliller Rifle Club. Capt. Haucken and his board of officers are 
making a strong effort to make the Our Own Club one of the strongest 
in North Hudson. 
The members and friends of the Greenville Rifle Club, numbering 
nearly two hundred, went down to the Banks on the steamer John 
Lennox on Aug. 19 for a day's fishing. The excursionists were favored 
with good weather and succeeded in having a first class time. A large 
number of fish were secured in which blackfish, sea bass, sea robins 
and the katzen jammer figured prominently. The latter is best known 
among German fishermen and Is said not to be a desirable catch, 
althoueh often met with on the Banks. 
Dr. E. R. Chadbourne and Maj. Geo. Shalkley started out on Monday 
for a few weeks' vacation up in Maine. Both gentlemen went pre- 
pared for woodchuck and squirrel. 
The fall meeting of the New Jersey State Rifle Association opens at 
Sea Girt next Monday and will be continued during the week. To 
those who delight in hearing the crack of the rifle a day spent at New 
Jersey's popular campus will not be lost. The skirmish firing drill as 
conducted under the new tactics w>ll be one of the interesting features 
of the meeting. 
The Union Hill Schuetzen Park, Union Hill, N. J., was sold under 
foreclosure proceedings some days since Itis reported that the Plait- 
deutsche Verein expect to secure the park, in which case it wilt bo re- 
fitted for picnics and shooting purposes as well as a home for indigent 
Germair 
