Dec. l, 1894.] 
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The Interstate's Review. 
The Interstate Manufacturers 1 and Dealers' Association has issued 
a review of the work done by the Association during the year of 1894. 
Compared with the showing made in '93, the figures for 1894, given in 
the recapitulation show a marvelous advance over those of the pre- 
ceding year. The review, which is given below in detail, is good and 
interesting reading. A comforting feature is the vast increase in the 
number of shooters who took part in th« various events. In 1893 231 
shooters recorded their names on the score sheets of the Interstate 
Association. This year the large number of 589 entered their names 
on the list. If this does not mean that trap-shooting is still booming 
and that the Interstate Association's shoot are popular with shooters, 
what does it mean? 
To come down to figures, the Association actually gave nine tour- 
naments; the following list give the dates and places of the tourna- 
ments: Grand American Handicap, April 4, 5. 6; Pittsburgh, Pa., 
April 17, 18, 19; Springfield, O., May 3, 3; Chicago, 111 , May 17, 18, 19; 
Grand Rapids, Mich , May 30, 31, June 1; Blwood, Ind., June 27,28; 
Louisville, Ky., July 18, 19; Chattanooga, Tenn., Sept. 19, 20; Charles- 
ton, S. C, Oct. 10, 11. 
On Aug. 21, 22, 23 and 24. the Interstate Association's paraphernalia 
was doing good service at the Pennsylvania State shoot, held at Wop- 
sononock, Pa , under the auspices of the Altoona Rod and Gun Club. 
The Association's manager had complete control of the management 
of that shoot, and its figures are very properly included in the review 
of the year's work. 
The following is a list of the officers of the Association, which was 
incorporated nearly two years ago— Dec 27. 1892: 
Directors— Chas. Tatham, President; O. D. Delano, Vice-President; 
Justus Von Lengerke, Secretary; J. A. H Dressel, Treasurer; Geo. H. 
Sampson. H. A. Penrose, Noel E. Money, Elmer E. Shaner, Manager. 
Executive Committee— J. A. H. Dressel, Chairman ; Chas. Tatham, 
Justus Von Lengerke. 
Classification and Tournament Committee— Justus Von Lengerke, 
Chairman; Noel E. Money, H. A. Penrose. 
Club Organization Committee— H. A. Penrose Chairman; Noel E. 
Money, Justus Von Lengerke 
The introduction to the Review states, inter alia, the policy of the 
association both in the past and in the future, and is as follows: 
"Four years have elapsed since the inception of the Interstate 
Manufacturers' and Dealers' Association, and the indefatigable zeal of 
its founders has borne fruit so rnpidly that its name is now familiar 
to the sportsmen and gun clubs of America. 
"In the following p ;ges will be found a carefully collated and abso- 
lutely correct transcript of all the interesting data and summary of 
the work done during the season of 1894. 
"Although the past year has been fraught with financial distur- 
bances extending throughout the entire country, the success achieved 
by the Association is well nigh phenomenal, and has exceeded the 
anticipations of even the most sanguine. In this connection it may be 
noted that the success attained is not to be alone measured by the 
number of targets thrown, but by the stimulus trap-shooting has 
received, and the assistance and encouragement rendered; which 
served to create a healthy and permanent growth of the many gun 
clubs throughout the country. 
"Continuing as before, on the broad-gauge plan and apart from the 
beaten tracks, being equipped with all necessary paraphernalia, latest 
electric apparatus and conservatively managed, we predict for the 
future even greater successes than achieved in the past. 
"Our tournaments for the season of 1895 will be characterized by 
the same liberality of management and fairness that has won fo- us 
the enviable position we have attained in the trap-shooting world " 
Each tournament is then reviewed in detail. Facts and figures that 
are of any interest and which may tend to show the success of each 
individual tournament, are set forth. The recapitulation which 
brings this review to a close, is by no means the least interesting por- 
tion of the work. 
Grand American Handicap. 
The inaugural tournament for 1894 was the second annual grand 
American handicap at live birds, which was decided at Dexter Park, 
L. I., April 4, 5 and 6. The Interstate Manufacturers' and Dealers' 
Association guaranteed SI, 000 (and all surplus added) in the main 
event, which was shot under the following conditions, viz. : 25 live 
birds, $25 entrance, 50yds. boundary, with a dead line at the 33yds. 
mark and handicaps ranging from 25 to 33yds. 
There were 53 entries and one forfeit, making the total purse 
amount to 81.335. 
Thos. W. Morfey, 28yds.. won first money §667 50 
Capt A. W. Money. 30yds., won second money 400 50 
Fred G Moore, 29yds.. won third money 267 00 
Thos. W. Morfey, on the 28yds. mark, and Capt. A. W. Money on the 
30yds. mark each killed 25 straight. They shot off for first and sec- 
ond places at 10 birds, then miss and out, with the following result- 
T W Morfey (28yds.) 0022222222—8 21—10 
Capt A W Money (30yds.) 2201122102—8 20— 9 
This was one of the best exhibitions of*the day, every bird being a 
fast one and over one-half of them being veritable "hummers." 
Seven of the contestants killed 24 birds each and were in the tie for 
third money, which was shot off at two rounds of 10 birds, then miss 
and out, with the following result: 
F G Moore (29yd si 2.32212322—9 •022121110 -7 1 
W J Simpson (29yds) 2112221220-9 22.2.01212—7 0 
E D Fulford (33yds) 2220222222—9 20200110W 
J L Smith (28yds) 11.2122210—8 
F Walters (29yds) 0222022.12—7 
J F Kleinz (31yds) 2222.21.W 
W M C Jones (27yds; 2.33220w 
Seventy-three shooters took part in the tournament and $3,216 was 
divided in different purses. The total number of live birds trapped 
was 2,655. ■ 
Pittsburgh, Pa. 
The second tournament was given at Pittsburgh. Pa , April 17, 18 
and 19. under the auspices of the Pittsburgh Gun Club and thelroauois 
Rifle Club. 
The first day was devoted to the shooting of a handicap target race 
under the following conditions: 100 to 125 targets, entrance $5 and 
price of targets, 16yds. rise, 4 moneys, novelty rule to govern. 
There were 44 entries, making the total purse amount to 8220, 
J Von Lengerke (100 targets) scored 99 and won first money $88 
C. Hamilton (117 targets) scored 97 and won second money,..'.'.'.'" 66 
K&gta) [scored 94 and won third money .... 44 
CMlnZ'ienmL^ } scored 93 and ™ n 'ourth money. . . 22 
BEST AVERAGES SECOND DAT: 
J E Wright, first 91 18 17 per cent, 
Chas Crosby, second 90 10-17 " " 
HItlnT e '\ XhirA " " 
BEST AVERAGES THIRD DAY. 
R O Heikes, first 92 per cent. 
E D Fulford, second , 90 " " 
E H McWhorter, third 88 '• " 
The total number of shooters taking part in the tournament was 86. 
Average entry first day, 44; average entry second day, 55 3 5; average 
entry third day. 39. 
The total amount of money divided in purses was 81,339 92; 17.256 
targets were trapped during the tournament; $110 was added to the 
purses by the Pittsburgh Gun Club and the Iroquois Rifle Club. 
Springfield, O. 
The third tournament was given at Springfield, O., May 2 and 3, 
under the auspices of the Springfield Gun Club. 
BEST AVERAGES FIRST DAY. 
E D Fulford, first 18 14 17 per cent. 
D A Upson, second 86 8 17 '• " 
J A Ruble? f third 85 " " 
BEST AVERAGES SECOND DAY. 
D A Upson, first 89 7-17 per cent. 
i85S£S?'f" OOBd 87 n - 17 " " 
J P Easton, third 85 15-17 " " 
The total number of shooterB taking part in the tournament was 39. 
Average entry first day, 20 7-10; average entry second day, 16 4 5. The 
total amount, of money divided in purses was 8833. 7,940 targets were 
trapped during the tournament. $200 was added to the purses by the 
Springfield Gun Club. 
Chicago, III. 
The fourth tournament was given at Chicago, III., May 17, 18 and 19, 
under the auspices of the Prairie Gun Club. Continuous bad weather 
marred what promised to be the grandest tournament ever given. 
The conditions under which the tournament was held are fully ex- 
plained in the following account taken from Forest and Stream of 
May 26: 
"The weather was an assorted lot of the Chicago article. In the 
first two days there were distinct samples of torrid midsummer, cold 
weather, snowstorm, rainstorm, hailstorm, gentle breeze, high wind 
and perfect calm. On Friday there was such a raw, stiff half gale, 
with rain and snow, that it was deemed best to postpone the inani- 
mate target eveDts to the next day. The shoot was thus most seriously 
injured by the weather. It injured a most perfectly equipped and 
arranged tournament for which the Interstate Association is justly 
deserving of credit. The Interstate never gave a better shoot so far 
as the Interstate was concerned, and the whole made as pretty an ex- 
hibition of the modern tournament as has been seen up to date." 
winners of the stake events. 
Inanimate Targets. 
Lake Street Elevated (Sold Cup (Novelty rule championsip)— R. O. 
Heikes, score 81 out of 100. 
Barnard Sweepstakes (Novelty rule)— Dr. H. Frothingham and Mr. 
Welburn, score 19 out of 25 
Sportsmen's Review Trophy (Novelty rule)— J. E. Ha&gerty, score 
23 out of 25. 
Santa F6 Equipment (Novelty rule)— D. A. Upson, score 39 out of 30 
singles and 10 pairs. 
Clabrough Contest— J. A. Ruble and G. W. Rexroat. score 43 out 
of 50. 
Young Sportsmen's Contest— Master Bisson, Bcore 3 out of 10. 
Live Birds. 
Prairie Gun Club Stake. 
Richard Merrill 1221 121122321121221223222— 25 
Double Eagle Contest. 
C W Budd 112112222222322-15 
Remington Arms Co.'s Stake. 
Dr H Frothingham 2221012222 — 9 
Schiller Studio Overture. 
R S Mott 22211— 5 
The total number of shooters taking part in the tournament was 
114. The total rnnount. of money divided in purses was $2,801. 13,130 
targets and 2,035 live birds were trapped during the tournament. $350 
was added to the purses by the Prairie Gun Club. 
Grand Rapids, Mich. 
The fifth tournament was given at Grand Rapids, MicH., May 30, 31 
and June 1, under the auspices of the Valley City Gun Club. 
BTST AVERAGES FIRST DAY. 
Briar d tlett,f flrst 85 per cent. 
W R Hobart, second 83" " 
CM Grimm, third ..79 " " 
BEST AVERAGES SECOND DAY. 
JARES, } fl ^ 89 per cent. 
C W Budd, second 88 '* " 
CAYounl; f«« » " " 
BEST AVERAGE THIRD DAY. 
C W Budd, first 83 4-7 per cent. 
C A Young, second 87 1-7 " " 
F V Van Dyke, third 86 3-7 " '• 
The total number of shooters taking part in the tournament was 73. 
Average entry first day, 30 7-10; average entry second day, 27 4-9; 
average entry third day, 18 2-3. The total amount of money divided 
in purses was $1,644.50. 18,329 targets were trapped during the tour- 
nament. $200 was added to the purses by the Valley City Gun Club. 
Elwood, Ind. 
The sixth tournament was given at Elwood, Ind., June 27 and 28, 
under the auspices of the Elwood Gun Club. 
BEST AVERAGES FIRST DAY. 
G. A. Young,' } flr8t 89 ^ P« cent. 
R Merrill, second 87 10-17 " " 
E. D. Rike, third 85 15-17 " " 
BEST AVERAGES SECOND DAY. 
R. O. Heikes, first 88 14-17 per cent. 
J. A. Ruble, second. . . 87 10-17 " " 
C. A. Young, U hird sri 17 « » 
A. Livingurth, f tmra 87 1-1 ' 
The total number of shooters taking part in the tournament was 38. 
Average entry first day, 23 9-10; average entry second day, 18 3-10. 
The total amount of money divided in purses was $922. 7,530 targets 
were trapped during the tournament. $200 was added to the purses 
by the Elwood Gun Club. 
Louisville, Ky. 
The seventh tournament was given at Louisville, Ky., July 18 and 19, 
under the auspices of the Kentucky Gun Club. 
BEST AVERAGES FIRST DAY. 
R. O. Heikes. first 95>£ percent. 
E D . Fulford, Becond 92 " " 
E, D. Rike...... 90 " » 
A BUST AVERAGES SECOND DAY. 
R. O. Heikes. first ; *. 91 per cent, 
J. A. Ruble, second.., 90V6 " " 
E. D. Fulford, third 89 " " 
The total number of shooters taking part in the tournament was 42. 
Average entry first day, 24 3-5; average entry second day, 15 4-5. The 
total amount of money divided in purses wa3 $1,090. 8,840 targets 
were trapped during the tournament. $250 was added to the purses 
by the Kentucky Gun Club. 
Altoona, Pa. 
The eighth tournament was the State Shoot of the Pennsylvania 
State Sportsmen's Association, which took place at Wopsononock, 
Altoona, Pa , Aug. 21, 22, 23 and 24, under the auspices of the Altoona 
Rod and Gun Club. At the request of the Altoona Rod and Gun Club, 
the entire outfit of the Association was used at this shoot, which took 
the place of our regular August tournament. 
BEST AVERAGES FIRST DAY. 
E D Fulford, first 96 per cent. 
W J Vance, second 92 " " 
H W Thurman, third 91 " " 
BEST AVERAGES SECOND DAY. 
W H Wolstencroft, first 95 5-7 per cent. 
F V Van Dyke, second ,93 4-7 " " 
E D Fulford, I „,,„,, n „ „ _ a 
BABartlett;r tmrd 92 6 - 7 " " 
BEST AVERAGES THIR D DAY, 
B A Bartlett, first , , 95 per cen t. 
S Glover, second 92 7-9 " •' 
W H Wolstencroft, third 91 2-3 '• '« 
Live Bird Day. 
WILLIAMSPORT TROPHY. 
R A Welch 2 21222 2.2 212222 2—15 
L O SMITH TROPHY. 
R A Welch 1 1122221112222 1—15 
J Wolstencroft 11111211011211 2— 14 
W H Wolstencroft 2 2222222221 222 2—15-44 
The total number of shooters taking part in the tournament was 58 
Average entry first day, 30 4-5; average entry second day. 33 1-7; 
average entry third day, 32; average entry fourth day, 23 2-3. The 
total amount of money divided in purses was $3,520.75; 21,940 targets 
and 1,141 live birds were trapped during the tournament. 
Chattanooga, Tenn. 
The ninth tournament was given at Chattanooga, Tenn., Sept. 19 and 
20, under the auspices of the Chattanooga Gun Club. 
^"^j BEST AVERAGES FIRST DAY.} 
R O Heikes, first 93 per cent. 
F C Etheridge, second 87}^ " " 
B A Bartlett, third .84% " " 
BEST AVERAGES SECOND DAY 
R O Heikes, first 931^ pe r cent. 
J E Legler, second 89}^ ■* " 
F H Woodworth, third 88% " " 
The total number of shooters taking part in the tournament was 46. 
Average entry first day, 21 4-5; average entry second day, 28 2-5. The 
total amount of money divided in purses was $1,398.50; 11,985 targets 
were trapped during the tournament; $300 was added to the purses by 
the Chattanooga Gun Club. 
Charleston, S. C. 
The tenth tournament was given at Charleston, S. C , Oct. 10 and 11, 
under the auspices of the Palmetto Gun Club. The tournament was 
held under very adverse circumstances, which is fully described in 
the following account taken from the American Field, of Oct. 30: 
"All arrangements had been made for the opening of the tourna- 
ment, when a severe storm swept along the Atlantic Coast and struck 
Charleston in all its fury, leaving wreck and ruiu in its path. Hibern- 
ian Park, where the tournament was held, was a sight to behold; 
tents, screens, blackboards and stands were razed to the ground and a 
foot of water stood everywhere. This was the state of affairs when 
the storm abated the night previous to the day advertised for the 
opening of the tournament. The attendance was light, which was 
due to the threatening weather previous to the tournament." 
BEST AVERAGES FIRST DAY. 
F V Van Dyke, ) fi „ Dl . „„„, 
W E Post, f flrst 86^ per cent. 
BHWorthen, second. ., R234 " » 
U M C Thomas, *l . . /d 
Capt Geo Swan? j" thlrd 77^ « " 
BEST AVERAGES SECOND DAY. 
F V Van Dyke, first 85W per cent. 
Geo Peterman, second, 7914 " » 
B H Worthen, third '.'.".76 " " 
The total number of shooters taking part in the tournament was 20. 
Averave entry first day, 14 2-5; average entry second day, 12J4 The 
total amount of money divided in purses was $545 50 ; 4,455 targets 
were trapped during the taurnament; $100 was added to the purses by 
the Palmetto Gun Club. * 
RECAPITULATION. 
In the summary a comparison is made with the tournaments of 1893. 
This will in a measure convey a slight idea of the success attained 
during the season of 1894. 
1894. 1893. 
Shooters taking part 589 231 
Live birds trapped 5,831 1,356 
Targets trapped 111,405 37,580 
Money divided in purses $17,301.17 $5,610.75 
Our season for 1895 will open with the Grand American Handicap at 
live birds, April 3, 4 and 5. The target season will commence about 
April 15 and end about Oct. 1. Clubs desiring tournaments should 
make early application for same. 
Interstate Manufacturers' and Dealers' Association. 
Carver Takes Four Scalps. 
Chicago, 111., Nov. 20.— Between Nov. 17 and 20 Carver has shot five 
matches and taken four scalps. Three of the races were 100 bird 
matches, $100 a side; one was at 25 birds for $25; the other a 10 bird 
race for a single tenner. The totals show that he scored 294 out of a 
possible 335, against his opponents' scores of 293. Charlie Grimm, of 
Clear Lake, la., beat Carver by 3 birds, scoring 87 to the Doctor's 84. 
Against "Robin," a well known member of the Garfield Gun Club, 
Carver rolled up 95 against "Robin's" 89; the birds in this match, 
judging from the Bights given, do not seem to have been of the same 
caliber as those in his match with with J. J. Smith, a member of the 
Evanston (111.) Gun Club on the following day. On this occasion 
Carver dropped no less than 18 birds; his opponent, however, accom- 
modated him by dropping just 5 more. 
A peculiar feature of the Carver— "Robin" and the Carver— Smith 
matches was the way in which the traps fell to the different shooters. 
It will be noticed in the Carver— "Robin" match that although the 
way the traps fell was eccentric. No. 3 and No. 4 being pulled 126 times 
out of a possible 200, yet the division of the traps was very equitable 
after all. In the Carver— Smith match, Smith drew end traps 47 times 
to Carver's 34, no slight disadvantage on fast birds. The following 
tables show how the traps fell: 
1 S S h 6 1 S $ h S 
Carver 10 7 32 31 20 Carver 14 22 20 24 20 
"Robin". ...18 16 31 32 13 Smith 24 17 19 17 23 
Details of the scores are given below: 
Nov. 17.— Carver versus Grim, 100 live birds per man, $100 a side, 
each man to pay for his own birds: 
Chas Grim. 2220200123100100112022222—17 
2010122111122122212111222—23 
1112222222011112232103122—23 
2322223220221121220223232—24—86 
Dr Carver 1112312112002102212221112—22 
1222222210110111222112221—23 
0220152323311100022020112—18 
1210112212122222202122020-21—845 
Nov. 19. — Match, Carver versus "Robin," same as above: 
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1121221121112022221122211- 
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012201111021112211221222 1—23 
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211121121121212012122212 2-24- 
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"Robbin" 1 022112112022221 2 0012222 2-21 
-95 
222112221111112211222211 0-24 
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212122220 2 20022122211201 2—21 
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Nov. SO — Carver vs. Smith, 100 live birds. $100 a side: 
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Carver 1 2220.0111 12222 2 12. .12 1 2 1-20 
21112..11110122221011221 2-21 
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1 0 2 2 2 1 0 0 2 1 0 1 1 1 2 6 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2-20 
122101221111202212122202 0-21-82 
J J Smith 0 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 2 2 1 1 0 0 2 1 0 1 2 2 2 2 2-20 
THi/TT\\\'\'\/ , '\T\ s *-»,*tT<-\T*>vW 
122200200021012210222020 2-16 
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200202221111122020211 02 1 2-19 
1 1 H t T \* T T 4 1 T 4 \4 T«-t-»^\+-\/< \ 
2 2 2 1 01122 1 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 0 2 2-28-77 
Two other races were shot by Dr. Carver against J. S. "Williams," 
of New York city. The following were the scores made in these 
matches: 
Carver vs. J. 8. "Williams," 25 live birds, $25 a side, loser to pay for 
birds: 
Carver 0221123212222222121121102—23 
Williams 1221230211212111021011020—20 
Carver vs. J. S. "Williams," 10 live birds, $10 a side, loser to pay for 
birds: 
Carver 2222211212—10 Williams 1111220212— 9 
The Emerald's Monthly Shoot. 
Tuesday, Nov. 20, saw no less than 30 members of the Emerald Gun 
Club gathered together at Dexter Park, I* L, the occasion being the 
monthly shoot of the c'ub at live birds. Large as is its membership, 
an attendance of SO shooters speaks well for the system which pro- 
vides these shoots. Unlike most clubs, the Emerald Gun Club is an 
expensive one to belong to if you don't take part in these monthly 
shoots. But, if you attend regularly and take your pro rata share of 
the birds killed, the debit and credit columns of your account will 
very nearly balance. When you've figured up the fun you've had and 
added that in, it will be highly probable that you'll 'find yourself a 
debtor to the club. 
Tuesday, Nov. 20, was about an ideal day for pigeon shooting; 
barring the cold frosty air, it needed only a brisk wind aiding the 
birds to maie it perfect. At the start the birds were a good lot, but 
taken as a whole they were very uneven ; just that class of birds that 
knock out straight scores. Three or four slow ones and then a corker; 
that's what tells. As a consequence not a single straight score of 10 
was made. At the end of the 5th round S S. Moore and Dr. Leveridge 
were the only ones out of the 30 who had toed their marks that had 5 
kills to their credit. Moore lost his 6th bird, dead out of bounds, right 
at the score. Dr. Leveridge slipped up on his 8th bird, a compara- 
tively easy incomer, thus spoiling the last chance of a straight score. 
There were no leas than 9 nines and 8 eights. Scores follow: Club 
point handicap, 10 live birds per man: 
J Maesel (28) 1021012211—8 N Maesel (25) 0010001010-3 
E Doeinck (30) 22230.1111—8 J H Moore (25) 22112.2201—8 
J Hodge (25) 0020201002—4 T Codey (28) 2020112100—6 
P Butz (28) 02002.2032-5 G Nowak (28) 2001211000—5 
Dr G V Hudson (28).. 0122311122— 9 W Levens (28) 0032312122—8 
"Wash" (28) 1002202202—6 T Short (28) 0012122110—8 
R Regan (25) 20.1212212 -9 H Thau (28) 1220101212—8 
H P Fessenden (28) . .023221102.— 7 Dr Leveridge (28) . . . .1112112012-9 
J H Richmond. 2220322212—9 L Gnering (30) 1021120302—7 
L H Schortemeier(30)22i'.223122— 9 W E Hogan (25) 101.112112—8 
J Woelfel (25) 0200000122—4 F C Hamilton (25). . . .23022001.2— 6 
J H Voss (30) 2102222121—9 T H Keller (281 0121222122—9 
F W Place (25) 112102.211—8 M F Lindsley (30) . . . .0222232300—7 
R Woods (30) 2301212211—9 M Herrington (30)... .0111211111— 9 
C Maesel (25) 2010111020-fi T F Russell (28) 1212.00110—6 
