196 
FOREST AND STREAM. 
March 9, 1895. 
was a 15 bird race, $5 entrance, birds extra, handicap rise. 
Scores: 
Clark, S3.. 010211 1121111201— 12 B'kwal'r27 011020111102212—11 
Sands, 30.. 210120122211202—12 < 'Adams' 1 302002001 22221202—10 
Killits, 28. .211101210002121—12 "Clover"29 210220210222200-10 
Bell, 28 . . . .211111021200222—12 Doerr, 23. . .112110122000110—10 
Clark, 21.. .102101221111210-12 Parker, 27.. 12202000211 1002— 9 
Kottm'n,28 110120021220212-11 Carliu, 21. .102100001010110— 7 
No. 2, miss and out, $3 entrance: Clark, 3; "Clover," 2 
Ballets, "Adams" and. Sands, 1; Bell, 0. 
No. 3, 5 bu-ds, $3, three high guns: Clark, Killits and Sands, 
4; "Adams," Kottman, "Clover" and Bender. 3. 
R. S. Clark, commonly called "Beesey," and*Parker shot a 5 
bird race, "Beesey" beating the Englishman by the score of 
4-3. Clark and "Adams" also shot a race at 10 birds, the score 
being a tie with !) each; on the shoot oft' at 5 birds, Clark won 
by 4 to 3. 
Two target events at 10 targets. $1 entrance, targets extra, 
were decided as follows: No.'l, "Adams," 8; Bender, "Clover," 
Killits and Bookwalter, 7; Sands, 5; Kottv, Packer. Fay and 
Rohrer, 4; Bell, 3; House, 1. No. 2, '"Adams," S; Fay, 
"Clover" and Bell, 7: Sands and Bender, 6; Robrer, 5; House, 1. 
GKANT. 
The Elizabeth Bi-Monthly Shoot. 
Wednesday, Feb. 27, was the opening day of the Elizabeth 
G-un Club's bi-monthly two days tournament. The weather 
was delightful in every respect, save that the wind during- the 
afternoon played all sorts of tricks with the Empire targets, 
especially when they were thrown right up to windward. On 
such occasions tne "dippers" and "towerers," wrought havoc 
with the scores. The shoot itself was well conducted, and it is 
a matter for regret that more shooters were not in attendance 
to enjoy the sport aud encourage the management. Every- 
thing was done to nif ke those present feel at home, and the 
business department certainly gave them all the shooting they 
wanted. As it was, 2,000 targets, less 50. were thrown, 
a.1 though shooting was over by 4.15 P. M. The Elizabeth G-un 
Club also deserves a word of praise for the attention it pays to 
the accomodation of its guests in the commissary department. 
From the scores given below it will be seen that 20 shooters 
took part in the different events of the day, Among those 
present were: F. Van Dj^ke, W. R. Hobart, Major R. Heber 
Breintnall, Lemuel Thomas, John Hoffman, Leutbuesser and 
Reibold, of Newark, N. J.; T. H. Keller, "Dutehy" Smith, D. 
Darby and Scott Terry, of Plainfield, all members of the 
Climax Club; Al Heritage, of Marion; "Billy" Drake, of 
Maplewood; and W. M. Parker, Roberts, "Lever," C. Hebbard 
and Aaron Woodruff, of the home club. President Robt. E. 
Dhetwood and H. Davey looked after the cashier's department 
and (secretaries! read this!) manifolded the scores and handed 
them to the newspaper men with every detail plainly marked 
on them. This fact, so little thought of by most secretaires, 
means an awful lot to the overworked editor of a trap depart- 
ment! 
W Van Dyke, as his name implies, of course led in the averages. 
He shot consistently well all through the day. "TJucle Al," as 
the boys term Heritage, was in great form, as also was Major 
Breintnall. Charles C. Hebbard was present for business, 
not for pleasure. Mr. Hebbard is one of the chief spirits of the 
Empire Target Company; this company has just gotten out a 
new trap, a specimen of which he had along with him. This 
trap differs from the one now in use in many particulars, but 
most noticeably in the absence of the heavy round base and in 
its self-locking catch. The ease, also, with which the angles 
can be changed, a great desideratum when unknown angles are 
being thrown, is worthy of special note, The trap was placed 
in position as No 2, and threw targets all day, thus giving an 
object lesson of its real value. Hobart's scores show plainly 
that something was radically wrong on this day. On inquiry, 
it turned out that some alterations had been made to his gun; 
that the change was not beneficial is apparent. "Dutehy" 
Smith, of course, was to the front with some good scores; the 
difference between his chest measurements after event No. 5 
and after events, Nos. 6, 7 and 8, w r as astonishing, yet not un- 
usual. The balance of the story is given by the following 
table: 
No. of Events: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 
No. of targets: 10 10 15 10 20 15 20 25 20 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 
Van Dyke 8 9 14 9 19 12 19 21 10 8 10 8 10 8 10 . . 
Breintnall 7 9 12 7 14 15 15 ... . 7 0 8 9 9 8 8 
Hobart "... 7 3 10 5 12 10 17 17 14 8 5 3 5 
Heritage 10 8 13 16 8 .. .. 
Thomas 8 0 12 8 .. 10 14 8 . . 8 9 9 9 
Drake 9 8 12 8 17 .. 15 7 8.. 
Hoffman 9 8 13 9 18 14 19 18 12 9 .. 7 .. « 3 .. 
Parker 7 8.7 
Roberts 6 .. 10 .. 18 9 11 .. 18 9 9 7 5 .. .. 8 
Lever,.... 12 , 9 5 8 .. 8 .. 
Hebbard 13 
Keller 6 14 11 14 21 17 8 9 10 . . 
"Dutehy" 10 13 14 IS 22 18 9 9 9 9 
Leutheusser 10 17 4 6 8 8 
Reibold 15 14 4 7 9 0 
Darby ..13 7 4 .. .. 
Woodruff •• 8 5 
Anthes 3 0 
Scptt. ; .. .. v. Vr-li.i-1 ¥>;♦ 
No. 1, 3, 5, 8 and 11 were at known traps and angles; JNos. 2, 
4, 7, 9, 13, 14, 15 and 16 were at known traps and unknown 
angles; No. 6 was shot under expert rules, use of both barrels; 
Nos. 10 and 12 were shot at known traps and angles in reversed 
order. Events 1 to 10 were at a uniform entrance of 10 cents 
per target; 11 to 16, 5 cents per target. 
SECOND DAY. 
Feb. 28— To-day being live-bird day there was a much better 
attendance of both shooters and spectators than there was yes- 
terday. The chief misfortune was the failure of some crates of 
pigeons to arrive before the club's supply was exhausted. This 
necessitated an early stoppage of affairs and the winding up of 
a 25-bird race at the close of the 16th round. The first event 
was a 7-bird race, $5, birds included. This had five entries and 
resulted as follows :,fiCapt. Money, Ivins and E. M. Cooper 7, 
Woodruff 6, Allen Willey 4. The scores in the other events are 
given below. No. 2 was a 10-bird race, |5, birds included; No. 
3, 25 birds, $10, birds included. Scores : 
No. 2. 
Capt. Mone v.... 1222121211— 10 "Jersey" 2122111*01—8 
A Willey. . 2122220222—10 A Woodruff 1*10222211— 8 
Ivins 2221111121—10 Folsom 0011000220— 4 
E M Cooper 2021212222— 9 Davis 1120221022— 8 
M F Lindsley. . .2.022212210— 8 T H Keller 2211222112—10 
E. Collins .202220202- 7 
No. 3. 
M F Lindsley, 28 222022202022220 —11 
Van Dyke, 30 2212222102121212—15 
E Collins, 28 100121212222200 —11 
E M Cooper. 30 202122021*222122—13 
T H Keller, 27 2102202222212222—14 
Dennis, 27 1122111 12*202101—13 
J L Brewer. 33 1222212222212121—16 
Folsom, 25 .' 2102221 101122022-13 
A Willev, 29 2122222202211222—15 
Ivins, 30 2211222202211221-15 
Capt. Monev, 31 2220111*21112210-13 
A Woodruff. -30 2212212222222212—16 
"Dutehy," 29 2222200222212122—14 
W H Hollis, 28 2lllllll2011221*-14 
Blodgett, 28 1112211111111001—14 
N Apgar, 30 1222211221221222—16 
Mechanieville Rod and Gun Club. 
Mechanicville, N. Y., Feb. 22.— The Mechanieville Gun Club's 
regular fortnightly shoot for the gold medal took place this 
afternoon. The following are the scores: 
S J Moore 0010000110011110110000001—10 
E S Moore 0111011011011111110111110—19 
W L Rowland 0111110010100001101110010-13 
C Brothers 0000001110100101101111110—13 
A H Jarvey 0001000000110111000101101—10 
F Baker 01 01 1 00111 1 00100110101101 -14 
V Arnold 1100001100110011001011001—12 
WM. L. HOWLAND, Sec'y. 
Trap at Watson's Park. 
Chicago, 111., Feb. 20.— The members of the Audubon Gun 
Cmb shot their allowance handicap at live birds this afternoon. 
The figure immediately following the name denote the number 
of misses allowed as kills. Score: 
J Parker, 3.022121222222202—13 Price 12210120212100 —10 
Dicks 010120120000 
Place 02121021010 
McCauley. .02221020020 
Wadsworth 22020010 
Bissell 0210000 
Mussey 020 
— 5 
— 7 
— 6 
— 4 
— 2 
— 1 
C Felton, 1.212001201110222—11 
Hamiline, 3 101100112001220— 9 
Amberg, 3.. 202100001111100— 8 
Wilcox, 3.. 202120200002002— 7 
Heath, 2. ...011100010012100— 7 
Morris, 4. ..000121012000120-^ 7 
W Gray, 3..10C000O00000O00— 1 
Feb. 22. — The tie in the match of Feb. 15 between Dr. Froth- 
ingham and O. Von Lengerke, when each killed 31 out of 50, 
was shot off to-day, Von Lengerke winning by 6 birds. Score: 
Frothingham 1 220200022200222021002212 
02220001210010002210 —25 
Von Lengerke 0220202222220020222222220 
222022220022220022 —31 
Two other sweeps, 7 birds, §3 entrance, 3 moneys, were shot 
off, the scores being given below: 
L Stone 
2000220—3 
0020012- 
-3 
0101212—5 
2222202-6 
2120212- 
•6 
2012020—4 
2110102-r 
-5 
1011122-6 
1222112- 
-7 
1011200-4 
0212103- 
-5 
1201122-6 
1021120—5 
2211220—6 
1001002- 
0202210- 
4 
1022201—5 
0200120- 
-3 
0022222—5 * 
0000222- 
-3 
1200111—5 
2122102—0 
0102001—3 
2020011—4 
1001110—4 
RAVELRIGG. 
Grand American Handicap. 
The Interstate Association has forwarded a copy of its pro- 
gramme for the Grand American Handicap week at Willard 
Park, Paterson, N. J., April 3-5. The Association starts out 
with the following introduction: 
"In presenting this programme of the third annual Grand 
American Handicap, we would respectfully call the attention 
of all lovers of live bird shooting to the growing popularity of 
this event. From its inception three years since it has rapidly 
grown in favor, until to-day it is justly recognized as the lead- 
ing bird event of America. It will, no doubt, eventually at- 
tract shooters from abroad, as the monetary returns to winners 
are increasing with each handicap; last year they exceeded the 
anticipations of the most sanguine — first money amounting to 
:jf6t;7.50; second money, $400.50, and third money, $267.00. The 
officials of the Interstate Association noting the requirements 
for this year's handicap, deemed it advisable to procure 
grounds located within a short distance of New York city, easy 
of access, and large enough to permit the use of two sets of 
traps. Such grounds were secured in Willard Park, Paterson, 
N. J. This busy city, the "Lyons of America," is beautifully 
situated on the Passaic River, aoout 30 minutes ride by steam 
railwav from New York. The association at its annual meet- 
ing held in December, recognizing the necessity of having a 
handicap committee, thoroughly posted as to the respective 
merits, and in touch with the shooters of America, appointed 
Messrs. Jacob Pentz and John S. Hoey to that responsible posi- 
tion. The reputation and sterling integrity of the gentlemen 
named is of such a high character as will command the respect 
aud confidence of the trap shooting fraternity throughout the 
country. This year's handicap will be conducted on tne same 
equitable lines as has characterized our previous tournaments. 
Each shooter taking part will be the recipient of every atten- 
tion and just consideration, consistent with the fairness that 
has always been a feature of the Interstate Association's events. 
May the best men win." ; 
This is followed by a large amount of useful information 
under the head of "Announcement." It will be noted that 
"droppers" will be dealt with in a proper manner. 
"Any shooter who intentionally misses a bird in order to 
obtain a certain place, shall forfeit all his interest in the purse, 
and will be debarred from taking part in auy tournament 
given under the auspices of the Interstate Association. The 
Interstate Association's rules (Hurlingham rule revised) will 
govern all points not otherwise provided for. No guns larger 
than 12 gauge allowed. W eight of guns limited to 8 pounds. 
The Grand American Raudi ap will not be class shooting, and 
the three highest scores will divide the purse 50 per cent, to 
first, 30 per cent, to second, and 20 per cent, to third. All ties 
must be shot off at the regular handicap distances, at rounds of 
ten (10) birds, until only three high guns remain in. Messrs. 
Jacob Pentz and John S. Hoey have been appointed a handi- 
capping committee, and they will handicap all contestants from 
25 to 33 yards. 'A dead heat between three or four contestants 
is a veteran handicapper's delight.' This will be the aim of 
Messrs. Pentz and Hoey. They will endeavor to ascertain the 
correct shooting form of all contestants, each entry- will be 
carefully considered, and every shooter will be placed at a 
mark where he will have a chance to win. In order to place 
all contestants on equal footing, handicaps will not be an- 
nounced uutil the evening of April 2. Mr. Jacob Pentz will 
referee the Grand American Handicap. 
"During the progress of the Grand American Handicap, 
sweepstakes will be shot on an extra set of traps in accordance 
with the programme. Ail contestants in the Grand American 
Handicap will shoot their score from the same set of traps. In 
case the Grand American Handicap entries are so numerous 
that it cannot be finished in good light on April 4, the referee 
shall stop the shooting at any time he may deem necessary. 
In this case the shooting of the Grand American Handicap will 
commence at 11.00 o'clock, sharp, Friday-, April 5. 'Positively 
no entry will be taken after the second round. In order to 
expedite the shooting of the Grand American Handicap, a 
contestant missing three (3) birds shall drop out. with the priv- 
ilege of re-entering in case he has a chance to win. Contestants 
in the Grand American Handicap will pay for the number of 
birds they shoot at; shooters calling "no bird," on birds slow 
to start will be charged for same, providing they prove good 
flyers. Arrangements have been made to provide the very 
best of birds for all threa day's shooting, and they will be 
trapped at the rate of 25 cents each The Interstate Associa- 
tion reserves the right to refuse any entry which they may r 
deem as proper. 
"Headquarters for sportsmen during the tournament, will be 
the Astor House, Broadway, Barclay and Vesey streets. New 
York city. To reach Willard Park, take the Erie railroad 
from the foot of Chambers and Twenty-third streets, Newfi 
York, to Paterson, N. J. Or take the New York, Susquehanna 
and Western railroad (Pennsylvania line), from foot of Des-j 
brosses and Cortlandt streets, New York, to Paterson City, Nj 
J. On arrival in Paterson, take the Central Electric street car- 
line at Park avenue and Straight street (one block from either 1 
depot), direct to Willard Park in ten minutes. Arrangements 
have been made for a special ear on Electric line to run from 
the depot in Paterson, direct to Willard Park without stop. 
Due notice will be given as to what train the special car will 
meet. It will take about 50 minutes to go from the Astor 
House, New Y r ork City, to Willard Park. In order to keep out 
that undesirable element so frequently in attendance at large, 
tournamencs, admittance to the grounds will be by card of" 
admission, which can be obtained free of charge by applying to 
the secretary-treasurer, the manager, or any of the subscribers 
to the Interstate Association. Address communications and 
make entries to New York office, J. A. H, Dressel, sec'y-treas.,. 
313 Broadway, New York City." 
The conditions governing the Grand American Handicap are 
as follows: 25 live birds, handicaps ranging from 25 to 33 yards,.. 
50 yards boundary with a dead line at the 33 yard mark. The/ 
three highest scores to take the purse. Entrance money §25, 
$1,000 guaranteed by the Interstate Association, aud all surplus 
added. Regular entries must be made on or before March 30, . 
1895, and must be accompanied by $10 forfeit. The remaining' 
£15, may be paid up to the last shot of the second round*! 
Penalty entries may be made after March 30, and up to the lasfl 
shot of the second round, by paying §35. Entries will be. reJ 
ceived at the New York office. 
The programme contains the following sweepstakes: First: 
day, April 3: No. 1, Willard Park Introductory, 7 birds, $7,1 
birds included, 28 yards rise, class shooting, three moneys. No, i 
2, Passaic Falls Sweepstakes, 7 birds, |5, birds extra, 28 yards, | 
three high guns. No. 3, Nitro Powder Handicap, 15 birds, $15, 
birds included handicaps 25 to 33 yards, class shooting, fotuj 
moneys. No. 4, Sportsmen's Handicap, 7 birds, $5, birds extra, I 
handicaps 25 to 3b yards, three high guns. (A note adds that! 
"this programme will be shot at two sets of traps, and if fin! 
ished in good time, miss and out events will be shot the ral 
mainder of the day at uniform entrance of $2, birds extra.") i 
The second day of course commences as above, with the Grand 
American Handicap, promptly at 10. Two events will be snail 
on the side traps as follows: No. 1, Highland Sweepstakes, 7 
birds, $7, birds included, 28 yards rise, class shooting, threw 
moneys, No. 2, Kittatinny Sweepstal es, 7 birds, $5, birdil 
extra, 28 yards rise, three high guns. 
The third day will probably see the conclusion of the GrandJ 
American Handicap; if left over from the second day this evenl J 
will be continued at 11 o'clock sharp. Other event's scheduled! 
are: No. 1, Paterson Scramble, 7 birds, $7, birds included, 2!il 
yards rise, class shooting, three moneys, No. 2, Champion 
Sweepstakes, 7 birds birds extra, 28 yards rise, three higlaJ 
guns. No. 3, Consolation Handicap, 10 birds, $10, birds in-1 
eluded, handicaps 25 to 33 yards, class shooting, four moneys! 
No. 4, Auld Lang Syne Handicap, 7 birds, $5, birds extra! 
handicaps 25 to 33 yards, three high guns. A note is added tcl 
the effect that, "in order to keep the programme runninsl 
properly, extra events and miss and outs will be introduced! 
whenever they are deemed necessary." 
The above gives the programme ! n detail, A perusal of th« 
same discloses the fact that Manager Shaner has, to use a slang 
phrase, spread himself in his efforts to produce sonieth ing attract 
ive. Any shooter who attends the big tournament at Willarc 
Park on April 3, 4 and 5, is sure of receiving fair treatment anc 
plenty of shooting. This year's Grand American Handicap 
promises to be the biggest live bird event ever held in thiji 
country. It should be remembered that the Interstate Associa 
tion absolutely guarantees that the three high guns shal 
receive cash prizes amounting in all to not less than $1,000; ir 
addition, all surplus will be added. 
Pigeon Shooters Arrested. 
Baltimore, Md , Feb. 22.— To-day was a gala day nrounc 
Baltimore, and no less than three trap tournaments were helc 
on the outskirts of the city, all of which were largely attended 
The boys are not likely to forget their experience at one of th< 
tournaments in a hurry- A live bird shoot was billed to taki 
place at Christian Hesse's, near Highlandtown, and about fiftj 
shooters gathered to enjoy the sport. The crack of the guuj 
had only been heard about twenty times, when Chief-of-the 
Police Hosstetter, Constable Creamer, Deputy Sheriff Gorma; 
and Officer Miller swooped down on the whole outfit. Tb 
chief produced a letter signed hy State Attorney Dun an 
calling on him to arrest everyone found shooting live birds 
under the Cruelty to Animals Act. The way the crowd scattered 
was a caution. One sportsman who walks with a cork leg, let 
the van, and now holds the world's record for 500 yards over 
ploughed field; another, a tall lanky chap headed for Chicago: 
should you see him out in your parts, please turn him aroun* 
and start him back home. He answers to the name of "Mac.'. 
Four of the gunners were arrested aud taken before Jnstic 
Heveru, who, by the way, is an ardent sportsman, and wa 
just on the eve of going out to take a few shots at the bird 
himself. The prisoners, at the advice of their friends, had th 
case postponed until Friday next, each one furnishing $20 
security. All the gunners boarded the cars after the hearing 
and adjourned to Point Breeze, where there was a target tour 
nament in progress. The targets were kept flying until dar) 
and some excellent scores were made. 
If promises go for anything, Baltimore will shortly be tb 
Monte Carlo for trap shooters. A leading manufacturing firr 
has offered to give 100,000 targets and to hang up $1,000 as tb 
principal prize. This to be an annual event. Such an even 
as that, together with the hospitality shown every ona tha 
visits this town, will insure the presence of nearly all the sta 
shots of the country. WM. L. STILES. 
Missouri Rifle and Pistol Club- 
St. Louis, March 1.— The following scores were made hy the Mis 
souvi Ritie and Pistol Club at its .regular weekly gallery shoo- 
held yesterday: H. Kcphart 233, R. W. Stales 23:?. G. T. Dunn 22! 
Col. R. Buchanan 22t>. A Ufeller 225. W. P Schaaf 225. J. H. Kra 
231, (4. F. Kuapp 218, O. B. Sroiih 2H, E. Kaiser 210, T. Nelson 20' 
W. Zink 200. V. LlngenbrinE 203, W. E. Wolcott 201. 
The club is now looking for a suitable site upon which to erer 
a club house and range. Progress will be reported later. 
HORACE KEPHART, Secretary. 
Derryfield Rifle Club- 
Manchester, N H.— A new rifle club has recentlv been formed i 
this city and christened the "Derryfield Rifle Club." It lias Dr 
Si Adams for president, already a long list of members, the pi'oh 
ise of scores of applicants in the near future, and accordingly lit 
bright prospects of success as the source of much pleasure ft 
those who see tit to profit by its advantages. There is plenty ( 
room and abundant material for just such a club; hence tb 
promising outlook. Arrangements are being made to secure on 
of the best ranges in the t uiuitry, and also to tit uo a place for iii 
side practice will be an early move PAYSON. 
From the Pacific Slope- 
San Francisco, Cab. Feb. 24.— The various schutzen clubs hel 
their usual bull's-eye sbnots at Shell Mound to-day. A. Mookt- 
was the lucky man. getting the best bull's-eye in both the Gei 
mania Club and the Schutzen Yerein. Some good shooting w? 
done in the Columbia Club contests, notably the pistol score of. 
