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FOREST AND STREAM. 
[Deo. 35 1897. 
The Interstate Association. 
anntjaij mbbtisg op the stockholdebs. 
The annual meeting: of the stoclrbolders of the Interstate Associa- 
tion took place on Dec. 16 at Oakland, N. J. The meeting was called 
to order at 8 P. M. by President J. A. H. Dressel. 
The roll call showed the following firms to be represented: Union 
Metallic Cartridge Company, J A. H. Dressel; Winchester Repeating 
Arras Company, Irby Bennett; Hazard Powder Company, Jno. L Le- 
qnin; Dii Pont Powder Company, Edward S. Lentilhon: Tatham & 
Bros , Chas. Tatham: Parker Bros., W. F. Parker; Liflio & Rand 
Powder Co , A. W. Higgins; American E. C. & Schultze Powder Com- 
pany, Lim'd, Captain A. W. Money. The Cleveland Target Company 
and the Leroy Shot and Lead Works were boih represented by 
proxies. 
The reading of the minutes and of the report of the treasurer first 
occupied the attention of the meeting. 
THE MANAGER'S REPOHT. 
Tho report of the manaser, Elmer E. Shaner, was presented and 
read. It ran as follows: 
"PiTTSBUHO, Pa., Dec. 15.— I herewith submit the following report 
of the transactions of the manager's office for the season of 1897.' 
The statistical data in connection with the year's work will be found 
jn the Rpview of Tournaments, copy of which is hereunto annexed. 
[Note —The "Review of Tournaments' was printed in full in Eorbst 
AND Strfam of Nov. 6.] 
"T am pleased to inform you that the season now drawing to a close 
ba*; not only been eventful in good results for our subscribers, but it 
has furnished more positive proof of the splendid growth of the real 
purposes of the Interstate Association than has ever been our lot to 
witness before. Furthermore. I am pleased to state that the future 
prospects are highly encouraging in every sense of the word. It is a 
pleasant matter to look back to seven* years ago, and realize that 
within that short period a useful and powerful cganization has been 
built up; and from a very small beerinning we are now in a position 
To look for reward for the labors performed by those that have guided 
our affairs so carefully, so systematically and so successfully in the 
past. 
"It has been said, and argued with considerable force, that trap- 
shooting is on the wane, but the records of this Association do not 
show such to be the case. On the contrary, it would seem from in- 
formation in our possession that there is more interest and a greater 
indulgen'^ein the sport manifested to day than at any time previously. 
To the uninitiated, or to those not in close touch with trap shooting, 
there moy appear to be a falling off in interest in the sport; but, in 
my opinion, this impression is created by the lack of large tourna- 
ments this season. However, it must be remembered that for every 
one of the larger tournaments formerly given, there were two or 
three smaller tournaments given this year— besides any number of 
club shoots not open to all. And, furthermore, statistics will show 
that there are more clubs in existence to-day, whose practice scores 
and private shoots do not reach the eye of the general public, than at 
any lime since trap-shoo' ing was first introduced. This latter con- 
dition of affairs is to be deplored, and it is hoped that such clubs will 
one opinion. It was one of the nicest shoots ever given, while the 
number of new shooters present showed that the missionary work of 
the Association was sowing good seed in the South. It can be truth- 
fully said that the work of the Association has done more to boom 
the sport of trap-shootin? in that part of the country than all other 
causes combined. The West End Gun Club, the local club under 
whose auspices the tournament was given, handled its guests in a 
manner that reflscts credit upon the tact of its members. 
''The third inanimate tareet tournament on the Association's cir- 
cuit was held at Savannah. Ga., May 19 and 20. under the auspices of 
the Forest City Gun Club. 1 1 bore the stamp of success in every 
phase, and was in line with the expectations declared by the mem- 
bers of the local club when they requested that a shoot be given in 
that city. The tournament, as anticipated, attracted attention from 
points miles around, and performed what was hoped for, namely, the 
instilling of a stimulus into the pastime, and making many new con- 
verts in that section. 
"The closing tournament in Southern territory was held at Monroe, 
La , June 9 and 10, under the auspices of the Monroe Gun Club. The 
attendance was hai-dly as large as expected, owing to the disastrous 
floods which prevailed along the Mississippi River about that time. 
However, there were twenty-nine shooters present to take part in the 
different events, and the two days were replete with good fellowship 
and sociability. It was the general expression cf shooters who were 
present that it was one of the nicest little tournaments they had ever 
attended. 
"The tournament given at New Haven, Conn,, July 14 and 15, under 
the auspices of the New Haven Gun Club, marked the opening of 
that part of the season devoted to the New England State?;, It. was a 
most extraordinarily pleasant and successful shoot, one that was well 
patronized and appreciated. It would appear from the amount of in- 
terest shown that the aims and objects of the luterstate Association 
would not be neglected in that section. 
"The nest New England tournament was held at L-^wiston, Me., 
Aug 4 and fi, under the au5pice8 or" the Andro'coggin Gun Club. It 
was what every one expected it to be, a grand success, and the local 
club deserves credit for the able manner in which it handled the 
same. The arrangements made prior to the opening of the shoot 
were about the most complete I ever saw. In dismissiug this tour- 
nament I can but reiterate the stitemenf made last year with refer- 
ence to the Portland, Me., tournament, viz , that the benefits accru- 
ing from this tournament were of such a nature as would guarantee 
the success of future ventures that may be made in that direction 
"The thii-d New England tournament was held at Montpelier, Vt , 
Aug. 25 and Sti, under the auspices of the Montpelier Guq Club. 
There was a unanimous expression of opinion among the visitors, 
who were from all parts of the country, that it was one of the most 
notable events of the kind ever held by the Interstate Association. 
Quite a number of new beginners took part, and the entries in the 
different events held up remarkably well The advancement and 
stimulus given to the sport in consequence of this tournament can 
hardly be overestimated. 
' The last tournament on the Association's schedule for the season 
was held at Portsmouth, N. H., Sept. 15-16, imder the auspices of the 
Portsmouth Gun Club. This tournament was like its predecessors in 
the coming season. With such a feeling In existence,! see no reason 
why our efforts should not meet with success. 
MINOR MATTERS. 
"The duties of my oflice during the past year have entailed a very 
largo correspondence, but the matters dealt in were of such a nature 
that I do not consider a review necessary. 
''I can saeno reason for changing the rule whereby clubs are per- 
mitted to select such handicap, method or system of dividing purses, 
as they may deem most advantageous for their particular tourna- 
ment; theretore I would advocate a continuance of same. 
"The meritorious work of the several sportsmen'^ journals, honor- 
ary members of our Association, is deserving of the highest commen- 
dation. They have aided us by faithfully and fully reporting all 
scores of the various tournaments, as well as all incidental and inter- 
esting news p9rtainlng thereto. Elmer E S HAN bb, Manager." 
A siijVBh cup to the wi.nnkr. 
After the reading of the report of the manager, it was agreed tha' 
Mr Shaner's suggestion that .Sl,510 be guaranteed in the proportions 
suggested, viz , $600 to the first high gun, $iOO to the second high 
gun, and $400 to The third high gun, be adopted. It was also agreed 
that the manager's suggestion that a silver cup commemorative of 
the great event be donated by the Association to the winner of the 
Grand American Handicap 
A general discussion on the Gir.-vnd American Handicap and its 
future followed, the result being that a motion was put and carried 
that the Grand American Handicap of 1839 would be held at a point 
to be selected by the tournament committee at the close of the Grand 
Amsrioan Handicap of 1898. 
After disposing of the above, another discussion followed as to 
what were to be the plans of the Association for the inanioaa'e target 
season of 1898 It was finally agreel that the tournament commi tee 
should submit apian to a mesting of the stockholders to be held Jan, 
17. at Madison Sq jare Garden. 
The following were elected as the Board of Directors: A. W. 
Money, Eiward S. Lentilhon, John L L^q iin, Charles Tatham, A W. 
Higgins, I by Bennett and J. A. H. Dressel. 
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 
When the above business had been transacted by the stockholders 
the meeting of the board of directors for the election of officers was 
called to order. 
The following officers were elected for 189?: President, J. A H. 
Dressel; Vice President, I-by Bennett; Secretary-Treasurer, John L. 
Lequin. Executive committee, Messrs Bennett, Parker and Money. 
Tournament committee, Messrs. Bennett, L-qain, Higgins, Tatham 
and Lentilhon. - Club organization committee, Messrs Delano, North 
and Parker. 
Mr. Elmer E Shaner was unanimously reappointed manager of the 
Association. 
The following handicap committee for the coming Grand American 
Handicap was appointed: Me.ssrs Jacob Pentz, Will K Park, Elmer 
E Shaner and Edward Banks, 
Olathe Gun Club. 
OlAthb, Kan., Dec. 9.— The Olathe (Kan) Gun Club held a shoot to- 
day for a medal, Woolard & Co, jewelers, having donated an ele- 
gant solid gold medal to the club, to be shot for monthly. Under the 
club rules the members shoot at imknown traps, unknown angles, 
Sergeant system. The traps are adjusted to throw the targets OOyds., 
as nearly as possible, and the trarperboys are instructed to throw 
allttie different angles they can. The idea is to make shooters, not 
percentages; and to make members feel when the.y attend shoots 
away from home that they are up against an easier game than that 
on the home grounds. Tne weather to-day was bright and cold, and 
there was a good breeze blowing over the trap3, making the targets 
sail and dip nicel.y. Following is the score: 
Hodges K4, R E Walker 18, Lsmon 2.', Thiele 30, Thomas 17, Car- 
penter 17, W. B. Walker 19. 
The winner is handicapped to 18yds Should he wiuat this distance 
he is again put back to 20yds. He is then sobjeetto three challenges. 
Stiould he win, the medal then becomes his property. The conditions 
are purposely made so hard ihatit is almost impossible for any mem- 
ber ever to win the medal. Rolla Heikes could hardly win it. 
The following extra at 10 targets was shot: Lemon 10, R. E. Walker 
9, Hodges 10. Pettyjohn 6. 
The club permits no shooting for money, bat the shooters present 
divided into two parties, the losers buying the oysters. The condi- 
tions were: 25 targets per man, five men to a team : 
R E Walker 15 
Hodges 5J2 
Tbiele 19 
Carpenter 19 
Dent 18- 
L^mon. .,.»24 
Mclntyre 19 
Thomas 21 
WR Walker 17 
iH Avery 17—98 
There has been occasional trap-shooting in Olathe for fifteen years, 
hut the present club is only three years old. The membership is 
largely business and professional men, and numbers twenty in all. 
Most of them have begun trap shooting within two or three years, 
and have improved their averages considerably since that. The club 
has a nice shooting ground leased and owns a neat club house. 
OliATHE, 
CABTARET CLUB HOUSE, 
see the advisability of forwarding their scores to the sportsmen's 
journals for publication, as this has a tendency to create and keep up 
iatere.st in the sport. 
"The territory selected for the scene of the Association's labors 
during the season of 18B6 presented such a series of phenomenal suc- 
cesses that the tournament committee deemed it advisable to con- 
tinue its efforts in the same direction in 1697. Accordingly, the Asso- 
ciation gave inanimate target tournaments in the South the fir.st p8,it 
(if the present season, and in the New England States the latter part. 
Those who have watched closely the onerations of the Interstate 
Association during tbe past season will readily accord to the com- 
mittee the highest merit of praise for its selection of the territory 
named, as the results obtained and the general and increased inter- 
est manifested have been of such a notable charac er as to predicate 
beneficial results of the highest order Co our subscribers. 
THE sportsmen's EXPOSITION. 
'^The space taken by the Association at the Sportsmen's Exposition 
in Madison Square Garden, March 13 to 30, was of inestimable value, 
since it servea not only as a recognizsd headquarters for the shoot- 
ing fraternity, the followers of which availed themselves of the 
excellent arrangements provided for their exclusive benefit; but, 
moreover, brought on(* and all in close touch with the officials of our 
Association. The small sum expended was indeed well spent, and 
The results of such a move cannot well be calculated in a monetary 
sense. One of the noticeable effec's of this action on the part of the 
Association is easily seen in the official announcement that about 
seventy entries for the Grand American Handicap were received at 
the Ex'posiiion headq larters, 
GRAND AMERICAN HANDICAP OV 1897. 
"The opening of the season was marked, as usual, by the Grand 
American Handicap Tournament, held at Elkv,'ood Park, Long 
Branch, N, J., March 2:3-25. It was a meeting longto be remembered 
by those who were so fortunate as to witness the superb skill dis- 
played by the contestants who took part in the different events The 
trap shooting fraternity appreciate enterprise. They appreciate the 
Interstate A^BOciation. "and there is no better evidence of this fact 
I ban my being able to make the gratifying announcement that the 
number ot entries in the main event was 145. When it is considered 
that the number of entries has grown from the modest figure, twenty- 
one, in the inaugural yeai", 169:3, to HO the present year, some idea 
may be formed of the popularity of this, the principal shooting event 
of imerica, if not in the world. The tournament committee Is de- 
serving of the highest praise for its wise selection of the Elkwood 
Park grounds. No finer arrangements could be made for pigeon- 
shooting, and none equal to them exist in this or in any other coun- 
try. 1 am firmly of tne opinion that much of the success of the 
tournament was due to the grounds selected for the holding of same. 
The methods adopted for dividing the purses in the dilferent events 
met with such universal approval that I would advocate a continu- 
ance of same at future Grand American Handicap tournaments. 
INANIMATE TARGET TOURNAMENTS 
"A splendid toui-nameut emphasized the opening of the inanimate 
target season at Baltimore, Md., April 14, 15 and 16, The tournament 
attracted more than ordinary attention, as Baltimore, although a 
great trap-shooting center, has done more in the live-bird line than 
in that of inanimate targets in recent years. The amount of money 
adied by the Baltimore Shooting Association, together with the ab- 
sence or rather scarcity of large tournaments in the list of flctures 
for the year, made it more than probable that the attendance would 
be quite large. As a matter of fact the entry list was exceptionally 
good, and the results attained were eminently satisfactory to all con- 
cerned. 
"The next tournament was held at Richmond, Va., April 28 and 89. 
As to the success or otherwise of this tournament, there can be but 
many respects, and I can say without fear of possible contradiction 
that there has never been a shoot given in the State of New Hamp- 
shire through which the same satisfactory results, from a business 
point of view, have been attained, as by this tournament. It was a 
glorious finale 1,0 a wonderfully succassful season. 
"The foregoing brief resume of the tournaments given shows a 
record of which our Association may well be proud, yet it conveys 
but a slight indication of the total amount of work done during the 
past year. This is but scantily told in the necessarily meager detail 
of an annual report, but an interest has been created in trap shooting, 
emanatins: mainly from the Interstate Association's efforts, that will 
in due time secure to our subscribers results— results that please, re- 
sults that repay. 
LOOKINS POKWABD. 
"Each succeeding year finds our Association branching out further 
and further, and the interest displa.red convinces us of the great im- 
portance of our organized efforts thus far. iit no titne in our history 
nave the benefits of organization been more manifest than now. It 
leads us to believe that our past accomplishments will be exceeded in 
the near future. But it mu^t not be expected that this resuU will be 
attained without earnest labor and hearty cooperation. The latter is 
especially desirable, as the maj :)r portion of the work and expense in 
the past has devolved upon a few. What we really should have, 
and what we are j istly entitled to, is the encouragement, judgment, 
wisdom and ardeiic support of all sporting goods manufacturers. In 
no w^ay can the manufacturer contribute more to the general interest 
of trap shooting than by adding his influence and personal attention 
to the efforts of the Interstate Association With an enlarged active 
membership, success should attend our every well-directed effort, 
and our usefulness increase beyond the expectations of the most 
sanguine. 
"The season of 1S9S will present a practically unlimited field for 
the scene of our labors, and as it will be impossible to comply with all 
requests for assistance, it should be our aim to arrange a circuit that 
will result in the greatest good to the greatest number— one that will 
not only put us in close touch with a desirable element, but that will 
be of great value to our subscribers. 
SIXTH AXNUAL GRAND AMERICAN HiNDICAP 
"All preliminary details- pertaining to the sixth annual Grand 
American Handicap Tournament have been arranged, and contracts 
signed for the holding of same at Elkwood Park, Long Branch, N. J , 
March 32-'34, 189 3. I am confident that the selection of the Elkwood 
Park grounds will meet wi'h the hearty approval of a great majority 
of those who contemplate taking part in the tournament. From in- 
formation that I have received I see no reason why the Grand 
American Handicap of 1898 should not prove to be a great success. 
Furthermore, I am fully satisfied that an individual effort on the 
part of each of our subscribers is all that will be required to make it 
the equal, if not the superior, of any of its predecessors in every 
respect. 
"1 would suggest that the Association consider the advisabihty of 
increasing the amount guaranteed from $1,000 to $1,500, and dividing 
same as follows: JGOO to first high gun, S500 to second high gun and 
$iOO to third high gun. I would also suggest that provision be made 
for presenting to the winner of first money a silver cup, or other 
suitable trophy, commemorative of the win. 
INANIMATE TARGET TOCTRNAMENTS FOR 1898. 
"I am iu receipt of numerous communications requesting our coop- 
eration next season. This condition of affairs is similar to that exist- 
ing at the close of the season of l696. The continued growth of appli- 
cations for tournaments is highly encouraging, and while we derive 
comfort from the fact, we are still further assured of success in the 
future. The wonderful progress made during the past year will be 
hard to surpass, yet it should oe our aim to excel that record during 
At Buffalo. 
AUDUBOK GUN GLUB, 
Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 10,— Perhaps it was the holidays and perhaps 
it was the rather unseasonable weather, but whatever may have 
been the cause, the usual large crowd was conspicuous b.y its 
absence for the Audubon Gun Club weekly shoot yesterday after- 
noon. Although The shooters were few, there was nevertheless some 
very good sport, both at targets and live birds. In the two races, 
Nos 5 and 6, at live birds, the best work was done by C. S. Burk- 
hardt, as he was tied for first honors in both events. In that at ten 
birds he divided honors with ,T. J. Keid, and in that at seven birds he 
shared the victor's glory with L.W.Bennett. In ihe badge shoot. 
No. 3, E. C. and 0 S. Burkhardt were tied in Class A, but did not 
shoot the tie off. Hebard and Jacobs were tied for the Class B badge, 
but Hebard proved the winner in the shoot-off. Keid won th^ badge 
in Class C. 
Events: 1 8 3 4 5 6 Events: 1 » 3 4 S 6 
Targets: 10 15 S> 16 10 7 Targets: tO IS SS IS 10 7 
E C Burkhardt.. 10 13 17 1? 7 5 C 8 Burkhardt. . 5 10 15 8 9 1 
R H Hebard 6 8 13 11 8 6 Winchester..,.. ,.13 10 8., ., 
McCarney....... .. 11 13 .. 6 4 Jacobs 17 9 ,, .. 
jJReid' 7 14 17 8 9 5 E R Reynolds .... 10 15 , 
UE Storey...... 6 S 7 1a,. ,, Ohabox .. 6.. 4 .. .. 
B Talsma 8 ,, 16 , L W Bennett 7 7 7 
IN NEW JERSEY. 
WITH THB EAST BIDE SClf •CLUB 
Dec. IS.— 3. Fischer and H, Henry shot the third match in their 
series on the grounds of the East Side Gun Club this afternoon. 
Fischer won by 19 to 17, actually gaining the victory on the last 3 
birds, Henry losing his 2 ld dead "out of bounds, making the score a 
tie, and then dropping his 24th and asth birds. This gives Fischer 
the series, as the score was previously 1 and 1, Fischer having won 
the first and Henry the second. The birds were a good lot, vrith a 
strong wind directly from the shooters toward the traps. About 
seventy-five spectators were on hand to witness the race. E. Wal- 
deek, a shooter who scored every bird he shot in the sweeps (27 in 
all), acted as referee, G. H. Fairmount pulling the traps. The match 
was shot as follows: 
Trap aoore type^-Copy right, f397, bu Surest anS Stream Publishing Qo, 
344 5 2125111445113533 3 1155 
J Fischer (28) 2 2212222001110003^012111 2-19 
3511531134832151142352245 
H Henry (28) .2002222220 2 111012 2 2 •ll.O 0—17 
Four sweeps were shot, all at live birds, with the results given in 
the table below. Nos. 1 and 3 were at 5 birds, SB; No. 3 at 7 birds, 85: 
No. 4, miss-and-out, $2, In Nos. 1, 2 and 3 there were three money ,s, 
all purses being divided under the Rose system. 
Events: 12 3 4 Events: 13 3 4 
Pigeons; 5 7 5 Pigeons: 6 7 B 
EWaldeck 5 7 5 10 Sam Castle 3 7 4 10 
Fairmount..,.,..,..... 4 6 4 9 AWoodruff 4.. ,. 8 
HHilfers 6 L Thomas ,, 5 .. .. 
T Leuthauser.. , 4 6 8 .. W Hassinger,.,, ..631 
K A Henry 3 7 2 8 II Reibold 6 4.. 
H. W. G. 
