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under date of March 15 that he has decided to change the date oi 
his amateur tournament to April 18 to 20, in place of 7 to 9. He 
further adds that there will be $300 added money at this tournament 
and that he anticipates a large attendance, as he expects the local 
shooters to turn out in good nmnbers. There are more than 
enough trap-shooters in the city of St. Louis to make the tourna- 
ment a success, so it now remains to be seen if they will turn out 
when they have none of the crackerjacks to contend with. Man- 
ager Corray is also caterin"' to the popular cry of amateurs only. 
March 13. — A few of the locals were out at Dupont's Park try- 
ing their hand at the targets. Flirshey was in good form, and ran 
np some great scores, making one run of 40 and another of 35, 
while in the six 25-bird events he "^-ot three Straights. Kling also 
shot well making a run of 24 straight. 
Events: 12 3 4 6 1! Events: 1 1 ij 4 5 6 
Hirshey n. 22 25 23 25 21 25 Campbell 23 „ 17 .. 
Carpenter 1,3 18 15 
l^'ergu.son 22 17 
Hanson 16 16 16 
Manning 18 
Kied 11 
Kling 2;i 24 2R 24 19 
.Seltzer 15 13 19 19 21 
Dr Smith 16 16 17 23 14 . . 
Pendergast 23 16 21 19 ... . 
H M C 20 18 17 .. .. 
nold 19 .... 16 17 
AT GALENA, KANS. 
March le.M'V. W. Mcllhany, of this place defeated W. E. Mor- 
gan, of Joph'n, Mo., here in a match for the Patton medal. The 
contest was at 25 live birds, of wliich Mcllhany scored 2.3 with 
one dead out of bounds, -while Morgan got 22. This is the first 
defeat, that Morgan lias sustained in some time, while he has de- 
feated nearly all the best shots in this vicinity. 
Paul R. LixziE, 
Parmelee Challenges Gilbert. 
We under»t,and on the best authority that Frank S. Parmelee, 
of Omaha, Neb., has issued a challenge to Fred (Jilbert, of Sjjirit 
Lake, la., for the Du Pont trophy now held by Gilbert. The 
money has been deposited in the hands of the Du Pont Co. at 
Wilmington, Del., and Gilbert will name place and date for the 
shoot in the near future. In all likelillppd tbe matcli will-b.e- shot 
at Watson's Park, Chicago. 
Interstate at Macon, Ga. 
PlTTSBt:RG, Pa. — Edilor Forest and Strcaw: Mr. F. (*. Etheridge, 
secretary of the Macon Gun Club, informs me that the Southeast- 
ern Passenger Association, has granted a rate of one and one-third 
tare, on the certificate plan, for the Inter^tJite- Association. Jgviriia- 
THOMAS- W.- 2i'10RFEY, PATERSON, N. J, 
Winner Grand American Handicap, 1894. 
Pigeon Shooting- at Memphis. 
Little Rock, Ark., March 18. — In order to create more interest 
in its contests the club has recently ptircliased a fine gold medal, 
which is to be shot for until some member of the club wins it 
three times. The conditions to be 25 live birds, handicap rise, 
otherwise A. S. A. rules. 
The first contest for the emblem took place March 9, and brought 
about a spirited race, resulting in a tie between Allen and Poston. 
This, however, remained undecided,, as Poston was un.ible to re- 
main and shoot it off. 
The weather was propitious xmd the birds were an excellent lot. 
The shooters too were in fine form, as none of those wlio shot 
through scored less than 20. The two high men really killed all 
their birds, as each lost Due dead out of bounds, 
W F Allen, 29 12222112112122221*2121211—24 
F Po.ston, 29 12111111121*1211112111112—24 
J P Edrington, 29 11222222222112122*2110211—23 
T B Duncan, 29 212222222022122H 20222221— 23 
T C Neety, 29 1022222220222221222220222—22 
irby Bennett, 29 *222222222221021 022222222— 22 
AV H Yahnke, 28 1121121210011102212122220—21 
A IT Frank, 29 ,,.2200222222222222*22202222—21 
Dr W TI Gragg, 29 02-21210211222202112012210—20 
T P Walker, 28 *1*1 12122121 2011200111221— 20 
T A Devine, 28 01*212* w 
SECOND CONTEST. 
March 14, — The second contest for the club medal came off to- 
day. The weather in the morning was gloomy and threatening, 
though in the afternoon it brightened up some, and a fair wind 
sprung up, which made it altogether a very good day. The at- 
tendance vvas rather light, but no doubt the weather conditions 
\vere responsible for this. 
Tom Divine is the possessor Of a new 16ga. Parker, and thereby 
hangs a tale which accoinits for the 25 straight he placed to bis 
credit. Tom was evidently in rare form, as with the exception of 
• Dr. Saunders, Jr., none eouia approach his score. Notwithstand- 
ing that the pick of the shooting strength of the club took part 
in the race. 
The tie of the previous contest between Poston and Allen was 
also decided in this race, resulting in a win for Allen, Thus so 
far it is any one's medal. Tlie birds again were a good lot, as 
not one failed to take wing at once. 
T A Divine .26 1111111211212112222211120—25 
Dr D D Saunders, Tr, 28 0222222222122212212222222-24 
W F Allen, 29 ". 2*2212*122222222222202120—21 
T P Edrington, 29 2222221202101211101201211—21 
'A H Frank, 29 2*22022222*2222222222220*— 20 
F P Poston, 29 22121*111121112*111101020—20 
J C Neely, .Tr, 29 2202112010122002200221121—18 
CHANGE OF DATES AT ST, LOUIS, 
Mr, J. A. Corray, manager of Dupont Shootin.? Park, writes me 
R. A. WELCH, PHILADELPHIA. 
W^inner of Grand Americon Handicap, 1893. 
ment to be held at Macon, Ga., April 1,3, 14 and 15, This applies 
to points south of the Ohio and Potomac and east of the Missis^ 
sippi rivers. Shooters will pay full fare going, securing a certifi- 
cate from their agent which, wdien signed by Mr. Etheridge, will 
entitle them to return for one-third fare. 
Elmer E., Shaner, Manager, 
JO'HN G. MESSNER, -PTTTSBITRGH. 
Winner (Jrand American Hamdioap, 1895. 
bird might have been a higli-plumtiged coOt (Fitlka aimricana). 
What about the feet? Were they webbed or lobed? Were the 
Jegs loitg or short? 
PUBLISHERS^ DEPARTMENT. 
Old Point Comfort, Richmond and Washington. 
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Thk last of the present series of personally-conducted tours 
to Old Point Comfort, Richmond, and Wa.shington via the Penn- 
sylvania Railroad will leave New York and Philadelphia on 
Thursday, April 7. 
Tickets, including transportation, meals en route in both di- 
rections, transfers of passengers and baggage, liotcl accommo- 
dations at f)ld Point Comfort, Richmond, and Washington, and 
carriage ride about Richmond — in fact, every necessary, expense 
for a neriod of si.x days— will be sold at rate of $35 from New 
Yo/k, Brooklyn and Newark; $34 from Trenton j- $32.50 from 
Philadelphia, and proi)ortion.-ite rates from other .stations, 
OLD POINT COMFORT ONLY. 
lickcts to Old Point Comfort only, incliiding one and tlaree- 
fourths days' boartl_ at that place, and good to return direct by 
regular trains within six days, will be sold in connection wdlh 
this tour at rate of $16 from New York; $l,'5.from Trenton; $14 
from Philadelphia, and proportionate rates from other points. 
At a slight atlditional expense tourists can extend the trip to 
Virginia BeacVi, with accommodations at the Princess Anne Hotel. 
For itineraries and full information apply to Ticket Agents; 
Tourist ,\gent, 1196 fjroadway, New York; 789 Broad street, New- 
ark, N. J.; or Geo. W. Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent, 
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia, — Adv. 
A Remington Rifle for Nitros. 
Tke Remington .Arms Co. tell us that in rcsporfse to inquiries 
for a small-bore R.eniington adapted to smokeless powder cart- 
ridges they have supplied the No. 5 Remington rifle. The 
barrels, frame and lock mechanism are constructed of selected ma- 
terial, especially designed to resist the enormous strain developed 
by the use of modern high explosives. They say, "We believe 
this rifle will meet the growing demand for a light well-balanced 
weapon of simple mechanism and great T>eneti-ation, adapted 
to any climate. The No. 5 Remington rifle will be adapted to the 
.30-30, the .30 Government and the 7mm. cartridges, and will be 
listed at $18." 
Together with the inarked tendenty toward the small caliber 
rifle has occurred a less noticeable trend toward the small-bore 
gun. To meet this demand among sportsmen the Remington 
Co. have included a 16-gauge in 'ootli their hammer and hammer- 
less styles. 
THOMAS A. MARSHAJl^L, KEITHSBURG, ILL. 
WjHaer Grand American Handicap, 1897- 
^mwmf to §orreH^mcknk. 
Ko notice taken of anonyinous communications. 
New York.— Will you please tell us whether there is a fine and 
how much for. shooting wild bald-headed eagle in New Y'ork State? 
Ans. The eagle is classed among those wild birds^ which as not 
given an open .season are protected at all times. See Sec. 178 oi 
the law as given in the Game Laws in Brief. 
H. C, Brooklyn.— I understand there is -a State hatcliery in 
New York State which supplies young trout to brook ownei-s 
free. Would you please inform me where said hatchery is, as I 
wish to obtain some young trout? .-^ns. The Fish Commission 
supplies fish to public waters only. You may purchase trout for 
stocking from the hatcheries advertised in Forest ajn'd Stream. 
W'. L. M., Dillingersville, I'a. — I have been invited by several 
land-owners of the State of Maryland to hunt. LTnder these 
invitations would 1 as a non-resident be compelled to pay a 
license? Aus. The Game Laws in Brief specifies several counties 
in which the non-resident license lee is not exacted when one 
shoots by invitation of land-owners. They are .-Anne Arundel, 
Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, Kent, Prince George. Some counties 
do not exact a fee at all. 
C. D. B. — If I should build a lake on my farm within niy 
boundaries do 1 have complete control of the waterS, or has the' 
State? If I should have my lake stocked with fish by the State 
could I prevent persons from fishing on it without my permission? 
.■Xns. Y^ou would have under the trespass law exclusive right 
of fishing in your pond; no one could fish therein without your 
permission. You would be bound by the fish laws as to times and 
modes of fishing. 
H. G. M,, Germarttown, Pa. — Chi March 23, when I was tfn the 
meadows along the Delaware, below Philadelphia, I had the 
luck to bring down a bird of the duck family, the identity of 
which 1 am in doubt. I wish to mount it and so appeal to you 
for its proper name. As nearly as I can give, this is a descrip- 
tion of it. Head is small, and velvety black ; neck slender and 
lalack; body gray black, shading to lighter color underneath; 
tail on under side and as far as vent white; the bill is shaped 
like that of the coot family, and is creamy white in color; legs 
and feet are light olive green; eyes red brown. Should think 
the bird would have weighed a pound and a half. I will be very 
much obliged if you or some other of my brother readers of the 
Forest and Stream will help me out, Ans. Your description 
is rattier vague, but from reading it over it would seera that yoilr 
1 
O. R. DICKEY, BOSTON; 
Winner Grand Aiherican Handicap, 1896. 
