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DRIVERS AND TWISTERS. 
Tack Parker's host of friends will rejoice to learn tliat he has 
inherited a snug sum of money, and also that he will not lose in- 
terest in trap-shooting. By (he way, Jack has been shooting a 
regular war horse gait. At Grand Ivapids he won the best average 
for the first day, general for two days, individual expert State 
championship rnedal, the conditions being unknown traps and 
angles: the iRav County handicap trophy by a score of 24 out of 
25. The Detroit team won the State team race and diamond 
permi _ 
less powder. Peters cartridges and a Parker gun. He manages 
a shoot at Richmond. Mich,, June 21 and 22; one at "Rockwobd, 
Mich., Tune 2S and 29; one at Windsor, July 1 and 2; one at 
Sidell, 111., July 4 and 5. 
Owing to the absence of a qtiortim, no meeting of the New Jer- 
sey State Sportsmen's Association was held on June 17. But two 
delegates appeared. Mr. Ike Terrill, of the South .Side Gun Club, 
of Newark, and Mr. Edward Banks, of the l<Jndeavor Gun Club, 
of Jersey City. The latter .said that he and his club were willing 
to actively assist any movement toward the encouragement of trap- 
shooting. The sigiis seem to indicate that the New Jersey State 
Sportsmen's Association has relapsed to its former apathetic state, 
and it would be best for all concerned to there let it rest. There 
are live trap-shooters enough in New Jersey to form an up-to- 
date, live association if they would take interest enough in the 
matter to try for it. 
Mr. C. O. Gardner, secretary, writes us as follows: "On June 
7 the Bergen Coxmty Gun Chit) elected the following officers for 
the ensuing year: H. T). Warner, President: G. P. Griffiths, 
-Treasurer: C. O. Gardner, Secretary, and J. R. Banta, Captain. 
On June 25 the club will hold a regular, monthly shoot. Special 
event, 25-bird handicap, entrance $1, for handsome silver cup. 
Cup to become the personri property of the winner." 
The programme of shooting events at Hollywood for 189S is 
quite elaborate. Shooting will commence at 11:30 A. M. on Sat- 
urdays, and 2 P. M. on Wednesdays. Thej-e will be sweepstake 
.shooting after the advertised events. Ten per cent, will be de- 
ducted from sweeps. Price of birds, 50 cents per pair. Tn private 
matches, 60 cents. Address Hollywood Gun Club, Hollywood, 
N. J., for programme . and other information. 
Mr. TT. C. Lawrence, secretary of the St. Paul, Minn., Gun 
Club, writes us that the club's twenty-first annual toui-namenfwill 
be held on Sept. 6-8 inclusive, on the Minnesota State Fair 
grounds during Fair Week. The list of average prizes 'vill be 
larger than usual. The Sergeant sj'stem wall be used. Targets, 
2 cents. 
Mr. Gus Greiff has returned from an extended_ Western trip in the 
interest of the Troisdorf Powder Co., of which he is manager. 
We learn, however, that he will soon resiune his old position 
with MessiS. Xon. L^ngerke & Detmold, at 318 Broadway, New 
York. 
In the retvirn eight-men team match between the Endeavor Gun 
Club and the Dunellen Gnn Club, on the grounds of the former at 
Marion, N. J., June 18, the Endeavors were victorious by a score 
154 to 134. 
The committee of the Calumet Heights, 111., Gun Club is arran- 
ging a prize shoot for July 4. both live birds and targets. There 
will also be rifle shooting, fishing and athletic diversions for those 
who prefer them. 
The South Side Gun Club, of Newark, N. J., holds weekly .shoots 
on Saturday afternoons, and extends a cordial invitation to vis- 
itors, who are alwaj^s welcome. 
On Saturday next there will be a contest for the Troisdorf cup 
at the shoot of the Brooklyn Gun Club. A good attendance of 
shooters is expected. 
The Geneseo Rod and Gun Club will 'hold its annual shoot on 
Tuly 4. The receipts of the shoot will go into the club house 
fund. 
The Baltimore Shooting Association is arranging for a shoot on 
July 4, with most encouraging signs that it will be a large event. 
The next shoot of the Brockton Gun Club, Brockton, Mass., 
takes place on Saturday of this week. 
The Seattle, Wash., Gun Ckib shoots the Tacoma Gun Club this 
week for the State cup. 
Boston Gun Club. 
Wellingto.m. Mass., June 15. — The eighth date of Boston Gun 
prize series arrived simultaneously with a beautiful day, and nine 
members hurried out to do it justice, the close proximity of Bun- 
ker Hill Day doubtless having due effect on the balance of the 
crowd. The weather could not possibly be at fault, for it was 
beautiful and cool, with only occasional zephyrs to mar the shoot- 
ing conditions. 
But one of the nine was equal to the occasion, Mr. Hollis negoti- 
ating close on 85 per cent., and placing a 25 in the prize match, 
which advances him eight j^oints in his grand total, on a par 
with Spencer for third position. Woodruff now holds first with 
127, Horace second, 124. Two shoots remain for improvement. 
Extents as follows: 
Events: 1 2 3 4 5 S 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 
Targets: 10 10 10 3p 10 10 10 10 15 5p 10 10 10 
Gordon, 17 7761966596464 
Miskay, 19 8 5 9 3 7 5 9 7 12 5 9 9 5 
Hollis, 17 7 8 9 4 10 7 9 9 12.. 8 9 10 
Woodrufif. 17 5 8 5 4 8 7 10 7 11 . . 9 . . . . 
Benton. 14 5 3 4 3 5 4 3 4 4 
Poor, 16 5 7 8 2 4 3 6 2 
Horace, 18 7 8 7 3 7 8 9 7 11 3 .... 6 
Spencer, 18 8 5 7 7 4 7 10 7 7 9 10 
Jack, 18 7 8 8 10 5 7 7 9 
Events 1, 5, 6, 9 and 13. known angles; 2, 7, 11 and 12, unknown; 
3 and 8, reverse: 4 and 10, pairs. 
Prize match. 30 targets, 10 known, 10 unknown and 10 reverse; 
distance handicap: 
Hollis, 17 0111110101— 7 1110111111—9 1110111111—9—25 
Woodruff, 17 lOlOUllOl— 7 1111111111—10 1111001101— 7—24 
Horace, 18 1111111001— 8 0111111111— 9 1111011100— 7—24 
T?ck, 18 1100011111— 7 1110111101— 8 1010111111— 8-23 
Miskay, 19 0101011010— 5 1111111101— 9 1101101101— 7—21 
Spencer, 18 1011011110— 7 0110010010— 4 011101H10— 7—18 
Gordon, 17 1101011100— 6 0011001111— 6 1100011010— 6—17 
Benton, 14 0111000010— 4 1000110000— 3 0001000111— 4—11 
Poor, 16 1000001100— 3 1011100101— 6 0100010000— 2—11 
' Boston. 
The New Yoffc State Association for the Protection of Fish 
and Game. 
RocHESTEit, N. Y,, June 19. — The prospects for a_ successful 
shoot of the New York State Association are very flattering. There 
was a good attendance this afternoon at the old baseball grounds, 
Riverside Park, where the shoot is to be held, everybody being 
intent on getting some practice. 
The weather was unfavorable, a high wind and some rain squalls play- 
ing havoc with the scores. The rain was welcomed gladly, as it 
laid the sand that blew about everywhere, filling eyes, gun barrels, 
coat pockets, etc., with a charming disregard of tlie discomfort 
it was causing. 
,\mong those present w^ere: Edward Banks, secretary of The 
.^me^ican E. C. & Schultze Powder Co.; J. S. Fanning, of the 
Gold Dust Powder Co, ; E. D. Fulford, shooting a Remington 
gun and Schultze powder; J. L. Brewer; Simon Glover, of the 
Parker gun and Schultze powder; Uncle Ben Catchpole, of Wol- 
rott. N. Y. ; A. S. White, Syracuse; Charlie Wagner. Fulton; W. 
L. Clark, St. Louis; H. M. Levengton, Saratoga; F. D. Kelsey 
and Harry Kirkover, Buffalo; and a whole lot of others, among 
them Messrs. Hadley, Borst, Hicks, Byer, Wride and President 
Myers, of the Rochester Club. Harvey McMurchy, of the Hunter 
Arms Co., and B. H. Norton, of the Hazard Powder Co., were 
also in town, but did not show up at the grounds. There are also 
shells at the grounds for a large number of shooters who have not 
arrived yet, among them Ferd V. Van Dyke, of the Winchester 
Repeating Arms Co. and W-A powder; Bill Crosby, Baker gun 
and E. C. powder; W. F. Parker, of the firm of Parker Bros. All 
in all, the preliminary day's work promises well, some thirty 
shooters taking part in the eight 15-target events shot during the 
afternoon. 
Three magautraps are in position. Paul North, fresh from the 
success of the Cleveland Target Co.'s shoot last week, is on hand, 
and sees to it that everything works smoothly. Awnings protect 
the shooters at the score from the rain or sun, while numerous 
tents are spread in a segment of a circle behind the scores. The 
cashier's office is roomy and easy of access. In fact the Rochester 
Rod and Gun Club has worked hard to make its guests cdiiifortable, 
and has succeeded admirably to all appearances. 
The convention will be held this evening, but the real work 
of the tournament commences to-morrow (Tuesday). Three days 
will be devoted to targets, Friday, the fourth day, being set apart 
for the decision of the Lefever medal contest and the Dean 
Richmond trophy, the latter a live-bird event, three-men teams, 
20 birds per man, $15 per team, birds extra. 
Rochester, N. Y., June 21. — At the meeting of the Association 
last night ofiicers elected were: President, James J. Reed; Vice- 
President, Kennedy; Secretary, George J. Schmidt; Treasurer, 
George E. McArthur; Captain C. S. Burkhardt. The next shoot 
will he held at Buffalo under the auspices of the Audubon Club. 
TJtica was the other candidate, but lost by a vote of 25 to 20. 
After earnest debate the old title was retained. 
B. Waters. 
ON LONG ISLAND. 
BROOKLYN GUN CLUB. 
June 16.— The all-dav invitation shoot of the Brooklyn Gun 
Club, held to-day, had ten events on the programme, four of 
which were at 1-cent targets. Nos. 4, 6 and 9 were prize shoots, 
with an allowance of misses as brealcs; the remainder were sweep- 
stakes. Tn No. 4 first prize, a silver back brush and comb, was 
won by Mr. Chase: second prize, a Maine souvenir spoon, was won 
by Gus Greiff'. No. 6 had for first prize a substantial leather shell 
case; second, 100 loaded shells; third, a silk umbrella. In this 
event Hopkins was first, Sanders and Rcmsen divided second, 
and Chase was third. Tn No. 9 first prize, the set of gold shirt 
.studs, was won by Cornell; second, a silver fruit spoon, was won 
by Banks, who was scratch man. 
The weather was pleasant and favorable for good shooting. A 
set of new expert traps threw the targets very swiftly, making 
very difficult shooting, and making a variety of results in the 
scores. Mr. John S. Wright was manager. Mr. John D. Regan 
was cashier. Following are the scores: 
Banks, 1 01111011011110111101—15-1—16 
Cornell, 3 11110011000111000001-10—3—13 
Dudley. 3 11001001101111011110—1.3—3—16 
Remsen, 2 01011001111111011101—14—2—16 
Sander.s, 4 1101 OOOnOOOOOl 01 1001— 7—4—11 
Brewer, 0 11111101111110101111—17—0—17 
Chase, 5 11111111001001111010—14—5—19 
Waters, 3 10110010010010111011—11—3—14 
Skidmore, 5 11100100110010100111—11—6—16 
Blauvelt, 3 00011101010111111110—13—3—16 
GreifT, 2 11100111111100111111—16—2—18 
No. 6, 30 targets, $1.50, handicap allowance: 
Banks, 0 llOOOlOOlllllOOiniOllOOOllOll— 18— 0— 18 
Cornell, 5 101110101111001001111110110110—20— '5—25 
Dudley, 4 OOlOOllOllOllllOOOlOllOIOliriO— 17— 4— 21 
Remsen. 3 10111100111.1110011110101111111—2.3—3—26 
Cha.se, 5 111100111101111011011100101100—20—5—25 
Sanders, 6 011110111110001111101011000111—20—6—26 
Blauvelt, 4 110111001000010110111010010100-15—4-19 
' Brcwfer, 0 111111111111110011111111111111— 28— f)— 28 
Waters, 5 111110111110000010110111011010— 19— .5— 24 
W Hopkins, 5 111001111010111101111011111100—22—5—27 
No. 9, 20 targets, handicap: 
Banks, 0 11111110111111111111—19-0—19 
Cornell,' 3 11111111111111101101—18—3—21 
Dudley, 3 11011110101111010110—14—3—17 
Chase 1 ...„..,..,.,.., 10111111101111010111—16—1—17 
Sanders, 3 11111111110101111101—17—3—20 
Dr Smith, 4 01111111111111110110—17—4—21 
W Hopkins. 2 11111111011111111111—19-2—21 
Brewer, Q , 11111111111111111111—20—0—20 
Remsen, 1 OOlllUllllUlOlllll— 17— 1— 18 
Ties for first: 
Cornell ...1111111111—10 Sanders 1110011101—7 
W Hopkins 1111101011— 8 Dr Smith w 
Banks won second. 
An extra event at 25 targets was shot between events 2 and 3. 
Targets: 10 15 25 20 10 16 10 10 
Banks 10 14 21 18 10 15 7 9 
Cornell 10 9 17 10 9 12 7 10 
Waters 6 12 19 16 
Blauvelt 6 8 12 15 
Dudley 7 11 20 13 
Sanders 9 10 21 17 
Remsen 8 8 18 17 
8 11 
6 .. 
9 n 
8 8 
8 10 
Brewer 25 18 10 12 
4 11 
8 .. 
7 15 
R W F 11 
Skidmore 14 
Chase 13 
GreifT 14 10 
Woods 10 12 
Van Sise 10 - 
W Hopkins , 13 
Dr Smith 
Pentz ■ 
7 7 
7 "s 
.. 2 
8 
FOUNTAIN GUN CLUB. 
Brooklyn, L. I., June 18. — The club shoot of the Fountain Gun 
Club, at live birds, to-day. Dr. Wynn stood at 30yds., all others 
at 28. Scores: 
Club shoot: 
-Dr Wvnn 1122200112—8 M M Havden 202220110*— 6 
W R Stewart 2121011210—8 T Anderson .0000101100— 3 
J Wye 1110221101—8 
^Sweepstakes, 5 birds: Dr. Wynn 5, John Wye 4, John Ander- 
son 4, L. Putney 4, W. R. Allen 2, J. J. Cunningham 2, M. M. 
Hayden 1. 
Sweepstakes, 5 birds: Dr. Wynn 5, W. R. Allen 5, John Wye 
5, M. M. Hayden 5, John Anderson 4, S. L. Putney 4, J. J. Cun- 
ningham 3. . 
Missoula Rod and Gun Club. 
Missoula, Mont., June 12. — None of the boys seenied to shoot 
so well to-day. The light was very deceptive. J. P. Menard, who 
has been the club's standby for years, has not got himself into 
shooting trim yet, and some of the younger shooters are beating 
him, though perhaps he is only getting us into the belief that 
we can beat him, when he vvill regain his old form of about 86-90 
per cent. 
T T McLeod 0111011011001100111111100—16 
J P Menard 1111110111001101010011011—17 
W E Graham 1101111011011001011111111—19 
Event No. 2: 
T T McLeod 1100110111101101110101101—17 
J P Menard 1111011010010101111111111—19 
W E Graham 1111010011110110110111111—19 
R A Eddy 0011011101101011110100110—15 
Event No. 3: 
R A Eddv 0001101011001111110011011—15 
T T McLeod 1101111001011110101110101—17 
W E Graham ...1010011111111111100001111—18 
W. E. Graham. 
Fort Smith Gun Club* 
Fort Smith, Ark., Jime 15. — The regular weekly^ practice shoot 
of the Fort Smith Gun Club took place at the Fair grounds last 
Saturday evening. The attendance was above the average and 
some fair scores were made, though there has been of late a gen- 
eral falling off in percentages that is unaccountable. 
Mrs. Ben Atkinson graced the occasion with her presence, and 
also participated in the shooting, much to the discomfiture of" 
Mr. Chas. Boyd. A glance at the average column will tell why. 
Following is the score: 
Shot Shot 
at. Broke. Av. at. Broke. Av, 
Mrs Atkinson.. 10 3 .300 Robertson 50 33 :660 
Matthews 60 50 .830 Echols 40 26 .650 
Edelin 50 40 .800 Webber 60 26 . 4.30 
A W Boyd 60 45 . 750 C H Boyd 40 11 .270 
Secretary. 
Midway Gun Club. 
Matawan, N. J., June 15. — A steady breeze was blowing. The 
birds were fine. Nos. 1 and 2, 10 birds, $5, two moneys; No. 3, 
6 birds, $3, two moneys, 70 and 30 per cent: 
Luke 2222222122—10 2222222222—10 110022—4 
Munpeal . . . 0011222000— 5 2222*10022— 7 002000—1 
Applegate ,..„ 0110110212— 7 2022210202— 7 022U2— 5 
McDeweU 1111222211—10 1221221122—10 212220-5 
Cincinnati Rifle Association. 
Cincinnati, O., June 12. — The following scores were made hy 
members of the Cincinnati Rifle Association in regular competi- 
tion at their last regular match. Conditions: 200yds., off-hand, at 
the German ring target. Payne was high on the honor target 
with a score of 61. Gindele was declared king with a score of 
219. Payne made the best scoie, handicap, for thp Uokotter trophy 
by rolling up a 223. Weather very warm: 
King target: 
Gindele 17 24 20 22 25 22 23 21 22 2.3—219 
Payne' 22 21 16 19 16 23 25 16 24 24—206 
Nestler 20 14 22 14 24 16 23 17 21 9—180 
Weinheimer 18 21 18 17 22 21 17 21 11 22—188 
Hasenzahl 23 18 24 13 21 23 23 19 21 21—206 
Topf 16 14 18 18 22 4 24 22 19 15-172 
Randal! 19 16 21 23 25 20 22 18 20 2.3—207 
Lux 22 11 25 18 22 23 2 23 17 20—173 
Honor target. Special scores. 
Gindele 21 21 19—61 219 218 211 
Payne 19 19 23—61 223 209 208 
Nestler 14 21 18-53 201 199 197 
Weinheimer 20 18 23—61 200 208 194 
Ha.senzahl 19 22 19—60 . 206 205 202 
Topf 25 12 20—57 192 185 169 
Randall 25 15 21— 61 205 212 199 
Lux 17 17 10—44 156 1.54 145 
Bernard "Walther. 
From the dailj; press wc clip the following account of the death 
of the famous rifleman: 
"Bernard, or Barney Wahher, as he was Jjest knowh, and who 
died on Tuesday at Shelter Island, was one of the most enthusias- 
tic riflemen in this country, who devoted his time and money to 
building up the sport. He was also an expert revolver shot, and 
was one of the first presidents of the German-American Shooting 
Society. For eight successive terms he was president of the 
Zettler Rifle Club, but declined a re-election this year on account 
of ill health, and was succeeded by Gus Zimmerman. Walther 
was also chief shooting master of the National Sharpshooters' 
Association, but for the same cause resigned a month ago, Zim- 
merman being appointed in his place. In the old days of the 
National Rifle Associati'on Walther was a prominent figure at 
Creedmoor, and for his active work he was elected a director. 
Walther had been in poor health for the last three years, and for 
a few months past had been confined to his home, but showed 
so much improvement of late that he decided to go to Shelter 
Island, where he expected that the change would bring about a 
more rapid improvement in his health. He was so sanguine of 
the benefit he would derive from the trip that he sent home for 
his rifle that he might while away .some part of his idle moments 
in practice. A sudden change for the worse took place, however, 
on the day of his death, and he passed away in a few minutes. 
Deceased was born fiftv years a"^o, and was engaged in the 
wholesale majiufacture of shoes. He leaves a widow and seven 
children." 
Rifle at Chicago. 
Chicago, June 15.— The Calumet Heights Club held its first rifle 
rnntest of the season on the cbib's range, at Grand Calumet 
Heights. Ind., on the 12th inst. The contests are for medals, and 
will be in two classes. Class A, 200vds., for the gentlemen, rifle 
any cabber, off-hand; Class B, for ladies, 100yds., .22cal., 10 shots 
each. Following are scores in Class A, 200yds., Standard Creed- 
moor target: 
Trophy contest: 
A Paterson 2 1 6 7 6 S 1 2 2 3—38 
G C Lamphere 1 4 4 8 3 3 4 2 2 2—33 
L L Davis 2 1 4 3 7 3 7 3 5 10—45 
P D Norcom 2 7 1 2 2 3 1 0 0 2—20 
A T Whitman 7 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 1 6—20 
J Head 140000000 0—'.^. 
C Dougherty 4 4 4 4 4 7 3 10 3 4—47 
A W Harlan 5 3 5 '8 2 6 8 5 3 2—47 
A. W. Harlan won Class A. 
Practice : 
A Paterson 1 4 4 3 2—14 A T Whitman.. 3 8 3 2 5—21 
G C Lamphere. 5 3 6 3 9—26 T Head 0 0 4 1 5—10 
L L Davis.... 4 1 5 5 4—19 C Dougherty.. 4 3 4 7 '5—23 
P D Norcom... 21120— 6AW Harlan... 4 3 7 5 10—29 
A. C. Paterson. 
PUBLISHERS' DEPARTMENT. 
Christian Endeavor Convention, Nashville, Tenn. 
For the above occasion the Southern Railway announces rate 
of one single first-class fare for the round trip. Tickets will be 
sold July 2 to 5, inclusive. 
The route embraced by this line is through Washington, giving 
an opportunity to visit the many places of interest in and around 
the National Capital, including Camp Alger; thence through 
the Piedmont region of Virginia, passing Manassas and Brandy 
Station, Culpeper and Charlottesville, all rich in historic interest. 
At the last named place is located the LTniversity of Virginia, 
and near here, in full view of the trains of the Southern Railway, 
IS Montirello, the home and burial place of Thomas Jefferson. 
This is the only line oassing through the beautiful Blue Ridge 
Mountains of western North Carolina, regarded by well-informed 
travelers as the most beautiful scenery in America east of the 
Rockies. Asheville and Biltniore (in the Land of the Sky) are 
points of interest. Thence the line passes through ICnoxville 
and Chattanooga, Tenn., affording at this point an opportunity 
to visit Lookout Mountain, Chickamauga, and Camp Thomas, 
the greatest military camp of the United States Army. 
Double train service between New York and Nashville. Pull- 
man cars. New York to Nashville without change. 
Detailed information as to rates, descriptive matter of the route, 
etc.. may be obtained by addressing Alex. S. Thweatt, Eastern 
Passenger Agent, 271 Broadway, New York.— Adv. 
Reduced Rates to Nashville via Pennsylvania Railroad, 
account Christian Endeavor Convention. 
On account of the Christian Endeavor International Conven- 
tion, to be held at Nashville, Tenn., July 5 to 12, the Pennsj;lvania 
Railroad Company will sell excursion tickets of the continuous 
passage, ironclad signature form, from stations on its line to 
Nashville, at rate of single fare for the round trip. Tickets will 
be sold, and good going, July 2 to 5; returning, tickets will be good 
to leave Nashville to July 15. inclusive, except that by depositing 
ticket with agent of terminal line at Nashville on or before 
July 15, return limit may be extended to leave Nashville to Aug. 
1, 1898, inclusive. — Adv. 
Every bait-fisherman on inland waters has experienced the an- 
noyance of having his line fouled on rocks, reeds and sunken 
logs, and most of them understand the advantages of having in 
their angling kit an effective clearing ring. The Common Sense 
Clearing Ring, adA'crtised in another column, is slipped over the 
line and sent down into the water, and when it reaches the place 
where the hook is caught it gives a downward pull and frees the 
hook. As it is attached by the eyelet, shown in the cut, to a line 
held in tlie hand, it is easily recovered after the hook is free. 
The trifling expense of the ring may readily enough save in a day 
dollars worth of tackle, to say nothing of annoyance and worry. — 
Adx>. 
The recent high prices of wheat increased the cost of flour, and 
most firms making use of breadstuffs raised the price of their 
products. Spratts Patent, however, have not advanced the prices 
of their dog cakes and other food. They had made considerable 
purchases of flour before the rise came, and have given their cus- 
tomers the benefit of this advantage. It is gratifying to learn 
that Mr. G. G. Cleather, who was reported in the newspapers to 
have been seriously injured by being run over, was much less 
hurt than was at first supposed, and that he is now quite -well 
agaiii.— ^ds/. 
