FOREST AND STREAM. 
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The Interstate AssociationV Pfogftammc. 
Ail, the information concerning the conditions governing the 
Grand American Handicap are of such importance to the 
shooters that we give the programme in full, so far as it bears 
on matters directly jpertainiug. to the can test. It reads Jollows: 
Introductory. 
It is not too much to say that the shooting public of the 
United States is awaiting tlie decision of the Grand American 
Handicap of 1899 with more than ordinary interest. This event 
has, by sheer merit, come to be regarded as the premier shooting 
fixture of the world. In fact it has a reputation, one that was not 
built up on any old-fashioned lines. 
VA'hen the Grand yVmerican Handicap was first started in 1893, 
the idea of putting $25 Into a 2S-bird sweepstake, handicap though 
it be, with the price of the birds extra, did not meet with general 
approval. Only twenty-one shootei-s took part. The entire purse 
was divided among the three high guns. 
The result of the first Grand American Handicap practically 
settled the, future of that event. Shooters began to realize that 
there was good money to be won, and in 1S94 and in 1895 there 
were fifty-four and sixt>'-one entries respectively. At all of these 
shoots the money in the purse went to the three high guns. 
In 1896 the Interst.ite Association tried another plan, still 
adhering to the "high gun" system of dividing the purse. It 
der'ded to gup'-antee SI. 000 to the three hiirh guns, no more 
and no less: all surplus of course was added to the purse, but 
was to be divided among the next highest guns in the ratio of 
two moneys for each additional ten entries over a"d above 
forty, the number necessary to fi'l the guarantee. What was 
the result? In 1890 there was a total of 109 entries, with 101 shoot- 
ers. In 1S97 there were l'<6 entries, with 135 shooters. Last year's 
Grand American Handicap ra'Ped the record still higher, the 
total number of entries being 207, with 197 actual contestants. 
In figuring upon last year's probable list of entries the man- 
agement of the Interstate Association fixed upon 170 as a likely 
total. It provided for a division of the Durse upon that basis, 
but further provided tbat all money in the purse in excess dt 
170 entries — that is, $4,250 — should be divided into ten equal 
parts, and go to the ten high guns. The unlooked-for increase 
in the number of entries, which was thirtv-seven above the total 
figured upon, left a large balance to be divided among the ten 
hip-h guns. 
Many suggestions have been offered during the past few 
months to the Interstate Association, looking to a diflferent 
system of dividing the moneys. All such suggestions, however, 
were rejected, the Interstate Association preferring to stand 
by its colors, basing its belief in the soundness of its principle 
of "high guns to win" on the successes of the past. 
Therefore, this year, on .^pril 11-13 ne.xt, it will be "high guns" 
at Elkwood Park. As was the case last year, $1,500 will be guar- 
anteed to the three high guns in the proportion of $600, $500 and 
$400. A slight change, however, has been made in the division 
of the surplus, which will, of course, as usual be added to the 
purse. Instead of two moneys for each additional ten entries over 
and above sixty, the number necessary to fill the gumantee, there 
will be three additional moneys for each ten entries over sixty, 
prsvisiou being made for any number of entries tip to and 
including 260, a number that may be considered a safe margin. 
To avoid any difficultv in apportioning anv balance, it has been 
decided that should there be more than 260 entries, all money 
in the purse in excess of $6,500 — that is, 260 entries at $25 each — 
shall be divided equally among the sixtv-three high guns pro- 
vided for under the above system of dividing the purse. 
All this is very clearly and carefully explained elsewhere 
in this programme. 
As was also the case last year, the Interstate Association has 
decided to donate a handsome silver trophy to the winner of 
the Grand American Handicap in 1899. This trophy will be well 
worth winning, and the winner will have the satisfaction of 
having something besides cash to take home with him as a proof 
that he defeated "the best in the land at the greatest shoot on 
earth." 
The selection of Elkwood Park as the scene for the seventh 
Grand American Handicap calls for no special comment. With 
three sets of traps and ample accommodation for 300 shooters 
should the weather prove stormy, and with appointments superior 
to anything of the kind in the world, no other location, was to 
be thought of. 
The management of the shoot will again be under the' special 
direction of the .Association's manager, Mr. Elmer E. Shaner, 
assisted by a carefully selected corps of assistants. It would 
be superfluous to make any further remarks on this point, save 
to point out that Mr. vShaner has acted as manager of each of the 
preceding six Grand American Handicaps. 
The system adopted last year of "tagging" each shooter with 
his shooting number and handicap was so universally approved 
of that the same system will be adopted this year. A tag giving 
shooting number and handicap distance is pinned to each shoot- 
er's back; thus contestants awaiting their turn can easily tell 
who is at the score and when their turn is likely to come, while 
the referee can see at a glance whether the shooter is at his right 
mark or not. 
The cashier's office, and the office of the official compiler of 
scores, will be in the same hands as lor the past two years. 
This fact should be « guarantee that all will run smoothly in 
these departments. 
The handicapping committee has been selected with a special 
view to obtaining as far as oossible the very best material for 
such a committee. The work of a handicapping committee is at 
best but a thankless task, but the Interstate Association hereby 
takes advantage of this opportunity of publicly thanking the 
gentlemen who have so kindly consented to undertake the ardu- 
ous labor of considering each entry's capabilities as a shooter. 
In conclusion,, let it be added that the Interstate Association 
has spared no pains to secure the smooth running of the tourna- 
.ment, and to make this, its seventh annual Grand American 
Handicap, a greater success even than either of its six pre- 
decessers. 
Conditions Governing Grand American Handicap of iS9% 
Twenty-five live birds, handicaps ranging from 25 to 33yds., 
50yds. boundary, with a dead line at the 3-3yd. mark, .$1,500 divided 
ameng the three highest guns— $600 to first, $500 to second and $400 
to third. All money in the purse in excess of $1,500 will be di- 
vided among high guns other than the three first. The number 
of parts into which the surplus' money will be divided will be 
determined by the number of entries received. 
Entrance money, $25; $1,500 guaranteed by the Interstate Asso- 
ciation, and all surplus added. In addition to first money, the 
winner will receive a sterling silver trophy, presented by the 
Interstate Association. 
Regular entries must be made on or before April 4, 1899, and 
must be accompanied by $10 forfeit. The remaining $15 may 
be paid up to the time the last man fires at his second bird. 
Penalty entries may be made after April 4, up to the time the 
last man fires at his second bird, by paying $35. 
First Day, April J I. 
Elkwood Park Introductory — Seven birds, $5 entrance, birds 
extra, 30yds. rise, three moneys, SO, 30 and 20 per cent., high 
guns, not class shooting; ties in this event will not be shot off, 
and they must divide. 
Nitro Powder Handicap— Fifteen birds, $10 entrance, birds extra, 
handicaps 25 to 33yds. The number of moneys into which the 
purse will be divided will be determined by the number of 
entries received, as is fully explained elsewhere in this pro- 
gramme. The handicaps contestants receive for the Grand Ameri- 
can Handicap will govern in this event. High guns, not class 
shooting. This event cannot be carried over, and it must be 
finished the same day; therefore, should the entries be so numer- 
ous that it will be impossible to finish by adhering to the "three 
misses out," the Association reserves the right to change the 
rule for this event at any time it may be deemed necessary to do 
so, and drop all who have missed one or more birds. 
Second Day, April J2, 9 O'CIocfc Sharp. 
The Grand American Handicap— Twenty-fiye birds, $25 entrance 
birds extra, not class shooting, handicaps 25 to 33yds rise $1 500 
guaranteed by the Interstate Association, and all surplus 'added 
$600 and sterling silver trophy to first hifh gun $500 to second 
high gun, and $400 to third high gun. All money in the purse 
m excess of the $1,500 will be divided in accordance with the 
number of entries received 
testants who do not report to the compiler of scores -within 
fifteen minutes after the arrival of this train Will not be allowed 
to shoot up. 
This rule, which applies to the one train only, will be ia force 
each day during the shooting of tlie main event, tlje GRlnd 
American Handicap, and will be strictly adhered to. 
Third Day, April 13, 9 O'CIock Sharp. 
The Grand American Handicap if not finished the previous day. 
Con.solation Handicap— Fifteen birds, $10 entrance, birds extra, ^ 
handicajis 25 to 33yds. The number of moneys into which the 
purse will be divided will be determined by the number of en- 
tries received, as is fully explained elsewhere in this programme, 
Winners of money in the Grand American Handicap will have 
1yd. added to their handicap. High guns, not class shooting. 
Auld Lang Syne Sweepstakes— Ten birds, $7 entrance, birds 
extra, 30yds. rise, four moneys, 40, 30, 20 and 10 per cent. High 
guns, not class shooti^ig. 
Mis.H-and-Out — ^Time permitting, miss-and-out events will be ar- 
ranged to suit the shooters, 
The Handicap Committee. 
In appointing the handicap committee for its seventh annual 
Grand American Plandicap. the Interstate Association was at 
special pains to appoint on such committee those whom it deemed 
best suited for the purpose. Having been uniformly successful 
in its choice in past years, the task of apfiointing a com- 
mittee for this year's Grand American Handicap was not a 
difficult one. 
The Association had a nucleus to work on, the handicap commit- 
tee of 1898 being available, provided the gentlemen composing that 
committee were willing to acc^;pt the arduous task of handicap- 
ping so large a body of shooters as may be expected to enter the 
Grand American Handicap of 1899. The committee referred _ to 
W'as composed as follows: Messrs. Jacob I'cntz, of Shooting 
and Fishing; Will K. Park, of Sporting Life, and Elmer E. 
Shaner, manager of the Interstate Association. 
At the recent annual meeting of the Interstate Association, it 
was decided to enlarge the committee for two reasons. The first 
was because it was felt that the work of handicapping so large 
a list of entries as may be expected this year was too much 
to impose on the shoulders of the three gentlemen referred to 
above; the second was because it was felt that special information 
would protjably be needed by the handicap committee in rela- 
tion to the capabilities of certain shooters from Western and 
Sotithern points. 
Eor the two reasons mentioned above, it was decided to ask 
the following four gentlemen to aid the Interstate Association in 
carrying out successfully the Grand American Handicap of 1899 
bv joining forces with the three members of last year's committee: 
Messrs. B. Waters, of Forest and Stream; VV. R. Hobart, of 
American Field; T. A. Divin«, of Memphis, Tenn., and llon^ 
T. A. Marshall, of Kelthsbur^, 111. 
All these gentlemen have, in response to the request of the 
Interstate Association, tendered their services as members of the 
handicap committee, and that committee thus stands as follows: 
Jacob Pentz. New York city; Bernard Waters, New York city; 
W. R. Hobart, Newark, N. J.; Will K. Park, Philadelphia, Pa.; 
Hon. T. A. Marshall, Keithsburg, III.; T. A. Divine, Memphis, 
Term.; Elmer E. Shaner, Pittsburg, Pa. 
The handicap committee will meet at the Astor House, New 
York city, on Thursday morning, April 6, two days after the 
closing of regular entries on Tuesday, April 4, but handicaps 
will not be announced until April 9. 
A Full Week of Shooting. 
Messrs. Daly & Chanfrau, managers of Elkwood Park, will 
arrange a full programme of live-bird events for the Monday, 
Friday and Saturday of the Grand American Handicap week, 
April 10 and April 14-15. This wiU enable.'any shooter who wishes 
to do so to put in a full week's shooting over the best laid out 
and most comfortable grounds in this country. 
Division of Money in the Grand American Handicap of 1999. 
The Interstate Association guarantees $1,500 in the main event — 
the Grand American Handicap — which will be divided among the 
three highest scores as follows: $600 to first high gun, $500 to 
second high gun, and $400 to third high gun. 
In addition to first money, the winner of same will receive a 
sterling silver trophy, commemorative of Uie win, presented by 
the Interstate Association. 
Should there be more than sixty and not exceeding seventy 
entries, all monev in the purse in excess of the $1,.500 will be di- 
vided 34, 33 and 33 per cent, to the 4th, 5th and 6th highest guns. 
Should there more than seventy and not exceeding eighty 
entries, all money in the purse in excess of the $1,500 will be 
divided 18, 17. 17, 17, 16 and 15 per cent, to the 4th, 5th. 6th, 
7lh, 8th and 9th highest guns. 
Should there be more than eighty and not exceeding ninety 
entries, all money in the purse in excess of the $1,500 will be 
divided 13, 12, 12, 12, 11, 10, 10 10, and 10 per cent, to the 4th, 5th, 
6th, 7th, Sth, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th highest guns. 
Should there be more than ninety and. not exceeding one 
hundred entries, all money in the purse in excess of the $1,500 
will be divided 10. 9, 9, 9, 9, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 7 and 7 per cent, to 
the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Sth, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th 
highest guns. 
Should there be more than 100 and not exceeding 110 entries 
all money in the purse in excess of the $1,500 will be divided S, 7, 
7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 6, 6, 6, 6. 6 and 6 per cent, to the 4th. 5th 6th, 
7th Sth, 9th, 10th, nth, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17lh and ISth 
highest guns. 
Should there be more than 110 and not exceeding 120 entries, all 
money m the purse in excess of the $1,500 will be divided 7, 6, 6, 
b, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5 and 5 per cent, to the 4th, Sth 
?^'V llt*^- 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 
19th, 20th and 21st highest guns. 
Should there be more than 120 and not exceeding 130 entries, all 
money m the purse in excess of the $1,500 will be divided 7, 6 5 
5, o, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5,- 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 and 4 per cent, to the 4th, 
5th, 6th, 7th, Sth, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, I4th, 15th, 16th, 17th. 
18th, 19th. 20th, 21st. 22d. 23d aAd 24th. highest guns. 
Should there be more than 130 and not exceeding 140 entries all 
money in the purse in e.Kcess of the $1,500 will be divided 7, 6 5 
f' K^' ^'J'A' h f' 1,^' ^' 4' 4. 4. 4. 4, 4. 4, 4, 3 and 3 per cent.' 
to the 4th, .Sth, 6th, 7th. Sth, 9th, 10th, 11th. 12th, 13th 14th. 15th 
l^th. 1.7th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22d, 23d, 24th, 25tli, 26th and 
2/th highest guns. 
Should there be more than 140 and not exceeding 150 entries all 
money m the purse in excess of the $1,500 will be divided 7 6 5 
4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3. 3, 3. 3, 3, 3 and's per 
cetit. to the 4th, 5lh, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th. 14th 
15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th. 20th, 21st, 22d, 23d, 24th, 25tli 26th' 
27th, 28th, 29th and 30th highest guns. '*•''' ''3"^' 
Should there be more than 150 and not exceeding 160 entries all 
money in the purse in excess of the $1,500 will be divided 7 6 5 4 
3, 3, 3, 3, 3. 3, 3, 3 3. 3. 3, 3, 3. 3. 3, 3, 3, 3, 3. 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 and 
3 per cent, to the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, gth, lOlh, 11th 12th 1.3th 
14th, IBth, 16th, 17th, ISth, 19th. 20th. 21st 22d, 23d 24th' 25th 
26th, 27th, 28th, 29ih, 30th, 31st, 32d and 33d highest guns 
Should there be more than 160 and not exceeding 170 entries all 
money in the purse in excess of the $1,500 will be divided 7 6 a 4 
3, 3, 3. 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3. 3, 3 3 3 3 
3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 and 2 per cent, to the 4th. Sth filh '7th' 
Sth, 9th. 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th 181 'l9 h 
02H\fd'S4^t?'^'.??h^' 27"'* 28th', 29th 30th'. 
32d, 33d, 34th, 35th and S6th highest guns. 
Should there be more than 170 and not exceeding 180 entries all 
money m the purse in excess of the $1,500 will' be divided 7 fi S 
4, 3 3 3 3 3. 3 3 3, 3. 3, 3, 3, 3. 3, 3, 2, 2. 2, 2, 2. 2. 2. 2, 2, 2, 2. 2, 
2. 2, 2, 2. 2 and 2 per cent, to the 4th, Sth. Gth, 7th 8th 9fh 
10th, 11th. 12th, 13th, 14th. 15th, 16th. 17th, ISth, J9th, 20th 21s?' 
22d, 23d 24th 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30tl . 31st, 32d 33d' 
34th, 35th, 36th, 37th, 38th and 39th highest guns ' ' 
Should there be more than 180 and not exceeding 190 entries 
all money m the purse m excess of the $1,500 will be divided 
<! Di 0, % o, o, 6, d, o, d, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2 2 2 9 9 
2 2, 2 2, 2 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2. 2, 2, 2. 2 and 2 per cent to 
the 4th, Sth, 6th, 7th, Sth, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12 h 13th 14th 
loth, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22d, 23d' 24 1 ' 25th' 
26th, ■27th. 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, 32d, 33d, 34th 35 h! 36th' 
37th. 38th, 39th, 40th, 41st and 42d highest guns ^ ' 
Should there be more than 190 and not exceeding 200 entries 
all money m die purse in excess of the .$1,500 will be divided 
I, b, 5, 4, o, i, -S, 6, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2. 2 2 2 9 9 
- ~ ~ - ~ ~ ' - - ~ 2-9 9. 9. 9 %' %' 
Regular entries close Tuesday, Aprir4, and must 'be aecomnanied ?' 1^' h ^' ^' .\ hu^',h\ h ^' ^- 2. 2, 2, 2. 2 
by $10 forfeit. oe accompanied i 1 and 1 per cent, to the 4th, 5th. 6th, 7th, Sth, 9th, 10th ilth 
J2 .'"^^^^S'l^^^R. 22^^^ ^-1?° desire to stop IVl' l^' If!!'' l^^ lllb ¥rlh |Oth, 21st.„ 22d. 23d,' 
In order to accommodate contestants who desire to stoo 
over night in New York city and vicinity, shooting up will be 
permitted to all who arrive on the train which leaves New York 
at &i30 A: M., via the Central i^ikoad oi New Jersey ' Con 
24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th. 30th, 31st, 32d '33,1 34th ' qtth 
36th, 37th, SSth, 89th, 40th, 41st, 42d; 43d; 44th' and 45 highest 
S5}Oiil4 ihmt hs aaore than 200 md aot exceeding 210 eniri§(^ 
all money in the purse in excess of the $1,500 will be divided 
7, 6. 5, 4, 8, 3, . 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 
2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 and 1 per cent, 
to the 4th> 5th, 6th, 7lh, Sth, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 
15th, Ifith, 17th, ]8th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22d, 23d, 24th, 25th, 26th, 
27th, 28th. 29th, 30th. 31st. 32d, 33d, 34th, 35th, 36th, 37th, 38th, 
39th, 40th, 41st, 42d, 43d. 44th, 45th, 46th, 47th and 48th highest 
guns. 
Should there be more than 210 and not e.xceeding 220 entries, 
all money in the purse in excess of the .$1,500 will be divided 7, 
6, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 
2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 and 1 per 
cent, to the 4th, Sth, 6th, 7th, Sth, 9th, 10th, 11th, 1,2th, lath, 
14th, 15th, IGth, 17th. 18th, 19th, 20lh, 21st, 22d. 23d, 24th, 25th. 
26lh. 27th, 28th, 29th; .30th, 31st, .32d, 3Sd, 34th,' 85th, SStM, 87th, 
38lh, .39th, 40th, 41st, 42d, 43d, 44th, 45th, 4Gth, 47th, 48th, 49th, 
50th and 61st highest guns. 
Should thcte be more than 220 and not exceeding 230 entrico, 
all monev in the purse in excess of the $1,500 will be divided 
7, 6, 5, . 4; .3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 
2, 2, 8, 2, 2, i, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1. 1, 1. 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, -, X, X. 1, 
1 and 1 per cent, to the 4th, Sth, 6th. 7tli, Sth, Sth, 10th, 11th, 
12th, 13th, 14lh, 1.5th, 16th, 171h, 18th, 'Wth, 20th, 21st, 22d, 23d, 
21th, 25th, 26lh, 27th, 28th. 29th, 30th, 31st, 32d, 33d, .34th, 35tk, 
36fh, ,37th, 38th, 39th, 40th, 41st, 42d. 43d, 44th, 45th, 46th, 47t,h, 
48th, 49th, 50tb, 51st, 52d, 53d and 54th highest guns. 
Should there be more than 230 and not exceeding 210 entries, 
all money in the purse in excess of the $1,500 will be divided 
7, B, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 2, 2, 2, 
2, 2, 1. 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1. 1, 
1, 1. 1 and 1 per cent, to the 4th, 5th, 6lh, 7th, 8th, 9fh, 10th, 
11th, 12lh, ISlh, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17lh, 18th. 19th, 20th, 21st, 22d, 
23d, 241 h, 25th, 2fith, 27th, 28th, 29ih, 30th, 31st, ■32d. 3.3d. 34th, 
35th, 36th, 37th, 38th, 39th, 40th, 41st, 42d, 43d, 44th, 45th, 46th, 
47lh, 48th, 49th, .pOthj filst, 62d,. 53d, 54th, 55th, 56th and fi7th 
highest guns. 
Should there be more than 240 and not exceeding 250 entries, 
all money in the purse in excess of the $1,500 will be divided 
7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2. 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2. 2, 2. 2, 1, 
1, 1, 1. 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1. 1, 1, 1, 1, 1,' 1, 1. 1, 1. 
1. 1, 1, 1. 1, 1, 1 and 1 per cent, to the 4th, Sth, 6th, 7th, Sth, 9th, 
10th. nth, 12th, 13th, 14th, loth, 16th, 17th, 18th 19th, 20th, 31st, 
22tl, 23d, 24th, 25th. 26th. 27th. 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, 32d, 33d, 
34th, 35th, 36th, 37th, 38th, 39th, 40th, 41st, 42d, 43d. 44th, 45th, 
4Gth, 47th, 48th, 49th, 50th, 51st, 52d, 53d, 54th, 55th, 56th, S7thj 
581 h, 59th and 60th highest guns. 
Should there be more than 250 and not exceeding 260 entries, 
all money in the purse in excess of the $1,500 will be divided 
7, G, 5,' 4, 3, 3. 3, 3, 3. 2, 2, 2, 2. 2, 2, 2, 2, 2. 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 
1, 1, 1, 1, 1. 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1. 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 
•1. 1, 1. 1. 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 and 1 per cent, to the 4th. Sth, 6th, 7th, 
Sth, 9lh, lOlh. 11th, 12th, 13th, 14lh, 1,5th, 16lh. 17th, 18th, 19th, 
20th, 21st, 22d, 23d, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th. 31st, 
32d, 33d, 34th, 35th, 36th, 37th, 38th, 39th, 40th, 41st, 42d, 43d, 
44th, 45th, 4Gth, 47th, 4Sth, 49th, 50th, Slst, 52d, 53d, .54th, 55th, 
56lh, 57lh. 58th, 59th. 60th. 61st, e2d and 63d highest guns. 
Should there be more than 260 entries, all money in excess of 
$6,500 (that is, 260 entries at $25 each) will be divided into sixty- 
three equal parts and added to the different amounts due the 
- sixty-three high ^uns. 
Briefly summarizing the foregoing, it" will be noted that the 
purse will be divided in accordance with the number of entries 
received; the three hieh guns receiving respect'v'" 9<^0Q. SFino 
and $400. By this division_ three places are created for every 
ten entries over sixty. It is not possible for Jourih money lu 
exceed third, and the moneys would seem divided in such man- 
ner as to be just to all. For instance: If there are seventy 
entries fourth high gun would be entitled to $85, while sixth 
high gun would receive $82.50. If 100 entries, fourth high gun 
would receive $100, and the fifteenth high gun $70. If 207 entries 
(the number last year), fourth high gun would receive $257.25, 
and the forty-eighth high gun $36.75. 
It should be remembered that the Grand American Handicap 
is not class shootingj and high guns will win. 
All Events High Guns. 
The Interstate Association, being familiar with the require- 
tnents of such an event as the Grand American Handicap Tour< 
nament, has deemed it best to make all events high guns to 
win. This method of dividing the purses has given such general 
satisfaction in the past that we feel confident the decision to 
again adopt it this year will meet with the hearty approval of 
a great majority of those who contemplate taking part in the 
tournament. 
A careful perusal of the conditions governing each event will 
show that everything has been prepared with great care. 
DIVISION OF MONEYS IN 15-BIRD EVENTS. 
In the 15-bird handicap events a system will prevail somewhat 
similar to that adopted for the Grand American Handicap— the 
total amount of the purse being divided in accordance w^ith the 
number of entries received, as .follows: 
One to ten entries, two moneys— 60 and 40 per cent. 
Eleven to 20 entries, four moneys — 40, 30, 20 and 10 per cent. 
Twenty-one to thirty entries, si.x moneys— 30, 20, 15, 13, 12 and 
10 per cent. 
Thirty-one to forty entries, eight moneys— 25, 20, 15, 12, 10, 8, 5 
and 5 per cent. 
Forty-one to fifty entries, ten moneys— 22, 18, 14, 11, 10, 8, 5, 
5, 4 and 3 per cent. 
Fifty-one to sixty entries, twelve moneys— 20, 16, 13, 10, 9, 7, 6, 
5, 5, 4, 3 and 2 per cent. 
Sixty-one to seventy entries, fourteen moneys— 18, 15, 12, 10. 
9, 7, 6, 5, 5, 4, 3, 2, 2 and 2 per cent. . . . . , 
Seventy-one to eighty entries, sixteen moneys— 16, 14, 11, 9. 
8, 7, 6, 5, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2 and 2 per cent. 
Eighty-one to ninety entries, eighteen moneys — 15, 13. 10. 8, S, 
7, 6. 5, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2 and 2 per cent. 
Ninety-one to 100 entries, and over, twenty moneys— 14, 12. 
9, S, 7I/2, 61/2, 6, 5, 5, 4, 3, 3, 8, 2, 2, 2, 2. 2, 2 and 2 per cent- 
Briefly summarizing the foregoing, it will be noted that two 
places are created for each ten entries or fraction thereof up 
to 100. 
DIVISION OF MONEYS IN 10-BIRD EVENTS. 
In the 10-bird events it will be high guns pure and simple, the 
total amount of the purse being divided into four moneys — 40, 
SO, 20 and 10 per cent. 
DIVISION OF MONEYS IN 7 -BIRD EVENTS. 
In the 7-bird events it will also be high guns pure and simple, 
i?'^' ,a"''°""t of the purse being divided into three moneys— 
50, 30 and 20 per cent. 
Annoucement. 
Shooting will commence at 9 A. M. sharp each day. 
RULES. 
The Interstate Association's rules will govern all points not 
otherwise provided for. Special attention is called to Rule 23 
which does not permit a shooter to open his gun in case of a 
misfire. 
to'^^bs""^ larger than 12-gauge allowed. Weight of guns limited 
The standard bore of the gun is No. 12, and all contestants 
it"^^ ,?,"'^"^'''PP'^'^ °" *l5at basis. Shooters using guns of 
smaller caliber must stand on the mark allotted to them 
In order to expedite the shooting, a contestant missing three 
birds in any event, except the Grand American Handicap, must 
drop out, with the privilege of re-entering in case he has a 
ctiance to wm any portion oi the purse. In the Grand American 
Handicap it will be bye misses out, with the same privilege. 
Shooters calling "no bird" before seven balls have been thrown 
at birds slow to start wi l be charged for same; after seven balls 
ment tli='own it is -no bird" at the expense of the manage- 
Shooters must supply themselves with "no bird" tickets which 
can be obtained at the cashier's office. These tickets aW also 
good for byes or tie birds. Unused "no bird" tickets are 
redeemable for cash at the cashier s oflice. 
Winners of money in any event must apply to the compiler of 
scores for orders on the cashier for the money due them No 
money will be paid out by the cashier except on receipt of such 
an order. t- 
Shooters who have rebates coming to them for birds not 
shot at must apply to the compiler of scores for rebate tickets 
which will be redeemed for cash at the cashier's office 
Rule 9 of the Interstate Association rules, relating to' the Hm^ 
limit for gathering a bird, and which permits a nian to eather 
his own bird or to send a man for it, will not apply at this 
tournament. All birds will be retrieved bv dogs, the dos' biini 
released the moment the bird touches the ground. "<-"^S 
All ties that are shot oft wUl be miss-and-our. and the original 
distances contestants stand at v/jll govern >^isiudj 
411 ooatestamts wiU ghopt fcqce same tea^' 
