8, 5, 5, 4 and 3 per cent. ; 51 to 60 entries, twelve moneys— 20, 16, 13, 
10, 9, 7, 6, 5, 5, 4, 3 and 2 per cent.; 61 to 70 entries, fourteen moneys 
—18, 15, 12, 10, 9, 7, 6, 5. 5, 4, 3, 2, 2, and 2 per cent.; 71 to 80 
entries, sixteen moneys— 16, 14, 11, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2 
and 2 per cent.; 81 to 90 entries, eighteen moneys— 15, 13, 10, 8, 
8, 7, 6, 5, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2 and 2 per cent.; 91 ta 100 entries, 
twenty moneys— 14, 12, 9, 8, 71/2, 6i^, 6, 5, 5, 4, 8, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 
2 and 2 per cent; 101 to 110 entries, twenty- two moneys— 13, 11, 9, 
71/2, 7, 6, BVz, 5, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 and 2 per cent.; 
Ill to 120 entries, twenty-four moneys— 12, 10y2, 81/2, 7, W2, 6, 5y2, 
5, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2. 2, 1% and iy2 per cent. ; 121 to 
130 entries, twenty-six moneys— IIV2, 10, 8, 6V2, 6, 6, SVz, 5, 5, 4, 
• 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, IV2, VA, IV2 and 1 per cent. ; 131 to 
140 entries, twenty-eight moneys— 11, SVa, Wz, 6V2, 6, 5y2, 5y2, 5, 5, 
4, 3, 3. 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, IV2, iy2, iy2, 1, 1, and 1 per cent. ; 
141 to 150 entries and over, thirty moneys— lO^A, 9, 7, 6, 6, 5Vz, 5%, 
5, 5, 4, 3, 3. 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, l^^, 1^, 1%, 1, 1, 1, 1 and 1 
l^er cent. 
Briefly summarizing the foregoing it will be noted that two 
places are created for each ten entries or fraction thereof up to 1!50. 
DIVISION OF MONEYS IN 8-BIRD EVENTS. 
In the 8-bird events it will be high guns pure and simple, thp 
total amount of the purse being divided into four moneys— 40, 30, 
20 and 10 per cent. 
To reach Interstate Park from New York city take Thirty-fourth 
Street Kerry, East River, to Long Island City; thence by Long 
Island Railroad to Interstate Park station direct; or Brooklyn 
Bridge to Long Island Railroad — ^Flatbush avenue station, Brook- 
lyn — thence by train to Interstate Park station. 
TRAIN SCHEDULE. 
From Thirty-fourth Street, East River— Week Days.— 6:30 7:50, 
9:20, 11 A. M.; 12:20, 1:50, 4:80, 8, 10 P. M. Sundays— 8:50, 9:50 
A. M.; 1:50, 4:10, 5:20 P. M. 
From Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn— Week Days.— 6:37, 7:56, 9,25, 
11:04 A. M.; 12:24, 1:54. 4:27, 8:07, 10:07 P. M. Sundays— 8:53, 
• 9:53 A. M.; 1:54, 4:13, 5:25 P. M. 
Leave Park for Thirty-fourth Street, New York, or Flatbush 
Avenue, Brooklyn— Week Days.— 7:43, 10:18 A. M.; 12:16, 1:54, 
3:26, 5:11, 5:52 (Wednesday and Saturday only), 6:54, 8:58 10:56 
P. M. Sundays— 10:40 A. M.; 3:24, 5:41 P. M, 
Announcement4 
Shooting will commence at 9 A. M. sharp each day. 
Roles. 
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. 
No guns larger than 12-gauge allowed. Weight of guns limited to 
S pounda, Tlie --tankard bore of the gun is No. 12, and all con- 
testants will biiodjcapped on that basis. Shooters using guns 
of smaller ca».biV ainst stand on the mark allotted to them. 
In order <■■■-, exnedite the shooting, a contestant missing three 
birds in any event, except the Grand American Handicap, will 
be dropped out, but will be called up to shoot in case he has a 
chance to win any portion of the purse. In the Grand American 
Handicap it will be five misses out, with the same condition. 
Shooters calling "Mo bird" before seven balls have been thrown 
at birds slow to start will be charged for same; after seven balls 
have been thrown it is "ISo bird" at the expense of the manage- 
ment. 
Shooters must supply themselves with "No bird" tickets, which 
can be obtained at the cashier's office. These tickets are also 
good for "byes" or tie birds. Unused "no bird" tickets are re- 
deemable for cash at the cashier's office. 
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. 
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 time 
limit for gathering a bird, and which permits a man to gather his 
own bird, or to send a man for it, will not apply at this tournament. 
AH birds wUl be retrieved in a manner designated by the Associ- 
ation the moment the bird touches the ground. 
Rule 19, relating to caliber and weight of gun, is not in force 
at this tournament. No guns larger than 12-gauge allowed; weight 
of guns limited to 8 pounds. 
Rule 28, relating to tie shooting, will not apply. All ties that 
are shot off will be miss-and-out, and the original distances con- 
testants stand at will govern. 
Birds Extra. 
Birds will be extra in all events. When entering for any event 
the shooter must pay for all birds called for m that event, m. ad- 
dition to the entrance fee. Money will be refunded for all birds 
not shot at on application to the compiler of scores, who will 
furnish rebate tickets that will be redeemed for cash at the cashier s 
office. 
The Grand American Handicap. 
The manner of shooting the Grand American Handicap this year 
(and in fact all events scheduled for the tournament) is as fol- 
lows: Shooters will be called to the score in turn, shooting their 
first bird at No. 1 set of traps; as soon as a shooter has shot at 
his first bird he passes on to No. 2 set and shoots at his second 
bird on that set; he then passes on to No. 3 set and shoots at his 
third on that set; he then shoots at another bird on No. 4 set, and 
retires until it is time for him to go out and shoot at his 
fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth birds; and so on. . . ^ 
The official score will be kept on a score board m plain view of 
the shooter. After shooting at a bird it will be the duty of the 
shooter to watch the score board and see to it that the right result 
is recorded. In case of error it must be corrected at once, as no 
appeal will be allowed after the shooter has left and passed on to 
the next set of traps. ..... •„ 
A contestant missing five birds will be dropped out, but will be 
called up to shoot in case he has a chance to win any portion 
of the purse. , -nt n o j ^ 
To facilitate .shooting and to prevent delays at Nos. 2, 6 and 4 
sets of traps, a shooter who happens to score his fifth miss on 
either No. 1, No. 2 or No. 3 set of traps must finish that round of 
four birds", irrespective of the fact of his having five misses to his 
'^'^Evwy shooter will be numbered, e&ch entry being known by 
his number when called to the score. A small tag will be affixed 
to each shooter's back, giving his number on the shooting list, and 
also his handicap in yards. This will enable the reteree to see at 
a glance if the shooter is at his right mark; and will also enable 
shooters spectators and scorers to tell who is at the score by 
merelv referring to the list of entries numbered m shooting order. 
Each contestant must supply himself with five "no bird" tickets 
In case the Grand American Handicap entries are so numerous 
that it is impossible to finish in good light on April 3, the referees 
shall stop the shooting at any time they may deem it necessary; 
in this case the shooting will commence at 9 o clock sharp Ihurs- 
"^^osUively^no entry will be taken, nor shooting up allowed, after 
the last man has shot at his second bird. 
The Interstate Association reserves the right to refuse any entry. 
Admittance to Interstate Park. 
An admission fee of 50 cents will be charged each day. All con- 
testants in the Grand American Handicap will receive a badge, 
which will admit them to the park free during the entire tourna- 
ment Any shooter who is not a contestant in the Grand Ameri- 
can Handicap will have the 50 cents paid for admission refunded 
at the cashier's office upon his making entry in any sweepstake 
^^The comfort and convenience of the contestants as well as the 
spectator has been looked after carefully inasmuch as the entire 
Casino is closed and heated throughout. 
Compiler of Scores. 
The office of compiler of scores will be filled by Mr. John D. 
Regan His services the last four seasons as assistant compiler of 
scores are a sufficient guarantee of e^ccellent results on this occa- 
sion. 
Luncheon. 
A warm and substantial lunch will be served ieach day in the 
cliib house (or the sum- of 50 cents. 
Gons Weighed. 
Ppjittsstesnts lire re<j«est94 tp ?nafce sure that their |nTOs *«b ?y>t 
FOREST AND STREAM. 
over 8 pounds in_ weight, as all guns will be weighed at the score. 
Guns will be weighed without hand hold, and without recoil pad 
that can be readily detached from the gun. Silver's recoil pad 
and pads of that nature arc considered part of the gun. 
Official Record. 
An official record will be made of the make of gun, kind of 
powder, shot and shell used by each contestant. This record will 
be compiled by an official appointed for the purpose, and con- 
testants will be required to furnish such information as is neces- 
sary. 
The Association reserves the right to select two cartridges from 
each contestant (to test the same for proper loading), the selection 
to be made at any time from those of a shooter at the score. 
Referees. 
The corps of referees has been selected with much care. Messrs. 
Harold Wallack, of Long Branch, N. J., and Charles North, of 
Cleveland, O., who filled the positions of referees last year at Nos. 
2 and 4 sets of traps respectively, will again be found on duty 
when the first gun cracks on the morning of April 1 next. 
It has been a source of regret that Mr. B. Waters and Mr. Ed 
Taylor have both felt themselves obliged to refuse the requests 
of the Interstate Association that they once more fill the positions 
they have occupied so satisfactoriljf since the Grand Afnerican 
Handicaps of 1898 and 1897 respectively. The Association has been 
extremely lucky, however, in being able to fill the vacancies 
so caused by securing the services of Messrs. J. Frank Kleinz, 
of Philadelphia, Pa., and George S. Mott, manager' of the shooting 
grounds of the Westminster Kennel Club, Babylon, L. I., N. Y., 
as referees for the Grand American Handicap of 1901. 
In this connection it may be noted that Messrs. B. Waters, and 
T. H. Keller have both kindly signified their willingness to act as 
assistant referees for the purpose of relieving the regular referees 
whenever their services may be so needed. 
Important. 
Bank checks, drafts or bills of exchange will not be received 
at the cashier's office in payment for balance due on entries, nor 
will any check, draft or bill of exchange be cashed during the 
tournament. This rule will be strictly enforced. 
Lockers. 
Every shooter knows the extra comfort to be derived from an 
abundant supply of locker accommodation. At Interstate Park 
there are lockers enough for everybody, each one large enough to 
contain overcoats and other wraps, a case of shells or two, to- 
gether with the gun case and the gun when it has been put to- 
gether. 
Each locker will be rented at the rate of ?2 for the entire week, 
$1 being refunded upon the vacation of the locker ond the return 
of the key to the cashier's office. 
It will save both shooters and the ofiice force much trouble if 
parties, when making their entry for the Grand American Handi- 
cap, will signify their desire to have lockers reserved for their use, 
remitting the $2 for each locker, together with the forfeit fee for 
entry in the Grand American Handicap. 
The advantage of reserving lockers in advance is that guns and 
shells shipped to Interstate Park will be placed at once in their 
proper lockers, and will be found there on the arrival of their 
owners at the Park. It will also avoid much unnecessary crowd- 
ing at the cashier's office at a time when most of those present are 
desirous of making their entries for the different events on the 
piogramnie. 
Special Notice. 
It is requested that entries for the Grand American Handicap 
be made in ample time to permit the sending of receipt and ad- 
mission badge, and for same to reach the maker of the entry prior 
to his departure for Interstate Park. Should entries be received 
so late that it will be impossible to reach the maker of the 
entry by mail until after Saturday, March 30, receipt and admission 
badge will not be sent. Therefore, shooters who make late entry 
and do not receive receipt and admission badge will be required 
to pay 50 cents admission to Interstate Park, which will be re- 
funded on calling at the cashier's office and applying for receipt, 
admission badge and rebate ticket covering the amount paid at 
the gate. 
- All entries made must be accompanied by the maker's name and 
address, which will be withheld from publication if desired, and 
"shooting name" only will be used. 
Remittances. 
When making an entry by mail, remitances covering amount of 
forfeit ($10) should be made by bank check, draft, post office 
money order, express money order or registered letter. 
Shipping Instructions. 
Guns, ammunition, etc., forwarded by express must be prepaid 
and sent to Interstate Park, Queens, L. I., N. Y. 
Entries. 
Regular entries must be made on or before March 23. Entries 
mailed in envelopes bearing post marks dated March 23 will be ac- 
cepted as regular entries. All entries must be made on application 
blanks, and they will be received at the New York office. Edward 
Banks,' secretary-treasurer, 318 Broadway, New York. 
A Few Statistics. 
Below, in a condensed table, will be found a few interesting 
statistics in connection with the Grand American Handicaps of 
past years: 
Tl. Tl. Tl. 
Shooter's Name En- Shoot- No of Kills in 
Date. Place. and Handicap. tries, ers. Straights. Shoot-off. 
1898.. Dexter Park 1st, R A Welch, 28. ... ,21 21 None. * 
2d, N E Money, 28. 
1894. .Dexter Park 1st, T W Morfey, 28. . . .54 64 Two. 10 ex 12. 
2d, Capt Money, 30. 
1895.. Willard Park 1st, J G Messner, 25. , . .61 58 Three. 10 straight. 
2d, I A R Elliott, 88, 
1890. .Elkwood Park. . .1st, D R Dickey, 29. . .109 106 None. + 
2d, S Glover, 30. 
1S97. .Elkwood Park. . .1st, T A Marshall. 28. .146 185 One. $ 
1898. .Elkwood Park. , .1st. E D Fulford, 29. . .207 ISTCNine. 28 straight. 
2d, G W Loomis. 28. 
1899. .Elkwood Park. . .1st, T A Marshall. 29. .278 262 Six. 88 straight. 
2d, C M Grimm, 29. 
1900.. Interstate Park. .1st, HD Bates, 28 224 211 Eight. 84 straight. 
2d, J R Malone, 28 
**In 1893 a bird to be scored dead had to fall within 21yds. of the 
trap from which it came. There were four ties on 23. 
tin 1896 there were eight ties on 24; Dickey won by killing five 
straight in the ties. , „ . 
iln 1897 there were nine 24s, but no shoot-ofl for second plage. 
{Feb. 1901. 
WESTERN TRAPS. 
Trap at Minneapolis. 
Chicago, 111, Feb. 7.— On Jan. 24 the following sweeps were 
shot at the Intercity Shooting Park, Minneapolis, Mmn.: 
French*. ^' 1121221222—10 Parker 212121w 
Hirschy 2'»210w 
H^schy ^ *222221112— 9 French '»210w 
Parker 2221011122— 9 
H^schv 1122222222—10 French 2120120w 
Parker 1212121222—10 Lowry »212221222— 9 
H^Ichy*". 1212221222-10 Bill 0222120222-8 
Lowrv 2222222212—10 French *120121111— 8 
Parker 1121111122—10 
H. C. Hirschy Live-Bird Challenge Trophy. 
On Tuesday, Tan. 29, six shooters entered the race for the 
H C Hirschy live-bird trophy, emblematic of the championship 
of Wisconsin, Iowa, North and South Dakota and Minnesote. 
This nutnber of contestants were enabled to save their entries 
pnder the new rules Sfoveming fhis trophy. Morrison, of S\. 
Paul, was the holder, and was challenged in January by Parker, 
of Minneapolis. In the race on Jan. 19 they both tied on 21 and 
decided to shoot off on the 29th under the new rules, these rules 
being adopted in the hope of creating more interest in live-bird 
shooting in the Northwest. 
The afternoon of Jan. 29 was- an ideal day, tjut tiie stin was 
shining strongly and made the light very bad. The scores were 
very good, considering the class of birds that the management had 
on hand, the first 100 being exceptionally good. The genial Fred 
Ouimby, of New York, was on hand, and refereed the race. 
Parker, of Minneapolis, has the honor of being called very lucky, 
and I guess we will have to let it pass at that. His good kills 
were on his 4th, 10th, 15th and 19th birds. The 19th bird per- 
formed a number of acrobatic feats after being shot at and 
slightly hit with the second load. The bird made the entire 
circuit within the bounds, and finally started for the house. Here 
its strength gave out, and the boundary wire is the only thing 
that saved Parker from losing the bird. Morrison was not in good 
form, but made good kills on his 6th, 10th, Uth and 17th birds. 
In the shoot-off of the tie Morrison went into a trance, and when 
the percentage of the 5 birds was taken Morrison had lost the 
trophy. Scores : 
Trap scare type — Copyright, 1^01, hy Forest and Stream Pub. Co. 
8325842812121821228 123148 
/'.^ Nt \t T w<t \<->/^<-N<-\ 
Morrison 2 2002222322222122122 2 222 0—22 
2,5 8152124445558242422 2 311 
Martain 1 2*001222222200202122112 1—19 
1235535458344111853511141 
i" \^ 's \ t \ t ^ N t -> t i^-> 
French 0 00222022122120222020122 2-18 
2428158554221541412464424 
Hirschy 0 2 0*22222002222221022222 0—19 
5541455282213415315 211555 
Parker 0 2 22222 2 22*22 2 2220221211 2-23 
8685113415128585142444624 
Brown 2 20222002023220 212111222 2— SO 
4221582535551254518518821 
Bull , 0220200201222222222 2 0222 2—19 
Shoot-off : 
Parker 2222 Morrison 020 
Challenge Shoot for the Hirschy Trophy. 
The above Minneapolis emblem seems to be a warm one, and is 
diligently pursued of shooterdom of the Northwest. There will 
be a challenge shoot for it on Feb. 22, at the grounds of the 
Intercity Shooting Park, m.idway between St. Paul and Minneapo- 
lis, and it is very likely there will be a good turnout. 
E. HotJCH. 
Hartford Building, Chicago, III. 
Garden City Gun Club 
Watson's Park, Burnside Crossing, 111., Feb. 9. — The shoot of the 
G.'srden City Gun Club was well attended. The club event, for 
the club medals and loving cup, had twenty-seven entries. Messrs. 
Barto, Ambcrg, Day, Young, Carson, Mack, Bowlegs and Walters 
did not finish their scores on account of darnkess. The figures 
after each name denote the handicap allowance of extra birds to 
shoot at. The scores: 
Nusl ey , 4 01 2122002211211221002'*2210w 
Wells, 1 1202111111022222112*220002 —20 
Le«, 4 *1222122122001122211*122221121— 25 
Dr Miller. 1 221212211121101110**222211 —22 
Rust, 4 12022110202002211111112201010 —21 
Willard, 1 01111101012122122122122122 . —23 
Kubo, 4 000*12222l2*21112211w 
OHphant, 5 .2201211012111*1010220201212122—23 
Palmer, 2 122212110122*21010221121121 —23 
Alabaster, 2 101121*12211121222212110122 —24 
Antoine, 2 211211102100120221221 w 
Comley, 2 *20122212211212211122111112 —25 
Odell, 2 22322*101101211222222221211 —24 
Long, 5 21212121110020022221212122U21— 25 
Tramp Irwin, 2 O1111111221222101O112H2200 —22 
Roll 0 **12121222111212222111111 —23 
Steck, 1 111211122122*21*2112012212 —23 
Gillis, 2 121211202111211201211202122 —34 
i?arto, 2 11112221022220012212211 
Amberg, 1 11122212122222112111120 
Dav, 5. 11*2102222*212220222211 
Young, 4 11200111101 211012211110 
Dr Carson, 3 21211201211212222211121 
Mack 5 11*11211101221101212110 
Bowlegs, 5 10122200*22112112022021 
Walters, 5 21211222002122010110221 
Pumphrey, 2 211122222200221111221220212 —24 
The Cleveland Gun Club Company. 
Cleveland, O., Feb. 4. — The following are the scores made by 
members of the Cleveland Gun Club on Jan. 31, at their regular 
semi-monthly shoot, number of targets shot at being 40: J. I. C. 
21, Franklyn 30, *Red Wing 38, Johns 26, Lewis 30, Mist 23, Mac 
24, Hopkins 30, *Harris 35, *Hogan 35, Stanley 33, Tamblyn 27, 
Winter 31, Scott 28, Sheldon 28, Alex 14 out of 20. 
The following shooters took part in a make-up shoot, having 
failed to shoot on Jan. 10, said date being date of the first semi- 
monthly shoot in January, 1901: Hopkins 29, *Hogan 34, Harris 32, 
Mac 29, J. I. C. 14, Winter 25, Alex 34. 
*Represents point winners. 
Cleveland Gun Club. 
Umwer§ to ^amspand(inh. 
No notice taken ot anonymous commnnlcatlons, 
B., Macomb, 111. — Will a woodchuck climb a tree? Ans.^Many 
instances of tree-climbing woodchucks have been reported in our 
columns. 
PUBLISHERS' DEPARTMENT. 
Florida. 
TWO weeks' tour via PE.NNSVLVANIA RAfLROAD. 
The second Pennsylvania Railroad tour of the season to Jack- 
sonville, allowing two weeks in Florida, will leave New York and 
Philadelphia Feb. 19. 
Excursion tickets, including railway transportation, Pullman 
accommodations (one berth), and meals en route in both direc- 
tions while traveling on the special train, will be sold at the fol- 
lowing rates: New York, $50; Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Balti- 
more and Washington, $48; Pittsburg, $53, and at proportionate 
rates from other points. 
For tickets, itineraries and other information, apply to ticket 
agents Tourist Agent at 1196 Broadway, New York; 4 Court street, 
Brooklvn; 789 Broad street, Newark, N. J. ; B. Courlaender, Jr., 
Passenger Agent Baltimore District, Baltimore, Md.; Colin Studds, 
Passenger Asent Southeastern District, Washington, D. C; Thos. 
E Watt Passenger Agent Western District, Pittsburg, Pa., or to 
Geo. W. Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Broad Street 
Station, Philadelphia. — .^rft^. 
A folder, containing maps, and profusely illustrated, just issued 
by the New York Central, devotes a large amount of space to the 
Pan-American Exposition. It gives a map containing a 500-mile 
circle, with Buffalo as its center, which shows that within said 
circle' is contained more than one-half of the entire population of 
the United States, and more than three-fourths of the entire pop- 
ulation of Canada. A copy will be sent free, postpaid, to any ad- 
dress on receipt of a postage stamp, by George H. Daniels, Gen-. 
er^l passenger A|Sent, Grand Central Station, New York.— ^<?v 
