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FORESt AND STREAM 
Seeing: Ffance from a Boat* 
Two young i\iiiericiU).s — Charles P. Henderson and 
Leonard Sibleigh, both of New York — have just passed 
through Paris on a tour which is as remarkable as it must 
be attractive. They are both artists, who came to France 
some three years since, and Mr. Henderson has, in addi- 
tion, a distinct bent for mechanics. 
Desiring to see the real countrj' of France, its peasantry 
and its out-of-the-way nooks, they started off on a walk- 
ing tour. But that means of locomation lias its disad- 
vantages. Very little baggage can be carried, even the 
easels and canvases being a nuisance. There was always a 
difficulty about linen and washing and such like trifles. 
The inns were not always of the cleanest, and the cost was 
sometimes not a little. Bicj'cles had much the same dis- 
advantages, with the. additional risks of punctures and 
breakdowns. 
Driving or automobiling was beyond their means. But 
Mr. Henderson happened one day to be roaming over a 
boat yard on the Seine and came across a little river 
launch, old and in none too good condition, witli a little 
one and a half horse-power steam engine. 
' The proprietor, seeing Mr. Henderson inspecting the 
thing, said, casually : "You can have it for $200." 
"Done," said Mr. Henderson, and the bargain was con- 
cluded on the spot. The little engine was for a trifle put in 
order, a sort of awning that could be completely closed 
so as to make a waterproof tent was fixed up in the 
fore part of the boat, and our two artists started off to ex- 
plore the waterways of France. 
No country in the Avorld. save Holland, is better pro- 
vided with canals and navigable rivers. The boat is the 
home of the two Americans. On it they have lived now 
for more than six months. There is just room for a couple 
of mattresses, which in the daj'time are kept under shel- 
ter ; the awning can in a few minutes be made rain proof ; 
there is plenty of locker space for the stowage of baggage, 
and when the two are a bit tired of their own cooking 
they splurge to the extent of a dinner at a riverside inn. 
The little launch has never once failed them, and they 
have been able to run it for the munificent cost of 30 cents 
a day in coal— that is, on the days when they ran it all 
day. As it draws only i8in. of water or thereabouts, they 
go everywhere. Mr. Henderson is most enthusiastic in 
its praises. 
"There is no touring like it. An automobile costs a 
fortune to run, and we should then be confined to dusty 
roads and be dependent on country inns. This way we have 
our inn with us, and what we save in hotel bills pays for 
our fuel and repairs. It's a trifle grimy sometimes clean- 
ing the little old engine, but when you can jump over the 
side and have a swim that is no great disadvantage." 
The country that can be visited by this means is 
astounding. One may go from. Marseilles to Amsterdam 
without the least difficulty, the Rhine and the Seine being 
connected by canal. By such a journey, one- may follow 
the summer, so to speak, by starting from the Mediter- 
ranean when it commences to get implcasantly warm in 
April and coming into warm weather all the way until the 
North Sea is reached, where it is never too hot. 
One may tlius go through the very heart of France un- 
der the very pleasantest conditions. Mr. Plenderson says 
that villages are so frequent that the question of supplies 
never becomes important. Only one difficulty they had : 
in some places the authorities wanted to compel the two 
artists to take a machinist and a pilot. 
"The boat would not hold 'em," as M-r. Henderson 
explained. 
"Then monsieur must show his certificate as a properly 
qualified engineer before he may navigate the steamship. 
All steamships on this river must have an engineer and 
pilot. It is the law, monsieur." 
And so on one occasion at least they had to row their 
"steamship." But generally Mr. Henderson managed to 
persuade the "authorities" that he had left his certificate 
at home, whenever they asked for one. 
For the information of such Americans, by the way, as 
may find themselves in Europe and care for 3'achting, Mr. 
Henderson states that automobiling is just now so 
monopolizing the activity of French sportsmen that yachts 
of all sorts, save the gasoline launch, can be had for a 
song. Sailing yachts around Paris can scarcely be given 
away. And yet the Seine is not a bad yachting river, and 
ends in an estuary at Havre which cannot be bettered as a 
yachting center anywhere, cither for scenery or sailing 
advantages. — Philadelphia Record. 
Newport Special Thirties, 
NEWPORT, E. I. 
Tuesday, Attg. 27. 
Wawa won the cup olifered by Mr. Ralph N. Ellis for 
the 30-footers, which was sailed on Tuesday, Aug. 27. 
.The course was outside, and was from the buoy off 
Beaver Tail to Seal Rock Ledge and return, twice over. 
Barbara took the' lead at the start, but Wawa wejit 
to the front the first time on the wind, and was never again 
headed. There was a lively S.E. breeze. The times: 
Start, 3:36:00. Finish. Elapses!. 
Wawa. R. Brook', 5 56 43 5 20 43 
Carolina, P. T'>nes h .58 .'52 2 22 52 
Hera, R. N. ' Ellis 5 59 27 2 23 27 
Esperanza, H. O. Havemeyer. Jr 6 01 58 2 25 ,58 
Barbara, \V. Rutlierfurd \ Withdrew. 
Raccooii, T. R. Drexel Withdrew. 
YACHTING NEWS NOTES. 
Gasoline in a tank on E. W. Deming's steam yacht 
Zeta, of New Orleans, lying in the Erie Canal at Ex- 
change street, Rochester, N. Y.. exploded at noon on Aiag. 
26. setting fire to the boat and burning Gertrude Wash- 
ington, the colored cook, so badly that she had to be 
removed to the City Hospital, She will probably die. 
The damage is $2,000. Onb' the cook and her husband 
were on board when the accident took place, 
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The annual election of officers of the Penataquit Corin- 
thian Y, C. was held on Aug. 21, with the following re- 
sult: Com., J. Adolph MoUenhauer ; Vice-Com., Regis H. 
Post; Rear-Corn., Charles A. Schieren ; Treas., R. A. 
Bachia ; Sec'y, J. E. Owens ; members of the Board of 
Governors, Rawson Underbill, B. R. Richardson, Charles- 
A. O'Doiioghue, William A. Hulse. Allan Pinkerton. 
George W. Biirchell, John R. Suydam and J. Campbell 
Snuth, 
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The following interesting notes are from the New York 
Sun's foreign correspondence: 
Emperor William has decided to build a new 40ft. vacht. 
He has found that Meteor is in a class by herself, and 
It is no .sport for him to enter her where he has to make 
35ui. time allowance. Moreover, there are really no 
big yachts racing in English waters now. and the two 
Shamrocks have done nothing in public regattas. Further- 
more, the Kaiser would probably not welcome Whittaker 
Wright, the promoter, who is the owner of Sybarita, as an 
antagonist. 
Lord Dunraven has also ordered a 40-footer. After his 
experiences in America with Valkyrie III. he soured a 
great deal on yachting; but he has decided to resume the 
sport, and a boat is being built for him. He will race 
himself in igo2. 
It is confirmed that the royal yacht Victoria and Albert, 
which conveyed the royal party to Flushing when they 
went to attend the funeral of Empress Frederick, was 
sent home and ordered to take a long sea trial, because 
she rolled terribly in a moderate sea on the way over. 
Queen Alexandria and the majority of the members of 
the crew were seasick. It seems that no tinkering will 
redeem this vessel, which has already cost almost as much 
as a battleship. It is doubtful if the King and Queen will 
ever use this vessel again. 
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Conlin's Gallery. 
Xew York, Sept. 2.— I take great pleasure in informing my 
former patrons and the general public that J have opened my 
gallery for the fall and winter at 513 Si.Kth avenue, between Thir- 
tieth and Thirty-first streets. New York. 
It surpasses any public gallery in the city for length of range, 
light, ventilation and perfect fire arms. A large variety of targets, 
records of shooting and pictures of celebrated marksmen through- 
out the world are shown. 
Thanking my former patrons and the press generally for their 
loyal .support during the past thirty-eight years, and cordially in- 
viting them and their friends to give me a call and try their skill 
as marksmen, I am, very truly, Jambs S. Cont.in. 
Fixtures. 
Sept. 4. — Holmesburg Junction, Pa. — Target shoot of second 
series of Keystone Shooting League. 
Sept. 4-6.— Chattanooga, Tenn. — Chattanooga Gun Club's tourna- 
ment. 
Sept. O.-^Tnterstate Park, L. I. — All-day live bird shoot. L. H. 
Schortemeier, manager. 
Sept. 11. — Montpelier, Vt. — Montpelier Gun Club's tournament; 
contest for the Robin Hood international trophy. G. B. Walton, 
Sec'y. 
Sept. 10-12. Sidney, O. — Sidney Gun Club's tournament. 
Sept. 11-12. — Warren, Ind. — Warren Gun Club's tournament. 
Sept. 11-13. — Canton, O. — Canton Gun Club's tournament. 
Sept. 15-17.— St. Joseph, Mo.— Metropolitan Gun Club's tourna- 
:iiient, amateur and professional events. 
Sept. 16-17. — St. Joseph, Mo. — St. Joseph Gun Club's tournament. 
6ept. 19-20.— Alton, 111. — Two-day tournament of the Piasa Gun 
Ckib. 
Sept. 19-20. — Carthage, Mo. — Peters Cartridge Company tour- 
Tiament, imder the auspices of the Carthage Gun Club. 
Sept. 20-21, — Titusville, Pa. — First annual tournament of the 
Titasville Gun Club. H. Pfeiffer, Sec'y. 
Sept. 24-26. — Cincinnati, O. — Cincinnati Gun Club's annual handi- 
cap target tournament; $300 added. Charles F. Dreihs, Sec'y. 
Sept. 26. — Cresson, Pa. — All-day shoot of the Cresson Gun Club. 
C. Wenderoth, manager. 
Oct. 1-4. — Detroit, Mich. — John Parker's annual international 
torea-nament ; three days targets, one live birds; $300 in money and 
trouDhies; distance handicaps. 
Oct. 2-4. — Eau Claire, Wis. — Tournament of the Eau Claire Gun 
Ckib; two days targets, one day live birds; .$300 added. E. M. 
Fish, Sec'y. 
Oct. 2-4. — Louisville, Ivy. — Tournament of the Jefferson County 
Gun Club; two days targets, last day live birds; $200 cash and 
trophies added. Enaile Pragoff, Sec'y. 
Oct. 9-10. — Huntington, Ind. — ^Tournament of the Erie Gun Club. 
Oct. 9-11. — St. Thomas, Ont.— Tom Donley's fifth annual tourna- 
■ment; live birds and targets. 
Oct. 15-16. — Greenville, O. — Regular annual tournament of the 
Greenville Shotgun Club. H. A. McCaughery, Sec'y. 
Newark, N. J. — South Side Gun Club target shoot, every Sat- 
urday afternoon. 
Chicago, 111. — Garfield Gun Club's live-bird trophy shoots, first 
and third Saturdays of each month. Grounds, West Monroe street 
and Fifty-second avenue. Dr. J. W. Meek, Sec'y. 
CONTESTS AT INTERSTATE PARK. 
Interstate Park, Queens, L. I. — ^Two miles beyond Jamaica, on 
L. I. R. R. Trains direct to grounds. Completely appointed 
shooting grounds always ready for matches, club shoots or private 
practice. Cafe and hotel accommodations. 
Interstate Park, Queens, L. I. — Weekly shoot of the New Utresht 
Gun Club — Saturdays. 
Sept. 10-13.— Interstate Park, L. I.— New York State shoot, under 
the auspices of the New Utrecht Gun Club; $750 added; valuable 
list of merchandise prizes. Walter F. Sykes, President, 85 Water 
street. New York^^^ 
DRIVERS AND TWISTERS. 
The merchandise prizes for New York State shoot, Sept. 10 
to 13, inclusive, are as follows: Lefever hammerless gun, Hunter 
hammerless gun, Parker gun. Remington gun, Syracuse gun. 
Knockabout gun, Marlin rifle, '95 model, .45 caliber T. D., Win- 
chester rille, .38 caliber, Marlin rifle, .32-46 caliber, Stevens rifle, 
Smith & Wesson revolver, ,32 caliber, Smith Wesson pistol, ..32 
caliber, four shell cases, two gun cases, hunting knife, waterproof 
hunting shoes, hvmting watch case compass, sportsman's field 
glass, two cleaning rods, khaki shooting suit, 500 Ideal shells, 
500 Victor shells, shooting jacket, shooting blouse, two Bristol 
steel rods, split bamboo rod, three lancewood rods, four Vom Plofe 
casting reels, Vom Hofe G, S, reel, bronzes, two large Irish set- 
ters, two large English setters, two lions, two lionesses, two tigers, 
two elk, two buffalo, two small Irish setters, two small English 
setters, two black bear, two cinnamon hear, toilet set, two steins, 
case of two flasks, case of three flasks, folding pocket kodak, 
silver-mounted razor strop, set gold studs, shaving sup. silver; 
silver match bo.-c, two calendar watches, two silver cups, one 
gallon whiskv. 
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Mr. B. Leroy Woodward, while in New York, en route to 
Richmond, Va., last Friday, informed us that he and O. R. 
Dickey will hold a tournament at Wellington, Mass., in the third 
week in September, the exact date to be decided later. The 
feature will be a team match, 10 men from Maine against 10 men 
from Massachusetts, 50 targets per man, $.50 a side. There is also 
a possibility of ten men from Rhode Island in the contest. 
Sweepstakes before and after the match. The programmes will 
be issued as soon as the dale is fixed upon. 
1 ^ Cuicninali Gtm Club's programme for its tournament, to 
be held on Sept, 24, 25 and 26, is attractive in its inducements 
to competllion, and verv complete in the scope of its informa- 
tion on all subjects pcrtai.ihig to the tournameiU, Interstate 
rules govern m aU cases not otherwise specified. Five dollars 
are added to each of the eleven events of the first dav; $7..50 to 
e.icli of the eleven events of the second dav, and .$12..50 to each 
of (he first five events of the third dav. fn the 100-target event 
the club RuarHntees a purse of $!50C and' all surplus added pro 
rata. Infty dollars for the first five high averages, and .$50 for 
the ten 'ow guns. Targets, 2 cents. Rose system, ratios 7, 6, 5, 
i. 1 his IS not shot off. Paid lepresentatives pay $2 extra each 
day; other shooters $|. This fund is divided among all amateurs 
shootmg through all the regular events who do not win their 
entrance fees, f^egular entries for the target handicai) at 100 tar- 
gets close Sept. 10 and must be accompanied with $5 forfeit. 
I cnalty entries after .Sept. 10, $12. Arthur Cambell, the club's 
superintendent, will manage the tournament. For further infor- 
mation address John II, Mosby, 115 East Second street, Cincin- 
nati. 
The programme of ilr. Thos. Donley's fifth annual handicap 
l( urnament, to be lield at St. Thomas, Ont., Oct. 9, 10 and U. is 
now ready for distribution. The live-bird and target competition 
IS open to All surplus moneys arc added, and $1,200 in gold 
are guaranteed. The Handicap Committee consists of Messrs, 
Einile Werk, of Cincinnati; Jack Parker, Detroit; liob Emslie, 
St. Thomas, (.)nt, ; Fred Westbrooke, Brantford, Ont., and Ernest 
'Iripp, Indianapolis. .Ml live-bird and target events will be handi- 
caps. The target events are at 15 and 20 targets, seven events 
each day, of which four have $25 guaranteed. Entrance $1..50 and 
$1.. I he Canadian handicap championship and Donley trophy 
20 birds, $10 entrance bids extra, $150 guaranteed, takes place orl 
the first day. The grand international handicap championship 
for the (.ilman and Barnes trophy is on the programme for the 
second day. There are six other live bird events, at 7. 10 and 15 
birds. Mr. John Parker will manage the tournament .Ship 
guns and shells to Tom Donley, St. Thomas, Ont. 
J^- WOcU arrived in New Yoj:k on Thursday of last 
week, looking hale and happy. He had many interesting anec- 
dotes to relate of his trij) abroad, one of the most humorous 'be- 
ing m respect to an incident at Ostend which rather indirectly com- 
plimented the Americans. It seems that in some of the events, 
wherein several thousand francs are in the purse, $6 or $8 
entrance only is demanded, and that poor Italians, who can 
•scrape together the needed amount, sometimes enter. As a rule, 
they win nothing. The Americans were quite successful. After 
such a contest, one of the poor ttalians engaged in conversation 
with the great shot, Macintosh, and said: "You win sometime? 
Mr. Macintosh; I never do." "And why not?" queried Macin- 
tosh "Oh: these Americans," replied the Italian. Then after 
pondering gravely a few moments, he continued: "I suppose we 
have no one to blame but Columbus." 
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Buffalo Bill's Wild \\'est is circling eastward, and with all 
Its startlnig attractions, the skilful performance of Miss Annie 
Oakley holds a first place in the interest and appreciation of the 
thousands ot its visitors. Last week this great Wild West was in 
l.uttalo, J\, V,, and concerning Miss Oakley, the Evening News 
stated: "The programme of the performance includes Annie 
< )akley with her rifle and shotgun, which she handles with her 
accustomed dexterity. Scorning the title of champion and refus- 
ing all otters of competition, this young woman goes on astonish- 
ing the world by her feats with small arms," 
The H.-mdy Book, issued by the Peters Cartridge Co., and King 
J owder Co., Cincinnati, ()., ha,s reached its twelfth edition in an 
improved and more comprehensive form. It descrilies verv fullv 
the compcny's mills, ana Ihcir rroccsses and products, with trap 
shooting rules, sy.stems of dividing raonevs. rifle and pistol rules, 
and much other valu.-bla information both for experts and be- 
ginn;rs. It will be sent free to applicants. 
Emile Pragoff. of Louisville, Ky., writes us as follows- 
J he shoot of Jeft'erson County Gun Club, Oct. 2 and 3, targets, 
and Oct. 4, at pigeons, with $200 added cash, and trophies added, 
will be held in Louisville. Manufacturers' agents barred from 
targets. The Rose system will be used in division of monev. 
Pigeon handicaps, 25 to 33yds., open to all. Programmes will be 
mailed Sept. 10. For further information, address Emile PragofT 
secretary." 
At the Fremont (NebJ Gun Club shoot, held recentlv, Mr. C. 
C. Jieveridge, known to his many friends as the Dominie, was in 
his usual good form, breaking 97 straight, and 99 out of lOO. 
The Peters Cartridge Company, of Cincinnati, announces, a 
tournament to be held at Carthage, Mo., Sept. 19 and 20, under 
the auspices of the Carthage Gun Club. 
Bernard Watebc 
Milton Rod and Gun Club. 
Milton, Pa., Aug. 31.— The scores of the second all-day shoot 
of our club are appended. This was the largest and best-attended 
shoot ever held in this section of this State. Forty-eight marks- 
men were present, some from Williamsport, Muncv, Danville, 
Lewisburg, Mifflinburg, Benwick, Washingtonville, New Berlin 
and Milton. We have the best equipped grounds in Central 
Pennsylvania: the clubhouse has covered standing and improved 
platforms and magautrap. ' 
First all-day shoot, July 6, was a great success. The club 
holds shoot each Saturday and twice a nionth to compete for clulj 
gold medal. Live-bird match once a month. 
Events: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 S 9 10 11 12 13 14 P. C. 
AV. L. Colville.... 10 7 10 10 7 9 9 9 10 9 900 
H. A. Dimmick.... 7 9 6 9 9 8 6 7 S 10 10 14 820 
W. C. Everett 8 8 10 S 5 9 8 7 10 7 9 14 820 
Geo. Schuyler 9 7 .... 8 9 3 8 9 10 12 8 6 .800 
A. Lattau 9 10 8 7 9 9 5 6 7 8 10 .. .: .. .800 
Wm. Whitmore fi 10 12 8 . . .800 
R. B. Johnson.... 8 8. S 6 7 9 8 10 8 7 7 13 6 . . .770 
G. F. Pitt......... 6 8 9 .. 3 S 6 7 10 8 9 10 . . . . .770 
W. T. Shibe 9 7 fi 12 755 
C. I. Beechem 8.. 8., 7 7 .750 
W. T. Spicer 8 6 3 10 S" 8 6 7 10 fi 10 12 6 3 .740 
C. Kent 5 8 5 S 8 9 10 8 6 .. G 730 
W. A. Koch 8 1; 6 4 9 9 8 2 9 9 9 718 
B. PiaU 4 S 7 6 8 8 .8 7 7 7 9 10 8 4 .710 
F. A. Godcharles.. 7 6 8 8 5 6 6 fi 9 8 7 13 6 . . .706 
W. T. Feever 8 6 7 5 7 8 0,. S.. 8 700 
J. P. McKinley.... ■. . 5 10 fi.. 7 .700 
Geo. dinger 7 .7fl0 
S. B. Geise 7 700 
F. L. Lochell 7 .700 
J. A. Lawrence.... S 4 6 9 S 7 3 7 7.. 10 690 
Geo. Strine 8 .. 9 9 .. 4 7 11 4 .. .690 
E. E. Frontz 7 8 6 .. 6 675 
T._ Chambers 6 7 6.. 5 9.. .600 
T. H. Lawrence.. 5 7 6 7 0 5 .. .. S .. S .650 
W. II. Harris 5.. 9 5 630 
J. F, Wagner 7 .. 5 .. 7 .. 0:'.U 
W. G. Tally 46 8 9 7 5 600 
Frank Rangier 4 .. 8 .. .600 
Jos. Poulliott 7574467 -. 76G.... .. - .590- 
Chas. Flock 9 4 3 6 7 7 3 4 9 5 5 10 6 7 .590 
F. W. Elv 3 7 6 S 5 6 4 5 7.. 7 580 
D. M. Hov 4 5 7 6 550 
Wm, Flock 5 5 6 6 4 5 3 5 4 7 8 9 4 .. .526 
T. S. Mosher 8 2 ,, 6 5 , ,520 
W. IL Delong 4 3 3 8 3 5 5 8 6 6 510 
L. C. Deitz 6 3 3 7 .. 8 .. 9 5 .510 
S. E. Benner .. 2 3 ,. 7 ., 7 .. .475 
O. Rothe 7 0 e « ^ 1 6 .. 6 .. 4 AW 
S. B. Coulter 5 7 3 ... 3 450 
A. H. Woolev 4 1 7 .. 3 . 4 6 5 430 
W. H. Schuyler... 6 3 3 400 
S. Oreei' 1 fi 8 11 400 
W. E. Limger 4 4 400 
A. E. Seidall 5 0 1 400 
E. B, Derr . . 2 4 2 ,260 
G. D, Fox 3 2 . .250 
Dr. Rotlirock , .... 
Fked A. Godcharles. 
