Feb. 8. 1902.3 
FOREST AND STREAM, 
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At the shoot of the Brooklyn Gun Club, Jan. 30, in the mam 
event at 100 targets, there was a prize for the highest score, all 
without handicaps. There were fourteen contestants, all mighty 
men with the scatter gun, and of these Capt. A. W. Money broke 
95 and won. There was a strong and cold wind, which affected the 
targets and the hands of the shooters, so that the scores as a 
whole were remarkablv good. Capt. Money has demonstrated 
that with the shotgun at targets or at live birds, or both, he is in 
the first flight. 
The Handicap Com.nittee for the Grand American Handicap at 
live birds has a membership as follows: Chairman, Mr. John M. 
Lilley, of Indianapolis, Ind.; Mr. C. W. Budd, of Des Moines, la.; 
Mr. Chris Gottlieb, of Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. Lewis Erhardt, 
of Atchison, Kans., and Mr. Arthur Gambell, of Cincinnati, O. 
Mr. Elmer E. Shaner will act as secretary to the committee. All 
are eminent and thoroughly conversant in every branch pf the 
spcrt, and all are deservedly high in the esteem of their fcllow- 
mcn. 
Mr. John D. Bethel, who has for many years been eminent in 
canvas and leather goods, manufactured for sportsmen's use, has 
accepted a position with the Marlin Fire Arms Co. For the pres- 
ent his headquarters will be in New Haven, Conn., where he will 
be pleased to see his many friends. He will, at a later time, look 
after the interests of Marlin repeating rifles and shotguns in 
Southern territory. His extensive acquaintance and popularity 
with the trade insure his success. 
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The two days' shoot to be held at the Duck Farm Hotel, Allen- 
town Pa., Feb. 12 and 13, is open to the world. The first day is 
at target competition; the second, live birds. Miss Annie Oakley 
will be one of the participants in the competition, tor pro- 
grammes address Mr. Alfred Griesemer, Allentown, Pa. 
On Saturday of last week, at Gorgas Station, Pa., in a twelve- 
man team match, 25 targets per man, unknown angles, the High- 
land Gun Club defeated the Clearview Gun Club by a score of 
220 to 206. The latter club had only six men present, so that, in 
order to get action, each one shot two scores. 
Elsewhere in our trap columns from Mr. Paul R. Litzke is a 
communication which informs the public of the conditions govern- 
ing the live-bird championship of Arkansas, the trophy of which 
was presented by the Peters Cartridge Company, which Mr. Litzke 
represents. ^ 
On Saturday of this week, the 100 target event for the cham- 
pionship of the Ossining, N. Y., Gun Club will take place. Mr. 
F. Brandreth has donated a cup for a trophy to the winner, and 
Mr. H. W. Bissing has donated a trophy for second prize. 
In a contest for a 7501b. hog, each contestant shooting at 5 live 
birds, at Freehold, N. J., Jan. 29, Messrs. E. I. Vandevcer and 
R. A. Ellis, of Freehold, and Al. Tvins, of Red Bank, tied on 
straight scores, sold the hog and divided the money. 
The New England Kennel Club members are active betimes in 
contests at flying targets on the club's grounds, at Braintree, Mass., 
and several of them who are eminent in Kennel matters display 
quite vhc. skill with the shotgun. 
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New Yorkers are in a state of suspense in respect to the fate of 
pigeon shooting, but this state will in all probability be of short 
duration, as the matter is expected to be definitely determined in 
the near future. 
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The press dispatches credit Mr. R. O. Heikes with a score of 99 
out of 100 targets, in which was a run of 89 straight, shooting 
from the 19yd. mark, at the tournament held at Waco, Tex., last 
week. _ „, 
Bernard Waters. 
A Matte* of Careless Loading;. 
New York, Feb. 1.— Editor Forest and Stream: In asking you to 
find room for the following in your next issue we do not believe 
that we are making a mistake, the subject matter being of interest 
to those who shoot at the traps or in the field, more especially to 
those who prefer to load their own shells. 
On Jan. 20 last, less than two weeks ago, we were in receipt of 
information to the effect that two guns (a Winchester "pump' and 
a high grade L. C. Smith) had been blown up by a party who was 
using "only 3drs. of 'New Schultze.' ". We were further informed 
that we would be furnished with some of the shells containing the 
above load, and also with the loose powder which remained in the 
lib. can out of which the other shells had been filled. Thus we 
would be in a position to investigate and possibly ascertain the 
cause of the trouble. Within three days we were personally handed 
about a score of the shells, together with a lib. can of New 
Schultze, in which was about enough powder to load a dozen shells. 
It transpired that the party who leaded the shells had only loaded 
about seventy, had succeeded in bursting and wrecking two guns 
(fortunately with no serious injury to himself), and yet had used 
merely some half dozen shells, the guns being wrecked with the last 
two shells he fired that afternoon. 
The following extracts from the records in our "Daily Shooting 
Book," page 446, will best set forth our findings; 
"Shooting trial made Jan. 27, 1902, by Messrs. Hawkins and 
Borland, to test cartridges which were reported to have burst 
Winchester and Smith guns belonging to V. L. & D.'s customer. 
"Two and three-quarter-inch Trap cartridges with heavy turn- 
over; reloaded shells with primers deformed by recapping tool." 
The report then goes on to give figures showing six tests for 
pressures, four of which were only normal, about three tons, while 
two gave the terrific pressures of "probably eight or nine tons," 
pressures which, as the report says, "would burst any gun." 
The tests were stopped, and an examination of the remaining 
shells was instituted with a view to finding out if possible what the 
shells contained, which caused them to give occasionally such 
extremely high and dangerous pressures. It was only necessary to 
open two shells, for the report goes on to state: "Upon opening 
two cartridges one was found to contain 36grs. of New Schultze 
lightly rammed; the other contained a charge of E. C, and on 
the top of the same 31grs. of 'green Walsrode.' Thirty-six grains 
of powder from the canister loaded in 2%in. Magic, l%oz. No. 7, 
gave pressures as follows: 3.6, 3.0, and 3.2 tons. The powder is 
perfectly normal, and the burst guns have evidently been caused 
by the mixture of the charge of E. C. with a full load of Walsrode 
on top." 
On Jan. 28 we wrote the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, 
so as to place them in possession of information which we deemed 
rightly belonged to them. It seems, however, from the contents 
of the following letter, signed by T. G. Bennett, president of the 
W. R. A. Company, that his company was about to write to us on 
the same subject. Mr. Bennett's letter follows: 
New Haven, Conn., Jan. 29, 1902.— The American E. C. & 
Schultze Gunpowder Co., Ltd., 318 Broadway, New York City: 
Gentlemen— We have your favor of the 28th and note contents with 
thanks. We were about to write you on the same matter; also 
the Walsrode people. 
The gun came back to us very badly broken up, showing signs 
of extreme pressure. With it fortunately were two or three car- 
tridges, and one of them had a load just as described in your let- 
ter. A number of shells were turned in by a mutual friend in 
New York, which were all right. The party was using U. M. C. 
shells, evidently reloaded. 
Thanking you again for the interest taken in the matter, we 
remain yours respectfully, 
(.Signed) Winchester Repeating Arms Co., 
T. G. Bennett, President. 
It may be as well to state that some twenty-five shells were also 
sent to the U. M. C. Company at Bridgeport, Conn., who tested 
them and report to us that the pressures were all normal, and that 
no shell contained the curious mixture given above. The shells 
sent to the U. M. G. Coompany were forwarded to them by the 
"mutual friend" referred to by Mr. Bennett, who, as will be noted 
reports them as "all right" 
On Jan. 30, a critical examination of one of the shells containing 
"the mixture" was had in our New York office, several disinter- 
ested parties being pretest, grnong Mr. Ches, H, Mowry, of Syra, 
cuse, N. Y., editor of the Sporting Goods Gazette; Mr. Marshall 
Herrington, and Mr. B. F. Pride, both likewise newspaper men 
interested in shooting affairs. The shell on being opened per- 
mitted the Walsrode to drop out, but the E. C. was tightly packed 
by heavy ramming, and had to be picked out. The Walsrode 
weighed 31grs., the E. C. 36%grs., making a tptal of 67%grs. 
of powder. 
Mr. Mowry and others being anxious to find out whether the 
above if reloaded would give the pressures — "probably eight or 
nine tons" — Mr. Justus Von Lenger.ke performed the operation in 
the presence of all, using a new 2%in. Trap and the wads which 
were in the original shell. These wads, by the way, were a thin 
card (probably "B" thickness) over the powder, followed by two 
black-edge wads understood to be 11-gauge. The wads used in 
loading the shells which contained 36grs. (or 3drs.) of New 
Schultze were found to be as follows: Winchester nitro felt and 
two black-edges. 
The result of this test for pressures made with "the mixture" as 
reloaded, was startling to the lay brethren, the crusher lead being 
reduced to the thickness of a wafer, while leads used with two of 
the shells properly loaded stood up and showed only normal pres- 
sures. 
It is worth while noting in this extraordinary case two special 
features: (1) The recognition by the loader of the shells of the 
necessity of using a different and a thinner combination of wads 
with "the mixture" from the combination used with the correctly 
loaded 36grs, (3drs. by measure) of New Schultze. (2) That in ad- 
dition to using thinner wadding with "the mixture," the loader 
had exerted enough pressure to pack the E. C. so tightly that it 
had to be picked out with a penknife, whereas with the 36gr. loads 
he had used very little pressure indeed. 
From the above you will note that no possible blame can be 
attached to any one save only to the loader himself. Neither load 
of powder by itself could have caused him anv trouble, but "the 
mixture" was fatal to the two guns, though luckily not to him. 
That he knew he had at least two different lots of shells with him 
at the time is shown by the fact that the top shot wad on the 
shells loaded with "the mixture" bore a mark on them, while 
those containing correct loads of powder were left blank, having 
no mark or number on them at all. 
This communication having run to greater length than we at first 
anticipated, we feel that an apology is due you, and therefore tender 
same in a duly humble spirit. 
The American E. C. & Schultze Gunpowder Co., Ltd. 
The Hamilton Gun Club. 
Hamilton, Can., Feb. 1.— The Hamilton Gun Club have to-day 
had the pleasure of the company of the Stanley Gun Club, of 
Toronto, who visited Hamilton to shoot a return match in our 
interclub series, and we were more than pleased to find them all 
such real good fellows. 
The Stanley Gun Club did not arrive here until after 2 o'clock, 
so that the match had to be shot off at once, without preliminary 
practice events of any kind. This may account in some measure 
for a number of our Toronto friends failing to make their usual 
good showing, while on the other hand, our boys have excelled 
themselves, and made an average much above anything ever be- 
fore accomplished by a Hamilton Gun Club team composed of so 
many members. 
The match was shot by teams of twenty men on each side, at 
25 targets and 7 live birds per man, resulting in the following 
totals: 
Shot at. Broke. Av. 
Hamilton Gun Club 500 405 . 81 
Stanley Gun Club 500 360 . 72 
Hamilton won by 45 targets. 
As each squad finished shooting the targets they were sent at 
once to the live-bird score, with the following results: 
The Hamilton Gun Club shot at 14 live birds and killed 109. 
The Stanley Gun Club shot at 14 live birds and killed 103. 
Individual shooters are eligible for all competitions other than 
that for the Mail trophy, by becoming members of the Associa- 
tion, as per Article VII. of the Constitution of the Dominion 
Trapshooting and Game Protective Association, i. e. : 
"Affiliating clubs shall pay an annual fee of $5. Individuals may 
become members of the Association on payment of a fee of $1 
per annum. All fees to be paid on or before June 15 in each year." 
It is the intention of all our affiliated clubs to assist in every 
possible way toward making this shoot one that will be long re- 
membered by all who are fortunate in being able to attend. 
In point of attendance, we already have promises which will 
bring to our grounds in August next more competitors than have 
ever taken part in any tournament yet held in Canada, and we 
trust that we may have the pleasure of the attendance of many 
shooters from over the borders. 
Stanley Team. 
Wm Lewis 21 4 
Fairbairn 23 6 
G Briggs 15 6 
J Meyers 19 5 
Edwards 17 5 
Dey 23 5 
H Townsend 15 6 
Magill 19 5 
Buck 22 6 
Logan 17 7 
Stell 17 4 
Flemming 19 7 
Bond 5 5 
Tom Duff 20 2 
Foreman 15 4 
Thompson ...20 5 
Williamson , 16 6 
Shephard 18 6 
J Townsend 17 3 
Wakefield 22 7 
360 103 
Hamilton Team. 
J Crooks 20 
J Hunter 15 
W Work 21 
Dr Hunt 23 
J Smith 20 
J Bowron.. 21 
H Dunes , 20 
E A Clifford 22 
A Bates 18 
C Waterbury... 18 
T Upton 21 
Dr Wilson 24 
G Crawford 19 
C Brigger 23 
B Smyth 20 
A Smith 21 
F Overholt 15 
H Graham 21 
M E Fletcher.. 23 
Ben It 20 
405 109 
Ben It. 
IN NEW JERSEY. 
Boiling Springs Gun Club. 
Rutherford, N. T., Jan. 25.— Following are the scores made at 
Boiling Springs Gun Club, held to-day: 
the shoot of the 
Events: 1 2 3 4 5 
Targets; 15 15 15 15 15 
Fanning 16 13 12 14 9 
Money U 13 11 8 5 
Glover 9 13 12 13 13 
Events: 1 2 3 4 5 
'fere-fc;: 15 15 15 15 15 
Huck 13 12 .. .. 
Gardiner 12 13 8 .. 
Welles 14 12 . . 
Carlough v 10 14 12 IS 10 Hexamer . . 11 
Swiveller 7 12 
Axford 11 12 9 ., 
Apgar 12 , 
Special prize event No. 2, 
Has Been 2 8 
Coflins 11 12 
Paul 9 9 
50 targets, with allowances in 
parentheses: Money (3) 46, Carlough (6) 48, Fanning (0) 44, 
Welles (4) 47, Collins (5) 43, Glover (3) 47, Hexamer (9) 36, 
Gardiner (6) 39, Huck (6) 42, James (8) 34, Apgar (3) 34, Swiveller 
broke 20 out of 40 and withdrew. 
Special prize event, same conditions: Money (3) 46, Swiveller 
(4) 44, Fanning (2) 50, Glover (2) 47, Carlough (4) 37, Huck (3) 32, 
Gardiner (5) 41, Axford (7) 33, Frank (6) 40, Apgar (3) 42. 
Team match, two men on a side, 25 targets per man : \V. L, 
Gardiner 18, Capt. Money 16; total 34. H. S. Welles 11 W. V. 
Carlough 12; total 23. 
North River Gun Club, 
Edgewater, N. J., Jan. 25.— In the contest for the Glaser trophy, 
50 targets per man, the following scores were made: 
Eickhoff .'. 0101110110010111101111100—16 
1110000111110011100001000—12—28 
F Truax 1010111110101110011010000—14 
0010000100001001100011010— 8—22 
Satchart 0111010111101011001010010—14 
1110001000110101001000000— 9—23 
Sidway .1111001100111101111000110—16 
0101101010111110011101110—16—32 
Rowe .0000001100001010001000100— 6 
0100100001000000010100000— 5—11 
Morrison 1111010101111101010110111—18 
1111111011111101100111001—19-37 
C Truax .1001111110011011111010111—18 
0010111100111010101011111-16-54 
— -«-„-. ^ - & Mimsw, Sec'y. 
Boston Shooting Association. 
Boston, Mass., Feb. 2.— The all-day tournament of the Boston 
Shooting Association, at Wellington, Mass., on Feb. 1, brought 
out seventeen shooters, in spite of our vicious New England 
weather. A northeast snowstorm, blowing directly into the faces 
of the shooters, was conducive neither to comfort nor good shoot- 
ing. Lack of numbers was made up by the enthusiasm of those 
who had braved the weather, some of whom shot the programme 
nearly twice through. 
While the percentages may not seem high, it must be remem- 
bered that a number of the events were at pairs and reversed 
angles, which are not a feature of modern tournaments. Exclusive 
of those, some really good shooting was done by Le Roy, Griffith 
and Herbert, the first two averaging a fraction over 90 per cent, 
and the latter a fraction over 94 per cent, at known and unknown 
angles. , 
Griffith made a journey through two States in order to be with 
the boys, and his quiet, unassuming way has not been at all 
marred by his success at the trap. He promised that Rhode 
Island would enter a five-man team in the Interstate match among 
New England States, and we feel assured that the other States 
will fall into line. 
That genial shooter, Lambert, made his first appearance of the 
season, and received a hearty welcome. P. H. came down from 
Leominster, but did not shoot in his usual good form. 
Most of the boys ran out of shells during the afternoon, and 
strange loads, however good, always raise havoc with the averages. 
On the regular programme of 175 targets, Griffith broke 160, 
Herbert 159 and Le Roy 154. The full scores are: 
Events: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 
Targets: 10 10 10 15 15 10 10 10 10 15 15 10 10 15 10 10 15 15 20 25 24 
Coffin 6 8 8 10 15 6 5 6 8 9 13 10 7 ' 
6 10 10 14 13 10 
8 7 7 10 14 6 
7 8 9 14 13 9 
9 10 10 13 15 8 
8 7 8 13 15 
9 13 14 
6 14 13 
G 12 11 
Herbert.. 10 10 
P H 9 7 
Le Roy 8 
Griffith 8 
Stewart... 8 9 8 12 11 6 
Puck 9 
Lambert.' 7 
Kirkwood 4 6 7 11 13 8 
Cake 7 9 9 9 9 6 
Frank 5 
Bullard 4 
Fess , 6 9 7 11 10 1 
By ram 
9 
5 4 10 11 14 
9 10 6 11 8 
9 9 15 
9 11 13 
6 8 9 
7 10 12 
5 5 
7 14 
9 12 
9 8 14 
8 10 13 
7 10 10 
9 7 11 
9 11 
7 8 13 10 18 14 13 
7 10 15 14 20 21 15 
1 5 11 8 13 ... . 
7 10 14 14 19 21 21 
6 10 15 13 20 17 15 
6 10 14 13 19 20 12, 
5 7 14 12 15 .. .. 
6 5 12 11 17 18 lft 
6 11 
8 15 
6 12 
9 15 
7 12 13 17 .. 
'8 ii '9 ie !! 
7 12 12 17 .. 
14 10 
S Wood 8 8 9 12 9 13 
Peabody 6 6 8 
Herbert. 
Grand Prix. 
A special cable to the Herald, published in its issue of Feb. 2, 
has the following in respect to the Grand Prix: 
Monte Carlo, Saturday. — Another Grand Prix is concluded, and 
M. Grasselli, whose brother won it in 1897, is the winner. 
Seldom has such excitement been seen regarding this event, but 
the weather militated greatly against a large attendance. 
A steady downpour of rain was all against the birds, but at the 
end of the sixth round a strong wind from the northeast helped 
an extraordinarily good lot of birds to defeat most of the shooters. 
Twenty-eight zeros were recorded in the opening round, and no 
fewer than fourteen shooters failed to account for their sixth bird, 
while a similar number were defeated by their seventh. 
Then the fielders began to reap their rich harvest, as in the 
eighth round only eighteen shooters accounted for their birds, 
while fifteen missed. 
Eight more misses occurred in the ninth round, and only three 
gentlemen had accounted for their birds, namely, Mr. Grasselli, 
Mr. Wood and M. Schiannini. 
All these gentlemen killed their tenth birds, but M. Schiannini 
had the worst luck possible with his eleventh bird, as it fell quite 
dead within 2in. of the boundary line, but outside. 
All interest now centered in the performances of Mr. Wood and 
M. Grasselli. The latter had to lead off, and with a beautiful first 
barrel killed a very good bird from the middle trap, while Mr. 
Wood, who had an exceptional bird from the right-hand trap, was 
easily beaten. 
Thus M, Grasselli gained a most popular and well deserved vic- 
tory. 
Four shooters had to compete for the remaining prizes, and it 
was not until the end of the sixteenth round that Mr. Wood was 
awarded the second prize, amounting to 11,000 francs ($2,200). 
M. Schiannini and Comte O'Brien agreed to divide the sum of 
13,000 francs ($2,600), while Lord Rosslyn, who had shot ex- 
tremely well but unluckily, had to take fifth place. 
M. Grasselli, beside winning an objet d'art, annexed the sum 
of 22,000 francs ($4,400), and reports have it that he backed him- 
self heavily as well. 
The betting was the highest seen for years, and the fielders won 
a big haul. 
Boston Athletic Association Gun Club. 
Boston, Mass., Feb. 1.— The February Handicap of B. A. A. 
Gun Club was started this afternoon. There was also a cup pre- 
sented by one of our prominent members to go to the contestant 
making the highest score for the day. 
The heavy snowstorm was accountable for many of the con- 
testants not making better scores, but it did not prevent Mr. Clark 
from winning the cup, although his margin was only one-third of 
one per cent. 
We have also pitted two of our members against each other for 
a 500-target match. Each Saturday they are to shoot at 75 targets, 
unknown angles, and 5 pairs. In the opening round to-day 
each scored 72: 
Events : 1 2 3 4 5 6 
Targets: 15 15 15 15 15 5p Broke. 
£ eo B. C,ark 12 13 13 14 12 8 72 
Dr Ellis 11 14 12 13 15 7 72 
Events: 1 2 3 4 Per 
Targets: 15 15 15 15 Broke. Cent. Hdcp. Total. 
& B TJ c ' ark -12 13 13 14 52 86 2-3 12 98 2-3 
WB Farmer 30 15 15 11 51 85 12 97 
I E Dodge 10 11 9 14 44 73 1-3 25 98 1-3 
P/Kllis .....11 14 12 13 50 83 1-3 12 96 1-3 
H B Moore 8 12 11 13 44 73 1-3 18 91 1-3 
(_ M Howell 13 15 8 11 47 78 1-3 12 90 1-i 
n E Edwards 12 12 10 11 45 75 18 93 
K L Warner 10 10 10 13 43 71 2-3 18 SO %v 
H H White. 10 12 1111 44 73 1 J 18 91 ll 
I H Daggett 9 13 12 12 46 76 2-3 12 88 2-3 
C A Parker 12 12 14 8 46 76 2 3 18 94 2-3 
SA^ 3 "?^ 4 11 9 9 33 55 25 80 
W B Goodwin 8 9 12 11 40 66 2-3 18 84 2 1 
Geo B Hunter.......... 11 9 8 6 34 56 2-3 25 81 2-3 
Death of Eugene Dupont. 
To the hosts of friends of Eugene Dupont, president of the great 
firm of E. I. Dupont de Nemours & Co., came the profoundly 
sorrowful news that on Tuesday of last week he had passed away 
He was sixty-one years old at the time of his death. He was a 
son of the late Alexis I Dupont. He leaves a widow, two sons 
and three daughters. _ The interment took place on Friday Tan 
31, in the family burial plot on the Brandywine River. He was 
eminently beloved by all who knew him, whether sociallv or in 
He succeeded Gen. Henry Dupont as head of the" firm n 
v ™ * ^ "tabhshment of the great firm of E. I, Dupont de 
Nemours & Co 100 years ago, there have been but four head' to 
it, namely, Eluthere Dupont, who died in 1834, and was succeeded 
by Alfred Dupont,. who in 1850 was succeeded by Gen Henry 
Dupont, who died 111 1889, and was succeeded by him who so re- 
cently passed away. ^ c 
Death of Charles Parker. 
On Friday of last week Charles Parker, founder of the great firm 
of Parker Brothers, Menden, Conn., died at the great aLe of 
ninety-three years. He began the manufacture of guns „f the 
early part of the last century, and was a pioneer in thlt branch of 
American manufacture. From a small beginning, such was the 
sterling worth of his products, there grew the mammoth business 
interests of the firm as it exists to-day. Starting at a time when 
the Enghsh-made gun was considered the only LI S ^ 
consideration, tt required energy and wisdom of th^ghest^ lit 
to compete up to the highest standards of the artOf fnn^WW 
and to overcome unreasoning Brejudfee, fan-making 
