Feb. 23, 19a*,! I* 
FOREST AND STREAM. 
— 
Gtand American Handicap Programme. 
The programme of the Interstate Association's tenth annual 
Grand American Handicap at Live Birds,' to be held at Blue 
River Shooting Park, Kansas City, March 31 to April 5, is now 
ready for distribution. The main features of it are as follows; 
Conditions governing Grand American Handicap 'of 1902. 
Twenty-five live birds, handicaps ranging from 25 to 33 yards, 
40 yards boundary with a dead line at the 33 yard mark, $1,500 
divided among the three highest guns— $600 to first, $500 to 
second and $400 to third. All money in the purse will be divided 
among high guns in accordance with the number of entries re- 
ceived. Entrance money $25. $1,500 guaranteed by the Interstate 
Association, and all surplus added. In addition to the first money, 
the winner will receive a sterling silver trophy, presented by the 
Interstate Association. 
Regular entries must be made on or before March 22, 1902, 
and must be accompanied by $10 forfeit. The remaining $15 may 
be paid up to the time the last man fires at his first bird. Entries 
mailed in envelopes bearing postmarks dated March 22 will be 
accepted as regular entries. 
Penalty entries may be made after March 22, up to the time the 
last man fires at his first bird, by paying $35. 
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, N, Y. 
The Handicap Committee. 
It can be said in all confidence that the committee appointed 
to award handicaps will ably and conscientiously perform its 
duties. It is in touch with the shooters of the present, and is 
thoroughly qualified to judge of their individual merits. It will 
doubtless give the best of satisfaction, and meet the approval of 
contestants generally. 
The Interstate Association fully appreciates the kindness and 
self-denial of the committee in consenting to assume the arduous 
task intrusted to it — one which demands not only unbiased judg- 
ment and consummate knowledge of the delicate work, but also 
a spirit not swayed by personal or geographical considerations, 
making merit the supreme test in its adjudications. 
The committee is constituted as follows: Mr. John M. Lilly, 
Indianapolis, Ind., Chairman; Mr. C. W. Budd, Des Moines, 
Iowa; Mr. Chris Gottlieb, Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. Louis Erhardt, 
Atchison, Kans. ; Mr. Arthur Gambell, Cincinnati, Ohio. 
With the utmost confidence it is predicted that this committee 
will not fall below the estimate that has been placed upon it. 
Mr. Elmer E, Shaner, Manager of the Interstate Association, 
will be secretary to the committee, but will not have a vote in the 
handicapping of contestants. 
The handicap committee will meet at the Midland Hotel, Kan- 
sas City, Mo., at 9:30 A. ,M., Thursday, March 27, five days after 
the closing of regular entries (Saturday, March 22), but handicaps 
will not be announced until March 30. 
Fifst Day, March ZU 
Monday, 9 o'clock sharp, Blue River Park Introductory. 
Eight birds, $5 entrance— birds extra, 30 yards rise, four 
moneys, 40, 30, 20 and 10 per cent. High guns, not 
class shooting. Ties will not be shot off, and they must divide. 
Kansas City Sweepstakes. Twelve birds, $7 entrance— birds ex- 
tra. 30 yards rise. The number of moneys into which the purse 
will be divided will be determined by the number of entries re- 
ceived, as is fully explained elsewhere in this programme. High 
guns, not class shooting. 
This event must be finished at the close of the shooting on this 
day; therefore the Interstate Association reserves the authority 
to change the "three misses out" rule and drop all who have missed 
missed one or more birds, and also to close the event at the end 
of the eighth round, if, in the judgment of the management, it 
is deemed advisable to do so. 
Ties will not be shot off, and they must divide. 
Second Day, April 1. 
Tuesday, 9 o'clock sharp. Nitro Powder Handicap. Sixteen 
buds, $10 entrance — birds extra, handicaps 25 to 33 yards. > 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 programme. The handicaps contestants receive 
for the Grand American Handicap will govern in this event. High 
guns, not class shooting. 
This event must be finished at the close of the shooting on this 
day; therefore the Interstate Association reserves the authority 
to change the 'three misses out" rule and drop all who have missed 
one or more birds, and also to close the. event at the end of the 
twelfth round if, in the judgment of the management, it is deemed 
advisable to do so. 
Ties will not be shot off, and they must divide. 
Miss and Out. Time permitting, miss and out events will be 
arranged to suit contestants. 
Third Day, April 2. 
Wednesday, 9 o'clock sharp, the Grand American Handicap. 
Twenty-five birds, $25 entrance— birds extra, high guns, not class 
shooting, handicaps 25 to 33 yards, $1,500 guaranteed by the Inter- 
state Association, and all surplus added. 
Sterling silver trophy and $600 to first high gun, $500 to second 
high gun, and $400 to third high gun. 
All money in the purse in exces of $1,500 will be divided in 
accordance with the number of entries received. 
Regular entries close Saturday, March 22, and must be accom- 
panied by $10 forfeit. 
For division of money in the Grand American Handicap see else- 
where in this programme. 
Fourth Day, April 3. 
Thursday, 9 o'clock sharp, the Grand American Handicap. 
Twenty-five birds, $25 entrance — birds extra, high guns, not class 
shooting, handicaps 25 to 33 yards, $1,500 guaranteed by the Inter- 
state Association, and all surplus added. 
Sterling silver trophy and $600 to first high gun, $500 to second 
high gun, and $400 to third high gun. 
All money in the purse in excess of the $1,500 will be divided in 
accordance with the number of entries received. 
Regular entries close Saturday, March 22, and must be accom- 
panied by $10 forfeit. 
Fifth Day, April 4. 
Friday, 9 o'clock sharp. The Grand American Handicap. If 
not finished the previous day. 
Consolation Handicap. Sixteen birds, $10 entrance — birds extra, 
handicaps 25 to 33 yards, 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 programme. 
Winners cf money in the Grand American Handicap will have one 
yard added to their handicap. High guns, not class shooting. 
Jackson County Sweepstakes. Twelve birds, $7 entrance— birds 
extra, 30 yards rise, The number of moneys into which the purse 
will be divided will be. determined by the number of entries re- 
ceived, as is fully explained elsewhere in this programme. High 
guns, not class shooting. 
Miss and Out. Miss and out events will be arranged to suit 
contestants 
A Full Week of Shooting. 
Saturday, April 5. On Saturday, April 5, two sets of traps only 
will be used. Events as follows are provided: 
Missouri Sweepstakes. Eight birds, $5 entrance— birds extra, 30 
yards rise, four moneys, 40, 30, 20 and 10 per cent. High guns, 
not class shooting. 
Western Sweepstakes. Twelve birds, $7 entrance — birds extra, 
30 yards rise. 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 programme. High guns, 
not class shooting. 
Auld Lang Syne Sweepstakes. Sixteen birds, $10 entrance — birds 
extra, 30 yards rise. The number of moneys into which the purse 
will be divided will be determined by the number of entries re- 
ceived, as is fully explained elsewhere in this programme. High 
guns, not class shooting. 
Division of Money. 
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 %h* win, presented by 
thc Interstate Aeioctttfeot 
Should there be more than 60 and not exceeding: 70 entries, all 
money in the purse in excess of the $1,500 will be divided 
34, 33 and 33 per cent, to the 4th, 5th and 6th highest guns. 
Should there be more than 70 and not exceeding SO 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, 7th, 8th and 
9th highest guns. 
Should there be more than 80 and not exceeding 90 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, 8th, 9th, 10th 11th and 12th highest guns. 
Should there be more than 90 and not exceeding 100 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 
8, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6 and 6 per cent, to the 4th, 5th, 
fith, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th. 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th and 
18th highest guns. 
Should there be more than 110 and not exceeding 120 entries, all 
money in the purse in excess of the $1,500 will be divided 
7, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 5 and 5 per cent, to 
the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th. 9th, 10th, 11th, 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 in the purse in excess of the $1,600 will be divided 
7, 6, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 and 4 per cent, to 
the 4th, 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Sth. 1.0th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 
17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 23d and 24th highest guns. 
Should there be more than 130 and not exceeding 140 entries, all 
money in the purse in excess of the $1,500 wiil be divided 
7.6,5 4,4 4, 4, 4. 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 3 and 3 per cent to 
the 4th, oth, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 
17th, ISth, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22d, 23d, 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th 
highest guns. 
Should there be more than 140 and not exceeding 150 entries, all 
moneys in 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 3 per 
cent, to the 4th, 5th, Oth, 7th, Sth, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 
15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22d, 23d, 24th, 25th, 26th 
27th, 28th, 29th and 30th highest guns. 
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, 8. 3, 3, 3, 3, 3. 3, 3, 3, 3 and 3 per 
cent, to the 4th, Sth. 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th. 12th, 13th, 14th 
15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22d, 23d, 24th, 25th, 26th, 
27th, 28th, 291 h, 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. 5, 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, i 
and 2 per cent, to the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Sth, 9th, 10th, llth, 12th, 
13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22d, 23d, 24th, 25th 
26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, 32d, 33d, 34th, 35th and 36th 
highest guns. 
Should there be more than 170 and not exceeding ISO 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, 2, 2, 2, 2 
2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 and 2 per cent, to 
the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, llth, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 
17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22d, 23d, 24th, 25th. 26th, 27th, 28th, 
29th, 30th, 31st, 32d, 33d, 34th, 35th, 36th, 37th, 38th and 39th 
highest guns. 
Should there be more than ISO and not exceeding 190 entries, all 
money in the purse in excess of the $1,500 will be divided 7, 6, 
% i- n 3 > b „ 3 > 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, 2, 2, and 2 per cent, to the 4th, Sth, 6th, 7th, 8th, 
9th, 10th. llth, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th 
21st, 22d. 23d, 24th, 25th, 26th. 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, 32d, 33d 
34th, 35th, 36th, 37th, 3Sth, 39th, 40th, 41st, and 42d highest guns. 
Should there be more than 190 and not exceeding 200 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, 2, 2, 2, 2. 2, 2/1. 1 and 1 per 
cent, to the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, llth, i2th, 13th, 14th, 
15th, 16th, 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 and 45th highest guns. .... 
Should there be more than 200 and not exceeding 210 entries, all 
money in the purse in excess of the $1,500 shall 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, i 
and 1 per cent, to the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Sth, 9th, 10th, llth, 12th, 
j.3th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 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, 46th, 47th and 48th highest guns" 
Should there be more than 210 and not exceeding 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, 8th, 9th, 10th. llth. 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 
17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22d, 23d, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 
29th, 80th, 31st, 32d, 33d, 34th, 35th, 36th, 37th, 38th, 39th, 40th, 41st, 
42d, 43d, 44th, 45th, 46th, 47th, 48th, 49th, 50th and 51st highest guns. 
Should there be more than 220 and not exceeding 230 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, 1, 
1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, L 1 and 1 per cent, to 
the 4th, Sth, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, llth, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 
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, 46th, 47th, 48th, 49th, 50th, 51st, 52d, 53d 
and 54th highest guns. 
Should there be more than 230 and not exceeding 240 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, 1, 1, 1 L 
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, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th. llth, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 
17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st. 22d, 23d, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 2Sth, 
29th, 30th, 31st, 32d, 33d, 34th, 35th, 36th, 37th. 38th, 39th, 40th, 41st 
42d, 43d, 44th, 45th, 46th, 47th, 48th, 49th, 50th, 51st, 62d, 53d, 54th, 
55th, 56th and 57th 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 a 'nd 1 per 
cent, to the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Sth, 9th, 10th, llth. 12th, 13th, 14th, 
15th, 16th, 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, 46th, 47th, 48th, 49th, 50th, 51st 
52d, 53d, 64th, 55th, 56th, 57th, 5Sth, 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, 6, 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, l' 1 i] i] 
1, 1 and 1 per cent, to the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Sth, 9th, 10th, llth. 
12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 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, 46th, 47th, 48th, 49th, 50th 
51st, 52d, 53d, 54th, 55th, 56th, 57th, 68th, 59th, 60th, 61st, 62d 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 guns. 
Briefly summarizing the foregoing, it will be noted that the purse 
will be divided in accordance with the number of entries received. 
By this division three places are created for each ten entries over 
sixty. It is not possible for fourth money to exceed third, and the 
moneys would seem divided in such manner as to be just to all. 
For instance, if there are seventy entries fourth high gun would 
receive $85, and the sixth high gun $82.50. If 100 entries, fourth 
high gun would receive $100, and the fifteenth high gun $70. Tf 
222 entries (the number last year), fourth high gun would receive 
$283,50, and the fifty-fourth high gun $40.50. 
It should be remembered that the Grand American Handicap is 
not class shooting and high guns will win. Entries for the Grand 
American Handicap will be received at the New York office. 
Edward Banks, Secretary-Treasurer, 318 Broadway, New York. 
N. Y. 
All Events High Guns. 
The Interstate Association, being familiar with the requirements 
of such an event as the Grand American Handicap Live Bird 
Tournament, 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 12 AND 16 BIRD EVENTS. 
In the 12 and 16 bird 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 with the 
number of entries received, as follows; 1 to 10 -entries, , 
moneys— TO and 40 per cent.; 11 to 20 entries, four moneys— m. „, 
20 and 10 per cent.; 21 to 30 entries, six moneys— SO, 20, 15, 13, 12 
and 10 per cent.; 31 to 40 entries, eight moneys— 2§, 20, 15, 18 ,10, 
8, 5 and 5 per cent.; 41 to 50 entries, ten moneys— 22, 18. 14, 11, 10, 
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 7f) entries, four- 
teen 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, % 8, 3, 
2, 2 and 2 per cent. ; 81 to 90 entries, eighteen moneys — Jo, 13, 10, 8, 
S, 7, 6, 5, 5, 4, 3. 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, and 2 per cent.; 91 to 100 entries, 
twenty moneys— 14, 12, 9, 8, 7%, 6%, 6, 5, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 
2 and 2 per cent.; 101 to 110 entries, twenty-two moneys— 13, 11, 
9, 7%, 7, 6, 5V 2 , 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, lO 1 ^, 8%, 7, 6%, 6, 5%, 
5, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, VA and 1% per cent. ; 121 to 
130 entries, twenty-six moneys— 11%, 10, 8, 6%, 6, 6, 6%, 5. 6, 4, 
3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1%, V/ 2 , 1% and 1 per cent; 131 to 
110 entries, twenty-eight moneys— 11, 9%, 7%, 6%, 6, 5V 2 , 5%, 5, 5, 
4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, V/ 2 , 1%, 1%, 1. 1 and 1 per cent.; 
141 to 150 entries, and over, thirty moneys— 10%, 9, 7, 6i 6, 5%. 6%. 
5, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1%, 1%, 1, 1, 1, 1 and i per 
cent. 
Briefly summarizing the foregoing, it will be noted that two 
places are created for each ten entries or fraction thereof up to 150, 
DIVISION OF MONEYS IN S-BIRD EVENTS. 
In the 8-bird events it will be high guns pure and simple, the 
total amount of the purse being divided into four moneys — 40, 
,10, 20 and 10 per cent. 
"Grand Americans" of the Past. 
Below, in a condensed table, will be found a few interesting 
statist m connection with the Grand American Handicaps of 
past years. 
Date. 
1898. : 
Place. 
and Handicap. 
Total entries 
Total Con- 
testants. 
No. of 
Straights. 
Total Kills 
in Shoot-off. 
21 
21 
0 
* 
54 
54 
2 
10 ex 12 
61 
58 
3 
10 straight 
109 
105 
0 
t 
146 
135 
1 
207 
187 
9 
28 straight. 
278 
262 
6 
88 straight. 
224 
211 
y& 
34 straight. 
222 
200 
22 
18 straight. 
19U0. 
*In 1893 a bird to be scored dead had to fall within 21 yards 
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. 
tin 1897 there were nine 24s, but no shoot-off for second place. 
Roles. 
The Interstate Association Trap Shooting Rules will govern 
all points not otherwise provided for. The rules have been re- 
vised, and contestants are requested to familiarize themselves 
with them. 
Four sets of Fulford automatic traps, underground system, will 
be used. 
No guns larger than 32 gauge allowed. Weight of guns limited 
to 8 pounds. 
The standard bore of the gun is No. 12, and all contestants will 
be handicapped on that basis. Contestants using guns of smaller 
bore must stand on the mark allotted to them. 
In order to expedite the shooting, a contestant missing three 
birds m 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. 
To prevent delays at Nos. 2, 3, and 4 sets of traps, a contestant 
who happens to score his third miss on either N©. 1 No. 2 or 
No. 3 set of traps must finish that round of four birds irrespective 
of the fact of his having three misses to his credit. If a contestant 
drops out after starting in on a round, the unfinished shots will 
be scored as misses, and the birds will be charged to him. 
Contestants calling "no bird" before seven balls have bees 
thrown at birds slow to start will be charged for same; after 
seven balls have been thrown it is "no bird" at the expense of the 
management. 
Contestants must supply themselves with "no bird" tickets, 
which can be obtained at the cashier's office. These tickets are 
also good for "byes," or for tie birds. Unused "no bird" tickets 
are redeemable 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. 
Contestants 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. 
Contestants will not be permitted to gather their birds, nor 
to appoint some one to gather for them. All birds will fee 
gathered in a manner designated by the Association the moment 
the bird touches the ground. 
All ties that are shot off will me "miss and out," and the 
original distances contestants stand at will govern. 
Referees. 
As usual, the corps of referees has been selected with all pos- 
sible care. They are Messrs. W. V. Rieger, of Kansas City, Mo.; 
E. P. Frisbee, Des Moines, Iowa; J. G. Smith, of Algona, Iowa, 
and Henry S. McDonald, of Omaha, Neb. Thev are all familiar 
with the rules, have had extensive experience in this particular 
line, are well known to trap shooters generally and fully capable 
in every jespect to fill the position satisfactorily to all. Further 
the tournament being held in the West, the Asociation deemed it 
eminently fit that the referees should come from that section. 
Birds Extra. 
Birds will be extra in all events. When entering for any event 
the contestant must pay for all birds called for in that event, in 
addition 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 which will be redeemed for cash at the 
cashier s office. 
Compiler of Scores. 
The office of compiler of scores will again be filled by Mr. 
i-dward Banks. His services the last six seasons in a similar 
capacity are a sufficient guarantee of excellent results on this 
occasion. 
The Grand American Handicap. 
The Interstate Association reserves the authority to postpone the 
i-riand. American Handicap on account of bad weather or other 
important cause it, in the judgment of the management, such 
postponement is necessary. ' 
The order of shooting in the Grand American Handicap is de- 
termined by lot by the handicap committee. 
1 he manner of shooting the Grand American Handicap this 
year (and m fact, all events scheduled for the tournament) is as 
follows: Contestants, will be called to the firing point in turn 
shooting their first bird at No. 1 set of traps; as soon as a con- 
testant has shot at his first bird, he pases on to No 2 set and 
shoots at his second bird on that set; he then passes on to No. 
o set and shoots at his. third b.rd 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. " M9 ;« 
The official score w'ill be kept on a score sheet in view of the 
contestant. After shooting at a bird it will be the duty of the 
contestant to look at the score sheet and see to it that the risrht 
result is recorded In. case of error it must be corrected at once 
as no appeal will be allowed after the contestant has left and 
passed on to the next set of traps. 
A contestant missing five birds will he dropped oat, but wiffl fes 
