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Forest and stheIadvI. 
American Canoe Association* 
YoNKERS, N. Y., Jan. 23. — Editor Forest and Stream: 
As you already know, Mr. Louis Simpson, Secretary- 
Treasurer of the American Canoe Association, died on 
December 11, 1902; I am taking charge of Secretary- 
Treasurer affairs pending the election of his successor. 
In looking over the correspondence of the office, 1 fail 
to find any record of his notifying you of the action of 
the executive committee at the November meeting, in 
which the Forest and Stream was named as an official 
organ of the Association, and trust that such action will 
be agreeable to you. 
I will notify the vice-commodore and pursers of each 
division to send to you such canoeing notices and news 
items as they may get during the year. 
H. Lansing Quick, 
Acting Secretary-Treasurer. 
Canoeing at the Sportsmen's Show* 
An event of interest to all canoeists will be the canoe 
tilting matches to be held on the artificial lake at the 
Sportsmen's Show in Madison Square Garden, New York 
City, February 21 to March 7, inclusive. 
The prize list is a most liberal one and consists of: 
Two Abercronibie & Fitch $40 paddling canoes and four 
gold medals donated by the Sportsmen's Association. 
Two pneumatic canoe cushions donated by the Pneu- 
matic Mattress and Cushion Company. 
Two brass canoe lights donated by C. B. Durkee & Co. 
One double and two single blade paddles donated by 
New York Boat and Oar Company. 
Two aluminum folding lanterns with leather cases 
donated by C. H. Stonebridge. 
One Bristol steel rod with agate and German silver 
trimmings donated by Horton Manufacturing Company. 
One safety ax No. i, one canoe knife No. 2, one 
Handy Compass No. 2 donated by Marble Safety Ax 
Company. 
Aside from the sport, which can be practiced under 
ideal conditions at the garden, the prizes, which are par- 
ticularly adapted to canoeists' needs will make this series 
of contests one long to be remembered by the canoeing 
fraternity. 
Applications for entry blanks, rules of the contests, etc., 
should be mailed to E. T. Keyser, P. O. Box 654, New 
York City. 
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Manhattan Rifle and Revolver 
Association. 
New York, Jan. 11. — The Manhattan Rifle and Re- 
volver Association, of this city, has recently obtained 
new quarters, and these have been opened within a 
few weeks to the members. For a long time the As- 
sociation's headquarters and range were on Lenox 
avenue, near 127th street, but changes in the building 
and the increase in membership made removal to larger 
quarters imperative. A large basement at 2628 Broad- 
way, just below West looth street, was leased, and this 
has been fitted up for a club room and range. Although 
the new quarters are not entirely finished to the satis- 
faction of the club, they are in such shape that shooting 
is carried on every Thursday night, which is the regular 
weekly shooting night, and judging from the increased 
attendance at the few shoots that have been held in the 
new range, the club is in a fair way to become one of, 
if not the largest, organizations of its kind in Man- 
hattan. 
The arrangement of the range is as follows: On 
entering the basement from Broadway, one finds him- 
self in a large room, at the opposite end of which are 
the revolver and pistol firing stands, eight in number, 
while on either hand, by ascending a couple of steps to 
a closed platform, one finds two rifle ranges, each sep- 
arated from the other by a narrow partition. By this 
arrangement the four rifle ranges are raised above the 
revolver ranges, and separated from them by partitions 
and walls. Not only is the space for shooters enlarged, 
within the limits of the basement, but the full length of 
the basement is obtained for rifle shooting, making 
Jhese ranges 75 feet in length, while those for revolver 
practice are the regulation length of 20 yards. Thus the 
riflemen shoot over the heads of the devotees to re- 
volver shooting, and the 5 yards or more of space saved 
by this means is given up to tables and chairs for the 
convenience of members while they are not shooting, 
and for the comfort of visitors. 
Each shooting stand for the revolver men is provided 
-with a door some 7 feet high by 2 in width; a shelf for 
arms and ammunition, a towel, and a large wheel with 
a handle, which is connected with and controls the 
"trolley" carrying the paper target to and from the 
bulkheads in the rear of the basement. It is hardly 
necessary to explain the working of this "trolley" sys- 
tem of handling targets for the benefit of shooters in 
general, but for those who have not shot in ranges 
where this system is used, it should be said that each 
range is provided with a set of wires, extending over- 
head from shooting stand to bulkhead, and on these 
wires an iron clamp or hanger is suspended and so 
arranged that through the wheel, pulleys and cords 
the hanger bearing the target may be sent down to the 
bulkhead to be shot at, and returned when a score is 
finished, all by a few turns of the controlling wheel, 
which is made fast to the partition beside the shooter. 
As these "trolleys" alone handle the targets, and there 
is seldom need of any person entering the range itself, 
the danger of accidents is to very large extent elimi- 
nated. Another precaution is taken in the strict rule 
which forbids the loading of any weapon except in the 
actual preparation for shooting, and only then when 
the arm is pointed toward the target. 
Entering one of the four rifle ranges, one finds it 
boxed in completely to a point beyond the revolver 
shooting stands, so that these, too, are safety ranges. 
Each one has its bicycle wheel and handle, and, as the 
targets must be propelled a distance of 25 yards instead 
of 20, as in the revolver ranges, some of the wheels 
are geared up and act as multiplying reels do in taking 
up line for the fisherman. In this manner the energy of 
the rifleman is saved for shooting. 
The basement has good stone walls, but every target 
i-i provided with a large steel plate, which stops and 
flattens the bullets, so that they drop ha«-mlessly to the 
floor. Every plate is made fast to its backing at a 
slight angle from the vertical, so that when a bullet 
glances with any force, its direction must be downward 
into bins placed to catch it. Only one of the revolver 
ranges is less than the regulation length of 20 yards, 
and this one is for the use of beginners, or those who 
wish to try small pocket revolvers with plain sights, 
which would hardly do good work at 60 fieet; and for 
testing- squib charges in the revolvers. The targets are 
lighted with gas jets, but the club's lighting arrange- 
ments are not as yet complete, as in a short time the 
best lights and reflectors known will be installed. Only 
nitro powder ammunition is used by the revolver shoot- 
ers as a rule, and even when a number of men are 
shooting large caliber revolvers, the ranges are never 
unpleasantly filled with smoke. Steam heat renders 
the place comfortable in winter, while in warm weather 
— for the members shoot on their indoor ranges 
throughout the summer — the large doors at the en- 
trance may be left open. 
The initiation fee and the dues of this club are very 
reasonable, while the hand of welcome is held out to all 
persons who are fond of practice with either the .22- 
caliber rifle, the revolver or the pistol. The club is 
young, and yet it has made some satisfactory records 
in matches with other clubs. It also holds shoots every 
Saturday afternoon in Armbruster's Park at Green- 
ville, N. J., at 50 yards with revolvers and pistols, and 
at 200 yards with rifles. 
DRIVERS AND TWISTERS. 
Cincinnati Rifle Association. 
Cincinnati, O. — At the regular meeting of this Association on 
Jan, IS the following scores were made. Mr. Hasenzahl was out 
again after a six weeks' illness, and shot in his usual good form. 
Mr. Payne was high man with 90. Conditions, 200yds., offhand, 
Standard target: 
Payne 90 88 84 84 84 Gindele 85 83 82 80 78 
Hasenzahl 89 89 89 86 83 Hoffman 82 81 77 73 73 
Nestler 88 85 83 83 82 Trounstine 81 79 74 73 G8 
Lux 88 81 80 78 74 Hofer 78 77 77 76 74 
Roberts 87 85 83 84 83 Jonscher 78 74 72 69 69 
Odell 86 79 78 74 74 Freitag 74 73 71 70 67 
Strickmeier 85 84 83 82 79 Drube 73 65 62.... 
Honor target: Payne 25, Hasenzahl 30, Nestler 27, Lux 25, 
Roberts 25, Odell 23, Gindele 29, Hoffman 19, Trounstine 26, Hofer 
16, Jonscher 18, Freitag 21, Drube 20. 
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Fixtures. 
If yod want your ihoot to be aoaouaced httt wni a 
Qotice like the following i 
Feb. 3-4.— Savannah, Ga.— Forest City Gun Club's invitation 
shoot at live birds. 
Feb. 10-14.— Detroit, Mich.— Open tournament under the auspices 
of the Tri-State Automobile and Sporting Goods Association. 
Targets and live birds. John Parker, manager; S. G. Lewis, 
Secretary-Treasurer. ... 
Feb. 12.— Rutherford, N. J.— All-day target shoot of the Boiling 
Springs Gun Club on Lincoln's Birthday. C. B. Axford, Sec'y. 
Feb. 18.— Allentown, Pa.— Two days' target tournament at Duck 
Farm Hotel. Alfred Griesemer, Prop. 
Feb. 20-21.— New Orleans, La.— First tournament of the Missis- 
sippi Valley Trapshooters' and Game Protective Association; Car- 
nival Week, under auspices of the City Park Gun Club; $500 
added. Percy S. Benedict, Sec'y. 
Feb. 23.— Ossining, N. Y.— Ossining Gun Club's Washington's 
Birthday shoot. C. G. Blandford, Capt. 
Feb. 23.— Lynn, Mass.— Holiday shoot of the Birch Brook Gun 
April 7-10.— St. Joseph, Mo.— Tournament of the Missouri State 
Game and Fish Protective Association. F. B. Cunningham, Sec- 
retary-Manager. , ... 
April 14-17.— Kansas City, Mo.— The Interstate Association's 
fourth Grand American Handicap at targets, at Blue River Shoot- 
ing Park. One thousand dollars added to the purses. Elmer E. 
Shaner, Secretary- Manager, 111 Fourth avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. 
April 20.— Springfield, Mass.— Spring tournament of the Spring- 
field Gun Club. C. L. Kites, Sec'y. ... 
May —.—Lincoln, Neb.— Nebraska State Sportsmen s Associa- 
tion's twenty-seventh annual tournament, under the auspices of 
the Lincoln Gun Club. T. E. Mockett, Sec'y. 
May 6-7.— Lafayette, Ind.— Lafayette Gun Club's tournament. 
May 9-10.— Chicago, 111.— Spring tournament of the Grand Cres- 
cent Gun Club. ^ .... 
May 12-15.— Interstate Park, L. I.— The Interstate Association s 
fifth Grand American Handicap at targets; $1,000 added to the 
purses. Elmer E. Shaner, Secretary-Manager, 111 Fourth avenue, 
Pittsburg, Pa. 
May 19-22.— Wissinoming, Philadelphia.— Thirteenth annual tour- 
nament of the Pennsylvania State Sportsrnen's Assopjafion, under 
auspices of the Florists' Gun Club of Philadelphija. V, V. Dorp, 
^^May 21-22.— Kenton, O.— Shoot of the Kenton Gun Club. A. G. 
Merriman, Sec'y-Treas. , ^, . ,. , . . . ^ 
May 27-29.— Fort Wayne, Ind.— Three-day hve-bird and target 
tournament of the Corner Rod and Gun Club. John V. Linker, 
Sec'y 
May 27-29.— Williamsport, Pa.— The Interstate Association's tour- 
nament, under the auspices of the West Branch Rod and Gun 
Club. H. A. Diniick, Sec'y. , , t, ^ 
May 29-30.— Union City, Ind.— Spring tournament of the Parent 
Grove Gun Club. . „ ^, , , 
May 30.— Detroit, Mich.— Winchester Gun Club's Decoration 
Day third annual tournament; all day. Rose system and average 
prizes. Sliding handicap, 16, 18 and 20yds., D. A. Hitchcock, 
June —.-^Schenectady, N. Y.— New York State shoot, under 
auspices of the Schenectady Gun Club. . . , 
June 3-4.— Boston, Mass.— The Interstate Association s _ tour- 
nament, under the auspices of the Boston Shooting Association. 
O. R. Dickey, Sec'y. „ . 
June 3-5.— Parkersburg, W. Va.— Sixth annual tournament of the 
West Virginia Sportsmen's Association, under auspices of Ohio 
Valley Shooting Association. , , ^ •„ 
June 4^5.— Greenville, O.— Spring tournament of the Greenville 
Gun Club. 
June 9-11.— Siojix City, la.— Ninth annual amateur tournament 
of the Soo Gun Club. B. F. Duncan, Sec'y. 
June 9-11.— Cincinnati, O.— Seventeenth annual target tourna- 
ment of the Ohio Trapshooters' League. Chas. T. Dreihs, Sec y. 
June 16-19.— Warm Springs, Ga.— The Interstatp Association 3 
tournament, under the auspices of the Meriwether G«n Club. 
Chas. L. Davis, Sec'y. , -j 
June 16-18.— New London, la.— Seventh annual midsummer tar- 
get tournament of the New London Gun Club. 
July 30-Aug. 1.— Viroqua, Wis.— The Interstate Association s 
tournament, under the auspices of the Viroqua Rod and Gun Club. 
Dr. R. W. Baldwin, Sec'y. .... 
Aug 19-20.— Ottawa, 111.— The Interstate Association's tourna- 
ment, under the auspices of the Rainmakers' Gun Club. Paul A. 
Selembier, Sec'jr. 
The programine of the first grand sportsman's handicap and 
shooting tournament at live birds and targets, to be held at De- 
troit, Mich., Feb. 10 to 14, under the auspices of the Tri-State 
Automobile and Sporting Goods Association, is now ready for 
distribution. Competition is open to the world. Added money 
$500 in cash. The managers are Messrs. John Parker, J. L. Head 
and A. D. Caldwell, all thoroughly experienced and competent 
gentlemen. The programme is as follows: First day, targets, 
eight events; six at 20, $10 added; two at 25 targets, $15 added, 
entrance $2 and $2.50. Second day, eight events at 20 targets, 
entrance $2; $10 added. On each of these days shooting com- 
mences at 9:30, and $10 cash is added for best average each day. 
Third day, commencing at 9 o'clock, live birds: Event. 1, 6 
birds, $6, 30, 25, 20, 15 and 10 per cent., high guns. Event 2, 9 
birds, $9, 22, 18, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 5 and 4 per cent., high guns. 
After these, the main event, the Gilman & Barnes international 
live-bird trophy, 15 birds, $15, $50 added, high guns, three moneys 
for every ten entries. Fourth day, commencing at 9 o'clock, the 
sportsman's grand handicap trophy is next in order. Conditions, 
25 live birds, $25; $200 added, high guns; three moneys for every 
ten entries. Entries must be made on application blanks, a copy 
of which is sent with each programme. Fifth day, commencing 
at 10 o'clock, the grand sportsman's handicap will be finished, 
and ties on the trophy shot off miss-and-out. Handicaps in live- 
bird events, 26 to 32yds.; on targets, 16 to 21yds. Grand average 
money, $50. Grounds open for practice Feb. 9. Ship shells, etc., 
to J. A. Marks, 93 Woodward avenue, Detroit. Three sets of 
live traps, and three sets of target traps. Handicap committee, 
W. W. McQueen, C. W. Phellis, Emil Werk, E. J. Cady and H. 
D. Bates. Apply to Seneca G. Lewis, corresponding secretary, 
P. O. Box 5, Detroit, Mich., for catalogue and other information. 
The Interstate Association will hold a meeting in the near 
future, probably on Feb. 4, for the purpose of readjusting the 
official staff of that body, as a consequence of Capt. J. A. H. 
Dressel's resignation, which he sent to the I. A. several days ago. 
The severance of Capt. Diessel from active participation in trap- 
shooting interests has caused profound regret among all classes 
of trapshooters. Could Capt. Dressel have heard even a fraction 
of the regrets expressed at his withdrawal, and the spontaneous 
expressions of personal esteem and friendship, he would discover 
that he held a host of warm friendships which were entirely 
apart from mercenary considerations. 
Mr. Paul R. Litzke, of Little Roek, Ark., under date of Jan. 23, 
writes us as follows: "We are arranging to hold an open contest 
for the live-bird championship of the State and the Peters Car- 
tridge Co. trophy, emblematic thereof, on Feb. 18. The condi- 
tions of the events are 25 live birds per man, 30yds. rise, entrance 
simply price of birds, though an optional sweep will be run in con- 
nection therewith. Owing to the fact that it is customary to de- 
cide these svents in one day, we are forced to restrict the entries 
to residents of the State, and those who desire to participate must 
make their entries by Feb. 10, and this must be accompanied by 
a forfeit of $5, which can be sent to Paul R. Litzke, Little Rock, 
Ark., secretary of the Arkansas State Sportsmen's Association." 
The large circle of friends of Dr. Wm. Wynn, who is eminently 
distinguished both as one of Brooklyn's best citizens, and one of 
America's best trap shots, will rejoice on learning that he is con- 
valescing steadily from his recent attack of typhoid pneumonia, 
which at one time was exceedingly serious. So soon as his con- 
dition will warrant the effort, he will go to Florida to recuperate, 
where the air is soft and sweet, where fiowers bloom perennially, 
and where the game birds and the game fishes dwell with the 
latch string always hanging on the outside. May good health 
quickly return to him, and his charming companionship be saved 
for many, many years more to his friends. 
Mr. J. S. S. Remsen, best known to trapshooters as one of the 
most skillful trapshooters of the Crescent Athletic Club, is con- 
val.esciijg from a severe attack which was very close to developing 
pnevimonia. He was a visitor in the gun colony this week, and 
wfiile feeling well, was still somewhat pale and drawn. He con- 
templated a southern trip to Palm Beach, Florida, stopping off en 
rofifg to participate in the live-bird competition of the Forest City 
Gun Club's invitation shoot, Feb. 3 ai^d 4; but now, while he will 
take the trip to Florida, participation ip the gpeat shoot afore- 
mentioned is impossible. 
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The Birch Brook Gun Club, Lynn, Mass,, have arranged for 3 
shoot to celebrate Washington's I?irthday, on Feb- 23- There pre 
twelve events on the programme, alternately 15 and 10, a total of 
150. Events 5, 6 and 7 will constitute a prize event; prizes, $5, 
$2.50 and $1 in gold. Handicaps in prize event, 16 to 21yds. AU 
other events will be shot from the regular distance. No entrance 
fee. Targets, IV2 cents. Lunch free. Loaded shells obtainable 
on the grounds. Shooting commences at 9 o'clock. Committee; 
Messrs. J. C. Hamley, J. Walter Hay, C. F. Lambert and Frank 
Hilliard. 
Capt. J. A. H. Dressel, successfully eminent in the ammunition 
trade, in trapshooting competition, and peerless in the realm of 
good fellowship, resigned his office with the U. M. C. Co. early 
last week. Plis show interests have grown so great, and are 
becoming so profitable that he at present contemplates devoting 
his whole attention to them, their scope covering both New York 
and Chicago. While the show interests are distinct gainers by the 
change, trapshooters and trapshooting are correspondingly distinct 
losers. We heartily wish Capt. Dressel every success. 
Old Cyclone is dead. He died a few days ago. He was famous 
in connection with trapshooting competition in America, and as 
he died of old age, it is proof that trapshooting is conducive to 
longevity. He was well known to trapshooters far and near. He 
was better known as "Old Cy," the old pointer-retriever of Wat- 
son's Park, Burnside Crossing, 111. He retrieved birds in some 
of the most important events, matches and tournaments, that ever 
Were shot. 
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The corresponding secretary, Mr. A. A. Schoverling, informs us 
that the ne.xt shoot of the Fulton Gun Club, Brooklyn, N. Y., will 
be held on Lincoln's Birthday, Feb. 12. Prizes will be offered for 
competition. Lunch will be served free. Shooting commences 
at 10 o'clock. Take Kings County L from Brooklyn Bridge to 
Crescent street station, or Broadway L from Twenty-third and 
Forty-second street ferries, to Crescent street station. 
The shoot of the Ossining, N. Y., Gun Club, on Jan. 24, was 8 
distinct success. In the "guns down" event, the prize was won 
by Hans with a clean score of 25. The next trophy event, 10 
pairs, all contestants at scratch, was won by the energetic captain 
of the club, Mr. C. G. Blandford. The consolation cup, a handi- 
cap contest, was won by Mr. A. Bedell. The next cup shoot will 
be held on Lincoln's Birthday, Feb. 12. 
Mr, Elmer E. Shaner, secretary-manager of the I. A., writes us 
under date of Jan. 24 as follows: "The Interstate Association has 
perfected arrangements to give tournaments at Williamsport, Pa., 
May 27, 28 and 29, under the auspices of the West Branch Rod and 
Gun Club, and at Boston, Mass., June 3 and 4, under the auspices 
of the Boston Shooting Association." 
Mr. Harold Money is due in New York this week. For some 
weeks past he has been visiting in England, taking a needed vaca- 
tion, and at the same time resting his injured eye, which, for- 
tunately, is fully recovering from the effects of the gunshot wound 
which was accidentally inflicted while shooting ruffed g^rouse 
last season. 
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Mr. C. B. Axford, secretary, writes us as follows: "The Boiling 
Springs Fishing and Gun Club, of Rutherford, N. J., will hold 
an all-day target shoot on Lincoln's Birthday, Feb. 12, 1B03. AU 
shooters are welcome, and especially local gunners are requested 
to be here oa that day. Handicap events. Lunch on grounds." 
