March 7, 1903.] 
FOREST* AND STREAM. 
199 
Grand Ametican Handicap Tatgfet To«fnament. 
The Interstate Association's fourth Grand American Handicap 
Target Tournament will be held at Blue River Shooting Park, 
Kansas City, Mo., April 14 to 17, inclusive. $1,000 added. 
The most parts of general interest in the programme are as 
follows: 
All entries for the Grand American Handicap at targets must 
be made on application blanks, a copj' of which will be found 
in thi.s programme. Additional application blanks can be se- 
cured by addressing Elmer E. Shaner, Secretary-Manager, 111 
Fourth av'enue, Pittsburg, Pa. 
Conditions governing Grand American Handicap at targets are 
as follows : 
One hundred targets, unknown angles, handicaps 14 to 25 
yards, high guns — not class shooting. Two htindred dollars ($200) 
added to the purse by the Interstate Association. The number 
of moneys into which the purse will be divided will be deter- 
mined by the number of entries received. 
Entrance money $10, the price of targets being included. In 
addition to first money, the winner will receive a sterling silver 
trophy, presented by the Interstate Association. 
Regular entries must be made on or before April 1, 1903, and 
must be accompanied by $5 forfeit. The remaining $5 must be 
paid before 5 P. M., Wednesday, April 15. Entries mailed in 
envelopes bearing postmarks dated April 1 will be accepted as 
regular entries. 
Penalty entries may he made after April 1, up to 5 P. M., 
Wednesday, April 15, by paying .$15 entrance — targets included. 
Division of money in the preliminary handicap, the Grand 
American Handicap at targets, and the Consolation Handicap, 
high guns win — not class shooting; 
I to 10 entries, two moneys — 60 and 40 per cent. 
II to 20 entries, four moneys— 40, 30, 20 and 10 per cent. 
21 to 30 entries, six moneys — 30, 20, 15, 13, 12 and 10 per cent. 
31 to 40 entries, eight moneys — 25, 20, 15, 12, 10, 8, 5 and 5 per 
cent. 
41 to 50 entries, ten moneys— 22, 18, 14, 11, 10, S, 5, 5, 4 and 3 
per cent. 
51 to 60 entries, twelve moneys— 20, 16, 13, 10, 9, 7, 6, 5, 5, 4, 3 
and 2 per cent. 
61 to 70 entries, fourteen moneys— IS, 15, 12, 10, 9, 7, 6, 5, 5, 4, 
3, 2, 2 and 2 per cent. 
71 to 80 entries, sixteen moneys — ^16, 14, 11, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 5, 4, 3, 
3, 3, 2 2 and 2 per cent, 
81 to 90 entries, eighteen moneys— 15, 13, 10, 8, 8, 7, 6, 5, 5, 4, 3, 
3, 8, 2, 2. 2. 2 and 2 per cent, 
91 to 100 entries, twentv moneys— 14, 12, 9, 8, 7, 7, 6, 5, 5, 4, 3, 3, 
3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 and 2 per cent. 
101 to 110 entries, twenty-two moneys — 13. 11, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 5. 5, 
4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 and 2 per cent. 
III to 120 entries, twentv-four moneys— 12, 10, 9, S, 7, 6, 5, 4, 
3, 3, r^, 3, 3, 3, 3. 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 and 2 per cent. 
121 to 130 entries, twenty-si-x moneys— 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 3, 
3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 and 2 per cent. 
131 to 140 entries, twenty-eight moneys— 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 3, 
3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 and 2 per cent. 
141 to 150 entries, thirtv moneys— 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 
3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1 and 1 per cent. 
151 to 160 entries, thirtv-two moneys— 10, 9. 8, 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, 1, i, 1 and 1 per cent. 
161 to 170 entries, thirty-four moneys— 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 
2, 2. 2^ a-, 2,,i2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 and 1 per 
cent, 
171 to 180 entries, thirty-six moneys- 10, 9, 8, 7, 6. 5, 4, 3, 2, 2, 2, 
2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, "S, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 and 1 
per cent. 
181 to 190 entries, thirty-eight moneys—lO, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 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 
and 1 per cent. 
191 to 200 entries, forty moneys— 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 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 
and 1 per cent. 
201 to 210 entries, forty-two moneys— 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 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 and 1 per cent, 
211 to 220 entries, forty-four moneys- 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 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 and 1 per cent. 
221 to 230 entries, forty-six moneys— 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 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 and 1 per cent. 
231 to 240 entries, forty-eight moneys— 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 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 and 1 per cent. 
241 to 250 entries and over, fifty moneys— 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 
2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, .1, 1, i, 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 and 1 per cent. 
Briefly summarizing the foregoing it will be noted that two (2) 
places are created for each ten entries or fraction thereof up to 
two hundred and fifty. 
First day, April 14, Tuesday: 8 events; 20 targets, $2 entrance, 
$25 added. 
Second day, April 15, Wednesday: 4 events; $2 entrance, $20 
added, and event No. 5, preliminary handicap, open to all. One 
hundred targets, unknown angles, $7 entrance, targets included, 
handicaps 14 to 25 yards, high guns — not class shooting, $100 
added to the purse. The handicaps contestants receive for the 
Grand American Handicap at Targets will govern in this event. 
The number of moneys into which the purse will be divided will 
be determined by the number of entries received. In addition 
to first money, the winner will receive a trophy, fifty dollars of 
the net purse being reserved to purchase same. Entries must 
he made at the cashier's office on the shooting grounds before 
5 P. M., Tuesday, April 14. Penalty entries will not be taken 
for this event. An entry is not transferable, and entrance money 
cannot be withdrawn after entr}' has been made. 
Third day, April 10, Thursday: 4 events; $2 entrance; $25 added, 
and event No. 5, Grand American Handicap at targets, open to 
all. One hundred targets, unknown angles, $10 entrance, targets 
included, handicaps 14 to 25 yards, high guns — not class shoot- 
ing, $200 added to the purse. The number of moneys into which 
the purse will be divided will be determined by the number of 
entries received. In addition to first money, the winner will re- 
ceive a sterling silver trophy, presented by the Interstate Asso- 
ciation. Regular entries must be made on or before Wednesday, 
April 1, and must be accompanied by $5 forfeit. Penalty entries 
may be made after April 1, up to 5 P. M., Wednesday, April 15, 
by paying .$15 entrance — targets included. An entry is not trans- 
ferable, and entrance money cannot be withdrawn after entry has 
been made. 
Fourth day, April 17, Friday: 4 events, $2 entrance; $25 added, 
and event No. 5, Consolation Handicap, open to all. One hun- 
dred targets, unknown angles, $7 entrance, targets included, 
handicaps 14 to 25 yards, high guns — not class shooting, $100 
added to the purse. Winners of money in the Grand American 
Handicap at targets will have one yard added to their handicaps, 
and non-winners of money in the Grand American Handicap at 
targets will go in one yard. The number of moneys into which 
the purse will be divided will be determined by the number of 
entries received. In addition to first money, the winner will re- 
• ceive a trophy, fifty dollars ($50) of the net purse being reserved 
to purchase same. Entries must be made at the cashier's office 
on the shooting grounds before 5 P. M., Thursday, April 16. 
Penalty entries will not be taken for this event. An entry is not 
transferable, and entrance money cannot be withdrawn after 
entry has been made. 
A special rule of the Interstate Association provides as follows: 
"That all paid representatives, whether paid in shells, guns, 
money or otherwise, and all those connected in any way with 
companies manufacturing guns, shot, shells, powder, targets and 
traps, shaU be barred from participating in sweepstakes and 
purses at tournaments held under tlie auspices of, or given by, 
the Interstate Association, but are eligible to shoot for 'targets 
only' for the purpose of displaying their goods, and shall stand 
at the regulation distance as provided in the shooting rules of 
the Interstate Association. The decision as to who such paid 
men are is left at all times to the Association's manager, whose 
decision shall be final." 
The above rule, however, shall not apply in any Grand Ameri- 
can Handicap tournaments. 
Committee on Handicaps. — In appointing the handicap com- 
mittee for its fourth Grand American Handicap Target Tourna- 
ment, the Interstate Association was at special pains to appoint 
on such committee those whom it deemed best suited for the 
purpose. It is with the greatest pleasure that the Association 
announces that it has secured the services of a handicap com- 
mittee composed of five men, each one of whom is thoroughly 
well qualified to judge of the individual merits of the contestants, 
and to award handicaps accordingly. The committee is consti- 
tuted as follows: Mr. Abe H. Frank, Memphis, Tenn., Chair- 
man; Mr. Alex. D. Mermod, St. Louis, Mo.; Mr, Chris Gottlieb, 
Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. C. W. Budd, Des Moines, Iowa; Mr. 
Fred Gilbert, Spirit Lake, Iowa. With the utmost confidence it 
it predicted that this committee will not fall below the estimate 
that has been placed upon it. Mr. Elmer E. Shaner, secretary- 
manager of the Interstate Association, will be secretary to the 
committee, but will not have a vote in the handicapping of con- 
testants. The committee will meet at the Midland Hotel, Kansas 
City, Mo., at 9:30 A. M., Saturday, April 11, but handicaps will 
not be announced until the next day. The distance handicap will 
be used again this year. 
Shooting will commence at 9 A. M. sharp each day. 
The grounds will be open for •practice and sweepstakes shoot- 
ing on the afternoon of Monday, April 13. 
The Interstate Association Trapshooting rules will govern all 
points not otherwise provided for. 
Note that Section 1, Rule 11 of the Target Rules, relating to 
bore of gun, is not in force at this tournament. 
Note that Section 5, Rule 21 of the Target Rules (Sergeant 
System), now reads: "The targets shall be from unknown traps," 
If the number of entries received justify it, eight sets of tx"aps, 
arranged according to the Sergeant system, will be used. 
No guns larger than 12 gauge allowed. Weight of guns un- 
limited. Black powder barred. 
Price of targets (2 cents each) included in all entrances. 
The Interstate Association reserves the right to refuse any 
entry. 
The standard bore of the gun is No. 12, and in the handicap 
events all contestants will be handicapped on that basis. Con- 
testants using guns of smaller bore must stand on the mark al- 
lotted to them. 
The Interstate Association reserves the right to select two (2) 
cartridges from each contestant (to test the same for proper 
loading), the selection to be made, at any time, when a con- 
testant is at the firing point. 
In case entries are so numerous that darkness or other cause 
prevents the finish of events the same day they are commenced, 
the rnanagcment reserves the authority to stop the shooting at 
any time it may deem it necessary. In this case, weather per- 
mitting, the shooting will begin, where left off, at 9 A, M, 
sharp the next day. 
"Shooting names" will not be used at this tournament. 
There will be no practice shooting allowed, nor preliminary 
events shot, prior to the commencing of the regular events sched- 
uled for the day. 
Entries for the Preliminary and Consolation handicaps close 
at 5 P. M. the day before they are scheduled to be shot. All 
entries for these events must be made by that time, as penalty 
entries will not be taken for them. 
In case entries are so numerous that events cannot he . fin- 
ished until late any day — thus keeping the compiler of scores 
back with his work — a branch of both the cashier's and compiler 
of scores offices will be opened that night in the Midland Hotel, 
where winners of money can secure the amounts due them, or 
they can obtain same at the shooting grounds the next day. 
A contestant who takes part in the regular events any day 
(events other than the three handicaps) must make entry for all 
events called for by the programme of that day. Entries will not 
be taken for less than the total number of regular events sched- 
uled for the day. In case a contestant after making entry fails 
to take part in any event, or events, his entrance will be for- 
feited for that particular event, or events, and the amount so 
forfeited will be added to the purse the same as if he had con- 
tested. 
This rule is made necessary by the outlook for an exception- 
ally large entry list, and it will be impossible to keep this large 
tournament working smoothly unless the squads are kept intact. 
The purses in all events, except the three handicaps, will be 
divided according to the Rose system into four moneys at the 
ratio of 8-5-3-2. 
The Interstate Association adds $1,000, of which amount $100 
will be reserved to purchase a trophy for the winner of first 
money in the Grand American Handicap at Targets. 
The Interstate Association reserves the authority to postpone 
the Grand American Handicap at Targets on account of bad 
weather or other important cause if, in the judgment of the man- 
agement, such postponement is necessary. 
The manner of shooting the Grand American Handicap at Tar- 
gets (and, in fact, all events scheduled for the tournament) will 
depend entirely on the number of entries received. However, 
contestants are assured that a reasonable equity will be main- 
tained under all conditions. 
In the handicap events ties that are shot off will be at 25 tar- 
gets per man, and the original distances contestants stand at will 
govern. 
The office of compiler of scores will be filled Mr. J. K. Starr. 
His services the last three seasons in a similar capacity, and his 
connection with the office force at different Grand American 
Handicaps at live birds, are a sufficient guarantee of excellent re- 
sults on this occasion. 
It is requested that entries for the Grand American Handicap 
at Targets be made in ample time to permit the sending of 
receipt and admission ticket, and for same to reach the maker 
of entry prior to his departure for Kansas City. 
All entries must be accompanied by the maker's full name and 
address. 
When making an entry by mail, remittances covering the 
amount of forfeit ($5) should be made by bank check, draft, post- 
office money order, express money order, or registered letter. 
Bank checks, drafts, or bills of exchange, will not be received 
at the cashier's office in payment for balance due on entries; 
nor will any check, draft, or bill of exchange be cashed during 
the tournament. This rule will be strictly enforced. 
To reach Blue River Park (from hotels in Kansas City).— Take 
Ninth street. Twelfth street, or Fifteenth street cable cars and 
a.ik for transfer (at time of paying fare) to the Independence 
electric line. The Independence electric line passes Blue River 
Park. The fare is 5 cents, and each of the cable lines issue trans- 
fers to the electric line. 
An admission fee of 50 cents will be charged each day. 
A contestant in the Grand American Handicap at targets will 
receive a ticket, which wiU admit him to the park free during the 
entire tournament. 
Any contestant who is not entered in the Grand American 
Handicap at targets will have the 50 cents paid for admission re- 
funded (at the cashier's office) upon his making entry in the 
sweepstakes. 
The comfort and convenience of contestants, as well as specta- 
tors, has been looked after carefully, inasmuch as the entire 
shooting box is closed in and heated throughout. 
A warm and substantial lunch will be served each day at the 
club house for the sura of 50 cents. * 
There will not be any lockers. The shooting box will contain 
a sufficient number of gun racks to meet all requirements. The 
management of Blue River Shooting Park will provide a room 
for shells and clothing similar to a check room in use at hotels, 
but nothing will be checked. This room contains over 350 pigeon 
holes, each large enough to hold a case of 500 shells in addition 
to some clothing, and it will be in charge of a competent watch- 
man; but as contestants will have free access to tliis room at 
all times, they must be responsible for their own belongings. The 
Interstate Association will not be responsible for guns, shells, 
clothing, . etc., under any circumstances. 
Guns, ammunition, etc., forwarded by express must be prepaid 
and sent to R. S. Elliott & Co., 807 Delaware street, Kansas 
City, Mo. Mark your own name on box that goods are shipped 
m, and it will be delivered at the shooting grounds free of 
charge. 
Please note that shipments on which the charges have not 
been paid will positively not be received. 
Regular entries for the Grand American Handicap at targets 
must be made on or before April 1. Entries mailed in envelopes 
bearing postmarks dated April 1 will be accepted as regular 
entries. All entries must be made on application blanks, and 
they will be received by Elmer E. Shaner, secretary-manager, 
111 Fourth avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. 
Rockland Military Academy Clab. 
Nyack, N. Y., Feb. 23.— The fine weather called out the best 
attendance ever seen at the Rockland Military Academy traps, and 
excellent scores were made. We give below the result of the 
principal match. The next shoot will be held Saturday, March 7, 
at 3 P. M. 
Frost „, . . .oooioomiioonioiinoiooo— 12 
French 1100001111111110111101011—18 
Gilson 1011100110101111111001111— IS 
Moeller ; ^. . , . . i i,. . .1101111100111101101100100—16 
Chapman 0011101110011100111110100—15 
Potter 1111011111111111011101111—22 
Creighton 1101111101110111111011111—21 
Halpin 1001011010111001101110100—14 
Thompson 01000110111010110111111(1—17 
Ly decker 0111111111 OOlOlUllOOOin— 18 
Haring 0111111010001101111100110—16 
E. E. French, Sec'y. 
IN NEW JERSEY. 
i\ 
North River Gun Clufe. 
Edgewater, N. J., Feb. 23.— At the shoot of the North River 
Gun Club, held to-day, both live bird and target competition was 
provided. The scores follow: 
Dudley 2 2 1 2 2 2—6 
Morrison 1 0 1 0 0 0—2 
Ficken 2 0 1 0 0 0—2 
Horner ...... 0. 2 2 0 1 2—4 
Vosselman ..1 1 12 1 1—6 
Bittner * 2 2 * 2 0—3 
Cathcart 2 2 * 2 2 1—5 
Events: 
Targets : 
Hall 0 2 2 
Richter 0 2 2 
Glaser ....... 0 1 2 
Truax 1 1 1 
Monahan .... 1 2 2 
Allison 2 1 2 
Merrill 0 0 1 
1 2 3 4 5 
0 0 
1 1 
6 7 
1—4 
.—4 
.—3 
.—5 
. — 5 
.-3 
.—3 
8 9 
15 15 25 15 15 15 15 15 15 
Morrison ., , 10 9 .. 10 12 14 14 12 
Dudley .... i,. 29 12 21 12 13 11 
Gillerlain : 6 7 11..,. 9.. 912 
Vosselman 9 10 12 10 8 
Horner 4 3 , , 
Baker 0 1 .. 2 ... .. 
Hall 10 11 22 .. 
Monahan 12 7 5 5 
Richter • .. 9 9 12 9 12 .. 
Allison 9 9 5 10 .. .. 
Merrill 9 8 10 9 12 7 
Bittner , 9 7 g 
Kees 9 8 10 '7 '9 !! 
Bittner (re-entry) 4 
Merrill (re-entry) , " '9 
Jas. R. Merrill. 
Boiling Spriogs FiEhing and Gun Club. 
Rutherford, N. J., Feb, 23,— The Holiday shoot of the Boil- 
ing Springs Gun Club was well attended. The next shoot will 
be on March 7, The events were at 15 targets, 50 cents entrance. 
The scores follow: 
Events: 1 2 3 4 5 
Targets: 15 15 15 15 15 
Smith 13 
Keystone . '. ri 13 '9 is " 
James 10 6 9 5 
Van Buskirk ,..,.12 7 8 6 
Vost 11 11 14 12 10 
Ackerman , . Q 7 g 9 g 
Winters 6 11 8 10 11 
Hasbrouck 10 9 11 8 11 
i'atil 11 11 5 .. .. 
Ford 8 10 10 11 .. 
Lane 3 6 6 
Jacks 10 10 .. 
England 7 g 
Vandewetter 1 Q 
Kej'stone, re-entry .. . . n .. 
Seeley 5 
Stumpf 2 
Brooks . .' 11 ! ! 
Peterson ' ',\ [[ 4 
.Tu.st .[ 3 
6 7 8 
15 15 15 
9 
15 
12 13 15 
I 
10 9 .. 
10 
11 
England, 
Matzen . . 
Coman . . 
Pierson . 
Jeanneret 
re-entry 
10 
7 .. 
..8 8 
11 10 .. 
9 6.. 
13 7 9 
9 8 7 
.. 0 .. 
.. U 
8 9 10 
5 7 10 
9 9.. 
5 ,. 
4 3.. 
7 
11 
12 14 12 
4 .. .. 
9 11 .. 
.. .. 12 
Emerald Gun Clob, 
Newark, N. J., Feb. 23.— The Emerald Gun Club's shoot, held 
on Smith Bros, grounds, to-day, was its last of the season. The 
birds were good, A west wind prevailed. The scores follow: 
PI Kregel, 30 202211211*— 8 
F Kail, 25 0220022122—7 
W Corbett, 25 2020212102—7 
J C Henry, 25 0120210010—5 
T Short, 28 2211221012—9 
C Voheringer, 25, ,1220211010— 7 
J Moore, 28 1111221110—9 
P May, 28 0121102122—8 
Dr Hudson, 28 **21111122— 8 
*Guest. 
■"C Arthur, 26 2111121101—9 
*J M Thompson, 28.2022221110—8 
*T Hasbrouck, 28, , ,1211001110— 7 
Barrowr, 28 *002102222— 6 
H P Scott, 30 .222001201*— 6 
Capt Dwyer, 25, .. .2101220111— 8 
W Caltow, 28 1112012120—8 
J Fischer, 28 2012022210— V 
F Hausman, 25.... 0121101012— 7 
Hell Gate Gtin Clofc. 
Cart-stabt, N. J., Feb. 24.— The Hell Gate Gun Club members 
attended m good numbers as usual. Col. J. H. Voss and Mr E 
floenick killed ten straight in the club event, the former from 
the 30-yard mark. The scores follow; 
V \ 22***12*20- 5 
^ v p M ' ■ • • • 2220*10112- 7 
J Schhcht, 28 (6) , . *90*i999*9_ g 
P Garms, 28 (6) . I " :i222110221- 9 
Iv Bardendistl, 28 (51/2) , 020002*001-3 
J Kl enk, 28 6) .1002111001- 6 
M ^Dennis, 26 (5) 0000120221-5 
^ A i\r f°? oV 1100100201- 5 
E A Meckel, 28 (7) • ?''ii.:ionmi_ « 
P Albert, 28 (7) 1 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! :200112222i- 8 
*C A Coner 002*002102-4 
E Steffens, 28 (OVa) 2221121012- 9 
■U P i^' OA .iV ••• 22002022*0- 5 
?'p -^v" k , ^^Iv ■:^< 0322121222- 9 
J F Wellbrock, 28 (7) 0220202*12-6 
? I ^I'^'^V. ' 120*212212— 8 
\v w % 11 (5)-->i^---->-'!:"«"-.*. - *1*0020*01- 3 
W W Balch 26 (5) 0110012012- 6 
L F Muench, 30 (7) 0000122012— 5 
P Brennen, 2b (5) 1011110121-8 
I Woelfel 28 (,) 1010102210- 6 
G Hreit 28 (BVa 02*1020110- 5 
J H Doherty 2b (4). ....10*2101212-7 
-]^P_,Uannefelser 28 (514) 1221021000- 6 
r vvT"''■',s'^.r-l9^ .2211220110- 8 
C VVeber 28 (6/3 1210221021-8 
F 1 rostel 28 (6/2) 2110011111- 8 
«Gueft 111101102a- 8 
Jackson Park Gon Clwb, 
Patcrson, N J., Feb. 23.-The team shoot to-day failed to 
materialize. Not one team outside of the Patersbn teams put in 
an appearance. We received only one entry up to Monday, and 
that came from Guttenberg, and they failed to show up. 
1 he Jackson Park Gun Club did everything in their power to 
make this shoot a success. They got together 1,000 of as fine a 
lot ot birds as I have seen at any shoot at any time, and they 
paid a good stifi price for the birds, too. Everything for the 
comfort of the shooters and visitors was well looked after We 
had made arrangements for three constables and only one of them 
showed up, and he kept everything in the best of order around 
the club house. 
Everything went off smoothly, considering the great crowd, from 
12 o clock until the finish of the shoot. 
i?'"':^* J'^" which fell during the past week still laid over 
the field to the depth of several inches, and as the sun came up 
during the day, it made it soft, and the boys had a hard day in 
traveling on it. ^ 
Our regular trapper hurt his foot on Saturday afternoon, and 
was unable to fill his place. We had to hire green hands, but 
tkey did very nicely, trapping over six hundred from 10 A M 
until the finish time. The dogs did their work well, considering 
the heavy going, and had to change them quite often, owing to the 
snow-covered fields. The birds seemed bewildered, and did not 
take wing as fast as usual, but once started, they were all anv 
one could ask for; m fact, they were too good for some of the - 
sliooters. Ihere were very few straight scores made durincr the 
day, as the scores will tell. We had a group picture taken to- 
day of as many of the shooters and friends as could get in front 
of the club house, and they were several deep. It is fine but 
too large to send to you with safety. I will try and get a srnaller 
The shoot opened at about 10:15, with five men at 5 birds t2n(i 
''"1 finished, several other shooters had arrived' 
and a. 10-bird, $5 entrance, was started, and had fourteen entries' 
W ! \"\l'^^f' Jith twenty-three, and was pretty 
hot. No. 4, at 10 birds, $5, had eighteen entries. No. 5 finished 
