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FOREST AND STREAM. 
[June 27, 1903. 
MK^] 1^ LotjisianaH Trapshootefs* League.^ 
NATGHitocHES, La.— Juac 3 and 4 will ever remain memorable 
in Ihe annals o{ the Louisiana Trapshooters' League. On these 
dates the Natchitoches Gun Club held its initial tournament as 
a member of this League. Here the cracks from the various 
dubs met and threw down the gage of battle. It was the fit-st 
tilt of the season— the first meeting of the clahs witli poised 
lance end armored panoply. A' jolly good-natured crowd it 
was, as is always the case with lovers of dog, rod and gun. Old 
{fiends met and renewed vows of fidelity, and with Southern 
hospitality fires were set burning on altars of new friendships. 
This organization consists of Natchitoches, Dixie, Arcadia, Robe- 
line, Mansfield and Coushatta. Its objects are to protect game, to 
extend the influence of the true sportsman, and encourage the 
manly sport of trapshooting. From the enthusiasm and at- 
tendance at the first shoot continual growth and prosperity seems 
assured. Its officers are: J. F. Welch, President, and J. G. 
Marsten, Vice-President. 
Natchitoches is one of the oldest towns in the State; in fact, 
in the LTnited States. Its residents are descendants of the old 
pioneer families whose valor and 'hardihood created an empire 
out of a wilderness. Naturally, we find much culture, wealth and 
all thfit is good in civilization. Its people are neither zealous 
fanatics nor religious bigots; but possess in well rounded mod- 
eration all those qualities that go to make our most valued citizen. 
They are religious; they are zealous; they are enthusiastic; they 
enjoy life and revel in its beauties; they grasp in full the com- 
pass of existence, and rejoice in its duties; they shoot and hunt 
and fish and ride and walk and fast and pray. When the golden 
bowl is full they sip of its nectar; when it is dashed aside and 
death's black curtain hides for a time the stage of life, they are 
sad and with humility pass under the chastening rod. A people 
it is a pleasure to meet, and from whom it causes pain to part. 
The town itself is fast becoming one of the most important in 
central Louisiana. It could not be more beautifully located. 
Business interests of various kinds are fast developing its 
natural resources, the State Normal is located here. This is one 
of the most important State institutions. It brings annually to 
the town hundreds of students, and numerous families move 
here to take advaxatage of its educational facilities. Its presi- 
dent, B. C. Caldwell, is the most widely known educator of the 
State, a man of fine parts, brilliant address and masterly execu- 
tive qualities. You intuitively recognize power the moment he 
is met. Its talented and versatile young Congressman, Phanor 
Breazele, wields a vast influence for its good; the horizon of his 
influence is fast widening. He is even now being mentioned 
for Governor, after his next term. Here's to him. With such 
men as these and Judge Porter, Dan Scarbrough with their tact, 
push and industry, assisted by an intelligent community, the 
town's future is easily seen. 
The tournament consisted of eight events each day. The first 
25 the second day was for the cup given to the best team of 
three shooting at 25 targets per man. It was won by Marsten, 
Bosley and Picket, of East Point, on a score of 61. Then came 
Montgomery, Hill and Montgomery, of Natchitoches, with 59, 
and Mansfield with 58, Elam, Jenkins and Warren shooting; 
Conshatta, with John Marsten, Pierson and H. Marsten, took 
fourth. Six teams shot. 
Mrs. Breazele, of Natchitoches, the talented editress of the 
enterprise, delivered the cup to the lucky winners in a few well 
chosen, eloquent sentences. Mr. J. G. Marsten responded in 
clever style, and the ceremony ended. All cheered their appre- 
ciation. 
According to constitutional provision, 50 targets must be shot 
by each contestant for the individual match. These were placed 
in the programme as the last 25 each day. 
First day: J. G. Marsten 25, Welch 23, Picket 22, R. Mont- 
gomery 22, Ventura 21, Breazele 21, Jenkins 21, Caldwell 20, Free- 
man 20, Elam 20, Sam Hill 20. 
These were the only ones having any show to win on the fol- 
lowing day unless something very unusual happened. Marsten, 
however, held his own and won easily, though Ferguson got the 
fine score of 24. Ross Montgomery repealed his score of 22; 
Elam, Bryan and Bosley also got 22, Picket 21, G. Montgomery, 
P. C, Rogers, John Warren, L. Ventura and Abbington got 20. 
It was an exciting race, and created much enthusiasm, though 
all knew the winner would be Marsten. 
After all had shot. President Welch called Mr. Marsten before 
the crowded grand stand, where probably at no shoot were ever 
gathered more beautiful ladies nor a finer array of men. 
The cup, presented through the President by the Peters Car- 
tridge Company, is a thing of beauty; solid silver, gold lined, tall, 
elegantly ornamented, having three ivory handles; is a gift 
worthy the most strenuous endeavor to win. Expressions of 
good will for the liberal donors were heard on all sides; and this 
company deserves all the praise it received for its liberal patron- 
age and desire to further this most delightful sport. The cup 
hung both days before the grand stand, admired by all. 
The Natchitoches Club will develop a number of good shots. 
The writer remembers a short time since that a number now good 
for SO per cent, or more were then not capable of making 50 
per cent. Count Ventura was always a good shot, and remains 
so. Messrs. R. L. and G. Montgomery, Jack Bryan, D. W. 
Breazele, J. W. Freeman, Sam Hill and P. C. Rogers will be 
first-class shots. At least three experts will develop from this 
bunch. 
Had Judge C. V. Porter shot through he would have stood 
well toward the top. 
Hon. Dan Scarbrough surprised everybody. When he first 
stepped out all got ready to laugh as- he missed them. Much 
hilarity was not indulged in, however, as he broke them like a 
veteran, and will make a good shot if he so desires. 
Hon. Phanor Breazele has not allowed his brilliant Congres- 
sional record to stay his appetite for sports. He shot, and shot 
well, as did Judge Samuel Henry. A special match between 
these two was much enjoyed. The match was won by the Con- 
gressman. 
It is this getting out with the boys that makes these men so 
strong with the public. They do not do so for this purpose, 
but because they enjoy it; hence the warm friendship that 
springs up between true sportsmen (not sports, bear in mind). 
Several squads composed entirely of men who had never shot 
targets were put out and caused much amusement. 
The ladies of Natchitoches, on behalf of the M. E. Church, 
served refreshments. They left nothing to be desired, either in 
quality, quantity or service. It was good— yea, very good— and 
plentiful. 
Dr. Nabors, John Warren (Big Nerve) and the writer were 
entertained at the beautilul and hospitable home of Sheriff J. W. 
Freeman. This trio will long remember the good things eaten, 
and never forget the kind treatment. 
Dr. Nabors was the nerviest man at this tournament. There 
must be something in the air about Mansfield on which "such 
Cssars feed" to make them great. Abbington and John Warren 
are both from there. The Doctor went neatly through without 
locating anjrthing in the way of a pfize. I presume Abbington 
would have beeti as guilty, but he was more luckyj landing jUst 
ofleh enough to vary the rhoriotohy. These two faitly well fill 
the place ohcie occupied by John Wairren, but for diameter, 
circumference arid general wfeight of nerve he will nfever be fully 
replaced. He has rtovv beert ptortiotSd^ 
There ate two classes of ptopheCies the writer seldom fails 
to land a wihtiet, viz., baseball arid shootirig. Last year, oh 
their first apptarancE, it was predicted that Marsten and Picket 
would develop into great shots. In fact, Marsten was called 
the future great. This is being fast verified. 
The East Point cup team — Picket, J. G. Marsten and Bosley — 
are good ones. It looks as if that cup had gone there to stay. 
Picket and Marsten shot entirely out of their class, no one 
being near enough to trouble them. 
The targets, as at all similar tournaments, were thrown hard. 
But few straights were made: one each by Elam, Rogers and 
Welch, are all now recalled. 
Mr. Elam's handsome figure and graceful position attracted the 
attention of the ladies. He also shot up to form. Messrs. 
Woodworth and Jenkins were both sick and could not do them- 
selves justice; they are good when in form and will be heard 
from at Mansfield. 
Mr. Lindsey seems to h'ave lost "the know how" since he 
parted with his Greener two years ago. He was then equal to 
any in the State. 
Hon. J. H. Caldwell quit his pump and took a double, with 
disastrous results. The Major can "heap shoot um" when 
everything is properly arranged, oiled and adjusted; but it must 
be as exact as watch works. 
Mr. Ferguson, of Robeline, is a beginner, and bids fair to 
stay on the upper horizon, if not as a star of the first magnitude, 
he will always be plainly visible. 
Mr. Arthur Pierson is a coming shot. Mr. John Marsten has 
already arrived. 
Henry Marsten was sick, and has been for a nronth. We are 
sorry. Henry is a genial companion. Ill health has lowered the 
standard of a number of the boys. Welch, after a sick spell of 
twenty-one weeks, was out of form along with those mentioned. 
We hope all will soon regain their usual health and follow, with 
wonted skill, the elusive bluerocker Clevelandi. 
Sheriff Freeman certainly showed nerve in going all the way 
through, both regular and extra events. Nothing was too big 
for him to tackle, nothing too small to overlook. Just mention, 
and with him it was, "Where is my gun?" with no query as to 
amount of entrance, number of targets or who were to shoot. 
As a squad hustler R. Montgomery will fill the whole box. 
It was through him the regular events went off in such a hurry 
and so many extras shot. The club owes him at least 5,000 tar- 
gets. A guest, remarking on his ubiquity, being here, there and 
yonder at the same time, was told by Mr. Freeman that move- 
ment with constant acceleration was his natural condition of 
life, and to-morrow he may be forty miles out in the piney woods 
conducting a camp meeting, and in the evening, after chicken, 
would insure the preachers for $2,000 each, then give his half 
of the premium to an old maid's home or anything else asking 
it. The writer heard him put down an extra and pay for it, 
then tell some fellow -he did not know to go in and shoot it out, 
as he hadn't time. 
Jack Bryan and Drew Breazele present an elegant appearance 
while shooting. They will fast develop into experts. Mark this. 
If George Montgomery and Sam Hill are really as cool as they 
look when shooting, the proverbial cucumber is not to be 
counted. 
The League passed a series of resolutions, thanking the Peters 
Cartridge Company for its donations of medal and cup, and 
authorized President Welch to mail them acknowledgment of this 
fact. 
Our constitution, like that of the Valley League, provides for 
no handicaps. A number of members desire a change, so it will 
likely be amended another season. The result will be ques- 
tionable. 
A grand ball was given in honor of visiting shooters at the 
beautiful rooms of the Comus Club. All enjoyed themselves to 
the limit. R. Montgomery, unknown to themselves, had sent 
telegrams to the wives of the shooters saying they had each made 
such fine scores they must stay and celebrate. He then had the 
trains leave before schedule time, the telegraph wires cut, steam- 
ers embargoed, and the guests were at the mercy of their friends. 
This, like all good things, must end, so farewell Natchitoches, 
with its brave men and fairest women. May all meet on your 
hospitable grounds again; may those whose hearts swell with 
nature's love again the wassail bowl pass round, and clasp hands 
in fraternal joy. May fullness of years be granted to enjoy the 
bird songs, the dancing leaves and merry music of the rills and 
woodland echoes, and the sublime symphoney of the winds 
and storms and rolling thunders. Here's to the sportsmen, 
nature's priest, who, like poor Lo, sees God in the storm and 
hears Him in the wind. With Rip Van Winkle, on behalf of 
fellow Leaguers, I will say, "May you live long un' been 'appy!" 
Vale. 
First Day. 
Events: 12345678 
Targets : 10 15 20 25 10 15 20 25 
J G Marsten 8 13 17 22 9 14 16 24 
T W Freeman 5 10 14 15 4 10 11 20 
T F Welch 8 12 18 20 6 11 15 22 
P C Rogers 0 9 14 17 10 10 13 18 
T Warren 7 13 12 14 8 9 13 15 
Picket 9 13 16 23 5 14 17 22 
Bryan 7 14 17 19 6 10 12 19 
H Marsten 5 f 18 21 5 12 12 15 
Ventura 9 13 11 13 4 11 13 21 
E Elam 9 12 18 21 7 11 14 20 
T B Lee 8 12 16 17 7 11 10 4 
Aaron 5 10 11 12 4 17 5 17 
Woodard 7 9 14 18 7 12 15 16 
Ferguson 6 6 16 16 8 12 16 18 
Bosley 6 9 16 18 7 12 17 21 
G Montgomery.... 8 9 16 21 8 17 14 19 
Lindsey 7 10 14 15 7 7 9 17 
Nabors 4 8 3.. 4 6.... 
D Breazele 7 9 11 18 7 9 12 16 
D Hill 8 9 17 13 6 11 15 . . 
S Porter 5 5 12 12 6 11 14 17 
Caldwell 5 10 14 17 4 11 7 20 
Abbington 7 9 10 18 6 10 11 17 
R Montgomery.... 7 12 18 17 4 12 16 22 
Jenkins 7 12 18 17 4 9 17 21 
T W Breazele 4 3 .. .. 
J Marsten 8 9 15 20 
A Pierson 9 12 9 
D Hargrove 6 
B W Marsten ■. •• 
Scarbrough '0 l" 
9 9 14 18 
9 5 10 13 13 
11 10 
Second Day. 
12345 678 
10 15 20 25 10 15 20 25 
9 12 15 21 8 10 17 22 
6 12 11 17 4 8 17 19 
5 10 11 21 10 13 17 17 
5 11 13 14 9 12 13 20 
6 13 16 20 8 12 16 20 
9 14 18 23 8 11 16 21 
9 13 13 17 6 12 13 22 
8 9 10 16 7 
8 12 14 20 5 10 16 20 
10 8 18 20 7 13 13 22 
7 12 18 18 7 8 . . . . 
5 12 15 16 6 8 17 19 
6 10 12 15 4 12 10 17 
6 9 12 20 8 13 14 24 
9 11 17 17 9 13 18 22 
7 11 19 11 8 12 14 20 
3 6 
7 13 u 's '5 ii 
. . 5 11 20 .... 15 15 
'6 io 14 14 'e 's "5 !! 
5 7 13 16 7 10 12 20 
8 10 5 20 8 13 12 22 
6 9 17 17 6 11 15 19 
'7 ii is i9 8 "7 i4 23 
5 11 12 9 7 10 ... . 
'5 6 i2 is *4 '7 io !! 
J G Marsten 123 
T W Freeman ,89 
J F Welch 113 
P C Rogers ••• f 
Warren ' j|* 
1st day. 2d day. Total. Per Cent. 
ticket 
Br van - 1"^ 
H Marsten ^ 
114 
97 
112 
97 
110 
120 
105 
43 
237 
186 
225 
196 
201 
239 
200 
145 
84 3-4 
67 1-2 
80 
70 
71 1-2 
85 
74 3-4 
65 
Vetttuta 95 
E Elam , ^ 112 
J B Lee * ^..101 
Aaron 81 
Woodatd ....i,... i,. 98 
Ferguson ...ii ; 98 
Bosley ....i ,..106 
G Moritgoiiiety.'. i . i . i . . . , ,112 
Liridsey ......... ..^^,.1, 86 
Nibots i 25 
D Bteazele 89 
D Hill 98 
Porter 82 
Caldwell 87 
Abbington 88 
R Montgomery , , 101 
Jenkins ; , 100 
J W Breazele 7 
J Marsten 102 
A Pierson , 69 
D Hargrove 37 
B W Marsten 
Scarbrough , i9 
105 
111 
66 
75 
86 
106 
106 
111 
"9 
58 
66 
'ei 
90 
112 
109 
i69 
54 
'59 
200 
223 
157 
176 
184 
204 
212 
225 
86 
54 
147 
164 
82 
148 
178 
213 
209 
7 
211 
113 
27 
59 
19 
J. F. 
■70 
71 2-3 
66 3-4 
62 
65 
72 
75 1-3 
80 
64 
31 
62 3-4 
66 3-4 
59 
50 1-4 
61 
76 
74 3-4 
28 
75 1-3 
52 3-4 
38 1-2 
51 
38 
Welch. 
Poughfceepsic Gan Qub. 
PoUGHKEEPSiE, N. Y., Junc 11. — In spite of the rain, the weeklv 
shoot of this club to-day was fairly well attended, seven mc : 
facing the trap. Thirteen events were shot off, the most impo: 
tant of which w-as No. 8, for the Marshall cup, which was won b 
Claymark, who, with 4 misses allowed as breaks, scored 21. As 
there is no regular shoot advertised by any of the clubs in this 
vicinity to take place on July 4, the management of this club 
will hold a local shoot on that day. Shooting will begin at 
1:30 P. M. It is not the intention of the club to try to mak 
a barrel of money out of this little affair, social rather than 
financial gain being the object in view.. The programme con- 
sists of five 15 bird events at 40 cents each — ^25 cents for the pot 
and 15 for the targets— and one 25-bird event at 75 cents, 50 cents 
of which goes in the pot. While this is 5t a "big affair," we ex- 
pect to have a good attendance and a lot of sport. Bring your 
guns and your friends, and we'll help you enjoy yourself. 
Events: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 
Targets: 10 15 10 15 10 15 10 25 25 25 10 15 10 Broke. 
Claymark, 4 6 10 6 7 6 8 .. 21 60 
Traver 6 14 9 20 . . 12 61 , 
Winans, 1 6 6 9 12 15 IS 18 7 9 8 107 
Hoctor, 2 6 14 .. 12 10 13 7 18 .. 16 .. 11 5 110 
Fenn, 1 8 12 18 . . 17 6 . . . . 
Smith, 4 7 4 20 .. 22 .. 9 6 
Marshall, 4 11 5 18 . . 14 7 
60 
69 
59 
Snaniweh. 
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—Adv. 
We are informed by the Dupont Company that at the Ohio 
State shoot, held in Circinns.ti during the week of June 9 to 11, 
most of the trophies were won by sportsmen using Dupont 
Smokeless. Mr. C. A. Young won the Press-Post trophy with 
a straight score of 25. He also won the L. C. Smith trophv, 
defeating the runner-up, C. W. Phellis, who tied with M 
Young on the 48 out of 50, and in the shoot-off Mr. Youti 
broke 24 out of 25. The State Journal cup, emblematic of tl 
amateur championship of Ohio, became the property of Mr. 1 
S. Rhoads, who tied with four others on a score of 29 out < 
30, and in the shoot-off made 25 straight. Five-man team rac- 
30 singles and 10 pairs, was won by the Cincinnati team, Messrs. 
Gambell, Squier, Ahlers, Van Ness, and Neyl, all using Dupont 
Smokeless powder. 
At the Sunbury, Pa., shoot, June 9 to 11, Geo. Howell and 
R. C. Dirk tied for first general average. At the Sioux City, la., 
shoot, June 10, first and second general averages were won hv 
J. W. Brodrick, and R. Barber, using a Winchester Repeatin 
shotgun. At the Hamilton. O., shoot, June 1213, R. L. Trirabi 
won first general average. All the above shooters used Winchester 
factory loaded shells. At the Shreveport, La., shoot, June 15, the 
first seven general high averages were won with Winchester factory 
loaded shells. 
Messrs. Von Lengerke & Detmold, 318 Broadway, New York, 
have added an automatic dog exerciser to their line of sports- 
men's goods. The man who wishes to prepare, his dog for ■ 
bench or for field work should consult the aforementioned firm 11, 
particulars. 
Mr. J. Mowell Hawkins, at the Interstate Association shoot, at 
Warm Springs, Ga., June 16-17, won high average for the two 
days with 324 out of 350. He used Dupont powder, Winchester 
gun and factory loaded shells. , 
New Adveftisements 
We believe it to be a fair assumption that nine out of every ten 
fishermen are smokers. Smoking seems to be a part of most 
every sort of an outing; but we know from experience that the 
same "weight" of cigar after dinner and in a boat is bad judg- 
ment, and that "cheap" cigars are worse. In the advertisement 
of Herbert D. Shivers, Inc., in this issue, they tell us some 
interesting facts about making cigars, selling cigars and l^rofits 
on cigars that bear the stamp of reason. Their pamphlet Con- 
cerning Cigars" is of interest to all smokers, both in and out of 
doors An undefiled Havana "Panetella" of medium weight kills 
time very pleasantly "between the acts," be it while awaiting 
another rise or after the curtain has gone down. 
In this week's issue Yawman & Erbe Mfg. Co., of Rochester, 
N V advertise their famous automatic reel, accompanied by a 
record catch of rainbow trout. The interesting catalogue issued 
by this firm gives more details of work done by this reel and 
of the 1903 prize contest, open to all, fishermen using the Y. & K. 
automatic reel. 
The Ducker portable houses are the standard. Two of them 
arc offered at a bargain in our advertising columns by Brown 
Hoisting Machinery Company. 
