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FOREST AND STREAM, 
99 
Arkansas State Shoot. 
Again has Father Time made his circuit of the seasons, and the 
twelfth annual tournament of the Arkansas State Sportsmen s As- 
sociation dwells with the pleasant memories of the past. ihiB is 
the fifth in succession that the writer has attended. The shooters 
number about the same each year. While never a record-breaker 
in this respect, those who come almost all shoot the entire pro- 
gramme through. , 1 , J i.1 
The weather, while warm, was all that could be asked at the 
season, being bright, clear and generally calm. As on last year, 
the air and roads were full of dust. It is no trouble to dust one s 
pants at Tine Bluff in July. . 
Mr. De Long represented an automobile mantifacturer. He 
treated a number of the visiting sportsmen to the delightful 
sensation that only riding in an auto can create. 
In the absence of Taylor, Messrs. Hawkins and Elliott tried not 
to let the calm of nature be too placid. They succeeded very well 
indeed, considering the gigantic task of filling Taylor's place. 
Mr. W. B. Powell, of English, is a royal good fellow, of the 
old school. Always shoots an average of 13, no matter what targets, 
good bad, fast, "slow, high or low. If he gets 14 once, he is sure 
to get 12 next time. If a straight is made on 15, then an 11 must 
intervene to average 13. ' , , c, 
I heard some remark that Farmer resembled timer bhaner 
somewhat, neither having but few gray hairs on top of his head. 
Pemberton shot a great race up until the individual medal race 
the last day. He then went all to pieces. I was just pointing 
him out to a few friends as the pride of Little Rock. In fact, 
explaining that he was the Rock, the rest being the Little. As 
.fohn swung his artillery into action and missed 7 out _ of 9, the 
parties turned away in disgust, thinking I had been "stringing 
them." After this event no one saw him the remainder of the 
shoot. I presume he went straight to the train and home, or 
possibly he has never reached home, whieh papers please copy. 
Coles certainly shot in remarkable form. He told me it was his 
brother who shot at Shreveport. As he said it, it is so, but they 
look more alike than twins. 
How those tv/o Tennesseeans, Brady and Joyner, did shoot! 
They kept it up continually. No one envied their good fortune, 
as both are gentlemen of the type it does one good to know. The 
meeting of such men is to me not only the best but the most 
enjoyable part of our tournaments. Both are amateurs, who have 
no thought of their winnings, yet strive hard to make a good 
score for the pleasure it gives. Abe Frank was sadly missed. 
Abe is no financial contributor, but his antics, tricks of ledgerdc- 
main and general fund of good humor always preclude any stagnation 
of spirits, Messrs. Christian and Harris, scorer and referee, re- 
spectively, were quick, accurate, reliable, all the positions required. 
And the cashier, assisted by Hillman, left nothing to be desired in 
the box office. 
In the individual medal contest the shooting was hard. De Long 
and Dr. Gallagher tied on 45 out of -50. As the tie was to be shot 
off, it was a foregone conclusion that De Long would win, as it 
was expert against amateur, experience against the lack of it. 
The Doctor shot a much better race than might have been ex- 
pected. Twice he had the lead, but each time failed to hold it. 
His shooting was well timed and steady, and lacked nervousness. 
Once De Long took the lead, it was never relinquished. He shot 
a steady, winning gait, like the fine shot he u«doubtedly is. Coles 
bitterly' disappointed his admiVers in the medal race. The fine form 
in which he^had been shooting all day placed him as an odds-on 
favorite. He fell down badly, however, getting only IS. He at 
once resumed his regular work in the tournament by breaking 20 
.straight. I think Mr. Loyd is right when he says Coles is one of 
the very best tournament shots in the South, but a poor medal or 
individual match .shooter. Sandy tried to give all kinds of excuses, 
such as wanting to cure his friends of betting on him, etc. The 
fact is, as Howells put it, "His sand run out." He is a good, big, 
whole-souled fellow, an enemy to himself, but a friend to everybody 
else. The same may be applied to Powell. 
Lloyd was sadly out of form. Always one of the very first and 
a leader here. In this meet his shooting was a wreck of its former 
self. He is not "all in"yet by any means, and the future will yet 
record some of his achievements with the gun. Clements was not 
as great as formerly, but he did remarkably well, considering all 
he was engaged in. He was constantly fixing traps or pulling, 
selling shells or doing something for the shooters' welfare. Taking 
all in all, he stood well up in the race. 
Speers shot his usual gait. He is a steady 85 per cent, shooter. 
He did one commendable thing in taking Farmer, Powell. Litzke 
and ye scribe out to the theater and giving them their first "pecan 
flappe." This is probably what Farmer thought .of when he made 
his sudden exit. 
Probably Howells and Arnold showed greatest improvement. 
Both did remarkably well. Howells is now a star and Arnold 
will be. 
Conrey is a new man at the trap, as are Inman, Ambrose, Cook, 
Bunch and Mathews. They stood well up all the time, and are 
comers. Broadway, I mentioned last year; he did not shoot as 
well this, yet stood high in the average. He will show belter 
speed next time at Tonesborough. 
Mr. Litzke made "the first straight of his life in this tournamcut. 
On the advice of John Pemberton, Paul cttt of! part of his "pull" 
and began at once to do better. 
One peculiar feature was a squad from Little Rock, consisting 
of J. K. Thibeault, his two sons and nephew. They all could 
shoot, too, from senior to junior, all over S4 per cent. Three are 
beginners. 
The grittiest shooters there were Lloyd, McKeiizie, Cook, Sor- 
rels and Inman. Though constantly shooting "out," they stayed 
in to the bitter end. This is the way to learn. Sorrels has only 
himself to blame, as he is now a good shot. 
Vick was_ one time high man, another time low, and it was a 
penny's toss as to which it would be. 
As to the visitors, I have already mentioned the very fine shoot- 
ing of Joyner and Brady. Hawkins and Burke are two excellent 
fellows and good shots- In any shooting tournament they will be 
close to "shooter's row," while Avery will be "thar or tharabouts.'' 
This man well represents his company, as does Mr. D. Elliott. 
The latter did not shoot up to his record, but got going toward 
the last. He is a very graceful shot, and the ladies can't see any 
one else. In the Winchester trio, Franz, Hillman and Elliott, are 
a trinity that certainly coalesces well to the interests of the com- 
pany, felliott does the shooting and disturbance raising generally; 
I'renz, the quiet, suave, account keeping and mixing, while Hill- 
man makes friends of every one he meets just because he can't 
help it.. "There's, not a better boy than that, sure," was often 
iieard. 
We like to see such men as Dr. Williams take part. He is as 
enthusiastically fond of it as a child of a new toy. 
Association Meeting. 
The Association met Tuesday night, with President J. B. Speers 
in the chair. Routine business was soon finished, and then the 
question of next totirnament introduced. Three places were sup- 
ported — Little Rock, Jonesborough, and Pine Bluff. The latter 
place wished it to be held in some othej- city if it could be properly 
handled. On a close vote of 6 to 5, Jonesborough was selected 
against Little Rock, time and manner to be decided by the home 
club. 
The election of ofScers was then taken up. Mr. Gordeii Mathews, 
of Jonesborough, was selected President. Mr. Mathews is quite a 
yoiing man, and thought one older and more experienced would do 
better, but the Association ruled otherwise, so he will sustain the 
honors. Mr. W. B. Powell, of English, was unanimously elected 
Vice-President. Mr. Paul R. Litzke, of Little Rock, was elected 
Secretary. This is Mr. Litzke's seventh successive term in the 
same office, and this speaks more than words of his ability and 
labors for the interest he has in charge. In my report last year I 
remarked that it was like to becoming hereditary, Mr. Litzke 
seems n'ow still nearer forming a dynasty. 
• A young man" of sterling integrity, Mr. E. A. Howell, was re- 
elected Treasurer. One look into Ed's eyes of honest brown,- would 
Convince any one the funds are safe. 
Pine Bloff Sportsmen. 
The Pine Bluff boys are hard to excel as entertainers. They do 
all in their power to make the visitors feel at home. If an error 
is ever made, it is of the head, not of the heart. The sole aim was to 
do just what the shooters wished. Long may they live and prosper. 
If the Writer may never again meet the boys of the City by the 
Bluil. here's to them and theirs in the toast of Rip Van Winkle, 
"May you live long un' been 'appy." May the sunshine and. 
shadow of life so gently blend that when comes the final summons, 
may it be nature's low sweet whisper of love into the ears o{ a 
true sportsman, as she Jcindly draws th§ wanderer home. 
Fitst Day, Joly 8. 
Events: 1 
Tai gets : 15 
Lloycf 10 
Howell 15 
Coles 14 
Clements , 14 
Speers 13 
Thibeault, Sr 12 
Farmer 15 
Thibeault. Jr 11 
G Thibeault 8 
Hobbs K) 
De Long 13 
Bicadway 13 
IMatthews 15 
Ambrose 15 
Bunch 13 
Powell 14 
Welch 15 
McKenzie 9 
Cook 14 
Arnold • ■ 13 
Joyner 14 
Bradv , 15 
Burk' 13 
Howkins . . 15 
Litzke 10 
Avery 11 
Conrey ..........>..... 10 
Williams 10 
Vick 10 
Inman .,; 13 
Henry 8 
Sevier 10 
Morgan 12 
Patterson 12 
Voss 9 
Lark in 9 
1) Elliott - . 
Gallagher 
Cromwell 
Wiegel 
3 4 5 6 7 
15 20 15 15 15 
14 11 9 12 8 
12 20 14 11 14 
15 20 14 11 14 
12 19 12 13 13 
14 18 13 13 13 
12 13 13 14 12 
13 19 14 14 14 
12 
13 15 15 15 14 
11 .. ,. 
14 18 14 14 14 
13 17 14 14 14 
13 18 13 14 13 
14 18 14 11 15 
14 17 12 12 11 
13 18 13 12 15 
15 17 14 13 13 
n 16 8 .. .. 
12 16 2 11 14 
13 18 11 14 10 
13 18 15 15 13 
14 19 13 15 13 
15 19 11 14 14 
12 19 11 14 14 
9 14 9 11 7 
15 17 14 14 15 
14 18 14 13 12 
12 17 13 9 9 
12 17 13 13 18 
11 . . 13 11 10 
7 14 
11 13 11 .. 8 
9 12 
11 14 
.... 5 8 .. 
.... 8 10 .. 
.. 17 14 14 11 
. . 13 11 10 
13 
8 9 10 
20 15 15 
14 11 14 
19 14 14 
19 14 14 
18 14 15 
17 13 15 
17 13 15 
19 14 14 
19 15 13 
18 15 14 
17 13 11 
16 14 10 
16 14 12 
19 10 II 
12 11 9 
17 14 13 
13 12 13 
17 15 14 
19 15 12 
16 15 15 
20 12 1* 
20 12 li 
14 11 13 
18 14 14 
14 .. .. 
12 13 io 
12 .. .. 
.. 9 .. 
.. 15 13 
15 13 9 
17 11 13 
16 .. .. 
10 .. .. 
.. .. 11 
Shot 
at. 
160 
160 
160 
160 
160 
160 
160 
45 
160 
45 
160 
160 
160 
160 
160 
160 
160 
80 
160 
160 
160 
160 
160 
160 
160 
160 
1,30 
95 
160 
100 
70 
95 
115 
95 
60 
45 
115 
65 
.30 
15 
Second Day, Jtily 9. 
Events: 12 3 
Targets: 15 15 15 
Lloyd 10 12 9 
Howell 14 13 15 
Coles 15 14 15 
Clements 15 14 14 
Speers 15 14 14 
Thibeault. Sr 13 12 13 
Farmer 14 13 14 
G Thibeault 13 10 13 
D Elliott 11 12 13 
Vick 15 13 13 
De Long 13 12 14 
Broadway 12 13 13 
Matthews 12 11 11 
Ambrose 12 14 12 
Bunch 14 13 14 
Powell 11 12 13 
Welch 14 13 12 
McKenzie 10 14 10 
Cook 13 12 11 
Arnold 12 14 11 
Joyner 14 12 14 
Brady 13 15 14 
Burke 14 14 14 
Avery 14 13 13 
Hawkins 14 13 13 
Sorrels 13 13 13 
C^onrey 15 13 12 
Litzke 15 12 10 
Voss 10 
Morgan 10 
Henry 10 
Gallagher 12 
Patterson . - 
Wyman .. 
Cromwell .......... . . 
Byrd 
Inman ■-■ .- 
4 5 6 
20 15 15 
16 12 12 
18 15 15 
19 14 13 
14 13 12 
17 13 12 
16 14 14 
18 14 13 
16 13 14 
17 11 15 
17 14 11 
20 15 14 
19 14 13 
15 13 14 
19 11 15 
18 14 12 
15 13 15 
18 14 13 
12 11 13 
13 6 11 
18 13 14 
20 13 15 
19 13 15 
19 13 15 
19 15 14 
19 15 14 
14 14 14 
16 12 13 
10 9 .. 
, 10 
7 8 
15 20 
9 12 
15 18 
14 20 
14 19 
11 19 
13 19 
13 19 
12 IS 
13 19 
11 13 
15 18 
11 17 
14 17 
13 16 
12 18 
14 17 
13 IS 
10 15 
13 15 
15 18 
14 19 
15 20 
12 19 
15 19 
15 20 
12 16 
13 18 
io io 
9 10 
15 15 
12 10 
14 15 
15 15 
13 10 
14 14 
14 12 
11 14 
13 13 
15 14 
13 10 
15 15 
14 13 
14 12 
14 15 
13 11 
10 12 
14 14 
13 11 
H S 
14 11 
18 15 
15 13 
14 15 
13 15 
13 14 
14 13 
15 12 
7 10 
10 10 
9 13 
9 .. 
9 
.. 8 
12 
14 12 
14 ,. 
7 12 
.;. 14 
.. 16 
, .13 
, 9 
12 '9 
14 14 
Broke. 
112 
116 
150 
143 
142 
135 
149 
32 
132 
28 
14S 
139 
138 
141 
332 
130 
145 
53 
114 
137 
149 
150 
147 
145 
108 
145 
108 
69 
129 
S3 
38 
66 
78 
62 
34 
27 
97 
50 
23 
11 
Av, 
.700 
.912 
.937 
.893 
.887 
.843 
.931 
1825 
'.925 
.868 
.862 
.881 
.825 
.812 
.906 
!7i2 
.856 
.931 
.937 
.918 
.906 
.675 
.906 
.806 
Third Day, July 10. 
Events: 123456789 10 
Targets: 15 15 15 20 15 15 15 20 15 15 
Lloyd 13 5 10 12 8 8 4 8 7 14 
Howell 13 14 13 18 12 13 12 16 14 12 
Coles 15 15 14 20 15 14 15 20 13 9 
Clements 12 12 11 17 13 12 8 18 14 14 
Speers 15 12 13 19 11 10 13 17 14 10 
T K Thibeault 14 13 14 19 13 14 12 
Farmer 14 14 13 20 15 14 13 . . . . . . 
G Thibeault 14 12 12 17 13 13 10 .. .. 
D Elliott 14 14 13 17 14 14 12 IS 11 12 
Vick 13 11 14 16 9 10 7 13 .. .. 
Broadwav '15 12 14 18.10 14 9 
De Long 14 15 13 20 13 12 15 18 12 .. 
Matthews. 14 14 15 17 14 14 10 15 ... . 
Ambrose 14 13 14 IS 13 13 12 16 12 .. 
Bunch 14 14 15 19 13 13 12 17 . . . . 
Powell : 13 14 13 17 13 13 12 16 14 . . 
Welch 15 14 13 17 13 13 12 16 11 . . 
Sorrels . . 9 9 12 16 11 14 10 11 6 . . 
Toyner 15 14 14 20 15 13 15 18 13 13 
Bradv 14 15 14 19 13 14 12 18 15 13 
Hawkins 14 14 15 20 14 14 14 20 13 11 
Averv 12 13 14 13 14 14 12 14 15 11 
Conrey 11 12 13 17 14 14 14 19 14 15 
Arnold 15 15 14 IS 12 12 14 16 13 . . 
Cook 8 12 12 16 8 9 8 9 .. .. 
Burk 14 14 13 19 
McKenzie 11 12 14 13 14 
Gallagher 14 13 13 
Inman ^. 10 12 . . 20 9 11 
Wells 7 12 7 ............ 
Wvman 10 11 14 11 10 
Patterson 6 10 14 10 9 9 12 11 .. 
Cromwell , 14 .. .. 
Mann 9 
Last event was thrown out. as it was too late, 
tered the last event did so as a sweepstakes event 
Averages for three days: 
Shot 
at. Broke. Av. 
454 .945 
434 .941 
451 .939 
446 .929 
444 .925 
428 .920 
393 .913 
436 .908 
415 .893 
390 .892 
408 .873 
419 .872 
Shot 
at. 
Broke. 
Av. 
160 
114 
.712 
160 
151 
.943 
160 
154 
.962 
160 
138 
.862 
160 
143 
.893 
160 
140 
.875 
160 
143 
.893 
160 
135 
.843 
100 
140 
.875 
160 
130 
.812 
160 
151 
.943 
160 
139 
.8.56 
160 
137 
.856 
160 
142 
.887 
160 
139 
.868 
160 
132 
.825 
160 
143 
.893 
160 
119 
.743 
160 
113 
.706 
160 
140 
.875 
160 
152 
.950 
160 
149 
.931 
160 
149 
.937 
160 
150 
.937 
160 
150 
.937 
160 
136 
160 
139 
110 
73 
15 
10 
45 
32 
30 
19 
60 
47 
100 
66 
35 
23 
20 
16 
30 
21 
30 
28 
Shot 
at. 
Broke. 
Av. 
160 
86 
.531 
160 
137 
.8.56 
160 
150 
.937 
160 
130 
.812 
160 
134 
.837 
110 
99 
110 
103 
110 
91 
160 
139 
!868 
130 
93 
110 
92 
145 
132 
'.gis 
130 
113 
145 
125 
!862 
130 
117 
145- 
125 
'.862 
145 
127 
,875 
145 
98 
.680 
160 
150 
.937 
160 
147 
.918 
160 
149 
.931 
160 
141 
.881 
160 
143 
.893 
145 
129 
.888 
1.30 
82 
65 
60 
80 
64 
45 
40 
95 
62 
45 
26 
80 
56 
130 
81 
15 
14 
15 
9 
Those who en- 
Coles 480 
Howell 480 
Jo3'ner 480 
Brady 480 
Hawkins 480 
De Long .,.,,.465 
Farmer 450 
Averv 480 
Welch .465 
Conrey. 435 
Ambrose ......465 
Speers 480 
Shot 
at. 
Arnold 450 
J K Thibeault.. 430 
Matthews 450 
Bunch ...450 
Broadway 430 
Clements 480 
G Thibeault.... 430 
D Elliott 435 
Powell 465 
Vick 4.50 
Lloyd 480 
Cook 4.50 
Broke. 
406 
374 
388 
388 
370 
411 
.358 
370 
387 
352 
312 
209 
Av. 
.871 
.870 
;862 
.862 
.860 
.856 
.832 
.850 
.832 
.782 
.605 
.464 
The Hamilton G«n Clafe. 
H.\Mii.TON, Can., July 21. — Appended please find Saturday's 
scores at- Hamilton Gun Club traps. This was undoubtedly the 
worst day's shooting weather we have had for a long time, and the 
attendance was drowned out, only a few of the old ducks being 
web-footed. 
Programmes for the D. T. and G. P. x^ssociation tournament will 
be ready in a week or ten days: 
T Upton, 18 6 19 .. G Crawford, 15.. 7 8 .. 
Dr Hunt, IS .. 5 17.. Dr Wilson, 19. , , 514.. 
W Work, 17.. 4 15 8 E A Clifford, 15........ 4 15 .. 
T Hunter, 20 2 12 C Brigger. 22 8 15 , . 
W Bowron, iQ 6 17 -. Ben It, 18.. 15 .. 
No self-respecting member j)vit in an appearance, an^ the dead 
gam^'sports shot It put alQne. - ^ ' ^EfT It. 
Petefs Caftfidgfe Company Toatnament. 
Pensacola, Fla.— The two davs' tournament of the Peters Car- 
tridge Company, held here on July 17 and 18, was one of the most 
successful trapshooting events ever given here. Mr, Maurice Kam- 
man was the manager, energetic and genial always. Mr. John L* 
Saunders managed the office work, 
Harold Money took first place among the professionals ssr the 
two days' average, breaking 316 bluerocks out of a possiblk 350-, 
He was presented with a handsome gold locket. Bleeker Forbes 
won the gold medal offered by the Peters Cartridge Company ton' 
the highest average in the amateur class. He broke 312 out of a 
possible 3.50, falling only four behind Money, and leading all 
of the other professionals. Muldon was a close second to lorbes. 
and besides Money and Huff,.Jie led the professionals as well as 
the amateurs. 
First Day, Jaly 17. 
Events: 1 
Targets: 15 
Avery 13 
Collins 11 
Huff 14 
Lawrence 12 
Kaufman 12 
Vidal 10 
Yates 15 
Turton 9 
Robinson 14 
Kupfrian H 
Chamberlain 13 
Sirmon 12 
Zimmerman . . . , , .v.. 9 
Forbes 14 
Muldon 14 
Pinney 13 
Morgan .1.1.. 13' 
Bullard ^ H 
Beers U 
Money 13 
Hamel • V 
Marshall 10 
AVilson 
Clifford 
Hooten 
Pon 
Wolf 
2 3 4 5 
15 20 15 15 
11 19 14 13 
14 9 10 13 
12 20 12 15 
14 14 11 9 
12 17 12 10 
14 16 13 14 
13 IS 11 18 
12 13 10 10 
14 18 12 11 
12 16 11 13 
10 16 12 14 
12 11 10 11 
13 10 12 7 
14 17 12 10 
11 19 13 12 
11 12 11 14 
11 16 11 11 
4 8 8 7 
9 J3 9 8 
14 19 14 14 
4. 6 7 8 
10 15 11 11 
7 
fi 7 S 9 10 
20 15 15 20 25 
16 13 11 17 20 
14 10 1.3 16 17 
17 13 15 19 20 
14 n 9 17 19 
19 10 8 13 2Z 
16 12 12 17 19 
19 12 11 19 17 
17 11 11 11 ,. 
17 11 14 17 24 
16 11 14 W 21 
16 10 14 17 2;^ 
20 7 12 17 2'2 
13 8 12 16 21 
15 15 12 18 21 
17 13 13 19 23 
16 11 13 19 21 
16 12 12 14 15 
7 6 6 7 13 
15 
17 12 14 18 24 
6 7 8 11 14 
9 12 15 17 
2 10 11 13 
... 6 .. 
8 11 13 . . 
10 
Total 
Broke. 
147 
127 
157 
130 
136 
m 
m 
100 
152 
lit 
145 
TM 
m 
151 
1,54- 
139 
131 
81 
65 
159 
78 
120 
111 
11 
15 
Second Day, July J8. 
Events: 
Targets : 
Avery 
Money 
Huff 
Lawrence 
Kaufman 
Yates 
Forbes 
Robinson 
Kupfrian 
Chamberlain 
Vidal 
Muldon 
Zimmerman 
De Briere 
Sirmon . 
Wells 
Turton 
Wolf 
Morgan 
General averages: 
I 2 
15 15 
13 13 
12 13 
14 12 
12 9 
13 14 
12 13 
14 14 
12 11 
12 14 
13 11 
14 15 
12 14 
9 14 
II 10- 
11 8 
11 13 
6 8 
.. 3 
.. U 
3 4 
20 15 
14 14 
19 15 
17 13 
13 13 
16 12 
19 12 
19 13 
17 10 
15 14 
16 12 
18 11 
16 13 
16 11 
13 13 
13 9 
14 12 
.. 7 
5 6 
15 20 
11 10 
15 16 
15 14 
11 14 
15 16 
12 19 
13 19 
13 16 
12 17 
13 17 
13 IS 
14 18 
13 15 
H 14 
13 17 
12 .. 
7-.. 
T 8 
15 15 
13 .14 
13 14 
14 13 
10 10 
14 11 
13 11 
12 13 
12 13 
13 10 
12 14 
S 13 
11 9 
11 10 
8 10 
9 12 
9 10 
20 25 
15 21 
19 21 
15 20 
18-18 
14 20 
16 18 
15 23 
16 20 
17 19 
14 17 
17 18 
13 22 
15 16 
15 14 
15 15 
Total 
Broke. 
141 
157 
147 
12S 
145 
145 
161 
140 
146 
139 
145 
142 
130 
119 
122 
13 11 11 14 9.16 16 . 
First. 
Second 
day. 
day. 
Total 
Avery .... 
147 
141 
288 
159 
157 
316 
Huff 
, .157 
147 
•304 
Lawrence . 
.,..130 
128 
258 
145 
281 
145 
293 
151 
161 
312 
Robinson 
Kupfrian ... 
Chamberlain 
Vidal 
Muldon 
Zimmerman 
Sirmon — 
First. Second 
day. day. Total. 
.152 140 292 
144 146 
...145 139 
,...143 145 
....154 142 
...121 130 
....134 122 
290 
284 
288 
296 
231 
256 
To the Maine Trapshootets. 
DuNBAKTON. N. H., July 22.— When issuing a challenge for a 
match, of any kind, the challenger usually has something to say as 
to conditions, 
I will shoot the follovdng match against any man in Maine who 
has been a legal resident of that State for six months prior to 
date, jiaid experts (if you have any) barred. 
One hundred single bluerock targets per_ man at 16yds. rise, 
targets thrown from magautrap under American rules, both men 
up. This match to be for $100 a side, and to take place on grounds 
of Concord Gun Club, Concord, N. H. 
Should I win, I will shoot a similar return match on the grounds 
of any gun club in Maine which m.y opponent may name, within 
two weeks' time after the first match. I have placed in the hands 
of F. W. Sanborn, secretary of Concord Gun Club, ?25 forfeit to 
bind this match. Whosoever accepts must cover this amount. 
I5alance of stakes to be put up on morning of match. 
As soon as I am notified of the acceptance of my offer, I will 
name date and time of contest, and give my opponent not less 
than a week's notice. 
Friend See E. See kicks at my calling him a stranger and says 
I can get better acquainted at the traps. Therefore, T would 
prefer See E. See as ray opponent. Should he be inclined to 
squeal as to this manner of a better acquaintance, he can send some 
other representative of the Pine State, 
Now, you Maine men, do not fall over each other in your rush 
as to who shall have the privilege of doing mp up. The money 
is here, and all you have to d.o is come and win it. If the_ ver- 
bosity of my offer is beyond your comprehension, you must issue 
a challenge on your own account; make it broader if you will- 
open to all creation — and you may get such a flood of acceptances 
that you will .all grow gray-headed before the end is-reached. 
If what I have said does not please the Maine men, and also 
my old-time Worcester friends, I give it up. There is no use try- 
ing to make them happy in this world. C. M. Stark. 
Concord, N. H., .July 21, — I hold check ?or $25 on Mechanics' 
National Bank of Concord, as forfeit on above challenge. 
Fr.^nk W. Sanborn, Sec'y C, G. C. 
Watertown Gaa Club. 
Watertown, Mass. — The Watertown Gun Clut) will hold an aU- 
day tournament Friday, Aug. 29, the day following the Interstate 
Association tournament at Haverhill. The programme consists of 
twelve events — six at 15, four at 20, two at li; targets, with a total 
entrance of $11.40. Rose .system to govern division of moneys. 
There will also be five average moneys, aggregating $20. Targets 
2 cents each. ' - ' 
Manvifacturers' agents are invited to display their goods and shoot 
for price of birds Only, excepting in specified events... 
Shooting on regvilar programme to commence at 9:30 sharp. 
Traps ready for practice at 9 o'clock. Lunch and ammunition ob- 
tainable on the grounds. To reach grounds take B. & M. R. R., 
or Boston elevated to Watertown; thence by Waltham line of 
electrics to Hersom street. Programmes will be issued this week, 
and further information may be obtained by addressing 
Chas. H. Philbrook, Acting Sec'y- 
In his book. "With Rimington,'' Mr. March-Phillips tells a 
couple of good stores of Tommy Atkins. One of them was getting 
out of range of a hot Mauser fire at his best pace, when his officer 
angrily called, "Why the devil are you running?" "Because I 
ain't got no wings," was the perfectly sincere answer. At another 
time a soldier was telling his comrades roimd the camp-fire of a 
particular engagement, painting it luridly, as Tommy often will: 
The Boers was a rippin' into us, and rippin' into us, with 
Mausers." "But why didn't ye get behind a ant 'ill?" some one 
interrupted. "Ant 'II, he blowed!" said the story teller, "there 
wasn't enough ant 'lis for the orfficers!" — Shooting Times.' 
Scene in the Law Courts: Stout carman giving evidence — "Well, 
my lord, I was drivin' down Old street, when I see this er feller 
a-pullin' of 'is dray across the road. 'Get out o' the road, yer 
silly ass,' I calls out to 'ini, easy like, same as I might to V^r 
lordshio there," (Sensatiop,) — Shooting Times, " ~ ■ ' 
