Aug. 30, 1902.] 
FOREST AND STREAM. 
Sept. 3-5.— Richmond, Ind. — Handicap tournament of the Rich- 
niuiid, Ind., and College Corner, New Paris and Oxford, O., gun 
*^'sept. 3-5.— Erie, Pa.— Erie Citv Rod and Gun Club's handicap 
tournament at targets. Open to all; $200 added. A. N. Aitken, 
Sec'y. r , 
Sept. 4-5.— Grand Rapids, Mich.— Open tournament of the Con- 
solidated Sportsman's Association. Eber Rice, Sec'y. 
Sept. 9-11.— Du Bois, Pa.— Three days' target tournament of the 
Du Bois Rod and Gun Club; added money, $200. L. S. Munch, 
■Sec'y. 
Sept. 9-12.— Battle Creek, Mich.— Tournament of the Indians; 
open to the world; $1,000 added. John Parker, Mgr. 
Sept. 10.— East Liverpool, O.— East Liverpool Gun Club's tour- 
nament. R. W. Sample, Sec'y. 
Sept. 10. — Bristol, Conn.— All-day tournament and sheep bake 
of the Bristol Gun Club. E.' M. Dailey, Sec'y. 
Sept. 11-12.— Annual f.ill target and live-bird amateur &hoot of the 
Harrisburg Shooting As.socialion. 
Sept. 15-20.- Blue River Park, Kansas City, Mo.— Twenty-fifth 
tournament of the Missouri State lush and Game Protective As- 
sociation. Targets and live birds. Paul Franke, Sec'y. 
Sept. 16-17.— Nebraska Citv, Neb.— Tournament at Nebraska City. 
Sept. 16-18.— Will iamsport) Pa.— Tournament o£ the West Branch 
Rod and Gun Club. • 
Sept 16-19.— Detroit. Mich,— John Parker's annual tournament. 
Sept. 23-24.— Concordia, Kan.— Second E^anual tournament of the 
Concordia Blue Ribbon Gun Club. 
Sept. 23-25.— Cincinnati, U.— Second annual handicap target tour- 
nament of the Cincinnati Gun Club. Charles F. Dreihs. Sec'y. 
Sept. 26-27. — Matthews, Ind.— Second annual target and live-bird 
tournament. 
Sept. 29-30.— Lewistown, 111.— The Interstate Association's tour- 
nament, under tlie auspices of the Lewistown Gun Club. H. H. 
McComber, Sec'y. 
Oct 1-2.— Union City, Ind.— Fall tournament of the Parent 
Grove Gun Club. O. E. Fonts, Sec'y. 
Oct. 1-2.— Auslerlitz. Ivy.— Hill Top Gun Club's live-bird tourna- 
ment. Alfred Clay, Sec'y. 
Oct. 1-2.— Union City, Jnd.— Parent Grove Gun Club's fall tourna- 
ment. O. E. l-"uuts, Sec'y. 
Oct. 1-2. — Allegheny, Pa. — Two-day target tournament of the 
Northside Gun Cktb;'$100 added money. I. W. Morrow, Sec'y. 
Oct. 7-8. — Greenville, O. — H mdicap tournament of the Green- 
ville Gun Club. M. A. McCaughey, Sec'y. 
Oct. 9-10,— Fort Wayne, Ind. — Annual target tournament of the 
East End Gun Ciub. F. W. Leidelf, Sec'y. 
Oct. 15-16. — New London, la. — Si.Kth annual tournament of the 
New London Gun Club. Dr. C. E. Cook, Sec'y. 
Oct, 15-16. — Springfield, O, — Springfield Gun Club's tournament. 
B. F. Downs, Capt. 
Newark, N. J. — South Side Gun Club target shoot, every Satur- 
day afternoon. 
Chicago, 111. — Garfield Gun Club's target shoot, every Saturday 
afternoon until October. Grounds, West Monroe street and 
Fifty-second avenue. Dr. J. W. Meek. Sec'y 
First Saturday of each month for a year, Burnside. — Contest for 
the Troisdorf live-bird and target medals; 10 live birds; 25 targets; 
open to all. First contest, March 1. 
CONTESTS AT INTERSTATE PARK. 
Interstate Park, Queens, L. I. — Two miles beyond Jamaica, on 
I.. I. R. R. Trains direct to grounds. Completely appointed 
shooting grounds always ready for matches, club shoots or private 
practice. Cafe and hotel accommodations. 
DRIVERS AND TWISTERS. 
The programme of the Dubois (Pa.) Rod and Gun Club, ar- 
ranged for its tournan^ent of Sept. 9, 10 and 11, has twelve events 
each day, of which n ne are at 15, two at 20 and one at 25 tar- 
gets; entrance, $1.50, YZ and $2.50; added moneys, $3.50 $4.50 and 
$6. Totals of each day, as follows: Targets, 200; entrance, $20; 
added moneys, $46.50 "There also is a merchandise events each 
day, of which there are eleven or twelve prizes, with more to 
be added. Besides the regular events mentioned, there are special 
events as follows: Second day, Iroquois Cup, value $50, open 
to a squad of five members (bonafide) of any club in DuBois 
or vicinity, which the DuBois team can convenieiatly visit, hold 
shoot and return home on same day; emblematic of local cham- 
pionship; 25 targets, 25 cents entrance. On the third day there 
is a special event for members of the DuBois Gun Club for silver 
medal emblematic of club championship, 10 targets, 25 cents 
entrance; to be contested by members only at each weekly club 
.shoot. Also four-man team contest for the Hibner Cup, valued 
at $100 and $20 in gold, open to any recognized gun club in 
Pennsylvania. For conditions in full apply to Mr. L. S. Munch, 
secretary. Shooting commences at 9 o'clock. Magautrap; blue 
rocks, 2 cents. High averages, first and second days, 1st $5; 2d, 
$3; 3d, $2.25. High averages, three days, 1st, $10; 2d, $6; 3d, $4. 
Guns and ammunition shipped to Mr. F. Guinzburg, DuBois, Pa., 
will be delivered on the grounds free. Rose system. Manufac- 
turers' agents and paid shooters (other than -for averages) for 
targets only. 
The annual fall target and live-bird shoot of the Harrisburg 
(Pa.) Shooting Association, Sept. 11 and 12, is for amateurs onlj'. 
There are on the first day twelve target events on its programme, 
at 10, 15, 20 and 25 targets, a total of 205 with a total entrance fee 
of $11. Three events are handicaps and one is merchandise. On 
the second day, beside the target programme of the first day, 
there are two events at live . birds. No. 1 is at five birds, $2 en- 
trance, birds extra, handicaps 2S and 30 yards. No. 2 is at 20 
birds, $10 entrance, birds included, 28 yards. For both days at 
targets there are $3 for high average. Shooting commences at 
8:30 o'clock. Shells and refreshments may be obtained on the 
grounds. Shooters may enter for targets only. Moneys divided 
50, 30 and 20 per cent; over twelve entries, 40, 30, 20 and 10 pe.» 
cent. Targets, tv. o cents. The members of the committee are 
Messrs. Geo. L. Doehne, I. Ross Conway and H. B. Shoop. 
The Erie City Rod, and Gun Club has arranged a like pro- 
gramme for each day of its forthcoming handicap shooting tour- 
nament Sept. 3 to 5. Competition is^open to all. There are ten 
events, five at 15, three at 20, one' at 5 pairs and ten singles, $1.50, 
$2 and $3 entrance, $5, .$10 and $15 added. Total entrance for each 
day, $18.50. Handicaps, 15 to 21 yards. Shooting commences at 
9 o'clock. Magautrap will be used. Nos. 4 and 10 each day will 
be class shoot. ng, 40, 30, 20 and 10. In other events the Rose 
system will govern in ratios, 8, 6, 4, and 2. Ship shells, etc., to 
Mr. Seth -Clover, Erie, Pa., and they will be delivered on the 
grounds free of charge. Mr. A. N. Aitken is the secretary. 
The Grand Hotel Cup, contested for at the tournament of the 
Limited Gun Club, Indianapolis, Ind.j on Au'g. 21, was won this 
year by Mr. H. M. Clai-k, of Wabash, Ind., by a score of 49 
out of 50 targets. His oppenent was Mr. H. J. Sconce, of Sidell, 
who was the holder and who scored 47. Mr. Sconce and Mr. 
C. W. Phellis respectively killed 99 sparrows out of 100 in the 
sweepstake sparrow events. 
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Mr. F. M. Berkey, of Kansas City, Mo., lost his life by a shoot- 
ing accident a few days ago while returning from a hunting trip. 
Riding in a wagon, he was leaning on his loaded gun, which from 
some unknown cause was discharged. Death was instantaneous. 
He shot in the G. A. H. at Kansas City this year and had charge 
of the check room at that tournament. His untimely death was a 
grievous shock to his many friends. 
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In the club event of the Baltimore Shooting Association, Messrs. 
I dwaids and Lupus lead with a score of 196 each out of 200, 
tlicir handicap allowance being added. Mr. Malone is one less. 
The allowances are based on the averages of the contestants. 
The average of the best shot is taken as scratch anel standard, 
and the other contestnts are allowed enough extra to equal the 
average of scratch, if all shoot equal to their averages. 
At Abbottsford Inn, Stone Harbor, N. J., commencing on Sept. 
1 and continuing to Sept. C, there will be a contest at 100 tar- 
S;ets, with a handicap allowance. The prize will be a fine cup, 
and the only entrance fee vvill be the price of targets. Re- 
entries will be allowed. The marshes thereabout abound in shore 
birds and mudhens. Mr. W. IT. Wolstcncroft is the manager. 
Mr. Elmer E. Shaner passed through New York on Monday 
TROPHIES AND PRIZES SHOT FOR AT THE DOMINION OF CANADA TRAD SHOOTING AND GAME DROTECTIVE ASSO- 
CIATION SECOND- ANNUAL TOURNAMENT HELD AT HAMILTON, ONT., AUG. I4, IS, 16, I902. 
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of this week en route to Haverhill, Mass., to manage the Inter- 
state tournament, Aug. 27 and 28. After that he will have some 
busy moments hurrying to Nappanee, Ind., to manage the next 
Interstate, Sept. 3 and 4. 
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The Morris (Minn.) Tribune reports a trap shoot as follows: 
"A gun shoot at Cottonwood Lake attracted a large number from 
Morris last Sunday, and we understand they had a jolly time. 
Jim Pearce carried away the honors with two birds out of a possi- 
ble ty." 
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On Sept. 1, Labor Day, the Westchester County Trapshooters' 
League will hold a shoot at Pleasantville, N. Y., under the 
auspices of the Pleasantville Rod and Gun Club. Mr. A. C. Hoyt 
is the secretary. 
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The Winchester Gun Cub, of Detroit, Mich., have installed a 
new magautrap and added other improvements to their grounds. 
They are now pleasingly and fully equipped for trap competition. 
The enterprising captain of the Ossining Gun Club, C. G. 
Blandford, was high gun for the first day of the Ossining tour- 
nament, Aug. 20, with 147 out of a possible 160. 
The Bristol (Conn.) Gun Club is actively preparing for a good 
attendance at its tournament and sheep bake, Sept. 10. Mr. E. M. 
Dailey is the secretary. 
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The official signs of the times seem to indicate quite reliably 
that there will not be another Grand American Live Bird Handi- 
cap. 
The shoot of the North River Gun Club, of Edgewater, N. J., 
fixed to take place on Sept. 1, has been cancelled. 
Bernard Waters. 
Birch Brook Gon Club 
Lynn, Mass.— The last but one of the series was shot by the 
Birch Brook Gun Club on Aug. 23. Straw was high man, and if 
he can do that again he will be high man in the series. There 
are now two men tied for first place, Hilliard and Hebbard, with 
199 each out of a possible 240, and it now looks as though there 
m.ight be some ties to be shot off Labor Day, as there are two 
other men tied. 
In the 25-bird race between Riley and Emery, Emery again was 
victor, 17 to 16; but Riley thinks that is not conclusive that 
Emery is the best shot. 
The following scores were made on (he above date: 
lunch to their guests. An}' sportsman attending can be assured 
of a good day's sport and will be well satisfied that the Pleasant- 
ville Rod and Gun Club is a live, flourishing organization. 
.Shooting wdl commence at 10 A. M. There will be cash prizes 
offered for the two best general averager. For further iutorma- 
tion write to A, C. Hoyt, Secretary, Pleasantville, N. Y. . , 
Dominion of Canada Tottrnan-xnt, 
Aug. J4, First Day. 
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Targets: 15 20 25 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 
■ A Henry 9 16 16 21 7 13 14 
Reid.. 10 15 24 17 16 17 17 18 17 15 
A Smith 10 17 22 15 15 IS IS 19 13 11 
Hutchinson..... 10 15 23 6 14 15 15 17 14 16 
M Craig , 12 20 15 16 19 15 15 20 18 15 
Conover 9 18 19 14 18 . . 14 IS 19 18 
F Westbrook 12 IS 20 16 17 20 17 18 18 17 
J Wayper 13 16 24 17 17 . . 16 16 18 17 
G Bent 9 15 IS 16 18 16 16 16 16 18 
G Thompson 10 19 18 13 19 . . 12 18 16 16 
Dr Wilson 4 15 22 13 17 14 15 17- 13 15 
A W Throop '12 13 18 13 18 16 17 16 12 15 
Ben It 7 14 11 10 14 
T A Duff 13 17 22 15 20 13 15 18 15 12 
T Upton 9 15 24 10 15 14 16 IS 15 16 
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Straw 28 43 
Hebbard 24 42 . . 
Rand 18 28 . . 
Hastings 18 29 . . 
Riley 19 33 16 
Emery 17 
Rowell 14 26 . . 
Rowe 20 32 . . 
Dudley 20 29 . . 
Mason ...... 8 7 10 
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No. 1 was the merohandise event. No. 2 the medal. No. 3 the 
match. 
Henry Rood, Sec'y. 
Cheapeake Gun Club. 
Newport News, Va., Aug. 20. — The Chesapeake Gun Club held 
one of the most successful shoots of the season at its park yester- 
day afternoon. Twelve shooters were on hand and some excellent 
scores were made. 
Mr. G. B, James was high gun. breaking 90 ©ut of 100 targets. 
Messrs. Stearnes and Butt each broke 88 targets and were second. 
The best score, however, was below that established by Mr. 
Stearnes last week by 8 targets. The results follow: 
Thos F Stearnes.. 19 22 24 23—88 B B Semmes 16 21 24 21—82 
J W S Butt 23 22 22 21—88 E S Robinson.... 2] 19 .20 21—81 
Dr O F Bird.... 17 24 17 20—78 Fred Palmer 22 18 20 18—78 
P J Gallagher.... 21 20 23 22—86 H Westacott 17 16 22 21—76 
P A Agelasto.... 20 23 18 20—81 Dr Jos Charles... 21 23 .. .. 
G B James 22 24 22 22— 90 F Saunders 17 13 .. .. 
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Westchester County ^^rap^hcolert,* Assc cietior. 
Pleasantville, N. Y. — The fourth tournament of the W^est- 
chester County Trapshooters' Association will be held at tli s 
place Labor Day ,^ Sept. 1, 1S02, under the auspices of the Pleasant- 
ville Rod and Gun Club. 
The programme calls for twelve events, and it is expected that 
about two hundred shooters will be in attendance. The members 
of this club are working hard to make this the banner shoot of 
the association, and neither time or expense will be spared to 
attain that end. 
The magautrap will be used on that day. Loaded shells can 
be had on the grounds, and the local club will serve an enticing 
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C H Whettleton... 6 14 14 10 17 
Slaney 7 15 13 11 . . 
T H Thompson.... 8 16 18 13 .. 
Ketchum 8 12 15 13 . . 
Towhey 13 18 18 19 17 . . 
H Stockwell ....... 11 IS 19 18 16 .. 
W Stover 12 18 14 17 20 . . 
Reynolds 12 13 21 15 15 . . 
H Swinlin 9 18 16 14 17 . . 
Dr White ......... 6 13 18 .. 16 15 
Higginson 12 17 23 13 17 18 
A Bates 8 16 16 
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Scane 11 19 15 15 20 . . 
Philips 7 14 16 12 14 . . 
H T Westbrook... 10 16 14 13 16 
E W McGill 7 15 15 16 15 14 11 13 15 14 
Armstrong 15 22 12 17 . . 13 
Summerhays 12 16 16 15 17 15 13 19 17 . . 
Maltory 9 15 16 14 17 .. 13 15 ... . 
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M Mackon 12 15 17 17 18 . . 15 17 14 IS 
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C J Mitchell 12 18 21 17 15 16 18 17 19 14 
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Jack 11 16 .. 18 14 14 .. 
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H D Bates 15 17 17 14 19 19 17 .. 16 18 
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M D Brav 5 17 16 11 14 .. 16 13 14 19 
Daniels 7 16 . . 11 
Fanning, 13 20 23 18 
Fox 12 19 21 16 
Stone 11 13 21 11 
Des Lauries 8 12 .. 7 
W J Henry........ 6 12 14 12 .. .. 13 .. .. 
Merritt 11 11 .. 9 . . 11 . . . . 8 
Fletcher ........... 12! 17 17 15 17 13 . . .. .. 
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W H Stephens 8 14 14 . . IS 13 . . 18 10 14 
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Turp 8 16 ... . 
Marlott 12 16 14 . . 
Hayes 9 . . 13 
Miller 13 14 14 10 
J Bowron 15 
"Reardon 16 
Dr Hunt 17 
McLaren 14 14 
J Crooks 20 20 
Singer .. , 8 17 . . 
Langhorn 13 13 
Thomas 13 . . . . , . . . 
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Dr Dollie 17 .. 16 „ 9 
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J Hunter . . ..17 
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