Sept. 3, 1904. j 
FOREST AND STREAM. 
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boys' paper on rifle practice, to be generally distributed through 
all the schools and to as many subscribers as possible, would 
seem to be a most excellent means of reaching the public at large, 
and particularly the youth, in whose mind it should firmly estab- 
lish the idea that every one who expects to serve his country in 
time of need should educate himself while he may in the use of 
the rifle. 
"In consideration of this, one of the most important branches 
of the whole scheme of rifle practice, your committee would point 
out that it is, as in the case of school boys, especially desirable 
to induce practice by the younger men, because, as above stated, 
by far the larger part of an army in the field would be made up 
of very young men, so that every endeavor should be made to 
carry on more particularly the practice of young civilians, which 
it is to be hoped will be generally commenced while at school., 
"Proceeding to consider the matter under its several heads: 
"First— Shooting Galleries.— In all new armories for National 
Guards care should be taken to provide range facilities beyond 
the needs of the actual organization for which the armory is being 
built, as at comparatively insignificant cost there can be provided 
extra ranges, so that facilities may be furnished for civilian rifle 
practice. In country towns it will no doubt be possible to fit up 
in halls, where needed, additional indoor ranges. 
"Second— Field Ranges.— There remains so much to be done 
in connection with furnishing ranges lor the regular establishment 
and for the National Guard, both of which should be open for 
civilian rifle practice, that during the next year or two it is 
presumed little can be done outside of the ranges required for 
the army and militia, but it would appear to your committee that 
a most careful study should be given, and at once, to the matter 
of eventually establishing sufficient range facilities to permit of 
quite general civilian rifle practice, and for the purpose of this 
study there should be assumed an active rifle practice by, say, 
500,000 and 1,000,000 individuals, and a definite plan should be 
formulated which will eventually provide facilities sufficient for 
the number of men above named. 
"As one of the greatest difficulties in carrying on rifle practice 
economically is the matter of expense of maintaining ranges, 
providing markers, etc., it would seem to be wise to consider the 
utilization of such regular troops of the army and marine corps 
as may be available as scorers and markers at ranges at which 
civilians will practice, and in the location of stations for troops 
m the future, consideration might be given to this most necessary 
service. . 
"The education in rifle practice of large bodies of men would 
seem to render necessary the establishing of ranges near the 
large centers of population, if possible within reach of trolley cars 
at reasonable fares, and in the selection of barrack sites, if any 
are hereafter established near the cities, consideration should be 
given to coupling with the establishment of troops a large range. 
"In many cases it may be possible to establish near large posts 
of the army or marine corps ranges of no great length perhaps, 
but of large capacity for civilian rifle practice. It is especially 
desirable to have ranges near posts, so that the troops so sta- 
tioned may be utilized as markers, scorers, and instructors, and a 
short range is infinitely better than none at all. 
"Third— Arms.— At present it is not possible for the civilian to 
obtain the national arm, and if he had it, there is little or no 
chance for him to find a place to practice with it. This latter we 
hope will be changed', and in order to render it possible for civ- 
ilians to practice, it is suggested that the National Rifle Asso- 
" ciation purchase at $10 each for resale to its affiliated organiza- 
tions to not exceeding 25 per cent, of the aggregate strength the 
national arm of the regular pattern. It is believed that many 
organizations of riflemen now using other kinds of arms will 
gladly avail themselves of the opportunity both to affiliate with 
the National Rifle Association and provide themselves with the 
proper arm if this inducement is held forth. 
"Fourth— Ammunition.— Your committee recommends that the 
National Rifle Association be permitted to purchase at cost such 
amount of field ammunition as may be required for resale to its 
affiliated organizations at the same price, and that each year there 
shall be issued to each affiliated organization free of cost through 
the National Rifle Association, fifty rounds of field ammunition 
for each qualification as a marksman made during the preceding 
year; in lieu of the above the organization to be given authority 
to draw component parts suitable for armory practice, powder, 
primers, bullets, etc., in case they do not desire to take the whole 
amount in field ammunition. ... , , 
"Fifth— Supervision.— The supervision of the issue of arms and 
ammunition to the organizations and various clubs, etc., by the 
National Rifle Association will naturally entail considerable 
clerical expense. ' , -,.„ . 
"Your committee recommends that the National Rifle Associa- 
tion be authorized by law to use the mails under the usual frank- 
ing privilege in the conduct of its business; later when it can 
be seen what measure of the work the National Rifle Associa- 
tion will be called upon to perform, it should receive some 
financial support. . 
"The supervision and instruction of the various clubs, etc., 
shall come under the charge of the United States Inspector of 
Civilian Rifle Practice. . , . , 
"Sixth— Inducements.— The same specifications referred to for 
the militia organizations for qualifications as experts, sharp- 
shooters, marksmen, etc., shall apply to civilians, and it would 
seem desirable that the Government should furnish each civilian 
expert, sharpshooter, or marksman with a button of an appro- 
P "Tt e woukf'also seem desirable, when sufficient organizations 
exist to render it proper, that the Government should provide 
State and National trophies to be competed for by rifle clubs. 
' "Seventh— Literature— The National Rifle Association should 
be provided with a sufficient number of the rifle practice books 
referred to under the head of State militia, and the individual in- 
struction books should be purchasable for a nominal sum from 
all "Eightli— Publicity— The assistance of the press should be 
enlisted to encourage rifle practice among civilians m every neces- 
sary way, and it should be generally understood that it is a 
patriotic thing for a man to learn how to shoot; furthermore, 
that those who do not know how to shoot will not be considered 
when applying for enlistment in time of war, provided others can 
be had who possess this most necessary qualification. 
"The National Rifle Association should, it would seem, establish 
a corresponding secretary in each State, with whom and through 
whom matters can be taken up and assistance rendered in the 
matter of enlisting the public press in disseminating information 
regarding the aims of the Government and the National Rifle 
"We would also recommend that in all legislation providing 
for the sale of arms or ammuniton at cost or less, a provision 
should be embodied to the effect that the amounts received be 
held by the Ordnance Department for the purchase of similar 
material from domestic manufacture. Your committee believes 
that such a provision would remove the objection commonly 
urs-ed to the sale by the Government of arms and ammunition 
because of the possible antagonism of the regular manufacturers. 
Cincinnati Rifle Association. 
Cincinnati.— The following scores were made in regular com- 
petition by members of the Cincinnati Rifle, Association at Four- 
M le House, Reading road, Aug. 21. Conditions, 200yds., off- 
Vi-nH at the 25-ring target. Payne was declared champion for 
fee day with a scor! of 221. He was also high on the honor tar- 
get with 67 points. The scores: 
IT™ V 221 219 218 217 217 
£<7" e 218 218 211 207 205 
2 A ?} • * 207 204 196 192 190 
Hofer" 206 198 196 192 185 
Only' eight members were present to-day, and but four shot for 
nubh cation. On account of the light attendance the awarding of 
thV Topf trophies was postponed until the next regular shooting 
dav Aug 28. The scores of the winners are appended 
Pavne 2'71 Nestler 2212, Hofer 2158, Trounstine 2129. . 
The shoot was t progress from Jan. 31 to July 31 inclusive, and 
the ten best scores of tach member to count. The ones scoring 
the most points in each class were constituted the winners: 
-p 23' 229 229 228 227 226 225 225 225 225—2271 
l?7 n *X\ '.251 230 224 223 223 223 222 222 222 221-2241 
GhTdeTe . ^ -228 225 225 221 219 218 216 216 215 214-2197 
Second Class. ■ „„„„ 
, T .224 223 223 222 222 221 220 219 219 219—2212 
§ e ? tle 5 2->4 223 221 220 219 219 218 218 218 217—2197 
£ oberts 222 220 219 218 216 216 215 214 211 211—2162 
oddi '219 215 215 214 213 213 212 212 210 209-2132 
Third Class. 
„ - 225 222 219 219 215 213 213 213 210 209—2158 
|t°t" • ..218 216 214 213 211 210 209 209 209 209—2118 
209 208 206 205 203 203 201 201 200 S 00-2035 
Fourth Class. 
Freitag 217 216 215 210 209 208 207 204 204 203—2093 
Trounstine 225 218 215 214 213 212 210 208 208 206—2129 
Drube 212 208 200 199 198 198 197 193 192 191—1988 
Uckotter 198 198 198 197 194 193 192 192 191 189—1992 
Presqt 
jue Isle Rifle Club. 
Erie, Pa., Aug. 20.— The club held its weekly shoot to-day 
while a gale of wind— there was no mistake about this gale; it was 
one— was blowing from the west. Messrs. Emblow, Warner and 
Trucsdalc were visitors. Scores: 
W A Parker 78 68 73—219 W J Lexer 56 54 50—160 
A Mount 69 68 66—203 C J Emblow 26 
J Stidman 70 69 66—205 E L Warner 40 
J Almeda 68 67 66—201 M Truesdale 29 
J Bacon 63 63 62—188 
Cabia Blanco. 
Rifle at Eaton. 
The annual reunion of the Preble Deer Hunters' Association 
and Preble County Rifle Club will be held at Eaton, on Sept. 2. 
Prizes to the amount of $100 will be offered in the contests, which 
are open to all riflemen in the valley. All shooting at 100yds., 
off-hand, four shots, 48 possible. 
Dayton Sharpshooters. 
The concrete target pits at the Dayton Gun Club's grounds were 
inspected on Aug. 26 by a committee of the Dayton Sharpshooters 
and pronounced all right. A new firing shed will be erected at 
once, and the September shoot of the Sharpshooters will be held 
on their new range, 
Fixture!. 
Sept. 5.— Lowell, Mass., Rod and Gun Club Labor Day tourna- 
ment, E. J. Burns, Sec'y. 
Sept. 5.— Auburn, N. Y.— Labor Day tournament. Knox and 
Knapp, JVlgrs. 
Sept. 5.— Ossining, N. Y., Gun Club fourth annual Labor Day 
tournament. C. G. Blandford, Capt. 
Sept. 5. — Dover, N. H., Sportsmen's Association annual Labor 
Day tournament. D. W. Hallam, Sec'y. 
Sept. 5.— Washington, D. C— Analostan Gun Club Labor Day 
Shoot. 
Sept. 5.— Maine State championship tournament, given by the 
Portland Gun Club. 
Sept. 5.— Muncie, Ind.— Annual Labor Day shoot of the Magic 
City Gun Club. F. L. Wachtell, Sec'y. 
Sept. 5.— Utica, N. Y. — Riverside Gun Club tournament. E. J. 
Loughlin, Sec'y. 
Sept. 5.— Springfield, Mass.— Fall tournament on Labor Day; $25 
added. C. L. Kites, Sec'y. 
Sept. 5-7.— Richmond, Va.— Tournament of Virginia Trapshooters' 
Association. W. A. Hammond, Sec'y. 
*Sept. 7. — Irwin, Pa., Rod and Gun Club tournament. 
Sept. 6-7.— Litchfield, 111.— Consolidated Trapshooters' Congress 
tournament. L. A. Cummings, Sec'y, Bunker Hill, 111. 
Sept. 7-8.— Huntington, W. Va. — The Interstate Association tour- 
nament, under the auspices of the Huntington Gun Club. L. 
H. Merrick, Pres. 
Sept. 9-11. — Chicago, 111., Trapshooters' tournament. E. B. 
Shogren, Sec'y. 
Sept. 14-15.— St. Louis.— Afro-American Handicap. T. H. Cohrcn, 
Sec'y, Pleasant Hill, Mo. 
Sept. 19-21. — Atlantic City, N. J. — Seashore Gun Club target tour- 
ment. 
Sept. 20-21. — Lincoln, 111.— Lincoln City Gun Club tournament. 
Sept. 22. — Moberly, Mo. — Missouri League of Trapshooters. 
Sept. 27. — Morgantown, W. Va. — Recreation Rod and Gun Club 
amateur tournament. Elmer F. Jacobs, Sec'y. 
Sept. 28-29. — Concordia, Kans. — The Interstate Association's tour- 
nament, under the auspices of the Concordia Gun Club. L. 
S. Myers. Sec'y. Elmer E. Shaner. Mgr. 
Sept. 28-29. — Homer, 111. — Homer-Ogden Gun Club tournament. 
Oct. 4-5. — Crawfordsville, Ind., Gun Club tournament. 
•Oct. 4-5.— Allegheny, Pa.— North Side Gun Club. 
Oct. 6-7. — Dalton, O., Gun sixth annual tournament. Ernest 
F. Scott, Capt. 
Oct. 6-7.— St. Marys, Pa.— Two-day shoot. 
Oct. 12-13.— Sistersville, W. Va., Gun Club fall tournament. Added 
money to all events, and prizes. Ed. O. Bower, Sec'y 
Oct. 12-13. — Indianapolis, Ind., Gun Club fall tournament. James 
W. Bell, Sec'y. 
Oct. 18-19. — Litchfield, 111. — Consolidated Trapshooters' Congress. 
Oct. 18-20. — New London, la., Gun Club tournament. Dr. E. C 
Cook, Sec'y. 
Nov. 1-3. — St. Louis Mo. — World's Fair shoot; live birds and tar- 
gets. Alec D. Mermod, Mgr., 620 Locust street. 
•Western Pennsylvania Trapshooters' League tournaments. C. 
G. Grubb. Sec'y, Pittsburg. 
DRIVERS AND TWISTERS. 
Mr. John S. Wright, Secretary-Manager, writes us as follows: 
"There will be prize shooting on the grounds of the Brooklyn 
J. L. D. MORRISON 
Gun Club on Labor Day, Sept. 5, at 2 P. M. Take Kings County 
'L' to Crescent street station; thence by hacks to the grounds, 
on Kaiser's Farm." 
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At the tournament of the Mountaineers, held at Chattanooga, 
Tenn., Aug. 23 and 24 the high averages of the two days, shoot- 
ing at a total of 400 targets, were as follows: Mr. J. S. Fanning 
388, a 97 per cent, total ; second, Mr. C. G. Spencer, 385, 96% 
per cent.; third resulted in a tie between Messrs. F. C. Riehl 
and S. Moody, oi Bessemer, Ala-, on 880, a 95 per cent, average. 
Labor Day, being a day without labor, will be observed in due 
form in the office of Forest and Stream. Therefore, we request 
our correspondents to mail their matter at their earliest con- 
venience this week. 
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The contest for the English Hotel cup, between Messrs. 
Michaelis and Wands will take place on Saturday of this week at 
Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Gun Club will hold a shoot on 
Labor Day, at which merchandise prizes will be objects of contest. 
Mr. James W. Bell, Secretary Indianapolis, Ind., Gun Club, in- 
forms us that "Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 12 and 13, have 
been selected as dates for our fall tournament, which will con- 
sist of sweepstakes and merchandise prizes. I will mail you pro- 
gramme as soon as received from printer." 
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The Secretary, Mr. C. G. Grubb, writes us that "the Irwin Gun 
and Game Club will hold their tournament under the auspices of 
the Western Pennsylvania Trapshooters' League, one day only, 
Sept. 7, and not two clays, as originally advertised." He further 
writes us that "the Ruffsdale Rod and Gun Club, of Ruffsdale, 
Pa., cancel their tournament to be held Sept. 14 and 15, under 
the auspices of the Western Pennsylvania Trapshooters' League." 
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The programme of the Bolivar, N. Y., Gun Club tournament, to 
be held on Sept. 13, consists of twelve events each at 15 targets, 
$1.80 entrance. The totals are 180 targets, $21.60 entrance. Jack 
Rabbit system will govern the moneys. Fifteen dollars will go 
to the high guns, divided into three parts, $7, $5 and $3, first, 
second and third respectively. Ship guns,' etc., to the secretary, 
Mr. J. F. Care. Shooting begins at 9 o'clock. Committee of 
arrangements: Messrs. Al. Stohr and J. F. Care. 
* 
Mr. C. G. Blandford, the energetic Captain, has sent out a 
postal card bearing the following: "Just to remind you that there 
will be a good attendance of shooters at the fourth annual Labor 
Day tournament of the Ossining Gun Club on Sept. 5. Added 
money. One hundred target race for championship of West- 
chester county and the Burns trophy. Lunch and shells on the 
grounds. We are hoping to see a bunch of our friends. You 
are included. Shooting starts promptly at 11 o'clock." 
*s 
The Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Elmer F. Jacobs, writes us as 
follows: "The Recreation Rod and Gun Club wishes to an- 
nounce, through your columns, an all-day shoot, and claims the 
date of Sept. 27. The programme, which is in course of prepara- 
tion, will consist of about fifteen events, a five-man team race, and 
sweepstakes to suit the crowd. The entire shoot will be conducted 
on purely amateur lines. All are invited to attend. Programmes 
may be had after Sept. 10, on application to the secretary." 
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The Secretary, Mr. E. J. Loughlin, writes us that "the annual 
Labor Day sweepstake shoot of the Riverside Gun Club, of Utica, 
N. Y., will have a programme of seven events, five at 10, one at 
20, and one at 25 targets. Entrance $1 in each. Targets extra at 
1 cent each. The jack rabbit system will govern the division of 
moneys. There will also be free merchandise prizes, entrance 
cost of targets. Programme commences at 12:30 o'clock. Grounds 
located at Riverside, foot of Meadow street, close to all depots. 
Extra events, time permitting." 
*S 
Mr. J. L. D. Morrison, of St. Paul, Minn., has accepted a 
position with the U. M. C. Co. as their representative in the 
Northwest. As a trapshooter he is one of the most skillful. As 
an amateur, he ranked with the leaders in the use of the shotgun, 
whether amateur or professional. He was runner-up in one of 
the recent G. A. Handicaps, and made highest general average at 
the recent G. A. II. at Targets held at Indianapolis. He is of 
pleasing, gentlemanly personality, and able in business. We take 
pleasure in publishing his portrait this week. 
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At the W. P. T. S. L. tournament at Tarentum, Pa., Aug. 25 
and 26, shooting at 165 targets on the first day, the high averages 
were as follows: First, Mr. G. Cochran and Mr. J. R. Hull, tied 
on 146 out of 165; second, Mr. E. D. Fulford, 145; third, Kelsey, 
141; fourth, a tie on 130 by Messrs. Curry and Pontefract. Second 
day: First, Mr. E. D. Fulford, 164 cut of 175; second, Mr. J. R. 
Hull, 158; third, Mr. J. A. Stoops, 155; fourth, Mr. Curry, 149. 
High average for the two days: First, Mr. E. D. Fulford, 369 out 
of 340; second, Mr. J. R. Hull, 304; third, Mr. Curry, 279; fourth, 
Mr. J. A. Stoops, 272. 
*S 
The programme of the Interstate Association tournament, given 
for the Concordia, Kans., Blue Ribbon Gun Club, is now ready 
for distribution. The popular expert, Mr. Elmer E. Shaner, Sec- 
retary-Manager of the Interstate Association, will manage the 
tournament. Twelve events are provided each day, 15 and 20 
targets, entrance $1.50 and $2; added money $7.50 and $10. The 
dates are Sept. 28 and 29. Meals and shells obtainable on the 
grounds. Targets, 2 cents. Sept. 27, practice day. Guns and 
ammunition prepaid and marked in owner's name, care of the 
secretary, L. S. Myers, will be delivered on the grounds free. 
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At the Interstate tournament given for the Hot Springs, S. D., 
Gun Club, Aug. 24 and 25, the gold medal for the contestant 
making the highest general average of the programme was won 
by Mr. C. B Adams, with a score of 332 out of 345. Second 
high average was made by Mr. H. C. Hirschy, 324; third, Mr. 
C. W. Budd, 312. Of the amateurs, Mr. H. E. Palmer was high 
with 326; three, Messrs. F. T. Waugh, H. Anderson and Fred 
Bills, tied on 323 for second; Mr. R. J. McNish was third with 
311. The silver loving cup was won by the Hill City, S. D., 
team. 
The Chicago Trapshooters' Association have issued the pro- 
gramme of their amateur fall target tournament, to be held on 
Sept. 9-11. Added money and guaranteed purses, $250; merchandise 
prizes, $150. Shoot will begin at 9 o'clock. "No bang no bird," 
which signifies that a contestant may reject such targets as dis- 
please him. Ship shells to Messrs. Von Lengerke & Antoine, 277 
Wabash avenue. Eleven like events are provided each day, eight 
at 15 and three at 20 targets, $1.50 and $2 entrance. All shooters 
winning a place divide the purses equally. Prizes for high aver- 
ages. On the first day there will be an extra event at 25 targets, 
entrance $2.50, surplus and $75 added. Handicaps 16 to 20yds. 
On the second day the programme also provides the Autumn 
Handicap race, 50 targets, $5 entrance, $100 added to the purses. 
Mr. E. B. Shogren, secretary, 940 First National Bank Building. 
ij ernard Waters. 
