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FOREST AND STREAM. 
[May 27, 1905. 
The Intefstate Association's Ptogfamme. 
Following is the programme of the Interstate Association's 
G. A. H.: 
The sixth Grand American Handicap target tournament will 
he held on the grounds of the Indianapolis Gun, Club, Indian- 
apolis, Ind., June 27 to SO inclusive. 
In presenting this programme we feel that we need offer no 
apology for the choice of grounds as above. The expierence 
of last year, when the largest number of contestants ever gathered 
together on any shooting grounds to take part in a target 
tournament were handled without any trouble, tuUy warranted 
the selection of the Indianapolis Gun Club grounds as the scene 
for the big event of 1905. 
Our aim has been to make the Grand American Handicap 
the largest event of its kind, and to make it a tournament that 
trapshooters liked to come to. Our efforts have always been in 
this direction, and the increased efforts on our part have not 
been unnoticed or disapproved by the trapshooting fraternity 
of this country. 
To handle a handicap event at targets, and handle it suc- 
cessfully, is always a difficult matter; sometimes the eft'ort suc- 
ceeds, more often it fails. It is with a direct knowledge of this 
condition of affairs, a knowledge born of actual experience, that 
the system of dividing the total number of contestants into 
sections was introduced at last year's Grand American Handicap. 
The plan as outlined proved all that had been claimed in its 
favor. It established perfect equity as to weather, light, wait, 
tifnes of day, etc., and gave such perfect satisfaction to all 
that it will be used at this year's tournament. 
50 much was written last year about the shooting grounds 
of the Indianapolis Gun Club, both in the columns of the 
sportsmen's journals and of the daily press, that, it seems almost 
a work of supererogation to go once more into a description 
of these perfectly-appointed shooting grounds. There are none 
like them anywhere else on the face of the earth, and they must 
be seen to be appreciated and thoroughly understood. More 
people can shoot at the same time, and more targets can be 
trapped per hour, than anyv;here else that can be named. Last 
year the enormous number of 155,300 targets v;ere trapped in 
four and one-half days. So much for the facilities for fast 
trapping on the Indianapolis Gun Club grounds. 
While there is always more or less discomfort at other shooting 
grounds, whether the day be wet or fine, and whether the 
number of contestants be small or large, at the Indianapolis 
Gun Club grounds the -weather and size of crowd cuts very little 
figure; 
The experience gained from each preceding Grand American 
Handicap has invariably resulted in improved methods for the 
smooth running of its successors. Last year's tournament was 
no exception to the rule, and for that reason we feel confident 
that each participant in the sixth Grand American Handicap 
will find every arrangement more perfect than ever. 
All entries for the Grand American Handicap at targets mvist 
be made on application blanks. Do not wait until the lasr 
rnoment to make your entry. Last year's Grand American Handi- 
cap would have been the greater by several entries had some 
over-deliberate applicants been permitted to enter after entries 
were elosed. No exception was made in favor of any one. The 
same rule is in force this year. If you don't make your entry 
in time, it will not be accepted. Additional application blanks 
can be secured by addressing Elmer E. Shaner, Sec'y-iVlgr., 2ia 
Coltart Square, Pittsburg, Pa. 
Remember, if you take part in the tournament, you must abide 
by the rules and conditions as announced in this programme. 
You are earnestly requested to read the programme carefully, as 
several radical changes have been made from the usual manner 
of conducting tournaments, and contestants are required to 
conform. Ignorance of the rules is no excuse for any error or 
oversight relating to the competition. All contestants are ex- 
pected to. be on the grounds by 9 A. M., each day. Failing 
therein, each contestant is responsible for his acts of negligence. 
Division of money in the preliminary handicap, the Grand 
American ITandicap at targets, the consolation handicap and 
the State team event. High guns win — not class shooting: 
I to 10 entries, two moneys — 60 and 40 per cent. 
II to 20 entries, six 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, 8, 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 — 18, 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, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2 and 2 per cent. 
91 to 100 entries, twenty moneys— 14, 12, 9, 8, 7, 7, 6, 5, 5, 4, 
3, 3, 3, 2, 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, twenty-four moneys— 12, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 
4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 and 2 per cent. 
121 to 130 entries, twenty-six moneys— 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 5, 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, thirty 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, thirty-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, 1, 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, 2, 2, 2, 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, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 and 
1 per cent. 
181 to 190 entries, thirty-eight 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, 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, 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, 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. , 
Briefly summarizing the foregoing, it will be noted that two 
places are created for each ten entries or fractions thereof up to 
two hundred and fifty. 
First Day, June 27. 
Ten events at 20 targets, $2 entrance, $25 added in all events 
at unknown angles. No Irandicaps. Manufacturers' agents, paid 
representatives, etc., may shoot in the above events for targets 
only. 
Second [Day, June 28. 
Preliminary handicap, open to all, 100 targets, unknown angles, 
$7 entrance — targets included, handicaps 14 to 22yds., 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. 
If you want to take jiart in the preliminary handicap, you must 
make entry at the cashier's office on the shooting grounds before 
5 P. M., Tuesday, June 27. Penalty entries will not be taken. 
An entry is not transferable, and entrance money cannot be 
withdrawn after entry has been made. 
State team event, open to amateurs only. Each team shall 
consist of five contestants, who are bona fide residents of the 
same State. One hundred targets per man — 500 targets per team, 
|35 entrance per team, targets included, no handicaps, high guns-^ 
not class shooting. 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 members of the winning 
team will each receive a trophy, presented by the Interstate 
Association. Entries must be made at the cashier's office on the 
shooting grounds before 5 P. M., Tuesday, June 27. Names of 
contestants must be announced at time of making entry, and no 
substitution of names will be permitted after entries are closed. 
Penalty entries will not be taken. An entry is not transferable, 
and entrance money canno't be withdrawn after entry has been 
made. 
Third Day, June 29. 
Grand American Handicap at targets, open to all, 100 targets, 
unknown angles, $10 entrance — targets included — handicaps, 14 to 
22yds., high guns— not class shooting, $200 added to the purse. 
The number of monej's 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, presented by the 
Interstate Association. 
Regular entries must be made on or before Saturday, June 17, 
and must be accompanied by $5 forfeit. Penalty entries may be 
made after June 17, up to 5 P. M., Wednesday, June 28, by pay- 
ing $15 entrance — targets included. An entry is not transferable, 
and entrance money cannot be withdrawn after entry has been 
made. 
Fourth Day, June 30. 
Five 20-target events, $2 entrance, $25 added, events at unknown 
angles. No handicaps. 
Manufacturers' agents, paid representatives, ets., may shoot in 
the above events for targets only. 
Event No. 6, consolation handicap, open to all, 100 targets, un- 
known angles, $7 entrance — targets included, handicaps 14 to 22yds., 
high guns— not class shooting, $100 added to the purse. Winners 
of money in the Grand American Handicap at targets will have 
1yd. added to iheir handicaps, and non-winners of money in the 
Grand American Handicap at targets will go in 1yd. The num- 
ber of moneys into which the purse will be divided will be de- 
termined by the number of entries received. In addition to first 
money the winner will receive a trophy, $50 of the net purse 
being reserved for the same. 
If you want to take part in the events scheduled for this 
day, you must make entry at the cashier's office on the shooting 
grounds before 5 P. M., Thursday, June 29. Penalty entries 
will not be taken for these events. An entry is not transferable 
and entrance money cannot be withdrawn after entry has been 
made. 
It is with great pleasure that the Interstate Association an- 
nounces that it has secured the services of a Handicap Committee 
composed of five men, each of whom is thoroughly well qualified 
to judge of the individual merits of the contestants, and to award 
handicaps accordingly. 
By accepting the arduous duties that are always attached to 
the office of handicapper, the committee as a whole, and each 
member as an individual, is entitled to the warmest thanks of 
the Interstate Association, and the same are hereby cheerfully 
and publicly tendered. 
The committee is constituted as follows: E. H. Tripp, Indian- 
apolis, Ind., Chairman; Lem Willard, Chicago, 111.; F. E. 
Mallory, Parkersburg, W. Va. ; P. C. Ward, Walnut Log, Tenn. ; 
Frank Alkire, Williamsport, O. 
With the utmost confidence it is 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 contestants. 
The committee will meet at the English Hotel, Indianapolis, 
Ind., Saturday, June 24, but handicaps will not be announced 
until the next day. 
Amateurs. 
In case a contestant's amateur standing is questioned by a 
subscriber, or by the representative of a subscriber, to the 
Interstate Association, he will be required to sign the following 
form of certificate before he may take part in the competition 
as an amateur: 
CERTIFICATE. 
Town: — County:— State: — 
Date:— 
Tournament given by the Interstate Association under the 
auspices of the of 
Acting in accordance with a request made to me by Mr. 
Elmer E. Shaner, Manager of the Interstate Association and of 
this tournament, I do hereby state that I am not a manufacturers' 
representative as defined by the said Association in its special 
ruie governing same; that no portion of my expenses in attending 
this tournament is paid or is to be paid by any manufacturer of 
guns, shells, or powder, or by any of his agents; that none of 
the shells which I have been Using for the past three rnonths, 
nor of the shells which I am using and intend to use in this 
tournament, have been donated to me by any manufacturer of 
guns, shells or powder, or by any of his agents; that no manu- 
facturer of guns, shells or powder nor any of his agents has paid me 
any sum for using his gun, shells or powder, or for any other 
purpose for trade reasons for the past three months, and that 
by the above it is clearly understood that I have at all times 
during the past three months paid not less than regular whole- 
sale market prices for all such goods used by me. 
In testimony whereof I hereto affix my full name and place 
of residence. 
Name: 
Residence: 
Shooting will commence at 9 A. M., sharp each day. The 
grounds will be open for practice and sweepstakes shooting on 
the afternoon of Monday, June 26. The Interstate Association 
trapshooting rules will govern all points not otherwise provided 
for. Note that Section 1, Rule II, of the' target rules, relating to 
bore of gun, is not in force at this tournament. No guns larger 
than 10-gauge allowed. Weight of guns unlimited, BIpcV n"'' der 
barred. Targets will be thrown about 50yds. Five automatic traps 
will be use". Price of targets 2 cents each, included in all 
entrances. 1 he Interstate Association reserves the right to re- 
fuse any entry. The standard bore of gun is No. 12, and in the 
handicap events all contestants will be handicapped on that 
basis. Contestants using guns of smaller bore must stand on 
the mark allotted to them. The Interstate Association reserves 
the right to select two cartridges from each contestant — to test 
the same for proper leading — the selection to be made at any time 
when a contestant is at the firing point. In case entries are so 
numerous fl at darkness or other cause prevents the finish of 
any events the same day they are commenced, the management 
reserves the authority to stop the shooting at any time it may 
deem it necessary. In this case, weather permitting, the shooting 
will begin, v, here left off, at 9 A. M., sharp the next day. 
"Shooting names" will not be used at this tournament. 
Shooting "for targets only" is open to manufacturers' agents 
solely. All other contestants must make entry for the purses. 
There will be no practice shooting allowed, or preliminary 
events shot, prior to the commencing of the regular events 
scheduled for the day. 
Entries for the second day's events (the preliminary handicap, 
and the State team event), and entries for the fourth day's 
events (the consolation handicap included) 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 Vvill not be 
taken for them. Last year a number of shooters who neglected 
to make their entries each day at the proper time as a conse- 
quence found that Ihey could not make them at all. No personal 
plea or any other plea served to change the situation. The same 
rules are in force this year, and shooters must live up to them 
or suffer the consequences. 
A contestant who takes part in the tournament any day must 
make entry for all events called for by the programme of that 
day, with the exception of the State team event. Entries will not 
be taken for less than the total number of events (the handicap 
events included) scheduled for the day. In case a contestant, 
after making entry, fails to take part in any event, or events, his 
entrance will be forfeited for that particular event or events, and 
the amount so forfeited will be added to the purse the same as if 
he had contested. 
This rule is made necessary by the outlook for an exceptionally 
large entry list, and it will be impossible to keep this large 
tournament working smoothly unless the squads are kept intact. 
Under the system in force at this tournament the greater 
part of the compiler of scores' work must be accomplished at 
night; consequently, winners of money in any event cannot se- 
cure the amounts due them until the next day following that on 
which the competition takes place. This rule will be in force 
during the entire tournament, with the exception of the last 
day, when winners of money can secure the amount due them 
within one hour after the last event has been completed. 
Contestants who ask to have their cashier slips or compiler of 
scores' cards countersigned, for the purpose of securing any 
bonus offered as an inducement to use certain goods, will be con- 
sidered as manufacturers' agents, and will so be classed at future 
Interstate Association tournaments. 
The purses in all events except the three handicaps and the 
State team event 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 $225 
is reserved to purchase trophies— $100 for a trophy for the winner 
of first money in the Grand American Handicap, and $125 for five 
trophies, one for each member of the team winning first money 
in the State team event. 
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 
Management, such postponement is necessary. 
The manner of shooting the Grand American Handicap at 
Targets (and, in fact, all events scheduled for the tournament) 
is as follows: 
Five automatic traps will be used, and five different events 
will be commenced at the same time, one respectively at each 
trap. The total number of qualified contestants will be divided 
into five sections, as nearly equal in number as possible, and a 
section will be started at the same time at each trap. After 
all members of a section have finished competing at their trap, 
they will pass on to the next trap and compete there, and so on 
until they have competed at each of the five traps. 
For example: Say we have 200 entries — 40 squads of five men 
each. Divide the 40 squads into five sections, and it would make 
eight squads to each section. Squads 1 to 8 would compose 
the first section. Squads 9 to 1(5 would compose the second 
section. Squads 17 to 24 would compose the third section. 
Squads 25 to 32 would compose the fourth section, and squads 
33 to 40 would compose the fifth section. These sections simul- 
taneously would be started at Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 traps re- 
spectively. After all squads of a section finished competing at a 
particular trap, their entire section would pass on to the next 
trap and compete there, and so on, until they had competed at 
the entire five traps. 
The foregoing arrangement will do away with a squad shooting 
100 targets "off the reel," right down the line of five traps. Yet 
a true equity will be maintained, as each contestant will com-, 
pete alike in each particular event. 
The manufacturers' agent making the highest score in the 
Grand American Handicap, from his handicap distance, will be 
presented with a trophy known as the "Scarecrow Cup," donated 
by Mr. Fred A. Stone of the "Wizard of Oz" theatrical company. 
The official score will be kept on a score board in plain view 
of the contestant. It will be the duty of the contestant to see 
to it that the right result is recorded. In case of error it will be 
the duty of the contestant in whose score the mistake has oc- 
curred to have it corrected before he fires at two more targets, 
otherwise the score must stand as shown on the score board. 
In case a contestant's view of the score board is interfered with 
through any cause, he may refuse to shoot until the result of 
his last shot can be seen. 
In the handicap events ties that are shot off will be at 20 targets 
per man, and the original distances contestants stand at will 
govern. ^ 
Throvigh the courtesy of the Winchester Repeating Arms Com- 
pany, Mr. Fred. C. Whitney, of Des Moines, la., will again have 
charge of the cashier's office. Mr. Whitney has few equals, and 
no superiors, in this position. 
The office of compiler of scores will be filled by Mr. J. K. 
Starr, of Philadelphia. His services the last five seasons in a 
similar capacity is a sufficient guarantee of excellent results. 
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 Indianapolis. 
All entries must be accompanied by the maker's full name 
and address. 
When rr-aking 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 shooting grounds from hotels in Indianapolis, take the 
Plainfield Electric Line cars, leaving Terminal station, corner 
of Illinois and Market streets, direct to the grounds. The fare 
in 10 cents. 
An admiission fee will not be charged, but in order to keep out 
any undesirable element, admittance to the shooting grounds will 
be by card of admission which can be obtained, free of charge, 
by applying to any of the subscribers to the Interstate Associa- 
tion, or the Indianapolis Gun Club. 
The comfort and convenience of contestants, as well as spec- 
tators, has been looked after carefully. 
A warm and substantial lunch will be served at the club 
grounds each day for the sum of 50 cents. 
There will not be any lockers. The club house will contain a 
sufficient number of gun racks to meet all requirements. The 
management of the Indianapolis Gun Club will provide a room 
for guns, shells and clothing, and it will be in charge of a com- 
petent watchman ; but as contestants will have free access to 
this 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 Indianapolis Gun Club, 121 West Washington street, 
Indianapolis, Ind. Mark your own name on the box that goods 
are shipped in, and it will be delivered at the shooting grounds 
free of charge. 
Please note that shipments on which charges have not been 
paid will positively not be received. 
All standard factory loaded shells of the Union Metallic Car- 
tridge Company, Winchester Repeating Arms Company and the 
Peters Cartridge Company will be for sale on the grounds, and 
any special loads will be furnished and delivered to the grounds 
by Mr. James W. Bell, Secretary Indianapolis Gun Club, 121 
West W^ashington street, Indianapolis, Ind. 
Rate of a fare and a third for the round trip, on the certificate ■ 
plan, has been granted from all points in the territory of the 
Central Passenger Association, Trunk Line Association, Western 
Passenger Association, Southeastern Passenger Asociation and of 
Southwestern Excursion Bureau, conditional on there being an 
attendance at the tournament of not less than 100 persons who 
hold proper certificates obtained from ticket agents at starting 
points, showing payment of first-class fare of not less than 75 
cents through to Indianapolis. 
Tickets for the return journey will be sold by the ticket agent 
at Indianapolis at one-third the first-class limited fare, only to 
those holding certificates signed by the ticket agent at points 
where through ticket to Indianapolis was purchased, counter- 
signed by signature of F. C. Whitney, cashier, certifying that not 
less than 100 persons, holding standard certificates are present, 
and that the holder has been in regular attendance at the tourna- 
ment, and viseed by the special agent of the lines of the Railway 
Association. 
Agents at all important stations and coupon ticket offices are 
supplied with certificates. If, however, the ticket agent at a 
local station is not supplied with certificates and through tickets 
to Indianapolis, he can inform you of the nearest important station 
where they can be obtained. In such cases purchase a local ticket 
to such station, and there secure certificate and through ticket to 
Indianapolis. Ask for certificate to the Interstate Association's 
Sixth Grand American Handicap at Targets. 
Going tickets and certificates will be issued June 23 to 27. 
Certificates will be viseed by special agent June 28 and 29, and 
then honored for return tickets to July 4 inclusive. The special 
agent at time of validation will collect from the holder of each 
certificate a fee of 25 cents. 
Regular entries for the Grand American Handicap at Targets 
must be made on or before June 17. Entries mailed in en- 
velopes bearing post-marks dated June 17 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, 
219 Coltart Square, Pittsburg, Pa. 
Peeiless Red and Gun Club. 
Paterson, N. J., May 20. — The -scores made in the main event 
to-day follow: Gus Herman 10, Jacob Dorrhofer 10, O. Herman 
8. T. Walker 6, P. Garrabrant 12, J. Jackson 5, W. Banta 16, C. 
Lewis 16, F. Walker 10, G. Hermann 16, P. Garrabrant 11, C. 
Gugal 7, G. Garrabrant 6, P. Garrabrant 9, C. Gugel 8, P, Garra- 
brant 16. 
