July 7, 1906.] 
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Wilmington Rod and Gun Club. 
Wilmington, O., June 26.—The latter part of this 
week we will mail from this office the completed pro¬ 
grammes of our midsummer tournament of two days— 
July 25 and 26. Our tournament promises to be the 
largest one, outside the largest cities, that has ever been 
given in this section of Ohio. Two sets of traps, one 
magazine and a set of experts, will be used. Four 
average moneys will be given to high guns, viz.: $10, 
$7.50, $5, $5, and two low guns, $5 and $5. Also low 
guns each day in the first six events will receive an Ideal 
gun cleaner. 
Events 3 and 4 first day bring to the winner the Hunter 
silver medal. Event 3. is 20 birds, use of both barrels, 
and event 4 is 20 birds as doubles. The last event the 
first day is 50 birds, for the Ballistite cup; entrance 
price of birds only. The last event the second day is for 
a case of shells loaded with Dead Shot smokeless powder, 
entrance price of targets only. 
In each of the 50 target events it is necessary that the 
shooter use the respective powders named in each event. 
To the member shooting through the entire programme 
and making the highest average, we will give an order 
on the Ithaca Gun Co. for a No. 2 Pigeon gun, that they 
will furnish to the order of the winner without expense 
to him. Fifth .high average gets a merchandise prize well 
worth shooting for. 
Two hundred targets on the programme each day, with 
entrance fees of $11. 
There will be a number of experts present, including 
Young, Heikes and Trimble, who of course will not 
participate in the purses. We will have lots to occupy 
their minds besides shooting for records; they will be 
called upon to referee, score and squad hustle. 
Every modern load of smokeless powder will be for 
sale on the grounds, loaded in all the standard make of 
shells. James E. Gaston, Pres. 
SIDE LIGHTS OF TRADE. 
The Winchester Repeating Arms Co. writes us that 
“At the Grand American Handicap, the greatest trap¬ 
shooting tournament of the year, held in Indianapolis, 
June 19-22, Winchester factory loaded shells or repeating 
shotguns won first place in every event. F. E. Rogers, 
an amateur, won the Grand American Handicap with a 
score of 94 out of 100. The professional championship 
was won by Walter Huff with a score of 145 out of 150. 
The veteran shooter, J. A. R. Elliott tied for high pro¬ 
fessional average with a score of 193 out of 200, using a 
Winchester repeating shotgun. The well-known Eastern 
shooter, Lester German, qualified for high amateur aver¬ 
age, breakmg 192 out of 200. The long straight run was 
made by Luther J. Squier, who smashed 139 targets in 
succession. All the above shooters used Winchester 
factory loaded “Leader” shells. The Preliminary Handi¬ 
cap was won by an amateur, who also used Winchester 
factory loaded “Leader” shells. Upon the banner of 
Guy Ward fell the amateur championship honors, his 
score being 144 out of 150, made with a Winchester Re¬ 
peating Shotgun.” 
The Savage Arms Co., 487 Turner street, Utica, N. Y., 
in our advertising columns this week, call attention to the 
excellence of the Savage .22 repeater, model of 1903. It 
is a practical “takedown,” is chambered for short, long, 
and long-rifle cartridges, weighs 5%lbs. — an excellent arm, 
adding greatly to the pleasures of an outing of old and 
young. Send for circular describing the many popular 
kinds of rifles manufactured by that company. 
'Rifle Range and Gallery. 
Ohio Rifle Notes. 
The annual spring shoot of the Dayton Sharpshooters 
was held on June 21. Among the visiting riflemen were 
V. K. Dodge, of Lexington, Ky.; Henry Smith, of In¬ 
dianapolis; R. W. H. Seitz, Cincinnati; Joseph Lessner 
and H. Arnett, Springfield; D. W. Jones, Wm. F. Jay, 
D. W. Macy and W. S. Kessler, West Milton; J. Brown, 
W. Baltimore; Chas. W. Matthews, Euphemia. J. S. 
Lessner has been a frequent shooter on this range, and 
to-day was admitted to membership in the club. Those 
in charge of the shoot were: C. W. Sander, manager; 
H. C. Clevenger and J. Craig, scorer; Julius Weinstein, 
field captain; John Dohse, cashier. The programme was 
carried through without interruption from start to finish. 
During the hour of the funeral of Governor Pattison, 
shooting was entirely suspended as a tribute to his 
memory, and the club flag was displayed at half mast. 
The first off-hand match in the morning had 22 entries, 
and was won by V. K. Dodge with 62. The other four 
money winners were J. S. Lessner 58, D. W. Macy 48, 
W. F. Jay and C. W._ Matthews 44 each. The second 
match had eleven entries, the winners in order being: 
W. S. Kessler 70, V. K. Dodge 62, and J. S. Lessner 
33. Both matches were 3 shots, offhand, 200yds., on 
German ring targets, 12in. black bullseye, %in. rings, 50 
cents entrance, re-entries allowed, possible 75. In the 
first free-for-all of the afternoon, V. K. Dodge won with 
70 out of a possible 75 in 3 shots. In the next match 
D. W. Macy and Dodge tied on 67, Macy winning the 
shoot-off. In the free-for-all, muzzle rest, 3 shots, pos¬ 
sible 72, German ring target, 12in. white bullseye, %in. 
rings, 50 cents entrance, re-entries allowed, five moneys, 
there were 85 entries. The winners in order were: V. K. 
Dodge 67, his first shot was a center one, value 24; John 
Boehner 63, Chas. Whealen 63, D. D. Bergk 62, C. W. 
Sander 62. The single shot match, offhand at 100yds., for 
a prize given by the Banner Store, was won by Will E. 
Kette, with 22 out of a possible 24. Chas. Lang, John 
Rappold and J. C. Hahne second with 20 each. The 
LEFEVER WON HIGHEST 
POSSIBLE HONORS, 1905. 
( American Handicap—score 99-100 
GRAND - Preliminary Handicap—score 98-100 
( Canadian Handicap—score 49-50 
and is already well started on its 
VICTORIOUS CAMPAIGN OF 1906 
AMATEURS SHOOTING LEFEVER 
Won Kansas Sta^te Championship 
Won Pennsylvania State Championship 
Won Montana Stacte Championship 
Improve your Score by Shooting LefeVer Arms Co. Gun. 
Send for catalogue. 
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EXPERT RIFLEMEN 
^pT assert that the most accurate and reliable repeating rifle on 
JT.W the market is the 
/ J SAVAGE 22 REPEATER, Model 1903 
It' s chambered tor short, long and long rifle cartridges, and is a neat, light 
and reliable weapon. It is Hammerless and consequently accident 
proot. Its self-feeding magazine holds seven cartridges 
Sivage 22 Repeater is a practical “Take-Down,” permitting the weapon to be 
taken apart in the middle, exposing all the mechanism for cleaning and adjusting. 
Convenient to transport, easily reassembled; weight, 5 X pounds. 
Your Dealer should keep them. „ If he does not, $12.00 will bring you one 
direct from us. a 
SAVAGE ARMS COMPANY. 487 Turner St.. Utica, N. Y., U.S.A. 
All sh 'pments prepaid. 
