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FOREST AND STREAM. 
[March 14, 1908. 
Southern Squad. 
Ocala, Fla.—One of the favorite resorts of the Land 
of !• lowers, the headwaters of the Ocklawaha, the most 
picturesque river in Florida. At this point the steamers 
make the turn for the return trip, making the complete 
circuit of the Silver Springs. The quail shooting at this 
point is most excellent. We were welcomed in this 
delightful little city by Messrs. W. H. Tison, H. B. 
Clarkston and Knight. The shoot took place at Jockey 
Club Park, about 600 people on the grounds. A weed 
grows at this point known as the “Loco.” Billy Heer, 
in the absence of a little of the weed, chewed a sprig of 
same. The effect of the weed is to place people in a 
comatose condition, which imposes confidence in them¬ 
selves. When Billy woke up and came out of it he had 
simply blown 100 consecutive targets or mud pies out 
of the sky, scarcely a particle of dust struck the ground. 
It was a revelation to the local boys, as the targets were 
thrown regulation distance, and they had never seen such 
an exhibition of skill. 
In the evening Messrs. Camp, Precht, Clarkston Jones 
and Knight,_ came to the hotel, and an evening of pleas¬ 
ure was enjoyed until time of departure, 1 A. M. At 
this time Annie Oakley appeared on the scene with a 
lullaby which she sang, as follows: 
Said the Colonel to the Captain, as he left a call for one, 
"About fifty years ago we had you Yankees on the run;” 
Said the Captain to.the Colonel, “What you say is very 
true, 
We were running like the mischief, but did catch up with 
you.” 
This poem of Miss Oakley’s put Colonel Anthony in a 
reminiscent mood, and he quietly confided to her (which 
conversation was overheard by Marshall), that in the ’60s 
he had for three days chased the Yankees through this 
section in a foot of snow; that every footstep was marked 
by a trail of his life blood, and that on the morning of 
the fourth day he had cornered single-handed and alone, 
capturing forty-three Yankee soldiers of an Illinois regi¬ 
ment, and even went so far as to point out an old 
dilapidated cabin in the woods in which he had in¬ 
carcerated the prisoners and held in durance until the 
balance of his comrades, that he had outrun in the race, 
came up with him. This story was repeated at Lake 
Butler (named for Annie by the Mayor). The citizens 
declared that there had never been a Yankee in the 
section the Colonel cited; that they had nev'er seen a 
fall of snow, and that it was a direct case of slander of 
the land of flowers and perpetual sunshine. The early 
departure of the train no doubt saved an unpleasantness 
with the Colonel. 
Lake -City, bfa., is a delightful little city of 500 people, 
beautifully located on the banks of a lake, over which 
we shot, through the courtesy of the Elks Lodge, on their 
spacious grounds surrounding their palatial home, re¬ 
cently completed, and certainly a credit to a city of’ five 
times the size. W. H. Lowry, F. P. Barden and J L) 
btreety represented the club and right royally did they 
entertain our team. As is done in all cases, our squad 
was divided and the local men intermingled, a most 
enjoyable afternoon was the result. In the evening an 
impromptu musicale was the feature in the parlor of the 
hotel (of which Mr. YV. H. Lowry is proprietor, and 
h!s good wife was the leading light). 
Billy Heer at this point got out all his recently pur¬ 
chased hshing tackle and sallied forth after the finny 
tube, taking as a chaperone an old darkey, who has an 
extensive reputation as a local fisherman, and who 
answers the sobriquet of “Lanky Bob.” Having been 
out on ■ the lake in a little, old “we-ne-gin,” or flat 
boat, in about an hour Billy noted the distended con¬ 
ditions of Bob s jaws and remarked, “Bob, give me a 
little pinch of your tobacco.” The answer, “*I hain’t 
got no terbaccer, boss; this am the bait,” inserting his 
iorehnger in his mouth, produced an angle worm, whose 
antics very much resemble a garter snake having a fit 
l;or some reason Billy’s appetite at this point failed him 
Hie prince of good fellows and the idol of the South¬ 
ern people, Walter Huff, the popular Du Pont representa¬ 
tive, joined us at Lake City. 
Ga *~Arriving here, we found that the gun 
club had not been actively at work for some time; but 
■ j^ 10mas > Davis and Thompson, representing the 
club, did everything possible to make our stay a pleas¬ 
ant one, and our shoot a success. In this they were suc¬ 
cessful to the limit. 
The Van Amberg shows are wintering at the park a short 
distance from the club grounds, and were there in full 
force. I hey apparently knew how useful the “glad hand” 
was to make people work, and they cut the handcuffs 
oft and applauded galore. Annie Oakley went to work 
in earnest, and gave one of the best entertainments of 
the trip. VVe were then invited to the show grounds, an 
invitation that several of the team accepted, and numer¬ 
ous circus and animal stunts were pulled off for our 
entertainment. This, accompanied by an invitation to 
come and see them any place we may meet them on 
the road. 
Macon, Ga. V es, sure this is Walter Huff’s town, and 
he comes mighty near owning it, although J dm n it 
notice his name across the front of any of the buildings. 
I he exhibitions were given on the gun ciub grounus 
■which is a considerable distance from the city. At the 
Log Cabin Club, where the original Southern Squad were 
so royally entertained on our first visit to this city four 
years since, many were the friends met this year whose 
friendship was formulated at that time. The crowd was 
enthusiastic, and much praise was awarded Annie Oakley 
for her wonderful feats of marksmanship. Billy Heer 
dropped one target in 100, and Maxwell dropped two. 
Just how it happened they were unable to explain, but 
both agree it was carelessness, and have promised it will 
not occur igain. 
In the evening Walter Huff officiated as host at a 
dinner given in honor of the squad. Doves prepared in 
the Southern style (best ever) barbecued quail—well I 
will not attempt the menu, but it was a feast fit for the 
gods, and as we were in the game from the top of the 
bell to the finish, the evening closed with the refrain, 
For he’s a jolly good fellow,” in which all joined to 
the echo. 
Atlanta, Ga.—Here, by mistake, a change of train 
-chedule camped us in this New York of the South, 
a P. M. until 11 P. M., an adjournment to the Piedmont 
Hotel, the news at once spread among the local sports¬ 
men, and they at once called on us. This was brought 
about by a social call on Barney Worthen, the prince of 
entertainers, who took us in hand and remained until 
the distance flag was dropped on him at the station 
as the train pulled for Birmingham. 
Messrs. Avery, Holliman, Hawkins, Lester, Sanders 
and Worthen assured us that if we could frame a visit to 
Atlanta they would assist us in making the “big noise.” 
If possible we sure will be there. 
Birmingham, Ala.—At this point we were joined by 
A. M. Hatcher, of the Dead Shot Powder Co., a most 
congenial gentleman whom we are certainly glad to in¬ 
corporate as a traveling companion in our “happy fam¬ 
ily.” Birmingham justly deserves the sobriquet of the 
Pittsburg of the South. We will Sunday here, shoot 
Monday, an account of which shoot will appear later. 
We received calls from a number of the local sportsmen. 
John Lester, U. M. C. and Remington salesman for 
Alabama, joined us at this point, and will remain with 
us several days. His extensive acquaintance will be 
of benefit. 
Capital Beach Gun Club. 
Lincoln, Neb., March 2.—At the monthly meeting of 
the Capital Beach Gun Club, last Thursday evening, the 
principal business transacted was the arrangement for 
the coming tournament of the Nebraska State Sports¬ 
man’s Association, May 26, 27 and 28, of which the club 
will have charge. 
Committees were appointed for the various branches 
of work, and State Game Warden Geo. L. Carter was 
voted the general manager of the tournament. 
Two important features were added for this year (one 
of which our neighbors may regard as selfish), which is 
the disqualification of any nonresidents of the State to 
compete for division of moneys. This was decided on 
after correspondence with several members of the Asso¬ 
ciation and gun clubs throughout the State, and the 
general sentiment favored this plan. 
When the Association was organized, thirty-two years 
ago, the primary object was to get together the sports¬ 
men of the State for a meeting once a year along the 
general lines of sportsmanship, including both field and 
trapshooting and for annual competition; but later on 
programmes were thrown open to the world, and since 
this annual snooting event has been in a sense com¬ 
mercialized. Until the manufacturers saw the folly of 
it, their agents, “the professionals,” carried away the 
Honors, and for the past few years the professional 
amateur has taken the majority of honors, and also of 
purses. 
It must be admitted that a class of young shooters are 
kept away because of their knowledge that they must 
compete with the professional amateur who has them 
outclassed. 
We hope if any of our friends feel offended at our 
action in the matter, they will suppress their feelings 
until we have had time to give the plan a trial. 
The ether new features will be two sweepstake events 
and one State championship event at flying targets with a 
rifle for amateurs. This is a class of sport extensively 
indulged in throughout the State, and several rifle shoot¬ 
ers are claiming amateur championship. Until recently 
there was no standard for competition, but now with a 
rifle, trap and' regulation targets to be had, we have de¬ 
cided to add this feature. Earl A. Lee, Sec’v. 
A Live Bird Handicap Shoot. 
Allentown, Pa.— A live bird handicap shoot will take 
place at the Duck Farm Hotel, March 26, 1908. Handi¬ 
caps from 27 to 31yds.; 15 birds, $10 entrance; birds 
included in entrance; dead birds to remain on the 
ground. Money divided 40, 30, 20 and 10 per cent Each 
man shoots 2 birds before leaving the score. Other events 
may be shot, time permitting. Handicap shoot will 
start at 1 o’clock sharp. Before the regular handicap 
shoot takes place a match between Mr. Neaf Apgar, a 
representative of the Peters Cartridge Co., and Miss 
Annie Reiker, of Lancaster, against Howard Schlicher 
and C. F. Kramlich, of Allentown, Pa. This race will 
be shot off early, so as to make room for the big event. 
C. F. Kramlich, Mgr. 
Watertown—Middlesex. 
Watertown, Mass., March 7.—The second contest be¬ 
tween the Watertown and Middlesex gun clubs, held to¬ 
day, on the grounds of the former, resulted as follows: 
Watertown, 825; Middlesex, 805. The prior contest, Feb. 
29, was also won by Watertown. Scores: 
Watertown. Middlesex. 
Kirkwood .... 
. 91 
Griffiths . 
. 87 
Staples . 
. 90 
Dickey . 
. 85 
Torflan . 
. SS 
Sibley . 
. 81 
Baldwin . 
.87 
Rule . 
. 81 
Buffalo . 
. 83 
Frank . 
. 86 
Burns . 
Roy . 
. 80 
Nickerson .... 
. 75 
Edgarton . 
. 78 
Hassam . 
PTibbard . 
.68 
Smith . 
.76 
Nelson . 
. 69-S25 
Mayer . 
. 81-805 
STERLING SILVER I-OVING CUP, VALUE $134.00. 
Prize for Second Individual Championship of Metropolitan Clubs, Montclair, N. J., Gun Club, April 5. 
