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FOREST AND STREAM. 
[APRIL 21, 1906. 

Interstate Association’s Programme. 
The Southern Handicap. 
Tue Interstate Association desires that all trapshooters 
will bestow their earnest attention on the many interest- 
ing events announced in this programme, and on the im- 
portant subsidiary tournament matters arranged by the 
Association for the season of 1906. 
Progressiveness and liberality have ever been conspic- 
uous features of the Interstate Association’s policy, 
throughout the Association’s existence, in respect to all 
drapshocting interests. Each season, in turn, it has in- 
troduced and established some features of marked im- 
provement, and, not infrequently, many improvements. 
And of all these not the least have been the educational 
benefits afforded by the tournaments themselves. They 
have been so organized and perfected in every depart- 
ment that (besides being competitive) they have been 
great schocls of instruction for club officers and mem- 
bers who desire to hold tournaments of their own in an 
up-to-date manner. And also it is the special care of the 
Association that first-class competition shall be provided 
at all of its tournaments. 
The history of trapshooting shows that the Associa- 
tion’s efforts have been crowned with gratifying suc- 
cess. Its perfect rules have gained a national accept- 
ance; it in every particular has filled a national need; 
and trapshooting in every department has been stan- 
dardized in all that is wholesome and in all that makes 
for the best sportsmanship. It is gratifying to the Inter- 
state Association that its efforts have won public praise 
and appreciation. 
Thus while the Interstate Association’s past achieve- 
ments have been great, its purposes for the present year 
contemplate the surpassing of all prior efforts, The 
growth of trapshooting in the United States has been 
so phenomenal that the Grand American Handicap of 
itself is not equal to public demand in respect to geo- 
graphical sections; that is to say, trapshooters have so 
multiplied in all sections that each of the four great 
natural divisions of the United States, namely, the East, 
the South, the West, and the Pacific Slope, is competent 
to support a tournament of its own on the broad lines 
of the Grand American Handicap. 
The Association with its well-known energy and grasp 
in trapshooting matters has generously extended itself 
to meet the requirements of the improved situation, and 
four new handicaps, similar in the main to the Grand 
American Handicap, are arranged for 1906. For the fi- 
nancial interest of these tournaments, generous provis- 
ion has been made by the Interstate Association. It 
has appropriated $500 outright for each, a total of $2,000 
for the four. With the $500, or more, which each of the 
clubs holding the subsidiary tournaments will contrib- 
ute, there will thus be $1,000, or more, added money at 
each tournament. 
The Interstate Association’s first Southern Handicap 
Target Tournament will be held on the grounds of the 
Cumberland Park Gun Club, Nashville, Tenn., May 15 
to 17 inclusive. 
Recognizing the phenomenal growth in trapshooting 
in the South, the land of sunshine and chivalry, the 
Association has made very satisfactory arrangements 
with the Cumberland Park Gun Club, one of the strong- 
est and most progressive organizations in the United 
States, to give the first Southern Handicap under its 
auspices. In the Cumberland Park Gun Club’s member- 
ship are a number of excellent trap shots, several of 
them with reputations not confined to their home city. 
The club to a man goes into the sport actuated by whole- 
souled sportsmanship, and its interest never lags in any 
season. With such a _ broad-spirited and _ enthusiastic 
personnel, the Cumberland Park Gun Club finds its field 
constantly enlarging, and, with an initiative and energy 
that marks the true sportsman, it keeps step in the 
march of progress. ; P : 
With the well-known love of sportsmanship, which is 
emong the liveliest of Southern traditions, as well as 
being of the liveliest of present actualities, the Interstate 
Association feels assured that this tournament will be one 
of the greatest ever held in the South. 
The committee on handicaps is constituted as follows: 
Eimer E. Shaner, Pittsburg, Pa., Chairman; B. Waters, 
New York, N. Y. . M. Powers. Decatur, Ill.; W. D. 
Townsend, Omaha, Neb.; L. B. Fleming, Pittsburg, Pa. 
In case there is less than a majority of the Committee 
present at any time when its services are needed, the 
Tournament Committee of the Interstate Association 
thas power to appoint a member, or members, to act in 
the place of the absentee, or absentees. 
The Committee will meet at the Duncan Hotel, Nash- 
ville, Tenn., on the evenings of May 15 and 16, to allot 
handicaps for the Preliminary and Southern Handicaps 
respectively. 
First day, May 15.—12 events, each at 15 and 20 tar- 
gets, $1.50 and $2 entrance, $25 added. Open to amateurs 
only. No handicaps. Manufacturers’ agents, paid rep- 
resentatives, etc., may shoot in the above events for tar- 
gets only. 
Second day, May 16.—Six 15 and 20-target events, $1.50 
and $2 entrance, $20 or $25 added; other conditions as 
on first day. Event No. 7, Preliminary Handicap, open 
to all: One hundred targets, unknown angles, $7 en- 
trance—-targets included, handicaps 14 to 22 yards, high 
guns—not class shooting, $100 added to the purse. The 
number of moneys into which the purse will be divided 
will be determined by the number of entries received, 
as is fully explained elsewhere in this programme. In 
addition to first money, the winner will receive a trophy, 
presented by the Interstate Association. 
Third day, May 17.—Six 15 and 20-target events, en- 
trance $1.50 and $2, $20 added. Event No. 7, Southern 
Handicap at Targets, open to all. One hundred targets, 
unknown angles, $10 entrance—targets included, handi- 
‘caps 14 to 22 yards, high guns—not class shooting, $200 
added to the purse. The number of moneys into which 
the purse will be divided will be determined by the num- 
ber of entries received, as is fully explained elsewhere 
in this programme. In addition to first money, the win- 
ner will receive a trophy, presented by the Interstate 
Association. 
Shooting will commence at 9 A. M. sharp each day. 
The grounds will be open for practice and sweep- 
stakes shooting on the afternoon of Monday, May 14. 
The Interstate Association trapshooting rules will 
govern all points not otherwise provided for. 
Note that section 1, Rule II, of the target rules, re- 
lating to bore of gun, is not in "force at this tournament. 
No guns larger than 12 gauge allowed. Weight of guns 
unlimited. Black powder barred. Targets will be thrown 
about 50 yards. 
The Interstate Association reserves the right to re- 
fuse any entry. 
Price of targets (2 cents each) included in all entrances, 
A full line of first class factory loaded shells will be 
on sale at the shooting grounds. 
The standard bore of the 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 loading), the selection to be made at any 
time when a contestant is on the firing point. 
In case entries are so numerous that 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 shoot- 
ing will begin, where left off, at 9 A. M. sharp the next 
ay. 
“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 pre- 
liminary events shot, prior to the commencing of the 
regular events scheduled for the day. 
Contestants are requested to make entries for the 
entire programme each day. Money will be refunded 
in all uncontested events, except the two handicaps, 
and the contestant has but to notify the Cashier of his 
intention to withdraw. 
In case entries are so numerous that events cannot 
be finished until late any day—thus keeping the Cashier 
back with his work—a branch of the Cashier’s office will 
be opened that night in the Duncan Hotel, where win- 
ners of money can secure the amounts due them or they 
can obtain same at the shooting grounds next day. 
Contestants who ask to have their Cashier slips or 
score cards countersigned, for the purpose of securing 
any bonus offered as an inducement to use certain goods, 
will be considered as manufacturers’ agents, and will so 
be classed at future Interstate Association tournaments. 
The purses in all events, except the two handicaps, 
will be divided according to the Rose System at the 
ratio of §8-5-3-2. 
The Interstate Association and the Cumberland Park 
Gun Club adds $1,000, of which amount $150 is reserved to 
purchase trophies—$100 for a trophy for the winner of 
first money in the Southern Handicap, and $50 for a 
trophy for the winner of first money in the Preliminary 
Handicap. 
The Interstate Association reserves the authority to 
postpone the Southern Handicap at targets on account 
of bad weather or other important cause if, in the judg- 
ment cf the management, such postponement is neces- 
sary. 
The manner of shooting the Southern Handicap at 
targets (and, in fact. all events scheduled for the tourna- 
ment) will depend entirely on the number of entries re- 
ceived. However, contestants are assured that a reason- 
able equity will be maintained under all conditions. 
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 occurred to have it cor- 
rected before he fires at two (2) 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 Jast shot can be seen. 
In the handicap events ties that are shot off will be 
at 20 targets per man, and the original distances con- 
testants stand at will govern. 
Bank checks, drafts, or bills of exchange will not be 
received at the cashier’s office in payment of entrance; 
nor will any check, draft or bill of exchange be cashed 
during the tournament. This rule will be strictly en- 
forced. 
Take South Spruce, Glendale, or Spruce and Glen- 
dale cars from the Duncan Hotel or the Maxwell House; 
transfer at Wedgewood avenue to the Cumberland Park 
car. Cars pass the hotels every ten minutes, and it is a 
ride of fifteen minutes to the park. 
Guns, ammunition, etc., forwarded by express must 
be prepaid and sent to J. Legler & Son, Nashville, Tenn. 
Mark your own name on the box that goods are shipped 
in, and it will be delivered at the shooting grounds with- 
out charge. 
Please note that shipments on which charges have not 
been paid will positively not be received. 
Application for a rate of a fare and a third for the 
round trip, on the certificate plan, has been made to the 
Southeastern Passenger Association, but up to the time 
this programme went to press no decision has been an- 
nounced. In case the rate is granted. due notice will be 
given through the columns of the different sportsmen’s 
journals. Ask for certificate to the Interstate Associa- 
tion’s Southern Handicap. 
No expense will be spared to make the tournament 
run smoothly. The most expert and competent help will 
be secured, and the office force will be large and capable. 
Special attention is called to the schedule of events 
arranged for each day. The conditions of the handicap 
merit—and will, of course, receive—more careful study 
than usual. 
Further information relative to tournament will ve 
cheerfully furnished by E. S. Shannon, Secretary, Cum- 
berland Park Gun Club, First National Bank Building, 
Shaner, Secretary-Manager, 
219 Coltart square, Pitts- 
Nashville, Tenn.; Elmer E. 
The Interstate Association, 
burg, Pa. 
WESTERN TRAP. 
Cincinnati, 0., Gun Club. 
THERE was a good crowd at the grounds on April 8. 
Barker and Bonser tied on 46 for first place for the 
Clement’s trophy. 
Sixteen men shot in the Ackley trophy contest on 
April 14, Gambell making high score of 48. He can 
shoot some when he takes a notion. The day was 
pleasant, but a very strong wind blew. In the practice 
events, twenty-one shooters took part. 
Lutie Gambell was on the firing line to-day and broke 
21 cut of 25 in one event. Among the visitors were Mr. 
Girton, of Kings Mills, one of the oldest shooters in this 
locality. Harvey McMurchy joined in the sport. 
The last contest for the Ackley trophy will be held on 
April 28. 
Ackley trophy, 50 targets: 
Gambell,” 162. snus cataecn es Girton) 16t- acer eet see Ot 
Davenport, (16. cc ccsree seo Tuttle) UGeteses recesses. 100 
Bonsert, (16) secavesnienss certo Bullerdick, 16.......++4. 35 
Herman, 16 coe va'slogoeedo Stuart, s16seeeneemesce sas OS) 
McMurchy, LO dentcaetanare . 44 Keplinger 162. seesk sss soe 
King. 16000 secececeee 44 | Rhodesdeueeaemeass 700 
Maynard. 16: u sess spe ene® Pfeiffer, 1Gsn- «cee Ape) 
Pohlara Gls. acer Spore ot Mrs Davenport, 16..... 26 
In Other Places. 
The Kendallville, Ind., Limited Gun Club will hold its 
second annual shoot May 1. The shocters from Goshen 
and other towns will be invited. The programme calls 
for ten events of 20 targets each. 
The Weber Gun Club, Salt Lake City, is a_new one. 
President, Lorenzo Olsen; vice-president, J. E. Garner; 
secretary, J. H. Garner; treasurer, Chas. Garner. These, 
with Wm. R. Felinder, ‘Thomas Reed and Frank Arnave, 
constitute the board of directors. 
Jer Hirschy has been sojourning in Texas during 
the past month, 
Frank Faurote was a welcome visitor at the city of 
Dallas, Texas, where he presented the Theo. Berning 
Gun Club with a handsome silver trophy. This club 
has been inactive for the past few months, but since Mr. 
Faurote mingled with the boys, the promise is made that 
from and after April 15 the club will meet regularly. 
Mr. Wallace Miller, who will manage the State shoot 
in the Lone State State was in Brenham last Friday 
consulting with Secretary George Tucker with reference 
to the programme. The gentlemen expect that the turn- 
out will be the largest ever known in that State, because 
the programme will provide for the 80 per cent. or 
lower shooters. It seems that many of the poorer 
shooters will be enabled to win back their entrance, while 
the good shot will take the medals and the plunder, as 
well as a fair share of the entrance money. Altogether 
as these gentlemen have had many years experience, it 
is not going amiss to predict four days of fine sport. 
Last year there where thousands of mallards, canvas- 
back, teal, redhead, bluebills and other varieties of ducks 
killed near Marinette, Wis., in the spring, and the poor 
shooting in the fall was the result. This year that has 
been changed, and the real true sportsman will rejoice 
in the knowledge of fine fall shooting, as the law as en- 
forced prohibits all spring shooting. One hunter sug- 
gests that it might be all right to shoot bluebills, but 
how to protect the other ducks would be the question. 
Thursday the shooters at Arkansas City, Kans., met 
and indulged in practice events. Some good scores were 
made, considering the early season. 
The opening shoot of the Coffeyville, Kans., Gun Club 
was held Thursday last with a good attendance, and the 
interest shown proved that there will be many hot con- 
tests during the year. 
Another time the outing for the shooters at Butte and 
Anaconda, Mont., was hindered by a snow storm; yet 
the various medal events were shot off. The Brownlie 
was taken by Kelley after a shoot-off with Drumgoole, 
and he also won the Klepetko after a shoot-off with 
same party. Jud Hasley won the powder cup. The 
shooters are getting warmed up for the State tournament 
that takes place at Anaconda May 18 to 20. These local 
sports are generous fellows, and they will hold up the | 
record of the smelter city as being the most hospitable 
of any town in the State. 
The Waco, Texas, shooters will go to Austin on April 
23 and 24 for the State shoot. Much interest is being 
taken by the gunners in towns nearby, and some of them 
will try for State honors. 
The San Jacinto Gun Club, Cal., has changed its dates 
from April 18-20 to April 24-26, “The hotels will give a 
educed rate, and club members will take proper care 
of all who attend. 
The South McAlester, Ind. Ter., Gun Club has been 
organized, and it is rather full grown for an infant with 
a membership of fifty-four. A site for the club house has 
been secured. 
The Darby, Pa., Gun Club held_a meeting recently and 
elected for president, J. R. McClure; vice-president, J. 
M. Shaw; treasurer, Chas. Clark; secretary, Edward 
Bonsail. A committee was appointed to purchase a trap, 
and the old grounds will be retained. 
The Marion, Ind., Gun Club will reorganize soon, as 
there are twenty- -five persons who are ready to assist in 
building up the old club. The grounds suitable are 
among the other matters of interest. 
The members of the Hamilton, O., Gun Club did not 
meet in sufficient numbers last week to hold a shoot. 
There will be another effort made and, if necessary, new 
grounds will be located, and there is hopes of keeping 
the club alive. 
Last Thursday the fine weather was the occasion for a 
large turnout at the Pueblo, Col., Gun Club grounds. 
There were a number of out of town visitors, including 
