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FOREST AND STREAM. 
[JULY 27, 1907. 


99 
ing; handicaps, 23 to 33yds. No. 1 is 5 birds, $3 entrance. 
No. 2 is 8 birds, $5. No. 3, is 20 birds, $10. 
money-back system will govern, for which a special purse 
The Squier 
will be provided. Distance handicaps, 16 to 20yds., will 
prevail Purses will be divided 40, 30, 20 and 10 per 
cent, Guns, ete., may be shipped, prepaid, to John S. 
Owens, Chesapeake House, Betterton, Md. A baseball 
game between the shooters will be a special event. The 
teams will be captained by Messrs. J. R. Malone and 
1. M. Hawkins. A thrilling badger struggle will enter- 
tain the visitors. The programme contains full informa- 
tion concerning how to reach Betterton. Write for it 
to Capt. Tames R. Malone, Pennsylvania and Clifton 
ivenues, Baltimore, M 
Ld 
The programme of the Interstate Association’s Western 
Handicap tournament, to be held at Denver, Colo., 
Aug. 20-22, under the auspices of the Denver Trap Club, 
is now ready for distribution. On the first day, Aug. 
ten 20-target events, $2 entrance, $50 added. 
Preliminary 
20, there are 
Aug. 21 has five events and the 
Handicap, 100 
23yds., high guns, 
20-target 
targets, $7.50 entrance; 
$300 added. The 
0-target events and the Western Handicap at 100 targets, 
$400 
day. 
handicaps 16 to 

third day has five 
23yds., high 
9 o’clock 
may be 
$10 entrance; handicaps 16 to guns; 
added. 
Guns 
Shooting will commence at each 
express paid, sent to 
(os, 
besides all other necessary 
and ammunition, 
the George Tritch Hardware Denver. The pro- 
gramme, matter, contains an 
elaborate explanation of reduced rates as they relate to 
shooters who will attend this tournament. Write for it 
to A. E: McKenzie; 1613 Blake street, Denver, or to 
Elmer E. Shaner, 219 Coltart Square, Pittsburg, Pa. 
BERNARD WATERS. 

* Sistersville Gun Club. 
SISTERSVILLE, W. Va.—The first shooting tournament 
of the Sistersville Gun Club, on their new grounds, Gun 
Club Park, took place on July 16, and was very much of 
a success. It was an unusually hot day, but the large 
umbrellas, together+»with an abundance of shade trees, 
made it pleasant for all. The new shooting park is on 
a little bluff overlooking the town, and every target is 
thrown out into the clear sky, making almost a perfect 
background. The large trees that have the grounds 
almost surrounded, protect from the heavy winds, but if 
there is any air stirring anywhere, we certainly get our 
share. 
We had sixteen entries, and some good scores were 
made. Mr. T. S. Bibbee, the veteran from Elba, O., 
and the oldest shooter on the job, carried off the honors 
by breaking 187 out of 200, which speaks well for our 
new quarters. He thinks our new location by far the 
best we have ever hand, and remarked that if a man 
couldn’t make a good score here there would be no 
use in trying anywhere. Besides Mr. Bibbee, we had 
with us Messrs. E. R. Smith, J. D. Dinsmoor, ‘Ira 
Williams, and C. J. Mowry, of St. Marys; E. L. Mills, 
lr. M. McIntyre, W. McC. Snodgrass, F. D. Matteson, 
B. Y. Smith and J. L. Eakin, of New Martinsville. The 
locals were represented by Judge J. H. Strickling, J. W. 
Cushing, Chas. B. Creekmore, E. A. Whiting, W. B. 
Woodruff, and Ed. O. Bower. 
The office was in charge of Mr. Woodruff, and as we 

think he hasn’t an equal in the State when it comes to 
handling the score sheet, it is hardly necessary to say 
that his part in the performance was quite satisfactory. 
“Bill,” as he is familiarly known to us all, instead of 
creating a bad feeling by giving a short answer at times 
when he is busy, seems to always find time to have a 






kind word for every one, and assists very materially in 
keeping all in good humor. The scores follow: 
Events: 1d oe! be oe: (81S 0 LL ies 
Targets: 5.15 16 15 16 15 16 16 15 15 1b 15 20 =Brk, 
BIDDEC LG. atalaetes 415 11 14 14 15 15 14 14 14 14 14 19 187 
Ed O Bower... 15 14 15 14 15 14 11 14 15 14 15 12 18 186 
EB ReSnitth....0: 2 14 14 14 12 13 13 15 14 13 12 13 18 177 
J D Dinsmoor, 11 11 14 15 14 13 13 12 13 14 12 14 18 174 
T M MclIntyre. 14 12 18 10 14 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 18 170 
I Williams..... 11 13 18 14 12 14 12 13 13 12 13 12 18 170 
C J Mowry..... 12 12-14 15°13 11 13 1412 1413 9°16 168 
KE LL. Mills..:.. 212 12 1413 10 15 15 13 12 12 9.15 164 
Snodgrass ..... 1 12 14 i] 11 11 .9 It 12: 12:10 12:13 149 
F D Matteson. 12 6 79 8 6 610 8 8 9 8 8 105 
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Strickling ..... sant Peee ele DLO ye se Ley 
Be Yo SOE oie eeeretts je LL Ee ae yea etnies ombke 
Jade Bakinitys.s< ae LO AR eB ak Ee ag 
E A Whiting.. ene Boyt ies b ee 
Woodruff claims that Chas. Mowry saved his life and 
is entitled to a Carnegie medal. 
Mr. Bibbee thought our background just right for old 
eyes. His were by far the oldest on the grounds, but 
did the best shooting. 
A great treat is in store for our visitors at next shoot. 
Charley Mowry promises to come wearing his summer 
working costume. ; 
Mack Snodgrass was always prompt in getting to the 
score, and once had his gun and shells with him. Mills 
and McIntyre remarked that that was nothing new for 
him, as he was always that way. 
McIntyre was long on 13s, He had five of them in a 
bunch. s* 
Jimmy Dinsmoor got a bad start, but after event 
No. 2, settled down and finished programme at a 90 
wer cent. clip. Ep. O. Bower. 
The Eastern Handicap. 
Tue second Eastern Handicap of the Interstate Asso- 
ciation was held under the auspices of the Association 
of Palefaces, at Boston, Mass., July 16, 17 and 18. It 
was a success in every particular. e 
The entries numbered quite as, many as were antici- 
pated by the management. There were quite enough 
contestants to keep the competition moving lively 
throughout the day, yet without the stress and hurry 
which are necessarily so conspicuous and Wworrysome 
when a tournament is overburdened with entries, and 
when perforce sport gives way to industry. The rigid 
discipline and incessant vigilance enjoined on the con- 
testants at the mammoth Grand American Handicaps, 
conditions which arise from the necessities of the case, 
cramp to very narrow limits the pleasant, sportsmanlike 
features of the tournament. What should be largely a 
pleasant sport becomes then a weary labor. If the Grand 
American Handicap could be limited in entries to about 
the same numbers as obtained in the Southern and East- 
ern handicaps, much greater benefit would accrue to the 
sport as a whole, because then there would be the social 
features of good fellowship and good sportsmanship. 
lhese do not properly obtain at the greatest tournament. 
his could be readily accomplished by raising the entry 
fee of the G. A. H. to $25. There then also would be 
some money worth winning, imstead of the pitiful little 
driblets which reward all other than the first three or 
four high guns at the G. A. H. 
The Eastern Handicap was run off as smoothly and 
pleasantly as a sunrise on a June morning. It could 
not be otherwise, for several of the Palefaces worked 

MR. D. A. 
Winner of the 
UPSON, OF CLEVELAND. 
Preliminary Handicap, Interstate Associa- 
tion,, at Boston, 1907. ' 
ike beavers in assisting the management. Also they en- 
deavored to make every one at ease socially, and to help 
he shooters in adjusting themselves for their_ stay. 
These Palefaces were Messrs. O. R. Dickey, H. C. 
Kirkwood, B. F. Smith, E. B. Muldown, C. E. Comer 
and R. H. Hodsdon. 
The tournament was managed by Secretary-Manager 
<Imer E. Shaner, and it was run in the faultless, master- 
ful way. for which Mr. Shaner is famous. The whole 
complex machinery of the tournament co-ordinated flaw- 
essly. But, for that matter, no tournament, great or 
small, managed by Mr. Shaner, ‘ever ran otherwise than 
perfect. His lieutenants were as follows: Charles A. 
North, Cleveland, Ohio, and Harry FE. Sherman, 
Kansas City, Mo., assistants to the manager; Frederick 
P. Miller, cashier and compiler of scores; Arthur Dickey, 

Wellington, Mass., assistant compiler of scores; R. A. 
Topham, Boston, compiling clerk; Chas. <A.. North, 
Cleveland, O., superintendent of traps. 
The lunch was a feature which deserves unstinted 
praise. It was served in a,large, comfortable tent. The 
tables were loaded with an abundance and variety of 
wholesome, excellent food, all served for a moderate 
price. The guest sat himself down and appeased his 
hunger at his pleasure. He partook of every dish if he 
so chose, and also ate as much as he chose., No one 
could justly say that he did nodt receive a princely re- 
turn for the price. ’ 
The grounds are excellent for a tournament in_ every 
respect. They are at Wellington, only a few minutes’ 
ride from North Station, and are situated about two 
hundred yards from the Wellington station. The back- 
ground is perfect. The four sets of traps, expert sys- 
tem, face a broad stretch of meadow, so that, practically, 
a sky background is provided. The grounds are so 
ample in area that every one could move freely about 
without any crowding. A large tent afforded a cool 
retreat for the spectators present, ¢f whom many were 
ladies, smartly gowned, an adornment to the gathering. 
An exceedingly interesting feature of the shoot was 
an exhibition of skill with rifle, revolver and shotgun 
given by Mr. and Mrs. Topperwein on Monday and 
Wednesday. Their feats were marvelous. As a_ spec- 
tacular feature, it far transcended the common, every- 
day shooting. 
Owing to illness, Mr. T. M. Craig was forced to re- 
frain from competition in the Eastern Handicap, and to 
start for his home forthwith. Another sad happening 
was the death of Mr. M. J. Maryott’s father. He was 
advised of his bereavement by a telegram received while 
en route westward. 
On Wednesday evening a large number of the sports- 
men, between seventy-five and one hundred, accepted the 
invitation of the Palefaces to take a boat ride down the 
harbor. This was but one of many thoughtful courtesies, 
great and small, which contributed to make the tourna- 
ment a pleasure. 
There was $301.15 surplus after all losses were made 
good, per Squier money-back system. This money was 
divided as follows: J. S. Young, $42.15; D. A. Upson, 
$39.15; G. H. Piercy, 10; H. R. Bonser, $24.10; G. M. 
Howard, $24.10; C. H. Newcomb, $24.10; O. N. Ford, 
P. H. Powell and E. E. Reed, $16.05 each; F. M. Eames, 

E. Cavicchi and Harry Metcalf, $10.05 each; H. C. 
Kirkwood and G. S. McCarty, $7.50 each; John Martin, 
H. L. Snow, W. P. Springer. F. Truax and B. F: Smith; 
$3.00 each; -S. M. Van Allen, H. C. Barstow, E. M. 
Funk, R. D. Hodsdon, and W. A. Hammond, $1.20 each. 
The first six high amateurs scored as follows out of a 
total of 360 targets: J. S. Young 339, D. A. Upson 336, 
G. H. Piercy 333, H. R. Bonser 328, G. M. Howard 328, 
C. H. Newcomb 328. 
The first five high professionals, out of a total of 360 
targets, scored as follows: Fred Gilbert 354, W. R. 
Crosby 347, L. S. German 344, W. B. Darton 340, Chris. 
Gottlieb 340. 
The total number of targets trapped was 75,665. 
Monday afternoon was devoted to practice. F. Gilbert 
broke 86 out of 90. Mrs. Topperwein, W. R. Crosby, 
L. S. German and J. S. Fanning broke 85 each, 
July 16, First Day. 
The weather was clear, with enough wind to make the 


targets erratic at times. The programme consisted of 
twelve 15-target events, $1.50- entrance. Professionals 
could shoot fer targets only.. The total targets of the 
day’s programme numbered 180. The noteworthy per- 
formances of the day were those of Messrs. L. S. Ger- 
man and Fred Gilbert, each breaking 178 out of the 180 
shot at. This was a marvetous performance. German 
broke straight in every event except the seventh, wherein 
he lost the two targets. Gilbert lost one target in the 
ninth and twelfth events respectively. Crosby was close 
up with 177. Gilbert made a run of 130. Crosby made a 
run of 125. German also scored a very long run. 
There was a gentle east wind, a clear sky and a high 



temperature. The heat was so intense through the 
midday hours that profuse perspiration was much in 
evidence. Scores: 
Events: L253 4°65) 6 8728 7S 1Omniate 
Targets: 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15151515 Brk. 
Th. KReller.ccce. 9 13 13:12 12 138 13 12 1210 99 137 
SG Wewis..-eccr 2 13 11 10.10 10 15 14 10 13 14 16 147 
C F Edgarton.... 31314120 WBBM 153 
Ho TD Walls. ..eeies 3 13 12 11 15 12 14 14 13 14 14 12 157 
Cl: Coner.cvacee 14 13 10 12 11141312 91414 12 149 
Ty or Germans ocien 15 15 15 15 15 15 13 15 15 16 15 15 178 
W R Crosby...... 14 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 18 15 15 15 177 
Gj Dalley sc cma 11 13 14 12 12 10 12 10 11 13 12 15 144 
JUS) .Y OunSereccic 15 15:13 14 15 13 14 15 14 14.14 13 169 
G H PHassam...c 13 2012) D320 4 a ee 145 
J M Hawkins..... 13 15 14 12 13 15 15 15 13 14 14 13 166 
Mrs Topperwein.. 13151315 913 15 14 11 13 13 14 158 
R D Hodsdon..... 13 14 13 12 11 15 12 15 14 12 13 15 159 
Jack Hardy. o-..0. 13 14 13 13 11 11 14 15 11 14 12 13 154 
* B Muldown.... 14 12 13 11 14 11 13 11 13 13 12 14 151 
a Battlers steers 8 14 12 13 12 12 12 11 13 11 15 11 144 
TA Marshallyi.: 14 14 13 11 18 12 14 14 13 14 14 14 160 
ON. Bordusccnesss 14 14 15 15 13 13 14 12 10 14 14 15 163 
N P Springer... 11 11 12 14 18 14 15 18 13 15 15 15 161 
H C Kirkwood.... 12 15 13 16 14 15 15 13°15 13 14 18 167 
Ley} Squier eactees 12 14 15 15 15 15 14 12 14 15 14 15 170 
J°R Pavylorin:.nces 14 15 15 15 15 14 15 14 14 14 14 14 1733 
Call” Prantz nese. 12 14 15 11 13 15 11 14 12 12 18 12 154 
Hil Bryant. «0 11,1012 9:10 2-7 1s ees 118 
GW McGill....... 14 14 14 12 15 15 15 12 11 14 14 14 164 
PLM Mames*. tose. 15 13 15 12 12 15 13 14 14 13 13 13 162 
G S McCarty..... 15 15 14 14 12 13 12 13 12 14 14 13 161 
iT Colémaa cnsnens 3.14 913.18 1213-13 D1 12 1205 150 
C H Newcomb.... 14 15 15 15 14 15 13 13 14 14 15 14 171 
Tele Skellie sas ca 3 13 12 18 13 15 14 13 13 16 15 12 161 
Ber Smithyesecens 14 12 13 14 11 14 15 15 14 13 14 13 162\4 
je Ebunter i tecmecra 12 11 13 13:12 13 12 12 9 12 12 12 143 
Ta Sibley) Wiaesceestas 14 12 18 1412 18 1015 7111011 142 
Eugene E- Reed.. 13 13 138 14 14 11 13 15 13 14 14 13 160 
Fe MSP ait teers 14 13 13 13 13 15 13 15 13 15 14 15 166 
Ga TS) Vivrenabncantes 14 14 13 12 13 14 15 11 12 14 14 14 160 
C F Marden...... 10 1112 1413 1413 12141412 9 148 
G M Wheeler..... 2141213 10 8 15 12 10 13 12 11 142 
M J Maryott.¢... 18 14 15 15 18 15 13 15 15 14 13 12 167 
J McArdle ....... 13 13 11 13 13 12 14 13 12 13 11 16 153 
J ZA UR Biottes.c. 3 14 15 14 14 15 15 18 15 14 14 15 171 
BY Le Noir acess 13 15 13 14 13 18 13 14 12 12 14 11 157 
P E Osborne : 13 14 14 13 13 14 11 18 13 11 156 
iS 2 Blinticcu case 2 15 11 14:12 13 11 12 11 13 It 146 

W M Woodard... 13 12 18 10 11 12 13 13 14 12 13 12 148 
H McMurchy .... 13 15 13 15 13 14 14 12 15 14 13 12 163 
T HH Keller, Jr.... 14 18 14 15 12 14 14 15 12 15 13 12 163 
P H Powell. «x... 11 13 14 13 12 15 14 12 13 11 14 14 156 
PW (Carversacse 12 12 13 11 12 13 14 13 18 11 11 12 147 
W A Hammond... 14 14 13 15 14 13 13 12 15 12 14 15 164 
A M Hatcher..... 3 14 13 138 12 13 15 18 14 14 14 15 163 
RK R Bafber..:. 2s. 13 14 14 14 11 14 13 13 12 15 14 15 162 
QS loynde.ci. 1. 91271812 8 7°912 91271 11 125 
T F Herrigan..... 11°12 12 13 14 13-9 13 11 11 13 10 142 
G H Pumpelly... 13 12 1214121511 1415131412 157 
IN" Apoari-eecneses 14 14 15 13 14 13 14 12 13 14 13.14 163 
E. F.-Gleason...... 10 12 18 138 18 1412 1812121318 150 
F B Stephenson... 13 13 14 14 13:12 12 1118 15 1414 ~~ 158 


