Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-10
An AmeHtcAn Rifleman Astonishos
the BritOmS,
DIR. cARyIR's WONDERFUL DISPLAY OF MARKS

Dr. CAKFERE WONDERFUL DISPLAY OF Marks
EANsEIF.
The London correspondent OF the Ra,,,,,oro
Sun gives the following Interesting particulars
or the wonderful display of yuarksmanshin mads
Py,Dce ~ w:, Saaver, OF California. before the
at SandIingham, the parE.domain Of tSss
rrlnce; ~Capt; stephenson performed the neces.
sanages tn NJ OF tnese distinguished per-
i noul penlno ms Tune. delay unavoidable, but
In an English subject may say unpardonabie.
days; the emerald turf OF the lawn in its spring-
time verdure and magnificent dimensiors
made superb carpet for the distinguished
Velvet blouse, adorned with many glitterin S
gems and medals, the trophies OF his
american triumphs, his gray sombrero hat
esque, tall and gallant looking was this
"Cittzen of the West" amidst these grand mobiles
the Doctor first gracefully bowed to the Princess
and ladies present, and then made his salutation
TO the Prince and his guest With a frankness
freedom that 1t at once seemed 10 charm every
one present. After mounting his excellent horse
OF true Indian blood, Wiunemucca, he awaited
tne selection OF the testing locality on the lawn;
Dis quick eye scans tie deer In their galloplng
Drlgades beneath the mighty OAKS and tall eims,
ana be sits bis beautiful steed Ike very mon
The Prince OF Wales, walking up to him saws
pleasantly: 81 have heard so much OF your
unr1valled skull that am pleased to see you
here"
And I am pleased to see you, too, Pli1ce,"
'Will you first give the ladies' here present
an evidence OF what you can do" said the gal
liant Prince.
This was SO proposed, as the ladies had pre-.
arranged engagements, which were dispersed
entertainments, when his first feats were seen.
THE ROYAL PROGRAMME.
The Prince OF Wales held the timing watch
and Kept score himself, manifesting delighted
interest in the performance. DR.. Carver, for the
first time before an asSemblage of persons,
broke consecutively, without the slightest In
terruption, 100 glass balls in 100 straight shots
OF his rfle following this feat at once by break
ing 100 balls with 100 smooth shots from a
double barreled Shotgun, both transactions be-
Ing simultaneous, or almost unit, with two
different weapons under similar distance and
circumstances. The doctor then, with his horse
running at full speed and he sitting on ltl like
picturesque statue, broke % out OF 80 balls, sin-
yer, at the special request OF the prince broke
IA out OF Is balls in fifteen seconds. He also
discharged Is out OF 16 shots, or cartridges, In
four seconds to prove rapdity In firing, the six
teenth cartridge failing to 60 off, After that
came an exhibit rarely IL ever seen before
The doctor caused glass ball to be placed at
and under it, so that the conclusion Of the sod
throws the ball up, and before it falls the doc.
tor again levels his rifle and breaks the ball In
cited the admiration OF the Prince Of wales that,
turning to the Earl OF ROwney, in most enthu-
siastic manner he exclaimed, "Bravo! Will bet
and fifty balls without error or lntermissiOn with
his rifie!" The doctor compiled, though none
Of the group took up the prince bet, luckily for
in the history Of shooting Luncheon was then
announced, and the royal party. the guests and
DR.. Carver went to the palatial dlptng-room of
and the carving good, it could not excite TIE in
terest OF the Career Oh this occasion; so as soon
as the repast was over the entire group returned
sumed his programme by shooting at and
breaking glass balls thrown directly at him and
across him In front, and turning and hitting
Ing both right and left double shots at falling
balls. Then he shot at glass ball thrown In
the air, missing it three times with the first
while the bali is in the air. and breaking &c With
the fourth shot before it reached the ground.
He shot marbles thrown indiscrininately into
shSgs ana the Doctor Ss the eSse ss
teen without the slightest error or emotion. In
word, there seemed no end OF variety In the
our wonderful marksman executed. All looked
on with amazed interest, and even the Princess
OF wales desired that DR.. Carver should be pre-
Intelligent questions on American prairie shoot
Elbow many buffalo have you killed in day,
To this the doctor responds, 81 have shot
hundred in one day, madam"
The young princes then asked permission to
mount the doctors horse Winnemucca, and
want to know the meaning and derivation Of
the name. lie gave correct Information to all
their inquiries. and at the same time Iaughingly
enjoy ed their curiosity and surprise. The Prince
OF Wales then selected one OF DIR. Carver's rides
and shot with an accuracy that arouses the
Americans expressions OF approval
"YOu shot well, prince"
mo, It ts your rifle; for who could shoot well
after behOld1ng your wonderful exploits, DIR.
Carver"
"WiI you do me the honor to accept my
rife?'' says the doctor.
1t is graciously accepted. The Prince then
says he will present the doctor with q SOU
veDir OF his appreciation OF the remarkable skill
he had exhibited.
THE PUBLIC AND THE MARKsMAN
The prince, the press and the public, follow
Ing the press, are doing tribute to DIR. Carver,
who is now exhibiting his skill at the Crystal
Palace before persons daily, numbering 1000
to 10000 He viii be locker on IL not parttci-
pator at Wimbledon, and will then 60 to India,
and return to California by way Of Australia
In horsemansbip, combined with shooting he
excels any thing heretofore done In Europe or
America.