Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-17

what is meant by 25-rine target? Also,
how the counting-1l0 or 1870 out of a posi-
BILE 200 or 300-is done? Also, what is the
meaning of the term, applied to firearms, of
1 of q ,00G'-especially Winchester rifles.
By request of Sawyer's Bar sportsmen."
In response to the above we reply that
25-ring target is 3 feet 81 inches in diameter,
and consists OF % ring lines l inch apart, in
closing center II inches in diameter. The
spaces between rings number from l on to
% from circumference to center the II inch
spot counting as %. From 18th to center the
target is black and the rings white, and from
90 to center is recognized as the bulls-eye
The count and possible depends, of course,
upon the number of shots-thus, for 10 shots
the possible is $50, and for 90 shots it is 500,
or for ) shots it is lbs, etc. The term lone
in thousand, applied to rifles, means an
exceptionally good gun-one out of thou
sand-a gun which the makers so style be-
cause of its general excellent and decided
superiority.
OLD JOCKEY CLUB.-Among the archives of
the Pennsylvania Historical Society is book
in manuscript containing the Constitution,
By laws, minutes, ETC., of the old Philadel-
phia Jockey Club which existed in that city
before the commencement of the Revolution
airy war 1t was organized in 1766, and con-
tinued until 1773, at least the writings only
cover those dates and as no further mention
is made of the proceedings of the Club, it is
to be presumed that the war ended its exist
ence.
OLEARY BELT.-The Times says that no
changes have been made in the rules or con-
ditions for contest for this trophy. Harry
Brown, Blower Brown, and Peter Mcintyre
entered to contest, but Brown failing to put
up, has been ruled out. Brown is recognized
as first challenger. The holder of the belt
has named April 5, 1880, as the commence
ment of the contest. Articles must be signed
by March s, 1880.
Coop HUNTING.-Hunters who have gone
out during the week from Sacramento to the
sink of the Putah, report fine results and
good sport. Taking the morning train out
to Swingle's good boats are there found, low
and quiet water, and plenty of birds. One
can hunt all day in excellent condition, and
get home in good season by the evening train.
ENGLISH AND GERMAN CARP. - In de-
scribing the improved or German carp, Pro-
fessor Baird says that the fish bears about the
same relation to the ordinary English carp
that North Carolina "pine woods pig
does to one of the Berkshire breed. In Ger
many the carp is esteemed as highly as the
trout, and sells for the same price in the mar
ket.
WHITE DEER.-The San Diego News says
I've havo heard of white deer, but had never
met with specimen until the other day,
when the stuffed remains of one was brought
into the city by gentleman from Pine Noun
tains. 1t is the genuine article, certain. The
gentleman told us that he killed it only few
days ago, and made an effort at stufting it. 1t
is great curiosity"
DEATH OF TRoTTING JOCKEY. - The
trotting jockey Andy McMann died of con-
sumption, at Shoreditch, on December 18th.
He acquired quite reputation as the rider
OF the feet.f0oted little mare Steel Grey.
He is represented as having been one of the
best trOtting riders that ever crossed horse.
RIFLE SCoRE.-December 26th, at Amboy,
P I. Haverly, of the Amboy Club, made a
rife score of 43 out of 80 for Remington
rife as prize. The refraction from the
snow-covered ground interfered with the
practice.
For SALE.-John A. Shaw, in New York,
announced, January LIST, his authority to sell
st. Julien for $4,000.