The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1880-10-15
MARkSMA MANSHlF
AstomshInn ifle-Shootin9 by q son
ofa Nex Perces Chief.

It has more than probably remained for
this side of tho continent to have produceo
for the world the greatest shot OF tho age
in the person Of Otts, the son OF the Nez
Perces Chief, Joseph, aged Is years. This
youth has already by his marvellous skill IN
the handling Of arms forestalled fortune oy
securing an enviabls fame before commeno-
ing his professional career.
His wonderful prowess is already known
to hundreds Of the leading people OF tn's
city, which the world at large will soon be
able to take cognizance Of, as ne will soon
mako his formal p' ofesssional debut. he
was recently under the auspices OF his
teacher aud protector, Capt. c. E.s. NC
Donald, given . special interview st tho
hands Of Secretary Carl schurz. Ttis was
q d,sting uished compliment.
The Secretary was very much impressed
with his young guests co.eliness, his 10
telligencs aud superb physique, and man
tested ma, ked interest in hin during the
reception. Among tho various feats-at-
arms at his com maud. and which have been
witnessed by many Of our leading citizens
as we'll as veterans Of the army and navy,
aud which have excited wonder and amaze
mentr We can call to mind the following:
The First Shot-A fve-ceut piece ID
placed at the top Of the head Of the figure
of man, the head being covered. Otto
takes bis position 20 PAGES from the object
with life without sight, then, blind
folded, gives . somelsault, fres, and hits
the ive-cent piece from his power OF loca-
tion.
Tho Second Shot-He cuts the thread
which suspends the figure.
The Third Sbot-Three swinging glass
balls suspended from frame. counterpas-
sing and repassing themselves; be fires, and
| with ono ball from a rife breaks the three
balls, and the same ball upon its course
strikes sti another, sisel ball. which II
attached to the frame, caroms at An angie
of 800, and strikes small target 10 con-
trary direction, ringing bell which is con
tanned within.
The Fourth Shot-His instructor stand
before him at a distance OF 20 Daces, whsr
there are severa, glass balls hsoginR sus
pended behind tho instructors head, bac
and shoulders. His,dring IS now done pas
either side of the instructor into tho frame
or at option between tho instructors leg
or over bis head, and breaks any Of the ball
behind that any Of the spectators may So
lect.
The Fifth Shot-A small target Is place
six feet behind tho instructors back. UT
takes 20 PAGES to the front OF the instruc
or-directIy opposite hin-aud fires, ,ca,on
ing on the steel balls attached to The franz
work at the desire OF the spectators in NJ
direction, striking the target with unerr'r
certainty each time.
The Sixth Shot-Lays his riRe upon Il
ground six feet to front OF wheio he stan'
and at the word ready glass ball 10 throw
= into the air. He gives . somsrsault, pic'
ND his weapon, and fires and breaks &
y ball before 1t reaches the ground.
The Seventh Shot-Takes his rifle in
l right hand, throws the balls in tho air wi
: his left, and with the greatest rapidi
breaks them.
The Eighth Shot-Seated upon his hor'
" and while at full gallop glass balls are to-
d ed from every direction toward him.
't demolishes these with unerring certair
'e and lightniug-llke promptitude with b
10 trusty wespon.-S. r. Era.
II The above is probacly the most artist
and complicated lie that has been CONGO
10 ed during the campaign. NV.