The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-09-12
SEA eIRT REVIEWED.
SOME INSIDE POINTS ABOUT THE
SAVANNAH TEAM.


Ne,v Jersey Rifle AssociatiOn-The
Impression That Savannah's sharp
shooters 8Iade-The Prizes They
captured-Other Matters of Inter-
est Relative TO the PriHe-winners.
correspondence OF the Morning News.
sea Girt, n. J., Sept Snow that the
fifth annual meeting Of the New Jersey
STATE Rifle Association has closed, a re-
surne OF the standing of the Georgia team
must be Of interest 10 every resident OF
the state. 1t cannot be disputed that the
Georgia marksmen made the best show
ing for they carried off the lions share OF
,be prizes Not only this. but their cor
sislty and hospitality won for them an
sndearing place in the hearts of every
sbarpshooter that faced the targets. They
we're marksmen, everyone of them, and
more than that, they were gentlemen.
Had they not been, New Jersey would
never have thrown open its doors and well
coined them within its borders. No
marksmen envied the victories of the
southern shooters. Far from it. There
was one universal feeling of satisfac-
zion because Georgia, with its poor show
inc made last year. had the courage and
mack to come north again this year, and
vii more than its share of prizes. Gen.
George Wingate, president of the National
Rifle Association, and one of the best au-
tborites on rifle shooting in the country
said TO a Morning News representative
that it was gratifying 10 him to know
that Georgia had been so fortunate.
He opined that the tendency would
be to boom rife shooting in the south,
and give other southern states an impe-
tus to send teams north next
fall to compete in the inter-
state, regimental and individual
matches Gen. Wingate voiced the senti-
ment of every member of the New Jer-
sey State Rifle Association.
Gen. Bird w. Spencer, Inspector of rifle
practice of New Jersey, was one OF the
most earnest enthusiasts of the Georgia
team He gave them the free and unre-
stricted use of the commodious club house
on the grounds, and in divers other ways
made them feel that their presence at
Sea Girt was pleasurable to the assoeia-
ton.
Enough about New Jerseys fair treat
ment The Pennsylvania, New York.
Massachusetts and the District of Column
bia teams were TO a man glad that Geor-
gia was on the top of the heap When the
ranges shut down on Saturday afternoon
at o'clock.
The Georgia boys were located in a con-
spicuous part of the camp, only short
distance from the club house. Their quar-
tiers were easily distinguishable by their
state flag, which was flung to the breeze
on the arrival of the team. There 1t re-
manned until camp broke up.
Capt. Williamson must be commended
for the manner in which he trained his
men and the strict disciplinary methods
ri frfsa tarna N he
Interstate military state, which everyone
conceded was the most important event
of the week. Washington and Georgia
were the principal competitors. OF course,
other states had teams entered, but the
poor showing they made on the 20-yard
range prevented any possibility of
their winning the match. Georgia led
the District of Columbia marksmen eight
points on the 200 range, but Captains
Williamson and Cam were doubtful
whether or not the team could make as
good record on the 500 yard range.
They were willing to try, at any rate.
Capt. williamson, with the instinct of a
natural born commander stood by his men
and watched through powerful telescope
every shot fired. When DR.. #. c. Wilson
put a score of As the Georgians were much
elated, but they Concealed much Of their
joy, for the match was not over then,
and to use an. antiquated but very appro-
betwixt the cup and the lip" Carleton.
the crack shot of the capital city team.
scored 40 out of a possible so. Then it
was that pandemonium broke loose in
the camp of the Wasningtonians. One
Of the members, very much excited, ran
over TO where Capt Williamson was
coaching his team, and shouted excitedly:
Wilson amt in 1t with his As. One of
our men has made 40
Capt. Willamson's nerves were wrought
up to the highest tension. Excitement at
such critical time might result in the
loss of the match. Not turning to look
from whence the voice came, the Captain
asked the stranger If he wouldn't please
desist and save his demonstrations of
Joy until after the match was over. The
latter complied, although 1t was hard
work for him to contain himself.
After the match, which was won by the
Georgia team by six points, the cheers
were deafening. Mayor Meyers, Of Sa-
vannah, arrived In time to participate
in the celebration.
The following day the Hilton trophy was
shot for Georgia was entered, but Wash
ington won. New York was second and
Massachusetts third. The team was dis
banded at night, as the regimental
matches had all been decided.
Georgia entered nearly all the individ-
ual matches, and won the majority Of
them. Sergt. Postell won the Kuser med
al f. C. Wilson, who was sick for a
week in a New York hospital, suffering
with malaria, was discharged in time to
take part in the contest for the all-com-
ers medal, and captured it. w. p. Bur
pitt was third in the match for the Hayes
medal. He won the Meany medal, how
ever. DIR. F, c. Wilson found no diff
Guilty in winning the Trenton interstate
fair medal Postell was second, and his
prize was a season ticket and grand-stand
seat to the fair, which is held a New Jer-
sey's capital seat in October. Gen. Spen-
Ger ordered his secretary to send Postell
his prize, but what the latter expects to
do with it is troubling the Georgians.
Richmond is the proud owner of the re-
volver, presented by Theodore Beck. Esq,
as the first prize in the revolver match.
it is a handsome weapon, and will form
suitable companion piece to the one he
won last year in the same match. A
leather-bound case, lined inside with green
plush goes with the revolver.
Some" of the Georgia shooters took adj
vantage of their visit north to visit points
Of interest. DOC" Wilson said that the
weeks shooting had been as hard work
as he wanted, and he started on Saturday
for a trip to Maine. The New Jersey Off
GERS are betting dollars to dOughnutS that