The San Francisco call., 1895-07-19
.STRECKER HAS RETURNED.
One Of the Prize Winners at
the New York Schuet-
zen Fest.
GRAND RECEPTION ARRANGED
All the Marksmen Will Be Here on
Saturday-A Brilliant Night
Pageant.

AQOipn OIrecker, one OF the Danu OF
marksmen who went on to New York rep
resenting the San Francisco Schuetzen
Verein, returned from the East last night.
1t was personal reasons which called him
westward ahead of his twelve companions,
and on that account no demonstration was
made by his many friends here. He will,
however, be prominent in the festivities
attending the reception of the entire body
of marksmen when they arrive next Satur-
day.
1T was glorious trip that we made" !"
said Mr.. Strecker last night in speaking of
the eastward journey of the men who
made such records in the Empire City, and
who reflected such credit on California by
their excellent work with the rifle.
"From the moment we left here we were
royalty treated. Although California
resident and used to the hospitable
methods of our State, am free to confess
that the New Workers who received US
upon arrival left nothing undone which
could have added to our comfort.
"It was only after we had done such ex-
cellent work before the targets that there
was any display of jealousy. 1t was not
bitter though in any way. The weather
was not what we are used to out here. 1t
rained hard the first day when we first ar
rived at Glendale Park, but before the day
was over it cleared up somewhat. There
was large crowd of spectators and the in
terest In the contests was keen"
Mr.. Strecker made a great score in the
first days events at the various targets.
At the standard target he tied with two
others at 46. At the ring target he led
with 73, and also at the man target
he led with 81. His feat on the man target
was duplicate of his good craftsmanship
at Milwaukee several years ago. In the
San Francisco Schuetzen Verein, of which
John f, Bolts is captain, Mr.. Strecker is a
popular member. 1t was suggested among
his many friends that he be given a recep-
ton, but Mr.. Strecker himself objected
and said he would keep in obscurity, as it
were, until the remainder of the victorious
band arrived from the East next Saturday.
In speaking of the other marksmen Mr..
Strecker said that each and all had done
more than well. The record of Helms, of
course, speaks for itself; but next, accord
ing to Mr.. Strecker, comes young A. II.
Pape, the son of one of the Oldest and best
known German residents, and brother of
the Century artist, Frederick Pape.
In speaking of the records made, Mr..
Strecker said that in his opinion the West
ern men won, outside of their skill, by
using superior gun. They were treated
After trip up the Hudson River they
went through the arms factory and each
man was presented with a gun of his
choice. Mr.. Strecker selected a beautiful
weapon and with it hopes to make a
worlds record.
A meeting of the captains of the various
local Schuetzen Vereins was held last
evening at Captain John Bolts hall on
Kearny street. There were present Cap
tains John Bolts of the San Francisco
Schuetzen Verein; J. Ottinger. Turner's
Schuetzen Verein; III. Kuhls, Eintracht
Schuetzen Verein; W. Wieneger, Krieger
Verein; c. Aldack, Red Mems Schuetzen
Verein; Henry Pilster, Norddeutscher
William CAIRNS, Milwaukee Brewery.
After disposing of some minor business
matters as to expenses the matter of rails
ing funds for giving the returning marks
men ''whoop-up" next Saturday night
was considered.
Mr.. Garms of the Milwaukee Brewery
said that ne would offer $500 to start the
fund. That started matters, and 1t was
not long before enough money was guar
anteed for the event.
1t was decided to make a grand demon
stration ON Saturday night when the
marksmen arrive on the o'clock boat.
The president of the evening will be Henry
Dorscher. In the first division there will
be platoon of police, the members of the
San Francisco Schuetzen Verein, commit
teemen in carriages and the local schuetzen
king, Charles Weise.
Following will be the San Francisco
Turner'S, Captain Ottinger; the Eintracht
Schuetzen Verein, Captain Kuhls; Red
Mems Schuetzen Verein, Captain Aldack;
Krieger Verein; Independent Rifles, Cap
tain Snyder; California Schuetzen Club,
GermaniaV erein, n NorddeutscherVerein and
Columbia Pistol Club. All along the line
OF march, which will be up Market street
to California to Kearny to Market, there