Evening star., 1901-10-19
Annual Rife Matches Exciting At
tention of Marksmen.
SPECIAL RULES and REGULATIONS
List of Those Selected to Serve
as Range Officers.
THE MERCHANTS' MATCH


week, at the Ordway range. are attracting
interest throughout the brigade to an un-
| usual degree, as is attested by the large
number Of entries in the several events.
The indications are that the attendance Of
spectators will show marked increase over
similar events of previous years. Major
James E. Bell, inspector general Of rifle
practice, District of Columbia militia who
is also the executive officer of the National
Rifle Association, has issued the following
letter and invitation to those who have con-
tributed prizes:
'.On behalf of the National Rifle Associa-
tfon desire to thank you for your contri-
button to the list of prizes to be offered in
the merchants match, which is to be shot
the 23d instant at the range at Ordway, and
a cordial invitation is extended you to be
present to witness the contest, as well as
the other matches.
:'The work done by the brigade rifle team
in the recent competition at Sea Girt placed
the soldiers of the District of Columbia at
the head of the American rifiemen, as the
Canadian team was among the defeated in
the famous Hilton trophy match, in which
for the second time the District team made
new record
These annual matches afford encourage
ment and foundation for the marksmen who
sustain the reputation of the District of Co.
lumbia in its contests before the target"
opeh 10 All ENLISTED Men.
The merchants match, which will be shot
Wednesday, is open to all enlisted men of
the District Of Columbia National Guard
who have never performed duty with the
brigade rifle team either as principals CT
alternates. The distance is 200 yards ten
rounds per man. The prizes are number
of valuable articles presented by local mer-
chants. The competitor making the nignsst
score will be entitled to first choice of
prize, and the other competitors in regular
order, according to the scores, un;il the
whole number of prizes is exhausted.
The prizes received to date and the donors
of the same follow: Scarf, Joseph AuaI-
Cherry & Moran; clock, E. C. Hines. nour,
Frank Hume; clock, A. o. HuttelIy: hat,
Hecht q Company; cuff buttons, Harry &
Patz; shirt and tie. The Hub; gloves, Lans-
burgh & Brother; razor, +. p May; uIn-
brella, Moore & Cullinan; lamp, G. F.
Muth; jersey, w. H. McKnew; silver medal,
8. N. Meyer; five pounds of butter, J. F.
Oyster; half dozen photos, George Prince;
book. J. c. Parker;9 dozen handkerchiefs,
Parker & Bridget; opera glasses, Shaw &
Berry Company; perfumery, edward Ste
vens; cuffs, Saks & Company; unorella,
Stinemetz & Company; champagne. To-
Kalon Wine Company; gloves, w. s. Ted;
jersey, M. A. Tappan; hunting knife, Ru-
dolph, West & Company; razor, D. N. Wal
ford, perfumery. F. P. Weller; a house coat,
D. ]. Kaufman.
The following have been selected to serve
as range officers during the meeting. Maj.
L. H. Reichelderfer, Capt. A. P. Robbins,
Capt. G; Fred Cook. Capt. J: S. Tom!li.2on.
Capt. E. w. Zea. Capt. E. H. Brian, Lieut..
A M. Allison, Lieut.. H. Beall, Lieut.. II NJ.
Bell, Lieut.. F. ]. Cardozo, Lieut.. W. w.
Cookson, Lieut.. G. G. Dennison, Lieut.. W.
M. Farrow. Lieut.. H. H. Leizear and Lieut..
P. W. Smith.
Special Rules Promulgated.
OF Roll hoc tbo fo11 ,y,,0
special rules and regulations to govern the
competitions:
"The range officers will supervise the
marking and scoring: they will see that
the competitors do not evade any Of the
regulations; they will test the trigger pull
of the rifles used by the competitors, and
inspect the ammunition before the Begin
ming Of all matches; they will also certify
on the score cards to the scores made, after
verifying same with the blackboard No
scores will be allowed unless recorded on a
blackboard, by the scorer, as shot.
when a match is finished a range off,
Ger must verify the score on the score
card with that on the blackboard. and see
that they agree; he will then certify to
the score card and turn same into the
office.
''The scorekeepers will be seated close to
and In rear Of the firing point stakes, and
will. as each shot is signaled, announce In
an audible tone the name of the competitor
anu tuS Vdlu6 OK the SnOC marking same
on the blackboard and competitors card.
Competitors must pay attention to the
score as announced and recorded, so that
any error may be promptly investigated.
be changed after the following shot has
been fired. unless by direction of range
officer
ANY alteration of scoring card must
be witnessed by the officer in charge of the
firing point and indorsed with his initials.
IF, Just as shot is fired, the target
Is withdrawn from the firing position, the
scorer at that firing point will at once re-
port the fact to one of the range officers,
who. upon investigation is satisfied that
the case is as represented, will direct that
the shot fired be not counted and the COM
petitor fire another shot.
"An shots fired by the competitor after
he has taken his place at the firing point,
in his turn to fire-the target being ready
will be counted on his score.
''Shots fired upon the wrong target will
be entered upon the score of the competitor
firing as a miss.
When to File Objections.
ANY objection to the scoring of shot
as signaled, or to one not signaled. must
be made before another shot shall have
been fired on the same target.
Except in team matches, no coaching
nor communication OF any kind with those
firing will be permitted.
No sighting or warning shots will be
allowed in any match or competition, ex-
cept on pool target.
Protests and objections must be directly
submitted to one of the range officers In
case the competitor considers the decision
of the latter unwarranted by the facts
as presented, he may appeal to the execu-
tive officer.
IF competitor desires to challenge a
shot just fired. either for alleged incorrect
marking or for failure of any record of
such shot from the pit. he must pay %
cents. II the competitors challenge is
sustained. the money Will be returned to
him.
During the progress of the matches or
competition no one except the officers on
duty at the range, the competitors and
the scorekeepers will be permitted within
the ropes without special permission of
q range officer.
IAN announcement of target assign-
ments will be made each day, and cnly
such matches as are assigned to these
| targets win be shot thereon.
Athletic Association Active.
| The Athletic Association District OF Co
4 lumbia National Guard, Is enjoying the
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