Evening star., 1902-08-30
DISTRICT TOOK ALL
Got Four Prizes in Inspec-
tors Match.
MAJ. BELLS BIG SCORE
CONTEST WAS ONE OF THE MOST
- EXCITING.
Preparation for the Great Struggle for
the Hilton Trophy Already
Begun.
MAJ. BELLS BIG SCORE
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star
RIFLE RANGE, SEA GIRT. N. J. Au-
gust 30-The District rifemen won all four
prizes in the inspectors match which was
shot today. Major James E Bell, inspector
general of rifle practice. District of Column
bia militia, won the match in one of the
most exciting contests witnessed on the
range in years.
The conditions for the match were per-
feet, and while the sun was shining warmly
on the field a cool and delightful breeze
was blowing all during the match.
Major Bel's score was 81 out of possible
lGo. The eighteen contestants in this match
were stretched out upon the ground lying
side by side, each man firing in turn. The
firing line was crowded with spectators and
as the match continued the interest in
creased with every shot. This was espe-
cially true of the District men who attracted
the attention Of all along the firing lire
as they gradually pulled away from the
others in the field.
At the conclusion OF the scoring of the
800 yard stage of the game, Major Bell
was in the lead, having landed ten consec-
utive bulls eyes, making possible, His
nearest competitor was Captain W. b. Mar
tin of New Jersey. who had 80.
Major Bell and Captain Martin tied at
the ninth shot. Captain Martin, in order
to win the match, would have TO make a
five. He fired his shot to decide the winner
of the match. and made three, thus giving
victory to Major Bell.
A peculiar incident in connection with the
match was that the District landed all four
prizes. Maj. l., II. Reichelderfer finished
second. with score of %, and Maj. Gl andie
b. Young, 90, third. and w. f. Colladay,
fourth, 81. Major Rsichelderfer had the
advantage of the long range
Major Bell was the recipient of many
congratulations at the conclusion of the
match.
Fine Day for the Shoot
The second day of the annual compete
tions on the range opened today under. most
favorable conditions. AS usual. the Dis
trict shots were the first to get in their
work. A light breeze prevailed throughout
the day, but not strong enough to retard
the progress of the rifiemen.
The inspectors match was the all-impor-
tan. event during the morning hours. The
District was well represented in this match.
covering nearly half Of the entire list Of
entries. Those entered from the national
capital included Lieut.. William NJ. Farrow,
inspector of rifle practice. 4th Battalion;
Lieut. George G. Dennison, 9th Battalion;
Lieut.. w. w Cookson, 9th Battalion; Capt
Thomas s. King, 1st Regiment: Major
James E. Bell, inspector general District
of Columbia militia; Major Glendie B.
Young, Sd Battalion, and Private w. E.
Colladay. The other entries in this match
are Lieut.. q. w. Corwin, list New York:
Capt. A. Ii. Graft, LIST New Jersey; Capt.
H. +. Evans, Goth New York; Capt S. s.
Stebbins, 18th New York; Lieut.. r. H.
Sayre, Squadron A. New York; Capt. "
B. Martin, I'd New Jersey. and Capt. Wash
ington Bowie, 9Th Maryland.
The distances were 500 and COO yards,
ten shots for each man. The interest
shown in the match this year was greater
than ever, and the score boards of the Dis
.rict inspectors were surrounded by anxious
watchers at all times.