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and two additional ones stationed in Block Island during the open 

 season for catching lobsters. 



The following prosecutions were made and fines imposed and paid 

 under the lobster laws (the names of those fined are omitted) : 



Newport, July 11, 5 short lobsters License Revoked. 



Jamestown, August 19, 15 short lobsters $75 00 



Providence, September 15, 12 short lobsters 60 00 



Newport, September 21, 11 short lobsters 55 00 



Providence, October 5, 4 short lobsters 20 00 



Providence, October 10, 3 short lobsters 15 00 



A number of deputies were employed in various sections of the 

 state to enforce the laws relating to fresh-water fishes. These serve 

 without compensation. It has been the policy of the Commission 

 to prevent as much as possible the breaking of these laws by securing 

 a large number of deputies rather than merely punish offenders. 

 One prosecution was made : — 



North Kingston, November 8, seining fresh-water pond, $5 . 00 and 

 costs. 



The condition of the state laws relating to the general fisheries is 

 very poor and convictions in many cases would be nearly impossible. 

 It is the sincere desire of this Commission that at some early date these 

 laws may be thoroughly overhauled. 



BIOLOGICAL RECORDS. 



Physical and biological records of various kinds have been continued 

 at the Wickford Hatchery and Experiment Station. 



AN EXHIBIT OF SEA FARMING. 



The exhibit of marine and fresh-water fishes at the Washington 

 County Fair, at Kingston, was continued in 1914, and was viewd by 

 the usual crowds. A large tuna which was caught with rod and reel at 

 Block Island was on exhibition and attracted considerable attention. 



