458 REPORT OF COMMISSIONER OF FISH AND FISHERIES. 



6. The last of April, July, and August they are about the same size. 

 There are no certain intervals in the schools. 



7. At times the surface of the water is covered for long distances, and 

 at other times they swim deep. They attract fishing-hawks, which live 

 on them. 



8. They come on in the spring and leave in the fall. 



9. They are certain to come, but if the season is very wet they are 

 later. 



10. It does not. 



11. It does not make any difference. 



12. Near shore. 



14. They like it warm. 



15. They are all alike. 



16. In August and September there are large schools of them. 



17. In October, by degrees. 



18. By the capes. 



20. It is not known. 



21. Where the water is brackish. 



28. Some seasons they are abundant near the shore and at other sea- 

 sons there are none. 

 ^0. Kock. Taylor fish. 



31. There is a bug found in the roof of the mouth. 



32. They suffer to a very great extent. 



33. [ have not noticed any. 



34. Gill-seines. 



35. One hundred to 150 fathoms. 



36. They are only caught for bait. 



38. Whenever convenient. 



39. No. 



40. No. 



41. There are none. 



42. They are often taken for manure. 



43. There are none. 



44. There is none made. 

 58. It does not. 



60. Statement of Ranee Lawson, Crisfield, 3Id., January 22, 1874. 



Not a report with reference to Atlantic coast. 



1. Alewife. 



2. Most abundant. 



3. Diminished. 



4. At Manokin factory 800 barrels of oil were made last year. At 

 Tangier Island about the same or less. 



5. Yes. 



6. They are first seen about May 1. 



