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twiuc iu lines ; 15 fatboms 1-iucb mesb, 200 nieslies deep, No. V2 thread ; 

 15 fatboras 24-iiicii mesb, 110 mesbes deep, No. 12 thread; 10 fathoms 

 2^-iucb mesb, 200 mesbes deep, No. 12 thread; 10 fathoms 2^ inch mesh, 

 150 mesbes deep, No. 12 thread; 400 corks 4 inches square; 1 capstan, 

 complete; G mushroom anchors. 



The seine stuff, corks, &c., required, will cost about -f330; the capstan, 

 $15; G mushroom anchors, and staff for bell-buoys, $G0; total, $405. 



In the i^urcbase of rubber boots for the seine-haulers, I would recom- 

 mend those of the Woonsocket, E. I., Manufacturing Company, they 

 having been found best, and being most used by seine tishermen. 



I would further recommend that a small steam boiler and pump be pur- 

 chased, and that a tank be i)laced near so as to supi)ly a circulation of 

 water for twenty-four McDonald jars in the spawning-house, in order 

 that all the eggs may be carefully cleaned in jars before being trans- 

 ported to the hatchery. If this is done, use can be made of the local 

 steamers in transporting eggs, as they can be kept in good condition, 

 packed on the trays just before the arrival of the steamer, and delivered 

 in one hour and a half. 



The Deane Steam Pump Company, of Holyoke, Mass., will furnish a 

 boiler and pump for $280, to throw 35 gallons of water a minute; oidy 

 12 gallons a minute will be required to work the twenty-four jars. There 

 is a tank already on hand in the Armory Building which can be used for 

 this inirpose. The feed-pipe should be carried well out into the river, 

 and as far down as possible in order to secure water of even tempera- 

 ture, the surface temperature being exceedingly variable. This i)ump 

 will not require the service of an expert fireman; any one of moderate 

 intelligence can readily learn to work it so as to keep up the requisite 

 supply of water. 



It affords me great pleasure, as iu a former report, to call your atten- 

 tion to the services of Mr. James Carswell, who has been chief spawn- 

 taker in charge; his rare executive abilities and attention to duty con- 

 tribute greatly to the success of the work. The conduct and attention 

 to duty of all the other employes of the Commission, with one exception, 

 have been such as to receive my unqualified commendation. 



Washington, D. C, Jtily 31, 1884. 



