882 REPORT OF COMMISSIONER OF FISH AND FISHERIES. 
did many become that all else seemed forgotten and newcomers often 
found difficulty in getting near the point of attraction. 
From Mr. Page’s report on the hatching and distribution of these 
salmon it appears that the temperature of the hydrant water was at 
first reduced by the ice coil from a maximum of 78° to 60° F. From 
October 18 to October 28 considerable mortality was caused among the 
fry by muddy water and an epidemic disease. Upon the recommenda- 
tion of Mr. John H. Bissell, commissioner of Michigan fisheries, 
31,000 fry were planted in Traverse Bay, Michigan, October 29. The 
remaining fry were distributed in small lots to parties in the vicinity of 
Cincinnati. In the summer of 1889, Mr. Joseph Schlosser, of Coving- 
ton, Ky., who had received a few hundred of the salmon and placed 
them in cold, spring-fed ponds, stated that they had thriven beyond 
expectation. 
Distribution offish . — As the exposition drew near its close many peo- 
ple at Cincinnati and vicinity expressed their desire to receive live fish 
from the exhibit when the display was ended. The principal demand 
was for goldfish and carp, and as we did not have enough to meet this 
demand the Commissioner arranged to send 1,500 carp and 200 goldfish 
for distribution at Cincinnati about the date when the exposition 
closed. Thus the numerous applications filed in the office of the Fish 
Commission exhibit at the exposition were complied with. Most of the 
species, however, particularly those of the Ohio Valley, were sent to 
Washington for installation in the aquaria maintained by the Commis- 
sion at Central Station for study. 
Distribution of publications . — The interest aroused by the exhibit 
caused frequent demands for publications relating to fish-culture and 
the general work. At my request the Commissioner sent reports of 
this kind to the exposition, where they were distributed to persons 
especially interested in the operations of the Commission. 
Every effort was made by the Fish Commission experts to convey 
information to the public concerning the fisheries, the work of the Com- 
mission, and the use of various devices employed in fish-culture and 
scientific explorations ; and the appreciation of the exhibit was doubt- 
less due to a better understanding gained in this way of the material 
displayed. > 
CLOSE OF EXPOSITION, ETC. 
Change in date of closing . — It was the original intention to close the 
exposition on October 27, the date named in the bill authorizing the 
participation of the Federal Government. However, as the exposition 
neared its close it was determined by the management to continue it 
open until November 15, and a resolution passed Congress October 20, 
authorizing the exhibition of the Government collections until the date 
of closing. Later it was decided by the management to close the expo- 
sition on November 8, and that was the actual date of closing. 
This change in the date of closing caused me much anxiety, for all 
