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« Bumcsa Pjsirrsfl. . • Tiint - 14.— But. few fish 



have beeu taken !he last week, when compared with the catch 

 from May :« tn the 3 1st. During those Ave days it 

 mated that 40,000,000 of fish -were caught and carried into 

 the factories at Rhode Hand, Blielter Island and J^apeagua 

 This past week but few fish were observed coming around 

 Montauk. We have learned that at the Peeonic Works I hey 

 havtehadbui 500,000, and at lie Hawkins Factory 

 Island), 732,000 fish caught from June t to the 14lh. It is 

 evident that the flab have had their last spring rim off Long 

 IsUnd, and have gone East, followed by scores of banker- 

 hunting steamers, 'eager to take their prey. We hear that 

 ihe fleet of Eastern fishermen will return again in the fall to 

 Long Island waters, to show our men how to take menhaden ; 

 but the Long Islanders are ready to try their skill against 

 their foreign rivals. MoL. 



WirSOoSSIH— MilwaliMee, June 19.— The fishing in favorite 

 angling portions of the State has been excellent and is prov 

 ing better. The summer incursion of sportsmen has set in. 



-B. 



Mhoiutee, June 20.— Thomas Jackson, of Vernon, Wau- 

 kesha Co., Wis., captured a twenty-nine inch eel in Fox 

 lover last week. A party consisting of Capt. J. B. Reynolds, 

 Dr. La Count and Harry Bollman took 300 speckled trout 

 from the streams in the vicinity of Oconto during the early 

 part of the week. They report the fish unusually voracious. 

 Dr. E. A. Calkins, editor Milwaukee Sunday Tdegrnj: ; 



Rev. P. <J. Haddock and Ed. Kronson, have returned from a 

 trip to Farmiugton Luke, where E. A. G. 'a sombre couute- 

 nance was made glad by a fine catch of pickerel and bass. 

 Their intention was to persuade the whilelish in the Wolf 

 River to leave their native element, but the muEquito bit bet- 

 ter than the fish, and the boys emigrated to a less sociable 

 r.'gion. 



THE ANGLE-WORM. 



Editob Porbst and Stkeam : 



To New Englanders especially angle worm digging i3 no 

 novelty. Every man remembers how it is done, and always 

 lingers long over his cigar with the thoughts of this squirmer 

 anil whatii baa brought to hag. The worm has not lost its 

 merits yet, as I tested very satisfactorily during the last week 

 in May. Several years ago the guide who now turns up the 

 sod was puzzled by me from repeated questions on the habits 

 of this worm, Since then I have had the pleasure of answer- 

 ing my own inquiries by research in Boston libraries. 



These worms or animals are classed under the head of An- 

 ntiida. Savigny describes upward of twenty specie3. M. 

 Morran, in his treaties on the natural history and anatomy of 

 this worm (Lmnbricus lerristriz), appears to be doubtful with 

 regard- to the number of species described by Savigny and 

 others, regarding it as little importance, and inclines to the 

 opinion that they arc merely varieties. The body is composed 

 Of numerous circular membranous rings. Their color is red- 

 dish or bluish. The worm has the power of secreting a mu 

 cu3 which forms a protecting sheath to the body, facilitating 

 its progress through the earth. It is eyeless and unprovided 

 with tentacles, and breathes by means of sacs opening ex- 

 ternally by minute pores. The mouth consists of two lips, 

 the upper one elongated. (Esophagus ends at about one-half 

 inch in a dilated bag or reservoir, succeeded by a muscular 

 stomach. The intestines are constricted at each segment of 

 the body. The nervous system consists of a double row of 

 ganglions, approximating. It has been doubted whether the 

 animals are avaporofls or vivaparous. The ova, or germ of 

 life, is contained in a cavity near the anus. It is not fully de- 

 cided whether they emerge from the parent before the egg 

 membrane is broken. They creep by means of muscular con- 

 tractions and dilatations, assisted by brittle-like processes. 

 They penetrate the earth by the anterior part, which acts as 

 an aw). 



The angle worm is considered a nocturnal animal, and, to 

 relieve the tender-hearted, I will add that they possess the 

 power to reproduce their parts after mutilation. They are 

 harmless to vegetation, and are of great benefit to farmers, 

 lodsehing dry, clammy and moist places, rendering the land 

 permeable to air and water, also add depth to the soil. In a 

 peaty locality they have been known to add three and one- 

 half inches in fifteen years. They seek deep soil in dry 

 weather, being very sensitive to heat. It is considered by 

 io, Weiiwood and others that old pasture land receives 

 principally its virtue and luminousness of soil from these 

 worms. 



It was by the aid of these worms I landed several trout iu 

 Lake Wmnipiseogee, weighing from three to six pounds each. 

 A six pound lake trout is large, as affirmed by " Halloek's 

 Sportsman's Gratettet-r.'' These trout are classified under lake 

 trout, red trout or lake salmon, not togue. as I have been in- 

 formed, togue inhabiting larger bodies of water, and are less 

 gamy and palatable, and have been known to tip the balance 

 i pounds. My sport during the week was divided be- 

 tween still fishing and trolling with the minnow. Thismethod 

 of trolling was new to the natives, and I was amused to ob- 

 serve Iheln with mouths ajar while attaching the minnow to a 

 six foot leader. The sport of taking the beauties in this way 

 continues several months. When fishing in this lake you 

 may be assured there are large fish educated to the point of 

 the hook. It is fished much in the ordinary way of bobbing 

 with dead bait, both summer and winter, yet there are enough 

 left to annoy the rustics and call forth stories of what they 

 lost and saw with caudal fins breaking the water which would 

 surprise the man who wrote the original fish story. 



Bostm, June 1, 1879. H. F. L. 



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LAKE NAGOWICKA. 



Milwaukee, Wis., Juue 30, 1879. 

 Editor Forest and Stream : 



The other day, as I sat at my desk, came a polite note of 

 invitation from a member of the "1879 Bass and Pickerel 

 Catchers " to join them in a trip to Lake Nngowicka, a beau- 

 tiful sheet of water, lying about half a mile from the little 

 village of Delafield, a point nearly two ant] ohe-half miles 

 from Nashotoh, a station lilt cosse division of the 



C M. St. P. ft. It. 



The invitation was not to be hesitated over; bo I hastily 



vamoosed for mv rooms, where I gathered together a twelve- 

 foot bass rotl, feel, lines, hooks, and a couple of trolling 

 spoons, and started for the depot in time to meet the club 

 just emerging from the waiting-room to board the 1:25 train 

 tor Nashotob. A motley crowd truly. Hardly two were 

 dressed alike, anil among " dead grass corduroy " and the 

 rougher canvas shooting suits, could be distinguished the 

 broadcloth and diagonal of the new membere of the club, 

 whobadnevjr been out in the open lake in a good, lively 

 "blow." First in the van came Aid. Thos. Brown, of some 

 sporting fame. He meant business. A three-joint bamboo 

 red aud a huge fishing basket would incline one who was not 

 well acquainted wilb T. B. to think that but few of the finny 

 tribe would be left in Lake Kagowicka after his final cast 

 had beeu made. Lawyers Ellioft and Kendrick, Avery In- 

 gersoll (Ticket Agent of the railway above mentioned), Ike 

 Lederer, and many other lovers of the piscatorial art were 

 assembled. 



At. 2:2G t\ M., after an hour's pleasant ride through some 

 of the prettiest country in the Slate, we pulled up at the lit- 

 tle depot of HasholOh, where a 'bus was in readiness to con- 

 vey us to the village of Delafield, the nearest point to the 

 lake. The short though bracing ride gave our little party 

 good appetites, and when we drew up in front of the little 

 Nagpwlckn House, kept by Audley, the sound of "Refresh- 

 ments ready!" was most welcome, but not nearly as much 

 so as was the bountiful repast spread by mine host, consisting 

 of the " best of what was," as one of the party put it. By 

 the lime this was finished, a few of the more enthusiastic 

 took their tackle and proceeded to the lake. Arriving at the 

 shore, a boat and boatman were soon found, and three or four 

 unwound their trolliDg-lines. Busiuess was fairly good, and 

 a couple of hours sufficed to pack away some twenty black 

 bass, varying from two to four pounds. 



The nest morning dawned bright and clear, and after an 

 early breakfast, our party of ten appeared with their tackle, 

 aud choosing their boats and boatmen, set out. Each boat 

 carried two "besides the oarsman, and although the ladies and 

 one or two of the gentlemen confined themselves to still- 

 fishing, the majority used the spoons. The boatmen 

 thoroughly understood their business, and quickly the little 

 squadron scattered itself over the lake, each guide choosing, 

 in his opinion, the best fishing ground. About 5 a. m. the 

 "critters" oegan to notice our glistening spoons, gaily 

 decked with scarlet and gray, blue and yellow feathers, and 

 the sport began to grow interesting. Your correspondent got, 

 his first call while momentarily suspending operations to light 

 a cigar wiili matches that would persist in going out before 

 fairly lighted. Holding the line loosely twisted around my 

 fingers, I suddenly felt a jerk that pulled me half into the 

 water. I quickly recovered my equilibrium, however, and 

 hauled in a hundred feet of line with a magnificent four- 

 pound bass on my " Duplex." They came " quick " for the 

 next two hours following, and then dropped off, and we feel- 

 ing our appetites considerably sharpened, made for the shore 

 and the breakfast table, where we had the pleasure of testing 

 the " eatability " of some of our captures. Following break- 

 fast, all hands set off, some to walk, some to talk, and others 

 to drive around the lake which afforded such excellent sport 

 earlier in the day. I happened to be one of the latter party, 

 and well was I repaid for my decision. The land on the 

 north side of the water rises gently to a considerable height, 

 along which runs the driveway. A good team, an even, well- 

 kept ro id; and a pretty bit of scenery is a pleasant line, and 

 when the bit of scenery consists of Lake Nagowicka an artist 

 could not fail to be impressed. 



Nestling down among the maples, just then in their bright- 

 est green, the shimmering softness rendered the more attract- 

 ive by contrast with Ihe darker-foliaged pines and elms and 

 its pebbly shores, it was indeed a tight worthy of the best 

 Beniiment, true appreciation of the beauties of nature. The 

 writer has visited and fished in the Californian lakes, whose 

 beauty is world wide — Tulare and others — but they had not 

 more real beauty than this gem among the Wisconsin hilis, 

 with its one solitary island, emerald studding the bosom of 

 the waters. A long ride into the adjacent country, among 

 the wheat lauds and stock farms, ended at the hotel steps. 

 After dinner and a stroll through the grounds, our party 

 again tried their luck, and met with much the same suc- 

 cess which characterized the morning's attempts. I ended 

 the day's sport by the capture of as fine a specimen of the 

 Bsox lucm as is often seen, The scale marked twelve pounds 

 when Ihe fish was placed on the hook. 



With this fitting ending of a good day's sport, we "pulled 

 for the shore," and again turned in, preparatory to an early 

 start the next morning, when we decamped for the depot iu 

 time to catch the eight o'clock traia for Milwaukee, arriving 

 at our home at 9 a. m. , all agreeing that the past day had 

 been pleasantly spent. 



In my next letter I shall give considerable space to a des- 

 cription of the " Camping-out Club," whose outfit is the most 

 complete yet devised. They hail from Washington, Chicago 

 and New York, and go into camp at Waukesha about June 1 

 each year. L'Eolaiue, 



Flohida BruDS. — We have recieved from Mr. W. P. Neild, 

 Pinellas, Florida, some samples of stuffed Florida birdB which 

 are both very beautiful and very skillfully prepared. Mr. 

 Nei'.d enjoys great facilities for securing and preparing Florida 

 birds. 



J^ttswess fa ^res^ondmfs. 



No Notio* Talien ol Ahoiue 



i Communications. 



c3" We cannot attempt to give specific directions where to 

 go for game and fish. Correspondents must keep themselves 

 posted by consulting our news columns. 



(J. W., Elmira.— We cannot recommend the gun. 

 B. It , Buffalo, N. Y.— For (Jeers-Hooting is the bush geta Winchester. 

 j "I . I ',, Hawthorne.— For tenets write to C lias. Seiche & Bro., Chat- 

 ham =t., New fort. 



J. t.. W„ North Mitmiie-Htcr.— Tlie new game bill of New York Hav- 

 ing been signed i>y the Governor lias now become a law, 



N. W. .1., ' .—Better trapping ia Coos County, Me,, 



than about i In it .-,, which arc iu Franklin and Oxford 



counties. 



D. E., New York.-Set a trap for the weasel; bait it witltaynucg 

 chicken and shut the others up where the varmint canno get at them. 



S. A. M., Milfnrd, N. J.— You will And good trapping In Northern 

 Michigan, in the Maine or New Hampshire wildernesses, or in Northern 

 Vermont. 



J T, D., Philadelphia.— Please inform me what is the P. R. R. charge 

 for do^s from here to Chicago ? Ana. Apply to your local agent ol the 

 Penn. R. R. 



Q. E. D., Long Branch, N. J.— Your questions ate sensible. They de- 

 serve answers. Why do you not sign jour Dame? See line at Jiead of 

 this column. 



N. P. L, Duuellen, N. J.— Meadow tarks are Insectivorous; it is 

 against law and common aeus^ to kill them. 



■T. N. E., Northumberland, Pa.— If by ", joining the association' 1 you 

 mean the Pennsylvania State Sportsmen's Association write for partic- 

 ulars to Mr. B. F. Doirance, Wllkes-Barre. 



T. M., South Ncrwalk, N. J.— For Connecticut birds consnlt Samuels' 

 •' Ornithology and Oology of New England." We abali not publish our 

 usual Hat of works on taxideray for six months to come. 



W. P, N., Pinel'as, Fia.— Florida "sea beans" polished and set In a 

 score of different ways are sold in the booths on New York streets. 

 The? are beautiful, common, cheap, and liave lost their novelty. 



Pointer, Boston.— Unless the teat becomes very much enlarged, wo 

 should do nothing to it until after she had whelped, as the suckling of 

 tho puppieB may harm it. Bathing it in warm vinegar will help it. 



B. R , Black Rock.— Will you please inform me in your next Issue 

 what constitutes the full pedigree or a dog— how many generations? 

 Ans, A perfect pedigree for two other generations on both sides should 

 be 8H ffielent. 



S. N., City.— We are not responsible for the misleading Information 

 given by clerks who are sometimes more sapient than profitable. For 

 good trout Ashing go to Eldreci, Sullivan County, N. Y. Write before- 

 hand to Bradley, at that poin\ 



H. F. P. A., New York.— Where can I have a good photograph taken 

 of my setter dog, ordinary Bize, and at what price ? Ans. J. TJ. Stead, 

 6th aye., just above 53d St., this city. Bo not know price. Do not 

 know the breed of dogs yon meDtion. 



G. F- G., Ameshury, Mass.— The red-breasted sandpiper (Qsnutite) is 

 otherwise called the knot, grayback and robin snipe. It. Is a different 

 bird from the red-breasted snipe (Grisewi), -which is otherwise known 

 as gray snipe, brownhack and dowitcher. 



L. P. C, Richmond, Va.— For three prizes, to go to first, second ami 

 third highest scores, A, B and C score 42 each ; D, E and F 33 each 

 G, H and I 85 each. How shall they be awarded ? Ans. Let A, B and 

 C try again for first, D, E and F for second and G, H and I for third. 



J. A. G. J., Oakland, Cat.— My dog has swallowed sixrnbber balls and 

 is now very sick, vomiting twice a day. He has thrown up one. Ans, 

 It the balls have not been in the dog's Interior too long you mtgnt try a 

 vigorous emetic. We fear, however, that the dog has swallowed his 

 last bill, played hla last rubber, so to speak. 



G. and L , Madison, Bid.— A bitch two years old, strong and healthy, 

 was sent last spring to one of the most celebrated dogs in the country 

 In due time she whelped one pup. Was that a litter? The owner de- 

 clares that it is. Ans. It was. The stnallness of the litter was more 

 likely to have been due to the bitch than to the dog. 



M. C. G., Boston.— My setter puppy has just recovered from distem- 

 per, all but a slight discharge from nose and badly Inflamed eyes, 

 which require frequent daily washings to remove the matter. Have 

 used carbolic soap for the eyes, but don't think it works well. What 

 would you advise for a wash? Ans. Nothing but tephi water. 



M. W., Boston.— Glass ball shooting, Card trap, Bogardus' rules. 

 Man steps up to shoot, but the trap is pulled before he calls pull ; the 

 referee instantly cahs " hold, a balk" before the shooter has made any 

 motion. After that, accl before Ihe ball reaches tneground, the shooter 

 fires at It. The referee orders another ball. Is that right. Ana. Xes. 



H. E. S„ Sparta, Midi.— 1. The size of gun calibresls usual'y ex- 

 pressed in hundredths, thus, .12. .20. 3. You can procure waterproof 

 duck garments of any of the dealers in sportsmen's goods who advert- 

 elsewhere. If our readers would consult the advertising pages of this 

 paper, they would learn a great deal themselves and relieve us of some 

 needless trouble. 



Scales, Niantic, Conn.— The Connecticut c!o3e seasons for Ashes 

 are as follows: Black bass, May 31 to July 1 (may be taken at any time 

 in Conn, and Farmington rivers); Ealmon, none taken under t) lbs.; 

 shad, June 25 to March is ; trour, July 1 to April 15. Men who capture 

 fish in close season are law breakers whether they call themselves 

 sportsmen or pot hunters. 



JiCK, St. John, N. B— I have a cccker, about one year old, whtch 

 Indu.gesln a most disgusting practice whenever the opportunity of- 

 fers—viz., that of rolling in and over Ihe worst kind of Attn she may 

 find in streets or cover. Ans. It, 1b a practice to which some doga are 

 at dieted, and is probably caus.ed by an Itching of the skin. If the dng 

 is washed frequtntly with soap— say, Spratt's dog soap-he may not 

 do it. 



,1. V. II., Paterson, N. J.— My dog naa a dry, hacking cough, but no 

 discharge from Ihe nostrils: is worse in the mornmg, and when run- 

 ning, and after being wet, shows it more than at other times, and hits 

 apparently lost his co3e. Ans. Give him the following : Friars' bal- 

 sam, 15 drops; eyrup of poppies, 1 dram; diluted sulphuric acid, 5 

 drops; mucilage, >: OZ.; .,:<: ■:-. ■_ oz, Mix and give two or three 

 times. 



W., New Haven, Conn.— The Connecticut Lakes region of New 

 Hampshire is largely owned by two New York gentlemen, who do not 

 object to lawful hunting and fishing on lie 10,000 acres of their 

 domam, provided eportsmeu exercise ordinary caution In regurd to 

 lists, do no', peel bark for camps, etc. Messrs. Norton and Chester, at 

 Second Like, act as guides, and are well informed In the geography 

 and game of the region. 



X. W. X , Boston.— 1. 1 have an Irish setter pup, six months old, 

 whose appetite and general health seems good; but he continues very 

 poor. What can I give aim to fatten him? Though from good stock 

 — Elclio-Nell 11. (PfonRet-Farrel's Neil)— the ta:l curls Bomewh&t, 

 What can I do to make it stand straight as It should ? Ans. 1. If you 

 suspect worms, give areca nut; the puppy may he growing fast, which 

 would ucconiit for his being thin. 3. Do nothing until (ha puppy is a 

 year old, us it may grow straight. 



G. A. W., Dover, N. H— I have a white and lemon seller about three 

 years old which seems, generally to lie in good health and appetite, hut 

 u tronbled quite often with hot eora. Tiity feel, to the touch, aa if in 

 a high fever, especially the Inside of the ear close 10 the head. The 

 hair of the dog la In good condition, but that on hie ears la dry, lustre- 

 leas aud has a rough, coarse appearance. Ans. If your dog has 

 in the water much It wou'd accouut for tne condition of th» ears. Try 

 ■• Cosmoliue," a small qnaul ilj nibbed on the inside and outBid? of ih.a 

 ears daily lor a week. 



