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FOREST AND STREAM. 



[March 1, 1880. 



fish catch is poor, two-tbirds of those taken in the last three 

 years having been very small, and salted and sold as herring 

 or thrown away. The fishermen at these places believe in 

 artificial propagation and that the small fish caught so 

 abundantly are planted fish. In Lake Michigan above Point 

 Au Chene, fifty miles above St. Ignace, there has been a 

 steady increase for two or three years, and the catch of white- 

 fish in 1888 is unusually good, and that artificial propagation 

 is the cause of the increased supply. At Mille Coquin Bay 

 there is a marked increase over former vears and whitefish- 

 ing in 1887 and 1888 was good, and artificial propagation is 

 considered a success. From Mackinaw Citv to Freedom 

 and Cross Village there is a decided gain due wholly to 

 planting. At Skillagallee, Little Traverse, Graud Traverse 

 Bfc.y and the Beaver Islands there has been a gradual im- 

 provement since 1885; fishermen noticed the increase and 

 attributed it to the planting of whiteflsh try. At Frank- 

 fort an increase is also noticed. At Manistee, Ludington, 

 Muskegon, Grand Haven, Pentwater and Montague, while 

 whiteflsh are scarce iu consequence of the depositing of 

 refuse from sawmills, yet the fishermen believe in artificial 

 propagation and that planting would be a success if the 

 water was free from refuse. At Free Soil whitefishiug is 

 good and the supply is due to planting. On Lake. Michigan, 

 from Saugatuck to St. Joseph and Michigan Citv, whitefish 

 were scarce for some years, but since July, 1888,'a great in- 

 crease has been noticed in the number taken of good market- 

 able size. The presence of immense numbers of small white- 

 flsh in the lake has also been noticed by all the fishermen, 

 who consider it undeniable evidence of the success of arti- 

 ficial propagation. And, finally, that the complete restora- 

 tion of whitefish to the waters of the southern shore of Lake 

 Erie is proof, positive and unquestioned, of the wonderful 

 success attending the planting of whitefish fry in fairly 

 adequate numbers. 



"A comparison of the statements made at all points visited, 

 with the records of this office, shows that where no planting 

 has been done no whitefish are found, or are found in such 

 small quantities that fishing for them is unprofitable, and 

 where comparatively little planting has been done whitefish 

 are found in paying quantities, while in Lake Erie, where 

 large numbers of whitefish fry have been put, they are 

 caught in great abundance and a lost industry restored and 

 made of great profit to those engaged in the business and of 

 great benefit to the consumer by reason of the decreased 

 price of the fish." 



In view of the fact that it is practicable by artificial 

 propagation to restore wasted fishing grounds, the. Commis- 

 sioners favor the system of licensing the fishing industry 

 a measure which will greatly facilitate the adoption of 

 rational methods of taking fish. It is estimated that the 

 amount of money annually brought into the State from the 

 sale of whitefish is about §1,000,000. By the devices now in 

 use for haudling eggs, the stations, with the work of two 

 men, can take care of 100,000,000 eggs during the hatching 

 season. The wall-eyed pike (Stteostedteri) has received a 

 large share of attention, and we take occasion to express 

 our admiration of the plain and concise language in which 

 its spawning habits and the nature and treatment of its 

 eggs are described. The same praiseworthy methods are 

 employed for all the species discussed and the value of the 

 report to practical people is thereby greatly increased. The 

 number of eggs of wall-eyed pike is 3,197 to the cubic inch 

 153,392 to the quart, these figures obtained by actual count' 

 The spawning season is in May and June; the time necessary 

 for incubation varies from 17 to 34 days. Almost immedi- 

 ately after hatching the young begin to devour one another 

 and early planting becomes necessary to prevent large 

 losses in this way. The number of fry planted in lss; was 

 8,280,000, in 1888 the plant was 11,493,000. The percentage 

 of loss in hatching is large because of the extremely ad- 

 hesive nature of the eggs, causing them to form masses. 



The demand for carp has increased, but the value of its 

 introduction for food of man is held for future solution 

 It is suggested that it may prove very useful as food for the 

 black bass and other important fishes. 



Out of 154 lakes examined about 30 were found to contain 

 small-mouthed black bass and about 130 had no bass 

 although well adapted to the habits of this species. The 

 distribution of the small-mouthed form in waters of the 

 State is urged by the people and recommended by the Com- 

 missioners. 



The results with grayling have been entirely unsatis- 

 factory, but about 150 breeders have been secured for the 

 Paris station. 9,000 Loch Leven trout were placed in Torch 

 Lake May 24, 1888. On May 19, 1887, 33,889 landlocked 

 salmon were liberated, principally in Torch Lake and its 

 tributaries, while on May 34. 1888, an additional deposit of 

 73,434 was made, mainly in Torch Lake, wherein plantiug 

 has been continued for the past five years. California raii.- 

 bow trout (Salmo irideus) have spawned naturally in 

 Cheney Creek May 14, 18S7, and quite a number of fish of 

 this species have been caught with hook and line in Muske- 

 gon River. 20,000 fry were planted in tributaries of the 

 Muskegon, near Paris, May 17, 1887. A good supply of 

 saibling is now in the ponds at Paris. 



The rapidly increasing work of the Commission necessi- 

 tated the construction of a railroad car for the transporta- 

 tion of the young trout and whitefish hatched yearly. In 

 August, 1888, therefore, a car was obtained from the Litch- 

 field Car Company for the sum of $3,550, and it has given 

 perfect satisfaction to the Commissioners and enabled them 

 to accomplish vastly greater results. 



The examination of inland lakes to ascertain what fish 

 are found in them and determine what additional species 

 may advantageously be introduced is a work of very great 

 importance, and we heartily commend it to the attention of 

 Commissioners of other States. In 1887 eighty lakes were 

 investigated aud reported on; in 1888, with the co-operation 

 of the U. S. Fish Commission, eighteen were systematically 

 studied, Mr. Charles H. Bollman acting as naturalist. The 

 aid of the State colleges will probably be enlisted in the 

 further prosecution of this important exploration. Owners 

 of ponds and lakes will be interested in these reports be- 

 cause they give information as to the kinds of fishes that 

 will harmonize and thrive in them. These examinations 

 cover the following items: The location, size and depth of 

 the lake, the character of its shores, nature of the bottom 

 number of inlets and outlets, date of the inquiry, state oi 

 the weather, temperature at surface and bottom, condition 

 of the water, kinds and conditions of the fish, with notes on 

 mode of capture and stomach contents. As an illustration 

 of the method employed the following example will serve: 



Sweet's Lake, Farm River Township: 

 Length— % mile; width y% mile; greatest depth 28ft. 

 Shores— High banks and timbered on north and south sides; east 



flat banks and west low banks. 

 Bottom— Soft, grassy, and one sand bar. 

 Inlets— .None; outlet, Fawn Ri ver. 

 Dale of Examtiiattion—JT&lj 23. 

 Weather— Clear. 



Temperature— Surface, 80°: bottom, 76°. 

 Water— Clear. 



Ffo/i^Large-mouth bass, bluejrills, perch, suckers, shiners, bull- 

 heads and dogfish. Bass were in good condition; blue- 

 gills were poor and small; suckers were in eood condi- 

 tion. 



"When applications are received or inquiries are made in 

 behalf of any particuler lake, the Commissioners can readily 

 answer the questions and advise persons as to what species 

 will probably be found suitable for introduction. 



, FISH HATCHING AT SANDUSKY. -Mr. Hemy Doug- 

 lass, superintendent of the Sandusky hatchery, reports that 



the whitefish eggs are in good condition, but he does not 

 think they will begin to hatch before the middle of March 

 because of the extreme cold. On Feb. 23 and 24 the tempera- 

 ture was three degrees below zero. The region from Kelly's 

 to Put-in-Bay is a natural spawning: ground for the white- 

 fish. The. work with the "pickerel," or wall-eyed pike, will 

 depend on the time of the ice going out in the spring. Mr. 

 Douglass does not expect to get any eggs before the middle 

 of April, unless the spring opens early, in which event the 

 fish may spawn a few davs sooner. All the eggs desired can 

 be secured in a week or ten days, on account of the abund- 

 ance of spawners, and the vast number of their eggs. 



COMMISSIONER MILLS OF NEVADA. — In appointing 

 Mr. G. T. Mills (Paymaster of the V. & T. and C. & C. R.R.) 

 as Fish Commissioner of Nevada. Governor Stevenson has 

 displayed good judgment and greatly pleased the disciples 

 of Izaak Walton hereabouts. Mr. Mills is an enthusiast on 

 fishing matters, aud well posted on all species of fish and 

 their propagation. He has appointed Mr. Ernest Harris, 

 one equally as well posted and as enthusiastic on fish cul- 

 ture, as his deputy, so good results may be expected from 

 the new management. — Carson Appeal. 



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F1XTU RES. 



DOG SHOWS. 



March 6 to 8, 1889.— Second Annual Dog Show of the Albanv 



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March 28 to 29, 1889.— First Annual Dog Show of the Mass. Ken- 

 nel Club, Lynn. Mass. D. A. Williams. Secretary. 



March 19 to 22, 1889.— FirRt Annual Show of the Rochester Kennel 

 Club, at Rochester, N. Y. Barry Yates. Secretary. 



April 2 to 5, 1889.— Annual Show of the New England Kennel 

 Club, Boston, Mass. J. W. Newman, Secretary, No. 6 Hamilton 

 Place. 



April 9 to 12.— First Dog Show of the Worcester Kennel Club, at 

 Worcester, Mass. Edward W. Doyle, Secretarv. 



April 9 to 12, 1889.— First Annual Dog Show of the Mascoutah 

 Kennel Club, at Chicago. 111. George. U. Hill, Snpei iutendent, 34 

 Monroe street, Chicago, 111. 



April 16 to 19, 1889.— The Seventh Dog Show of the Philadelphia 

 Kennel Club, at Philadelphia, Pa. Francis S. Brown, Secretary. 



May 22 to 25.— Pacific Kennel Club Show, San Francisco, Cal. 



Feb. 18 to 21, 1890.— Fourteenth Annual Show of the Westminster 

 Kennel Clnb, New York. James Mortimer, Superintendent. 



FIELD TRIALS. 



Nov. 4.— Third Annual Field Trials of the Indiana Kennel Club. 

 P. T. Madison, Secretary, Indianapolis, Ind. 



Nov. 18.— Eleventh Annual Field Trials of the Eastern Field 

 Trials Club, at High Point, N. C. W. A. Coster, Secretarv, Sara- 

 toga Springs, N. Y. 



TROY DOG SHOW. 



OUR prediction that Troy would give the best provincial 

 show of the circuit will almost surely be verified. The 

 only show that has a chance of getting a 'better and larger 

 entry is Worcester. If any dog show in the country is 

 worthy of the hearty and generous support of independent 

 and well-meamng exhibitors it is Troy. This club, unlike 

 one or two others we could mention, is a club in something 

 besides name; it is a club composed of live members; men 

 who care not a snap of the finger for cliques and rings; men 

 who have too much self respect to allow themselves to be 

 dictated to by any set of hungry schemers; men whose one 

 and only object in holding a dog show is to contribute a 

 share to the improvement which dog shows when prooerly 

 conducted are a means of bringing about; in fact, the Rens- 

 selaer Kennel Club is one of the strongest and most respected 

 organizations of the kind in this country. Its main strength 

 lies in the integrity and clear-headedness of its officers, and 

 in its honesty of purpose. No one can say of this club what 

 has been said and is still being said of some others, viz., that 

 it is a puppet, subservient to a ring. The breeders and ex- 

 hibitors of dogs know this, and when the Troy premium list 

 was issued they responded with a splendid entry of 413 do^s 

 which for quality has seldom been equalled. The club has 

 had difficulties to contend with. Those who would have 

 liked to control the show gave it but very lukewarm sup- 

 port as soon as they found that the management was com- 

 posed of brainy fellows who think and act for themselves 

 They turned their attention to Albany and Utica, aud made 

 Herculean efforts to secure entries for these shows, just to 

 "teach Troy a lesson." "History repeats itself." Boycotted 

 Buffalo, with its "unofficial" judges, had over 500 entries. 

 Syracuse, with "official" judges, followed with about 300. 

 Troy, with "unofficial" judges, had 413 entries; and notwith- 

 standing the peculiar methods resorted to in order to secure 

 entries for Albany, aud the inducements offered in the way 

 of valuable specialty club prizes, such as the Apollo Stakes, 

 the entries will be about a hundred short of what they might 

 have been. 



The club supplied their own benching, which was exceed- 

 ingly comfortable. While the wire partitions give a better 

 appearance to a show, the pens are not nearly so warm aud 

 free from draughts; and for shows held at this time of year 

 warmth and comfort are alike necessary for dogs as men. 

 Challenge Dog Food, popular as ever, was fed to all the ex- 

 hibits, and clean, fresh water was supplied twice a day, 



The entries last year, when Mr. Mason judeed all classes, 



ere 449, but the quality was not up to this show, which will 

 go on record as the best that has been given with the excep- 

 tion of Boston and New York. Buffalo was a splendid show, 

 but the quality here, as will be seen from the list of awards, 

 was of a much higher order. 



Miss Whitney judged St. Bernards, Newfoundlands aud 

 jugs; Mr, Davidson setters, pointers and fox-terriers; Dr. 

 Nichols beagles, and Mr. Mason all other classes. 



The attendance from the opening of the show to the close 

 was very large. Last year the profits were handed over to 

 the Monument Fund; and Trojans did not forget the club's 

 generous efforts in so good a cause; they came aud showered 

 their money into the ticket office, and the rosiest expecta- 

 tions of the management were realized. Thus encouraged 

 Troy will hold a show on an even larger scale next year, and 

 an honorable and independent course will be pursued in the 

 future, as it has been in the past. To Dr. C. E. Nichols, Mr. 

 Henry B. Thomas, Mr. Chas. S. Francis, Mr. Alba M. Ide, 

 Mr. Marshall and many others we extend sincere thanks for 

 the countless courtesies that were showered upon us during 

 a most pleasant visit to Troy. 



MASTIFFS — (Mil. MASON). 



Wacouta Nap was absent from the challenge class for 

 dogs, leaving the great Minting to score a bloodless victory. 

 In the open class for dogs Alonzo, fully described in our 

 New York report, was first, with Sears' Monarch, who was 

 third at New York, second and Nero third. The last named 



ing, Alonzo, The Lady Coleus aud The Lady Beatrice; and 

 Minting towered over his competitors for the special prize 

 for the best mastiff in the show. 



ST. BERNARDS— (MISS WHITNEY). 

 There were three entries in the challenge class for rough- 

 coated dogs and bitches— Otho, Gemma I. and Miranda. 

 Otho being absent, Mr. Hopf pinned his faith to Gemma I., 

 who was placed over Miranda. We cannot indorse the de- 

 cision. Gemma I. has the best of it in muzzle and is a trifle 

 better iu .skull, but iu all other points the Melrose repre- 

 sentative seemed to have a clear lead, and she was shown in 

 superb condition; whereas Gemma I. was not looking at all 

 well. In the open class for dogs Ben Lomond, first at New 

 York, and Pliulimmon, Jr., third at New York, were given 

 first and second, with Mount Sion HI. third. Mrs. Nichol- 

 son's dog is beaten in head, size, markings and hindquarters 

 by the first prize winner, and Plinlimmon, Jr., beats him 

 everywhere except in head. They were rightly placed. 

 A.lpme Chief and Roland, from the Hospice Kennels, were 

 absent. In the bitch class Saffrou, winner at New York, and 

 Recluse, another well-known winner, were first and second, 

 and Queen came next. She might be better in muzzle, but 

 is good in skull; eyes too light; rather light iu bone; fairly 

 good in legs and feet; not quite right in hocks; a bit off in 

 coat, aud minus dewclaws. Fannie, reserve, was removed 

 from the show and her owner forgot to bring her back. 

 Lady Aveline, vhc. was fully described in the New York 

 report. Meg Merrilies, vhc. , is too full in cheeks and mastiff- 

 like in muzzle; ears fairly good; not straight in front; feet 

 turning outward; too short in coat; face markings not quite 

 right ; an undersized but massive specimen, that deserved 

 the card. In the class for rough-coated puppies The Lady 

 Aveline was a very easy winner. We only saw the second 

 prize winner from the ringside, and, therefore, will not at- 

 tempt to describe her. Third prize was given to Wanda; 



of her kennel companion The Lady Beatrice. Boss Lady 

 Clare, another well known winner, was third, with Mollie 

 Stark, shallow iu head, pointed in muzzle, light in eyes, too 

 leggy and light in bone, and lacking in massiveness through- 

 out, was he. Two puppies were entered, but as the judge 

 did not consider them up to show form the prizes were with- 

 held. Countess of Dunsmore was absent. The prize for the 

 best kennel of four was easily won by Mr, Mooie, withMint- 



curly 



in coat; he has good body and bone. Rigi, Daphne and Hec- 

 tor were the entries in the challenge class for smooth-coated 

 dogs. Hector, who was on the sick list, was absent, and his 

 kennel companion was beaten by Rigi. The bitch has the 

 best of it in size, roominess and massiveness of frame; 

 whereas Rigi is better in color and markings, truer to type 

 and shows more character. The open class for dogs found 

 the New York winner to the front, with Victor Leo second. 

 The last-named is a brother of Victor Joseph, whom he 

 strongly resembles, being about the same in markings, pos- 

 sessing the same type of head and showing too much coat 

 for the smooth class. Appolona, well known, was first in 



wide blaze, which somewhat detracts from the appearance 

 of a fairly good head; coat rather long; tail curled, fairly 

 good body, legs and feet. Katrina is an orange and white 

 showing some quality; skull and muzzle should show mere 

 volume, and the latter should be deeper and squarer: eyes 

 rather full, but not having a bad expression; carriage of ears 

 not correct; light in bone; bad tail; coat too long and woolly 

 for a smooth; an undersized specimen, good'in body and 

 hindquarters, also in legs and feet. The first prize puppy is 

 plain in head, but well developed and promising iu bodv 

 and limbs. 



NEWFOUNDLANDS— (MISS WHITNEY). 



Meadowthorpe Prince George won well from Frank and 

 Carlo. He held the same position at New York. Frank, 

 second prize: Plain in head; color of eyes too light; nice 

 small ears; light in bone; wrong in tail; coat of good quality, 

 but too short; not a specimen that could win over a good 

 one. Carlo, vhc. is very defective in coat and head. 



GREAT DANES— (MR. MASON). 



Here there was only one entry, Lady Bess, who was first 

 at this show last year. She is not right before the eyes and 

 lacks in bone, but is decidedly better than the majority of 

 winners in this country. Her color, a beautiful brindle, is 

 very catchy. 



DEERHOUNDS— (MR. MASON). 



Ramona and Highland Laddie took the challenge prizes, 

 aud in the open class for dogs and bitches Mr. Thayer was 

 again first and second with Pride of the Heather and Dun- 

 can. All these clogs are well known. Bruce, third prize, is 

 coarse in head, wrong in shoulders, not right in set of legs, 

 crooked iu front and too soft in coat. Novel was absent. 

 Malcom was first iu the puppy class; is somewhat plain in 

 head, but promises well m other respects. 



OKEYROUNDS— (MR. MASON). 



In the challenge class for dogs and bitches Balkis held the 

 same position as at New York, and Highland Chief, who 

 was third in the open class at the same show, was given first 

 in the open class here. Meadowthorpe Douglas Fleming, a 

 New York winner, was quick I y turned out of the ring, In 

 our opinion he never ought to have been allowed to enter 

 the show. Second and third prizes were withheld. Tom, a 

 competitor iu this class, has been a winner under the same 

 judge when shown iu poor compauy. He was here shown 

 much too thin and soft to bear comparison with the winner, 

 and the wide margin between their forms caused the judge 

 to withhold the prize. There was only one entry in the 

 puppy class; a very promising sapling by Balkis out of 

 Cassandra. He is not just right before the eyes, and lack of 

 condition gives his loin the appearance of being somewhat 

 light, but he is a very trnly-formed youngster and every 

 inch a greyhound. 



FOXHOUNDS — (MR. MASON). 



The winner in the class for dogs, Roseville Rover, is a 

 good specimen as foxhounds go in this country. His head 

 is not quite typical aud he is thicker through the shoulders 

 than we like. In back, loin, quarters, legs and feet he is 

 very nearly perfect, arid if his owner will give him the 

 chance he will do a lot more winning. Major Warlock, 

 second prize, is also an English hound, and was bred by 

 Lord Fitz William. He is a trifle undershot, not very well 

 sprung in the ribs, too light in quarters and not correct in 

 carriage of brush. He stands on good legs and feet, and is 



liberty. 



Rosebud, second prize, is a puppy with rather plain head, 

 but good legs and feet. Blondy, unnoticed, is a weedy 

 specimen of the American type. 



POINTERS— (MR. DAVIDSON). 

 Bang Bang, Lad of Bow, Naso of Kippen and Graphic 

 were the entries iu the challenge class for large-sized pointer 

 dogs. The Westminster Kenuel Club's dogs were not ex- 

 hibited, so Graphic had a walkover. In bitches Meally was 

 unonposed. In the open class for heavy-weight dogs Duke 

 of Vernon and Pontiac, first and second at New York, were 

 here placed in the same order, and Brake, who was fourth 

 at New York, was raised a peg and took third. Here we 

 think Mr. Davidson made a mistake. Pontiac beats Brake 

 iu hindquarters, but in other points Mr. Pentz's dog is well 

 ahead and was clearly entitled to second. Sachem, as 

 usual, was vhc. Pedro, c, was first at Troy and second at 

 Albany, 1888. First in bitches was easily won bv Bloomo, 

 that was fully described in the New York reportfand Lott, 

 good in head, but throaty, wide in front and not right in set 

 of legs, was rightly placed second. Fannie, third in this 

 class, is not a show bitch. Nostrils narrow and pinched, 

 cheeks full, eyes yellow, ears of good quality, but set high, 

 a very bad head, chest wide and round, shoulders heavy and 



