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FOREST AND 1 STREAM. 
I March 21, 1896. 
SOME BOSTON NEWS. 
Boston, Mass., March 14 —Severe winter weather has 
prevailed all over New England during the present month, 
and the trout streams and lakes are ice-bound as never 
before at such a late season. A complete and eudden 
change will have to occur very soon if Massachusetts 
streams are going to be in good condition for the trout 
fishermen at the opening of the season on April 1. Snow 
and ice are abundant everywhere in Maine just now, and 
the railroads rnnning up to the Rangeley region have had 
a sad time of it between the great flood of ten days ago 
and the sudden freeze up while the waters were at their 
highest. The big trestle just out of Farmington, so well 
known to hundreds of sportsmen who have traveled up 
into that country, has been carried away, and the Phillips 
& Rangeley road has been tied up for several days. Capt. 
Fred. Barker, who has just come into Boston from his 
camps, was obliged to snowshoe it from Rangeley to 
Phillips in order to get through, and several other guides 
who have passed through Boston en route to the Sports- 
men's Exposition at New York had somewhat similar 
experiences in making the journey. In spite of the severe 
weather just now plans for early fishing are being dis- 
cussed on every hand, and present indications suggest an 
unusual number of anglers preparing to take up the rod 
and reel as soon as the icy fetters let go. 
J. F. Hutchinson, of Boston, whom I mentioned in 
Forest and Stream in January as going South with a 
party of Boston men, has ju9t returned. North Carolina 
was their first shooting grounds, and from there Mr. 
Hutchinson pushed on alone to Georgia and Alabama. In 
the last mentioned States be had very fair quail shooting 
and also found woodcock in several covers. He con- 
sidered North Carolina bird shooting on the decline, and 
from his experience this year thinks it necessary to go 
further South to get the old-time results. 
Houghton's Pond, at the foot oi the Blue Hills, a few 
miles from Boston, lies within the limits of 'the Metropoli- 
tan Park system. It is just a little too large to come 
under the control of the Commissioners, and is therefore 
free to the public, although not generally known. F. H. 
Talcott and Mr. Dorr, of Dorchester, went out there last 
Saturday and fished through the ice for pickerel; 36tbs. 
was the sum total of the catch. The largest one, weigh- 
ing 2ilbs., was hooked twice, The first time he broke the 
hook and got away, but about two hours afterward was 
tempted and fell a victim with the broken hook sticking 
in his jaw. The rain came down in torrents all day, but 
our friends considered that the least of their trouble. 
E. B. Towne, of Newton, Mass., is at East Santa Cruz, 
Cal. He will stay for several months, and spends most of 
his leisure time in fishing. Fishing off the coast for 
salmon gives him some fine sport, and a letter j ust re- 
ceived by a friend in Boston tells the story of the cap- 
ture of a very large trout in rapid water that took him a 
long time to land. He speaks highly of the trout fishing, 
and it certainly must be good if up to the standard of the 
one whose capture is described in his letter. 
• Hackle. 
STOCKING WATERS WITH BROOK 
TROUT. 
Almost every one is interested in that most handsome 
fish, the brook trout. His perfect form and brilliant 
markings, together with the babbling brooks and beauti- 
ful scenery which he is invariably associated with, endear 
him to the lover of nature, the artist, the tourist and the 
public at large. By his spirited dash at a fly, his vigorous 
and gamy fight when hooked, he makes himself the one 
fish to be sought after by the angler with tireless zeal, 
and his delicately flavored and finely meated flesh pleases 
almost beyond comparison the palate of an epicure. The 
knowledge that a stream contains trout carries with it 
the conviction that it is pure and cold, and one does not 
hesitate to drink from a brook inhabited by this species of 
fish, as the water is always found to be of a superior quality. 
But all the cold, clear, pure streams we find now-a-days 
do not by any means contain the speckled beauties, though 
perhaps but a few years since they were there in num- 
bers. 
Bad and insufficient legislation, poaching, the short- 
sightedness and selfishness of fishermen, have rid most of 
our brooks of this beautiful fish, and with feelings of real 
sorrow and regret we now pass along the banks of a for- 
mer trout stream, in a vain endeavor to see a flash of 
silver and gold from beneath the watercress or lilypad 
that causes our pulse to bound, showing that a noble fish 
has been disturbed at our approach. 
Too much could not be said deploring this sad barren- 
ness of many of our brooks were it not for the fact that 
the remedy for the evil is at hand, inasmuch that by care- 
ful restocking and judicious protection most of the 
natural trout streams may be brought within a reason- 
able time to their former state of productiveness. Arti- 
ficial hatching has made the above possible and has also 
placed the cost of the undertaking within the reach of 
the majority of persons controlling suitable waters. "We 
all know of the great work successfully done by many 
of the States in stocking the public waters of their re- 
spective commonwealths with different varieties of fish, 
but perhaps with none have the results been more marked 
and pleasing than with the species now under discussion. 
An intelligent and persevering effort in the above direc- 
tion is almost sure to be crowned with success. Many 
private individuals and sportsmen's clubs have established 
trout hatcheries for the preservation or restocking of 
natural streams, but it is doubtful — leaving out the item 
of interesting enjoyment to be derived from such an 
establishment — if it would pay for most parties to indulge 
in the expense necessary to erect and maintain an affair 
of this sort, while trout fry can be purchased of parties 
making a business of raising them at little cost and in 
any desired quantity. 
Parties not directly interested in the pastime of fishing 
may find it a profitable investment to lay out a few dol- 
lars in this direction if the opportunity is present, for 
cases are by no means rare where fancy prices have been 
paid by gentlemen of wealth to purchase a farm or lot of 
land mainly on account of a trout stream or pond situated 
within its borders. 
In fact, perhaps no class of people should be more inter- 
ested in trout culture than the farmers. They live among 
the hills and brooks, their lands often embrace a splendid 
stream, and besides the increased value a well-stocked 
brook gives to their possessions they can for the taking 
have, fresh from the water, a delightful meal whenever 
they desire. Anyone having tried stocking'a brook^with 
poor results, need not perhaps give up in despair of futur« 
success, for the knowledge and experience gained in the 
first attempt may insure success should they try again, 
carefully guarding against former mistakes. A few hints 
may be useful in this direction. 
If a brook is to be stocked with trout, in most cases it 
may be best to obtain a quantity of fry of some reputable 
dealer, and, let me say right here, be sure you get good, 
strong, healthy fry, and that they count out the required 
number, for the temptation is often strong with unscru- 
pulous parties to cheat in this respect. Buy no fry by 
measure; careful weighing is an improvement; but better 
insist on an actual count, as it is not such a terrible task 
to count out a great many thousand of comparatively 
small fry. If possible visit the hatchery; the manner in 
which the business is conducted and the appearance of 
the owners or parties in charge may materially assist in 
deciding whether you want to purchase their goods or 
not. 
After procuring the young fish they would better be taken 
to the headwaters of the stream or put into the springs 
and little rivulets which flow into it, where they will be 
safe from any large trout that may chance to inhabit the 
main brook. Do not dump the fry out all in one place, 
but after equalizing the temperature of the water in the 
can with that in the brook scatter the little fellows along 
here and there, that they may find an abundance of nat- 
ural food, which in all good trout streams is present in 
quantities. 
Sometimes it is practical to dig narrow ditches from 
springs at intervals through the meadow, and if the out- 
lets are guarded with screens (which can be put in by al- 
most any one with little expense) they will be excellent 
places for the fry the first few months, or until they have 
grown large and strong enough to take care of themselves 
in the main current. The screens may be removed in the 
fall and the fish allowed to roam at pleasure. The ditches 
will also serve to drain and improve the pasture. A little 
artificial food given them occasionally may cause the fry 
to grow more rapidly, and these impromptu nurseries 
cannot fail to prove a most interesting feature to all dur- 
ing the summer. 
If you desire to stock a pond, and it is impossible or in- 
convenient to keep the small trout fry in the ditches or 
nurseries mentioned above until they have reached a con- 
siderable size, larger fish had better be purchased at once — 
fingerlings, as they are called when from 3 to 6in. in 
length — as they stand a much better chance of surviving 
the many dangers, and are also better suited in every 
way for the deeper water and varying temperature of the 
pond. The remarks in regard to health and count will 
apply to these yearling fish as well as to the fry, and be 
not satisfied alons with the term yearling, but see that they 
are of good size; for stunted fish are hot worth bothering 
with under any conditions. 
As to the number of fish to put into a pond or brook one 
must decide to the best of his judgment, taking into con- 
sideration the probable supply of natural food, the quan- 
tity and temperature of the water, and the length of his 
purse; but better keep on the safe side and put in rather 
too few than too many. 
A small stream of water of good quality and low tem- 
perature if properly used will keep more trout than most 
persons are aware of. But fish must, like most living 
creatures, eat to live, so, unless food is given them .once 
in a while artificially be sure and not overstock. 
The benefits of well stocked streams will most surely be 
realized by their owners, and in connection with a sum- 
mer hotel or watering place the profits derived therefrom 
are often twofold. They add much to the attractiveness 
of a locality without the disadvantages which some more 
unnatural allurements often possess, and the class of 
people who come in pursuit of the sport a well stocked 
trout brook affords are almost invariably good fellows and 
welcome guests. C. C. Wood. 
Plymouth, Mass., March 1. 
"JUGGING FOR HOGS." 
One Sunday afternoon last October as I was reading the 
Forest and Stream an idea struck me. Such things as 
ideas do occur to me occasionally, but I have always sur- 
vived them. I resolved to put this idea into practice the 
next day. Therefore, Monday noon on my way to lunch 
I stopped at the house of Harry W. to get his assistance 
in the scheme. "Could he go fishing?" He guessed he 
would whether he could or not. He would meet me at 
the club bouse at 3 o'clock, sharp. 
At the appointed time we were both at the club house. 
Taking the canoe, I put aboard six quart bottles (empty I) 
and a pint beer bottle (also empty ! !). some strong fishing 
line, dough bait, cheese and boiled potatoes. It was a 
beautiful October day, a slight breeze, just barely enough 
to ripple and dimple the bosom of the noble Delaware. 
We were soon afloat, and slowly paddled up the river and 
turned up the creek, fully enjoying the slight exercise of 
swinging a single paddle in the pure, health-giving 
air. About a mile and a half up the creek the bow of the 
Nawadaha was turned into the soft, muddy shore among 
the splatter docks to hold us against the tide while we 
rigged up our lines. Taking about 5ft. of line, a hook 
was bent on and also a small split shot, then the other end 
was made fast to the neck of a bottle tightly corked. 
When all were completed they were slowly dropped 
overboard, one at a time in the current. "We were "jug- 
ging for 'hogs'!" the local name for carp Of course 1 got 
my idea from an article in Forest and Stream on "jug- 
ging for catfish." 
The bottles were bobbing around and slowly drifting 
up stream, a distance of 20ft. separating each from his 
neighbor, the pint bottle being in the center of the column. 
"We had not gone far before No. 3 began to give signs of 
added animation and then started for the opposite shore. 
It was quickly overtaken and we pulled in a fair-sized 
catfish. 
"So far so good," said Harry, "but this ain't a hog." 
By this time No. 7 was dancing at a great rate. This 
was finally captured and a 51b. hog taken in and out of 
the wet. The next 15 minutes were spent in watching 
the bottles slowly drift along. Suddenly the pint bottle 
disappeared from view to come up the next minute 50ft. 
away. Then the fun began. We would see it, paddle hard 
and just about get to it when down it would go and we 
would just have to wait for its reappearance. Talk about 
trying to guess where a loon will come upl That bottle 
could beat any loon I ever chased. After chasing it about 
half an hour it disappeared again, this time headed for 
Philadelphia, and we haven't seen it since. If any Phila- 
delphian saw a beer bottle last October, passing that city 
at a rapid rate, that was certainly our bottle, and if they 
captured our fish, we would like to know his fighting 
weight — the fish's, we mean. 
When we found the rest of our bottles two were jump- 
ing rather lively. One had a 41b. hog on ; the other fish 
got away on picking up the bottle. The next gave us a 
lively chase before we managed to get it and proved to be 
the largest, a I4lb. hog. Several more failures, a 91b. hog 
and two or three catfish finished the day. 
If you want a lively time and plenty of fun try jugging 
for carp. We found slack-boiled potatoes the best bait. 
The paddle home in the sunset (than which no place 
can boast of more beautiful sunset effects) and twilight, 
listening to the many voices of nature undisturbed by the 
quiet passage of the canoe, the dimly outlined flight of an 
occasional woodcock crossing the creek, hardly distin- 
guishable from the bats in the increasing darkness, this is, 
after all, the best part of an enjoyable afternoon spent on 
Crosswick's Creek. Lou. Wilson. 
BoRDENTOWN ON-THE-DeLAWAKE. 
American Fisheries Society. 
Battery Park Aquarium, New York, March 15. — The 
twenty-fifth annual meeting of the American Fisheries 
Society will be held in New York, May 20 and 21, unless 
a change of date be agreed upon. Members are requested 
to prepare papers and to send titles to the recording secre- 
tary early, so that a notice of articles may be sent with 
announcement of meeting. Corrections of membership 
list are earnestly desired. 
Tarleton H. Bean, Recording Secretary. 
United States Fish Commissioner. 
Pbesident Cleveland has nominated for Commissioner 
of Fish and Fisheries John J, Brice, of California, for- 
merly a commander in the Navy, from which service he 
was retired as physically disqualified. He is unknown 
in fishculture. 
he Mennel 
F IXTU RES. 
BENCH SHOWS. 
April 20 to 23 —New England Kennel Club's twelfth annual show. 
D. E. Loveland, Sec'y. 
April 21 to 24.— Southern California Kennel Club's show, Los Angeles, 
Cal. F. W. Ingalls, Sec'y. 
May 6 to 9.— Pacific Kennel Club's fifth annual show. H. W. Orear, 
Sec'y. 
FIELD TRIALS. 
Sept. 2.— Morris, Man.— Manitoba Field Trials Club. John Wootton, 
S«c'y. 
Oct. 28.— Greene county, Pa.— The Monongahela Valley Game and 
Fish Protective Association's second annual trials. S. B. Cummings 
Sec'y, Pittsburg. 
Nov. 16. -Newton, N. C— E. F. T. Club's trials. S. C. Bradley, Sec'y, 
Greenfield Hill, Conn. 
Nov. —.—Newton, N. C— U. S. F. T. Club's fall trials. W. B. Staf- 
ford, Sec'y. 
THE CHICAGO DOG SHOW. 
The Mascoutah Kennel Club held about the most suc- 
cessful show in their history at Battery D, Chicago, 
March 10 to 13. The entry, 929, was a banner one, and 
the quality through most of the classes better than at any 
of their previous shows. Spratts Patent as usual benched 
and fed the show, and needless to say left nothing to be 
desired in that important branch, the commissariat de- 
partment. The benching was arranged in a very satis- 
factory manner, with the large dogs all benched in the 
Armory Building and the small in Battery D. This ar- 
rangement gave considerably more room both for dogs 
and visitors. There were four judging rings in Battery 
D and one for small dogs in the Armory. 
The judges were Mr. Charles H. Mason for mastiffs, St. 
Bernards, pointers, spaniels, collies, poodles, bull dogs, 
bull, fox and Irish terriers; Mr. G. Mnss-Arnolt, Great 
Danes and dachshunde; Mr. H. W. Lacy, bloodhounds, 
Boston, Black and Tan, Yorkshire and toy terriers, 
beagles, pugs, King Charles, Blenheim, Prince Charles 
and ruby spaniels, and Italian greyhounds; Mr. John 
Davidson for thp remaining classes. Their decisions were 
well re ceived and with little, if any, dissatisfaction. Mr. 
C. H. Mason's classes included over half of the dogs on 
exhibition, and as the local specials were especially heavy 
and complicated in his classes, he did not finish judging 
until Thursday morning. The club would do well at 
their next show to do away with these specials with 
strings attached and, following the example of other 
shows, give local classes with a small entry fee. The 
entry in St. Bernards, collies, cooker spaniels and fox 
terriers were especially noticeable. 
Mr. W. J. Bryson, the president of the MaBCoutah Ken- 
nel Club, is a hustler of the first water. Nothing seems to 
daunt him, and the club are to be congratulated on their 
choice in having such a capable and painstaking man to 
fill such an important position. He was ably seconded in 
his efforts by Mr. W. G. Gunn, chairman of the bench 
show committee. Messrs. Randolph E. Fishburn, Herbert 
Alward, S. Cliff ord Payson and J. L. Lincoln also did good 
service, especially Mr. Payson, who worked hard as ring 
steward, and made a most efficient one. Dr. Gunn also 
served as steward, and with much credit. The show was 
well attended, except on the opening day, when the 
weather was stormy, as Chicago weather can be when the 
reverse is wanted, and it looks as if the club would at last, 
after so many years of trying, come out with a profit. 
The sad news was received' on the second day that Dr. 
Rowe had at length succumbed to his long and painful 
illness, and many were the expressions, to be heard on 
every side, deploring his loss and recalling his great ser- 
vices to the fancy he loved so well. Many of the princi- 
pal exhibitors and others present had a meeting and 
passed resolutions of sympathy with Mrs. Rowe in her 
great bereavement, and also sent to the house, as a token 
of their regard for his memory, a handsome floral piece. 
Many prominent men interested in kennel matters were 
present from the East, and the show taken right through 
was a most successful one. On Saturday evening Mr. W. 
J. Bryson invited some twenty of the exhibitors and 
others to be his guests from Chicago to St. Louis in one 
of the private oars of the Chicago & Alton R, R., and 
needless to say a most enjoyable trip it was. Leaving 
