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FOREST "AND STREAM. 
[Oct. 80, 1897, 
AMID MICHIGAN PINES. 
It was hot; it was dusty; it -was uoisy, and the city feeked 
of turmoil. The air staggered with, its burden of smoke. 
Being two of the fortunate ones who can go avpay under 
such circumstances, the Cynic and 1 found ourselves en- 
sconced one evening in the Pullman of a St. Paul train 
bound for Ptmhina Junction, Mich,, where we were to 
change cars for Manistique. Morning found us at the junc- 
tion, and by aftprcoon we were at Manistique, where we 
were met by Abe Hughes, one of the salt of the earth. From 
here one hour's trip over the Manistique & Northwestern R. 
R. brought us to the lumber pull-up on the Indian River, 
and then a four- mile drive through the woods ended at 
Hughes's Ranch. 
ISfestling snugly down in the heart of the woods, with the 
little clearing behind it and the sparkling lake at the foot 
of the slope in front, Abe Hughes's cosy little cabin smiles a 
cheering welcome to the weary city man whose good 
fourtune may have guided him to this most lovely of 
places. _ . 
We arrived there dusty and tired one beautirul evening in 
July, when the setting sun was tin^iog the surrounding 
treetops with a brilliant crimson, The lake scintillated in 
the soft reflected glow, each tiny wavelet reaching up to be 
kissed by it, and sinking back a sparkling gem. The dogs 
barked a noisy welcome as the tired horses stretched their 
necks down and snifftd the cool air, and from the pictur- 
esque log cabin at the top of the rise came the joyous sound 
of supper preparations. The whole presented a picture that 
will be ever dear to us, so peaceful, so full of beauty and 
promise of grand sport to come; and in this promise we were 
not deceived. 
A few days after our arrival our chuck came m, tents, 
boats and grub, all in good shape, and a day later found us 
preparing to lea^ve the hospitable environs of Hughes's 
ranch and strike into the forests and Land of the Jjakes to 
the north. Abe's splendid team was requisiioned. With 
heavily loaded wagon and with Mrs. Abe's hearty "good- 
by" ringing out cheerfully, we started. A long drive it is, 
through the woods, and slow work, too. as here and there a 
tree is down, and the long unused "road" is rough and 
crooked, but the early afternoon found us eating our'lunch- 
eon on the shores of Island Lake, a beautiful sheet of water 
in which are two good-sized islands. Here the woods are 
mostly red pine, with a sprinkling of hemlock and birch, 
and the ground is covered with the dry needles. We parted 
with Abe, much to our regret, as a better woodsman than he 
never raised a rifle or swung an ase. Deer signs were 
plenty, and the cry of the ever elusive loon mocked at us 
from the waters. 
We made a quick portage with the canoe, cioasing two 
other lakes to inspect the proposed camping ground. The 
day was warm, but a fresb breeze was blowing across the 
water, and as we sped silently along, the waves splashing 
against the bow, we felt as if we had reached freedom at 
last, No tedious clang of trolley car was here; no newsboy's 
piercing yell; no turmoil of the city's life — only the vast, 
silent life of the forest and the great, mysterious sighing of 
the breezj among the trees. Here and there a bass, fierce in 
the search for his prey, jumped clear of the water, and the 
splash sounded loud in the stillness. Across the lake two 
deer were nibbling at the grass and moss along the water's 
edge, every now and then casting suspicious glances in our 
direction. 
We found the predetermined camping spot, and agreed 
that it was exactly the thing. Then commenced the labor of 
porting our chuck over, and by nightfall we were sitting by 
the fire eating supper, and enjoying to the full all the sweet 
sense of rest and quiet about us. 
In this camp and its immediate vicinity, we spent four as 
delightful weeks as ever it has been my good fortune to 
know. All through our stay the bass were biting splendidly, 
and we never wanted for a good meal. In Island Lake the 
fishing was not so good. Here the pickerel monopolize 
things, and, while not as good eating as the bass, still they 
are very palatable. In this immediate region are five good 
lakes, all splendid fishing grounds, mostly clear of weeds, 
and all surrounded by magnificent woods. 
Each day, as the sun was sending his rays slantingly across 
the water, the wary deer would "come in" and wade along 
the shores where their feeding grounds were. Just as we 
were breaking camp the ducks csmmenced to fly, and it was 
with deep regret that we realized we were leaving at the 
best time of the year. 
We returned to Abe's — what a sweet sound the name has 
to those who know all that it stands for — and settled down 
for a few days more of happiness before we should return. 
But each day was so fruitful of enjoyment, that it promised 
even more for the morrow. Mrs. Abe's cooking was so en- 
ticing, the game was so plentiful and the fishing so excel- 
lent, that to leave seemed absolute sacrilege. 
Hughes's cabin and clearing are situated in the center of a 
circle of lakes, to all of which are good trails and on all of 
which are boats. He and his wife have that happy faculty 
of being able to accommodate all that come in such a glori- 
ous way that once a guest of theirs one is sure to be again. 
Tell Abe what you want and he will show you where and 
how to get it. Near to his home are two good trout streams. 
Partridges nestle and brood on the shores of the neighboring 
lakes, and the deer tracks mingle with those of the mink and 
marten. 
Big Bass Lake is a famous duck field, and here, too, the 
bass run well up to the 5 and 81b mark, and the broad ex- 
panse of water furnishes a splendid sailing course for thoee 
nautically inclined. 
The time slipped by so delightfully that a day's span 
seemed but an hour, and, ere we realized it, the moment had 
come when we must bid farewell to Abe and the good friends 
who had been so kind to us. Back we went to the "pull- 
up" on the river ; from there to Manistique, and thence to 
Pembina, where connection is made with the C, M. & St. P. 
south-bound train ; and that night the car wheels sang a 
requiem over the memory of the seven delightful weeks we 
had spent among the pines and the game. To the readers of 
PoEEST AND STREAM, to the truc Spoilsmen and to the lov r 
of nature, I can only say: "Gfo thou and do likewise." 
F. B. DicKiNsoi^r, 
A Large Wall-EyedL Pike. 
Bbllbvub, la., Oct, 18 — A wall-eyed pike weighing 
(libs, and 14oz, was captured yesterday afternoon it the 
south Government dam at this city, Charles Hyler being the 
lucky sportsman. The weight is vouched for by reliable 
witnesses, and the fish is the largest of its kind taken with 
hook and line here for several years. 
I , ClARKE HeLME LoOMIS. 
Poison In a Pish Hatchepy. 
Rutland, Vt , Oct. m— Editor Forest and Strmn: The 
Serald of to-day reports the poisoning of fish in the hatch- 
ery of Mr. Silas L. arifflth, at Mt. Tabor, Vt.: "Thomas 
McMinn, who has charge of the hatchery, discovered early 
Saturday morning that during the night sorae one had 
poured 20 or SOlbs. of Paris green into the bulkhead of the 
stream which supplies the fish tanks with water. The 
stream was immediately cut off and an effort was made to 
save the fish in the tanks. There is a viaduct 100 rods long 
leading from a small mountain stream to the breeding tanks. 
Above the bulkhead the viaduct is uncovered and here the 
Paris green was dumped into the water. An overflow at the 
bulkhead carries water back into the stream, and a quantity 
of the poison had been washed into the stream, where four 
families obtained drinking water. These families ^ere 
promptly notified of the danger. 
"There are sixteen breeding tanks arranged in line be- 
tween the viaduct and a small pond. The first of these 
tanks, of which seven were filled with trout, contained, 
sixty-two fine specimens selected for breeding purposes. 
They ranged in weight from 21bs, to 51t'S. All were dead 
but twelve when Mr. McMinn got there Saturday morning. 
These twelve were transferred to the pond. The second 
tank contained 500 ^Ib. trout. The third tank contained 
500 iVo. trout. In the fourth tank were 150 trout weighing 
from fib. to lib. There were 1.500 smaller trout in the re- 
maining tanks, 
"The Paris green had been floating through these tanks 
Iq to the pond for several hours, and the hope of saving the 
3,700 trout was very slight. They were placed in the pond, 
however, and during Saturday and yesterday dead fish 
could be seen on the bottom of the pond. The poisoner 
could not reach the tanks containing about 10,000 fry and 
fingerlings, as they are supplied witb water from another 
source. Mr. McMinn said Saturday that he had planned to 
begin this week to place 200,000 eggs in the hatchery. The 
latter had been enlarged and refitted, and as the breeding 
tanks contained a fine lot of fish, he was looking forward to 
a large crop of fry. 
' It is understood that a large reward will be offered for 
the arrest and conviction of the parties who poisoned the 
trout, but Mount Tabor and Danby folks do not need any 
incentive to turn themselves into detectives. There is great 
excitement and indignation over the outrage. Mr. Griflith 
recently gave 5,000 fry to John W. Titcomb, president of 
the Fish and Game Commission, to be placed in the streams 
of the State, and he was planning to put trout into Otter 
Creek. This crime of poisoning trout, therefore, is an 
offense of more than local importance." 
If the flsh were poisoned as alleged, it was a cowardly 
and dastardly act, notwithstanding that something of the 
kind ia to be reasonably expected from the condition of pub- 
lic sentiment in the community, it being there understood 
and believed that the fish were both captured and held by 
Mr Griffith in violation of the laws of this State. 
The inqijiry I wish to make, however, in this connection 
is as to the effect of Paris green upon the fish when placed 
in running water, as this appears to have been from the 
article referred to. If you can give me any information 
upon the subject, or direct my attention to some source from 
which it can be obtained, it will be thankfully received. 
Mc. 
[There is no doubt' "that Paris green will kill flsh if put 
into the water in sufficient amount.] 
Mash-Kinoje and Wlnin-iche. 
Editor Fm-est and Si-ream: 
On page 330 Forest and Stream, Oct. 23, Mr. A. N. 
Cheney insists that he is going to continue to spell "masca- 
longe" that way. Now, I read Mr. Cheney's contributions 
religiously every week in the belief that he would "rather be 
right than President," and I would like to have him stop and 
listen just a minute. In the Ojibwa language "mash" means 
"strong," and "kiuoje" means "pike." "Mash-kinojb" is 
the name that my Ojibwa guides have always applied to the 
Esox noMlior in my presence. They may call it all sorts of 
other names when my back is turned. 
Concerning Salmo nalar var. Sebago, Mr, Chambers has 
pretty well established the name "ouananiche," but the fish 
lives in a Montagnais Indian country and in Montagnais 
language "winin" means ' fat" and "iche" is a diminutive 
termination. "Winin-iche" signifies anything lean, and the 
salmon in question is certainly lank, if not lean, in compari- 
son with other members of the Salmonidm I find it difficult 
to accept the nomenclature "ouananiche" of uncertain origin, 
when "winin-iche" is straight Indian. 
Robert T. Mortus. 
New York, 
Cayuga Lake Fishisg. 
Ithaca, N. Y,, Oct, 22.— Some very satisfactory bass 
fishing has lately been enjoyed along the east shore of 
Cayuga Lake in the vicinity of the Esty Lookout. An Oc- 
tober day, soft and sunshiny, passed at this point with its 
delightfully pleasant oft'-shore picture of rugged declivities 
and magnificent reaches of color in which the mellow tan of 
the hickories serve but to heighten the radiant crimson of 
the oaks, even if one were to return with an empty creel, is 
worthy of being cherished as one of the fine experiences of 
life. There is the slop of the waves against the boat, the 
occasional roar and rumpus oC a passing train, twisting, 
snake-like, along at the water's edge, the harsh challenge of 
a crow afar oft', the gracious canopy of blue above— never 
so deeply, richly blue as in October— the wavering haze of a 
typical Indian summer day tenanting the landscape, and — 
yes, there is the blithesome bass tugging at one's line in the 
buoyant waters. 
No large bass have been taken, but they have furnished 
plenty of pleasure in the taking. Although the brethren of 
the angle, including that esteemed member, Mr, K. N. 
Cheney, may not sanction the use of common earthworms as 
bass bait, this has for days on these waters proved the most 
effective lure. 
Reports have reached me from LTnion Springs, Kidder's 
Ferry and points further norlh,^reporting some decidedly plea- 
surable bass, pickerel and pike angling. Good bass fishing 
may he expected to continue until cold weather viitually 
freezes the angler off from the water. 
During the season of '96, fishermen at this end of the lake 
tanked heavily upon the enormous supply of carp that was 
to develop in {he waters hereabouts the present year. But, 
unexpectedly, the carp failed to put in an appearance. 
There is but small ciuestion of their pr. sence in the head 
waters of the lake, but so far they have refused to take the 
most appetizing bait, as a rule. Many reasons have been 
advanced in explanation of the season which fumiahes no 
carp to the carp-hnngry, but the general sentiment seems 
to be that it is simply an off year with these mud-wallowers, 
and that next year the prince and the plebeian may alike 
daily dine on carp, M, Chili,. 
Judge Guild's Rug. 
Judge W. B. Guild, of Newark, who owns a handsome 
summer home at Avon, N .1, and is one of the best known 
amateur fishermen on the coast, recently caught a valuable 
Oriental rug valued at $100 while fishing near B jlmar. The 
rug had evidently been lost overboard from a steamer. The 
Judge has had it cleaned. He has refused $50 for the catrh. 
FIXTURES. 
BENCH SHOWS. 
Dec. 8.— Ell ode Island Poultry As.90ciatioD's show, Pawtuxet, B. I. 
Nov. 23 — Meiropoliiaa Keunel Club's second annual show, Brook- 
lyn, N. Y. 
FIELD TRIALS. 
Nov. 1.— New England Beagle Club's trials, Oxford, Blass. 
Nov. 2.— MonongrahelR Valley Game and Fish Protective Associ- 
ation's trials, Greene county. Pa. 
Nov. 2 — Hoosier Beagle Club's inaugural trials, Indiaaa. 
Nov. 8 —Missouri and Illinois Fox Hunters' Club's ninth annual 
meet, Salem. Mo. 
Nov. 8.— Onion Field Trials Club's trials. Carlisle, Ind. 
Nov. 9.— Central Baaele Club's trials. Rice's Landing, Pa, 
Nov. 9 — Pe-ninsular Field Ti'ial Club's trials, Leaminccton, Ont. 
Nov. 10 — Western Massachu.setts Fox Club's meet, Westfield, Mass. 
Nov. 1.5 —National Fox Hunters' Association's fourth annual trials, 
Cynthiana, Ky. 
'Nov. 15.— E F. T. Club's trials, Newton, N. C. 
Nov. 16.— Inteniational Field Trials Club's eighth annual; trials, 
Chatham, Ont. 
Nov. 23.— U. S F. T. Club's autumn trials, Newton, N. C. 
Nov. 29 —Dixie Ked Fox Club's third annua! meet, Waverly, Miss. 
Dec. 6 —Texas Fox-Hunters' Association's meet, Hlnson Springs, 
Jan. 10.— U. S. F. T Club's winter trials, West Point, Miss. 
.Tan. 17.— Continental F. T. Club's trials, New Albany, Miss. 
.Ian. 24 —Pacific Coast Field Trial Club s trials, Bakersfleld, Cal. 
Jan. 24.— L^^Qion Field Trials Club's trials, Tupelo, Miss. 
Feb. 7.— Alabama Field Trial Club's second annual trials, Madison, 
Ala. 
FIELD TRIALS OF THE BRUNSWICK 
FUR CLUB. 
The Brunswick Fur Club held its ninth annual field trials 
at Barre, Mass., Oct. 19-22. This club was the first to hold 
trials for foxhounds, and from a small beginning the meets 
have grown in importance each year, till they have become 
one of the most interesting events of the hunting season to 
all lovers of the foxhound. The entries at this year's trials 
were larger than those of last season, and the quality of the 
hounds was very high; but the hunting conditions were most 
unfavorable, and iu consequence the sport, compared with 
that of last year, was dull and uninteresting. The ground 
throughout the week was very dry. Scent lay badly at all 
times, and it was almost impossible for the hounds to do 
any worlv a couple of hours after sunrise. 
The majority of the judges, and many of the hunters" were 
mounted, and the attempt to ride to hounds must he con- 
dered a success. The horsemen had a great advantage over 
the footmen, and saw more of the running than it was pos- 
sible for unmounted men to see. It is probable that there 
will be a large field on horseback at next year's meet. 
The judges were: Stephen Decatur, S, B. Mills, A. B. Mc- 
Gregoi-, W. A. Bragdon, E L. Brooks, J. B. Miller, H. V. 
Conant and Bradford S. Tnrpin. They did a lot) of hard 
work, and their awards were well received. 
Among those present at the trials were: Dr. A. C. Hef- 
fenger, Stephen Decatur, W. A, Bragdon, Chas. P. Wendell, 
L. Pope, Jr., Portsmouth, N. H.; A. B. McGregor, Middle- 
ton, Mass.; John M. Goss, Newmarket, N. H. ; O. P. -Joslin, 
Oxford, Mass.; E. O. Brown, Newton, Mass.; H. A. Pollett, 
Miss Pollett, J. B. Miller, Diamond Hill, R. I.; A. B. P. Kin- 
ney, Worcester, Ma.ss.; E. L Brooks, Vernon, Vt.; B. P. 
Williamson, Green Harbor, Mass.; Hollis White, Braintree, 
Mass.; L. H. Par.sons, Philadelphia, Pa.; Geo. E. Garr, O. P. 
Thomp.son, Hollistou, Mass.; S, B. Mills, Needham, Mass.; 
R. D. PeriT, E. J. Hill, Phillipston, Mass ; P. J. Robinson, 
A. Chevalier, Chicopee Palls, Mass.; T. S. Wiuston, Apple 
Grove, Va,; R. S. Stebbins, Monson, Mass.; C. L.Wellington, 
Waltham, Mass.; C. E, Taylor, Woburn, Mass : H. V. Co- 
nant, Dedham, Mass.; J. H. Gafney, Petersham, Mass.; Brad- 
ford S. Turpin, Roxbury, Mass. 
Dan, the winner of highest honors, is a Walker hound, well 
built, with the best of legs and feet. He showed endurance 
and good hunting qualities, with an excellent nose, good 
voice, and fair speed. 
Jonah XL is a racy-built, short-coated hound of tbe' Vir- 
ginia type, with great speed and a good nose. 
Dot II. is an unusually good specimen of the native type of 
hound. 
Shine i.9 a tall, light-built July, while Vigilant i = he best 
bench dog of the lot, and probably the only one b j- t would 
get a place in a hot class. 
Monday. 
President Heflenger presided at a business meeting of the 
club on Monday evening. Lemuel Pope, .Ir., Portsmouth, 
N. H ; Lewis H. Parsons, Philadelphia, Pa.; H. V. Conant, 
Dedham, Mass. , were elected to membership. 
The Norton Q. Pope Memorial cup was presented to the 
club. It is a large and handsome loving cup of silver with 
three stag-horn handles, and it is safe to say that no hunting 
club possesses a more beautiful trophy. The following reso- 
lutions were passed: 
Whereas, An all -wise Providence has seen fit to remove 
from our midst our esteemed fellow member, Norton Q, 
Pope, be it 
Besolmd, That in his death the Brunswick Pur Club and 
the hunting field in general, loses one of its truest friends 
and most earnest supporters. During his membership he 
held many offices from the Presidency down, and in his ad- 
ministration of them ever proved himself loyal to the best 
interests of the club. 
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the 
records of the club and a copy transmitted to his widow. 
The entries for the Derby were then made, and the meet- 
ing adjourned. 
DERBY ENTRIES. 
Vigilant— Dr. A. C. Heffenger's b., t. and w. dog (Big 
Strive — Grayback), ISmos. old. Walker strain. 
Gamester— Dr. A. C. Heffenger's b., t. and w. dog (Brook 
—Primrose), 14mo.s. old, Kentucky-Maryland cross. 
Satan— B. P. Williamson's b., w. and t. dog (Shine- 
Ruth), ITmos. old, July-Goodman cross. 
Climber — B P. Williamson's w. and lem. dog (Shine- 
Ruth), ITmos old, July-Goodman cross. 
Pelter— R. D. Perry's b., w. and t. dog (Dan— Flirt), 
IGmos. old. native strain. 
Patch— R. D. Perry's b., vr. and t. dog (Dan— Flirt), 16mo8. 
old, native strain. 
SoN&— L. H. Parson's b., w. and t. bitch (Songster — Annie 
Dance), ISmos. old, English- Wild Goose cross. 
