The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-19
TO STOCK THE STREAMS.
Representatives Of the Fish Com
mission Looking for a
Hatchery Location.
Preliminary Survey OF Montana
and Northern Wyoming
to Be Made.
Arrival OF Prof. u. W. EverInanD, Assist.
ant In Charge of Lake and River
Exploration.

Helena will be headquarters for several
weeks of three gentlemen sent out by the
United States fish commission. They arc
Prof. b. W.. Evernan, assistant in charge OF
river and lake exploration of the commits
sion; Prof. o. B. Jenkins. professor of physi-
ology in Leland Stanford, Jr.. university,
Palo Alto, Cal, and Mr.. b. Chapman, s%uperin-
tendont of schools, Monroeville, Ind. The
gentlemen arrived yesterday and are regis
tered at The Helena. Their mission is to
examine the country with a view to securing
the most eligible site for a government
trout hatchery, which will be established in
Montana or Wyoming. Such excellent
results are being realized from the one
located some two years ago that the com
mission will recommend liberal a%ppropria-
tons for one in the northwest. As high as
SO per cent. of the eggs secured ut the
Leadville hatchery are fertilized n the
proportion of the little beauties brought
through the perils of finny adolescence to
the full stature of a square meal 10
very large. Much the same conditions pre-.
vail in Montana as around Lsadville, and
equally desirable results can no doubt be
achieved.
The gentlemen now in Helena will visit
all portions of the state, carefully examin-
ing the waters of the various streams with
reference to their trout sustaining qualities.
They will explore from the Flathead coun-
try to the park. and their Investigations will
not be confined to trout alone. but will in
| clude ali the fish found in the streams.
| Their report will be comprehensive and val
liable.
While in the park they will particularly
investigate the progress of young fish with
which several of the streams and lakes we're
stocked two years ago. There is not a gov
eminent hatchery west of Leadville, though
some are operated on a small scale by pri-
vate parties. They prove very profitable. as
the fish find ready market in the hotels and
restaurants of all the cities, and
the supply is not equal to the
demand. It is also growing less year by
| year, and unless the speckled beauties are
| protected by stringent, wsll-enforced laws,
and the supply replenished by hatcheries.
the streams will before long yield not a bite
to gladden. the heart of the tired fisher
man.
Several members of the Board of Trade
we're seen yesterday by Prof. Everman
and his colleagues, and the Jesuit of the
conferences was satisfactory to all parties.
The gentlemen will at once begin their la
bors. making excursions III various dlrec-
tions from Helena, returning here from
| time to time to rest and fix up their re-
| ports.
| Nj. II. Bryan, an enthusiastic member of
the Helena Rod and Gun club, is one of the
best informed mon in the state on the loca-
ton of trout streams. He will afford the
visitors all the information he has. There
are a number of other gentlemen in the
city and state who are anxious to meet the
representatives of the commission.
Our prices, quality and workmanship are cor
rect. Reed, Craig d Smith Co.
Pocket saving banks for dimes and nickles, at
The Bee Hive, only l5c.
Great drive in summer underwear for men,
women and children at The Bee Hive.
Bon Ton Restaurant.
Dinner from 1880 to 400 daily. Forty
cents or six dinners for 50.
MENU.
Consomme with Tomatoes. Giblets with Rice.
Fish.
Boiled Salmon a la Hollandalse.
Relishes.
Lettuce. Green Onions.
Salmon Salad a la Mayonnaise.
Boiled.
Boiled Ok Tongue, Sauce Tartar.
Entrees.
Veal Saute with Mushrooms.
Spanish Putfs, sherry Wine Sauce.
trioassee OF Chicken, English Style.
Escollope of Beef.
Roast.
Sirloin of Beef.
Roast Veal with Dressing,
Ham with Champagne Sauce.
Vegetables.
Fooled and Mashed Potatoes.
Spinach. Cauli1ower.
Pastry.
Lemon Pie. Gooseberry Pie. Peach Pie.
Suet Pudding, Wine Sauce. Assorted Cake.
Cold Meat.
Beef. Mutton. Veal.
Dessert.
Raisins. Chocolate Ice Cream.
Edam Cheese. Choice Creamery Cheese.
Beverages.
Tea. Iced Tea. Milk. Coffee.
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