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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10

year. So great has been the falling of that
il would not be extravagant to say that the
number of persons now engaged in the busi-
ness is not half SO large as It was in the year
1850. and the number of bushels caught aud
sold are about half az many. The price
has been increased in proportion to thelr
scarcity until this most delightful food. which
should be so cheap that all might enjoy It,
has become so dear as TO lie beyond the reach
Of the poor. Many # tho oystcr-beds which
have been productive arc now barren and
worthless from the iniudicious and reckless
manner in which they have been used by
those who have done nothing to recuperate
them and oil that they could do TO exhaust
them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10

the paw Is very small and they ore dnnayi,,
themselves and others By engaging In t6i,
business. '''
WILL INCREASE THE REyEsUr.
The revenue Of the state + nm cone1o,.
Will be greatly increased over what IL nov, y,
under the presentiaw 10y the proposed licen.o
tax on dredges, patent tOngs and comm
tongs aud on nets. &c. without considori,-,
the rent OF the oyster lands. which cannot *
80 quickly relied On. because II will take .ir,.
TO survey and plat and advertise them - 80
public and rent. '"0
After due reelection I make these snooo,
lions 70 the legislature believing that h Fla
prlhclpIes advocated IN this message h. ..'
hcted INTO law. and oil laws now I'M CON +.
tnerewlth be repealed much good Will be ~
G npilshed ~ 70 20 all the citizens of ILL.,,
C0nlmonWealth: TO the oystermen. because b,
Will give protection 70 the r industry and o..
litigation by defining the rights Of ali nsr,i,p'
and quoting their titles. 70 the S,afe M 81.
because IL VIII add % its revenues. and vii
foster ana encourage q bushes. which will ID,
time become one OF tie greatest sources -
revenue 10 tho state. and viii repay with tbe
richest reward the industry OF the fshcrtnen
and the investments OF t.e planter
10 may no first he opposed bv Soma o,
unwise and lnexpedIent but let us t,v
The principle Is correct experience y-ill -.
dicate as. md Il Will not DO long be for, .,,
will discover that the natural wealth an ma
water Virginia ia not surpassed by the r..,
erals OF the mountains. Capital and p0pue-
ton will seek the East. a. they noW sae, 90,
West and will demonstrate the true M 80
words Of one of our greatest .,.to.r,e,'
That an oyster bank will pay beita-tt.-
bank OF paper currency an oyster r. -o
richer source o. profit 20 labor THAI.
known mine OF coal. copper. silver. or r,''R
If our oyster lanas had cen mines oil ma.l
they would not have been so long neglected
by the Legislature as % source of rete.ra
l.. W. Mex .NNrv t4oxe-t.-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10

Inspectors should be appointed in each
county, If necessary. for the purpose of assist
Ing the Fish Commissioner in the enforce.
ment or the law. The amount Of taxes COL
collected; also, how much rent is paid by
dredges, tongs and round-nets The report
should show the number If each class. with
the names Of those who have not paid and the
names OF those who have pad. The report
should be examined by tho Fish Commits
sioners ana by them certified to the Auditor
OF Puolic Accounts IL correct II not correct
they should be made 80 before they are for
warded. A list Of those who have paid their
iicense;tax should be posted at the court
house door, and the names Of those engaged
IN oysser'ng or fishing who have failed to pay
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10

culation in illustrating the value Of the Mary
land grounds and after an able and thorough
discussion of the whole subject says The
oyster bottoms Of Maryland are of greater
value than the dry land and they will some
day support great and prosperous popula-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
TIE TIMEs-RTCHMOND VA THURSDAY DECEMBER 10 1891

should be given TO the attorney for tho Com
monwealth of the proper county for prosecu-
ton.
Tho natural oyster-beds referred to in the
Constitution should be defined by statute
Any bod. rock. or shoal on which Mt the time
OF the survey tho oysters naturally grow in
sufficient abundance to furnish reasonable
daily remuneration To the fishermen should
be declared natural oyster-beds and not as
signable: and when from any cause the natural
beds have become so reduced as not 10 furnish
a fair and reasonable remuneration daily 10
the fishermen. they should cease TO be natural
beds, and should be assignable by the Shell
Fish Commission and they (the commits
sionersJ should decide this question on the
testimony of those who are acquainted with
the facts There j. no proprlety in allowing
them 10 remain useless and barren. let the
hand OF the judiciOus cultivatOr come 10 the
assistance of nature and restore them.
A PROPER BILL.
To enforce these suggestions | offer 10 the
Legislature the following as the basis OF a
proper bill.
l. There should be a shell-fsh commission
selected from the different sections of the
State, the members of which should be paid
u reasonable salary TO supervise our oyster
interests. They should make annual reports
TO the Governor OF the work done during the
year. with "A statement OF cost attending same.
ana with sucn recommendations a. TO them
NAV seem judicious for the protection OF the
industry and tor raising revenue.
2. There should be a survey of all the oyster
lands in the State. and II there be any oyster
lands claimed by other parties than the State.
the commissioners should report tho number
ot acres where situated and by whom claim
ed and held AMI the tenure By which they arc
held. Tho natural beds should be clearly de-
fined marked out and plated on proper maps
50 that their extent and boundaries may DE
distinctly known. and they should be held
for the benefit o. oil Of the citizens Of Air-
ginia and lie protected by judicous laws.
80 that they be not rashly destroyed or
unnecessarily injured by reckless persons.
8. All of the oyster lands outside of the
natural beds belonging 10 the state. which
have never been disposed of by the same
should be Il yided into lots those nearest the
Goa Z into lots OF ten acres each and those
farther from the coast might he divided into
larger lots. Each lot should be described and
plated Y a competent surveyor. and as soon
as Il sufficient number of lots have been go sur
yeyed and plated they should be well ad-
vertised IN such manner a5 to give the best
notice. and rented by the State Fish Com
mission & tie highest bidder for a term Of
not less than ten years. the rent for the first
year 20 be paid In cash before an assignment
shall be made and at the commence
ment of each succeeding year & failure 90
pay should make void the contract OK rent.
4. The detail of q competent officer from |
the nited states Government o. make the |
survey should DO secured aud the work should |
be done by such officer with the advice and |
OF the Shell-tish Commission.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10

3. The plats and survey so made should bo
az conclusive as legislation can make them.
and the boundaries Of the natural beds etc.
should be duly rec0rde in q suitable book
kept by the Shell-fish CommissiY y Tor the
purpose. So much az relates 70 the land in
any county should he recorded IN the clerks
Office OK such county and q copy sent 30 the
Secretary OF the Commonwealth FOR rec0ria-
ton In his Office
,. The Shell-fish Commission should have
control over the natural eds and of the
oyster lands not disposed Of an tley should
prescribe such rules aud regulations for the
government of the same as nay be necessary.
but not in conflict with the laws of tie state
The legi slature should clearly define what is
natural bed or rock. DC, for the guidance of
the commission.
z. Upon the determination Of the location
and area OF the oyster grounds. and the natu-
raj beds. the same should be published for
the information of those whom it may con-
Germ. and opportunity should be given to any
citizen interested. who Il dissatisfied with the
decision as announced to make his complaint
in writing, setting forth the facts. and if ne
cessary in the opinion OF the commission dd-
dtional surveys and examinations should be
made by tho SHE'LL ISL Commission and the
engineer SO as B. give justice to every ind-
Tidual ii possible.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10

g. Fishing for oysters on the natural beds
should not be allowed from the lst of April
10 the LIST of October of each year or upon
any public oyster lands Of the State Of Viz
GINA, nor on sunday. nor before sunri nor
after sunset at any season of the year.
9. A hcelse-tax should be imposed upon
every purse-net and every pound-net and
upon every dredge and patent tong, whether
used on natural beds or private ground On
private grounds the owner should have the
right 20 catch his oysters at any season Of the
year and to use any kind Of instrument he
desires.
TO- The citizen who desires to use common
tOngs shall elect whether he will pay the
License tax or pay upon the amount Of his
sales a rate not exceeding the rate of taxation
imposed on any Otler species of property. III
the party elect 90 take a license II shall be
issued 10 him when he pays for the same aud
he will not be required 70 report the quantity
OF oysters taken or sold If lie elect 10 pay
upon his sales a certificate shall be given him
and he shall be required once IN every
week 10 report his sales and make oath 20 the
accuracy OF the same, and pay the amount OF
tax due The name Of the party assessed. as
required 10y law. shall 10 Endorsed by the
officer collecting the license-tax on tile GER
tihcate. with the date OF payment and tho
amount. III the party fail 10 take cut a Ii
cense or report his sales and pay assessments.
he shall not be allowed 20 fish until he does
and /. he attempts 1t he shall be punished bv
a fine for tie urst ohense. and for IA second
oiienso by the forfeiture of his boat and
tackle
H. The Fish Commission shall issue the
license TO any citizen of the Commonwealth
who shall pay the sum required by law for the
privilege Of.hshing for one season on the natu-
raj beds or IN any of the waters Of the state.
and using such implements a. his license
allows and no other. and if be wishes t. Use
more than one of the implements be shall
pay the additional tax required for IT, use
They shall also give notice throughout the
counties IN which the oyster grounds are To- |
Gated when and where they may be found |
long before the commencement OF |
the fishing season 10 aliOwan person entitled |
10 a license 10 make application therefor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
A CuLLING LAW.

IL. There should be a cuing law enforced
by proper penalties. No seed-oysters or shells
should be allowed 10 DO carried away from
the natural beds and all oysters not market
able as food or whose smell shall measure
less than two and half inches IN length
should be thrown back on the beds where
caught. The eastern coasts Of Accomac and
Northampton should be exempted from this
law
l.. The legislature should not pass any
law which violates the compact entered into
by the States of Maryland aud Virginia on
the 18th day Of March. l7s. or any existing
laws OF either State. but if on consideration
the Legislature deem II best that any Of the
agreements now existing between the otates
should be repealed or modified there should
be conference asked. and such action
should be taken as will be best for the inter
ests Of both States. wide Code Of Virginia,
page 343.
II. The carrying away Of seed oysters from
Virginia waters should be forbidden. This
provision might DO repealed when our waters
are again we'll stocked. The oyster law.
should be enforced by proper penalties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10
RENT THE LAND

have not thought il necessary 10 discuss
the power OF the Legislature 10 pass an act 70
rent out the oyster-ands. II has too ire
quently been asserted and acted on by
previous Legislatures. and has been too often
decided by the courts of the country (both
State and ederall for It - De seriously Ques
toned now.
How will the oyster be protected and the
revenue increased by the proposed bill,
Protection is given by shortening the sea
son for fishing on public grounds by prohib-
ting summer fishing Sunday fishing; fishing
before sunrise and after sunset.
2. BY rbIdding under q severe penalty.
the carrying away from the public grounds
seed-oysters or shells or portions Of the natu-
raj rocks.
3. by Offering every reasonable inducement
TO persons 10 rent and cultivate the oyster
bottoms When they get into private hands
individual interest and enterprise will anOrd
the best possible protection. assisted by u
vigorous protection or private rights by the
laws OF the state.
4. BY shortening tho fishing season the
oysternen will 10 induced TO rent land and
cultivate the oyster. as they will have nothing
to do In summer or will seek other work.
Now thew catch tho seed oysters in summer
becsuss they have nothing else to do, although
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-10

the paw is very small and they ore dnmay;,,
themselves and others By engaging In tS,s
business ." "A'
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-05
Produce Exchange.

Butter-Creamery LIST, 23@25c: creamery
I'd. 2U@22c; dairy 1st. o@2Uc; dairy I'd. IA
@16c; packing stock, 7@l2c.
Cheese-Full cream, 1O@l1c asked;
Eggs-Fresh. s6.9o@7.2o; ice house, $3.50.
Maple Sugar-S01Gc.
Maple Syrup-Per gallon, 81. 15@1.25.
Honey-Slow at quotations: Fine white
new clover. 1902nc: buckwheat, 1O011c.
Malt-Per bushel. 75@SOc.
Oranges-S4@4.5O.
Lemons-Fancy, 81 5C@5.
Nuts-Pecans, Texas polished medium to
large. S@1Cc per lb; almonds. Tarragonas,
lie; California soft-shelled, 18c; flberts,
Sicily, lie; walnuts new California, 12@
15c:cocoanuts, Sc per 100; hickory nuts,
$3.50 per bu shellbarks. S1.75@1.S5 per bu;
picked. S12c; roasted, iCI2c.
Dates-Fersians, 7@sc; in mats, 512c; figs,
new. 1Z@15c.
$3.50 per keg; choice refined, 16-gallon kegs.
So; choice refined, 3Zgallon bbls, $S@9
per bbl
Poultry-Dressed turkeys, 1C@11c; chick
ems, 6@7c; ducks and geese, e@9c.
Veal-S4@5.5O.
Pheasants-S4.
Venison-S@9c.
Quail-S1. 35@1.75 per dozen.
Sweet Potatoes-Jerseys. $3.50.
Apples-Fancy, 81. 25l4. so; standards,
So 2503. 80; choice. So 75@14.
Onions-New, 75@S0c per bu.
Carrots-4O@5Oc per Blu.
Celery-c5c.
Cabbage-S7010 per ton.
Pears-S3@3.5O.
Cranberries-Bell and bugle, S10012; bell
and cherry. SS@9 per Dbl; Cape Cod. $40
@1l2 per Dbl.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-05

the higher grades are sold For such and
other reasons the feeling among flour produc-
ers was confident. The situation was as a
whole fairly steady in prices and movement.
Bran and Shorts-Shipments, 1,170 tons:
Quoted at Sl4. 25@i4. 80 for bran: S14. 25@
Is for shorts, and SIS. 25@l5.75 for mid
dlings Bran was steady with some asking
SLID, and some other offered at Sl4.2o.
Shorts quiet and steady.
Corn-Receipts 8, $50 bu; shipments, 1000
bu. Quoted at 456647c OIL track. The corn
market was quiet but firm, with small offer
ings.
oats-Receipts. 5000 bu; shipments.
1870 bu.. Quoted at 37@4lc by sample.
The demand was good, and with few cars for
sale prices were we'll held.
Rye-Receipts, none; shipments, 1.2OO
blu. Quoted at 59@61 for sample cars on
track.
Barley-Receipts. 1900 Blu; shipments,
none. Quoted at 4s@5Sc for good to fine
samples OF No. 3. There was slow movement
with little demand, and not much offered.
Flax-Receipls, none; shipments: zoo bu.
Flax sales are based on &c off from the
Chicago quotations.
Feed-Millers held at S1G@20, with
cornmeal at SlS5t @19.5O.
Hay-Receipts, 50 tons; shipments, none.
Choice wild quoted at Sc. 5O07 and good tim
othy at So so: fair wild, S5.5C@6.5u. Hay
was firm for good to choice wild and the
latter scarce
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-05
st. Louis Produce.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 3.-Flour dull. Wheat
opened lower, and although there was some
strength shortly after the opening, it soon
weakened, and trading was light; later
there was a reaction, and prices Shot rapidly
up with active trading, the close being
strong at the highest point of The day. l4@
ll2c over yesterdays close; No. 2 red, cash,
92I2@93l2c: January closed at 934c bid /;
May, 959s@97ssc; July, S7@SS5sc, closing
at S8s4c bid. COrn-First prices were 1s0Ac
lower, but ruled firmer, and fractional ad-
vance was established; the volume of bust
ness was small; values continued firm up the
close: No. 2 cash, 47l2c; May, 1850 5C3sc,
closing at 50ssc; July closed at
51l9c. Oats higher, but not so
active: May closed at 45ss9b4SIac.
Rye firmer,s 65c bid. Barley firm, I'M
changed. Hay dull. unchanged. Bran Quiet;
sacked, f. o. b., this side, SIC. Flaxseed
quiet. ST. Is. Lead higher and firm, demand
improving at 81. Butter unchanged. Eggs
higher at 19c. Cornmeal STEADY at So. 500
26O. Whisky. S1.14. Bagging and iron
cotton ties unchanged: Provisions-The mar
ket was quiet, but fairly strong. PORK, new
mess. $lo.31l2. Lard, $3.50. Dry Sailed
Meats-Boxed shoulders, 81: longs and
ribs, IS; short clear. SIS. 1919. Bacon-Boxed
shoulders. 81 62l2 longs, S5.5U; ribs, SIS 5O@
$50; short clear, $5.o212@5. as. Hams,
firm at S10@12 50. Receipts -Flour, 5000
bbls; wheat, 1000 bu; corn, $4,000 bu;
oats, $4,000 bu; rye, 1000 bu: barley. r.
OOU blu. Shipments-Flour, 11,O0O bbls;
wheat. 1000 bu; corn. 81, 900 blu; oats,
5000 blu; rye; 1000 bu; barley, 1000 bu.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-05
MINNEAPOLIS.
Chamber of Commerce.

Saturdays wheat market was quite the re-
verse of Friday in futures. Friday the early
sales were highest, Saturday the early sales
were lowest. There is free movement for
this season, it being more than twice as much
as in either of the last two preceding. The
demand is much larger for shipmeut. That
inquiry, with the inquiry for local use. held
up cash prices in the morning break and
helped to bring about reaction later. Gables
were very firm at former prices Clearances
of wheat for export were larger, and more
flour went also. Late snow and moisture in
the winter wheat was the bear feature.
clearances from four ports for week about
21S,450 blu. Wheat decrease SO, l50 bu;
corn about PAT, 800 blu, decrease LAG, 800 bu
oats about 20, $50 blu, increase 1890 bu;
flour, sacks and barrels, 1913, 7u0, decrease
10000. Wheat and -four show a
decrease for the week of about 1905 bu.
Flour shipments were q, 300 bbls.
CASH WHEAT.
There was strong cash market in the face
of drop in futures of wheat. The parties
wanting wheat for immediate delivery were
mlllers and shippers to mills outside. Some
lots needing handling were sold TO local elev-
ator companies. Considering the decline in
May wheat about the time most of the spot
sales were made the latter market was quite
satisfactory. Original way-b1ll wheat, that
took transit with it, sold some &c above wheat
carrying only fiat rate.
Receipts of wheat for twenty-four hours,
222 cars shipments, III cars. Duluth received
II cars.
Closing quotations: No. hard. January,
Ole; track, 92c; No. 1 northern, Jan
uary, SIC; February, soc: May, 945sc; track,
soc; No.2 northern, January, S4c; track, So 12c.
FLOUR AND COARSE GRAINS.
Flour-The added daily output OF the mills
grinding yesterday probably aggregated TO-
500 bills. Shipments, 81, 3S2 bbls. Quoted
at 81. 6O@5 for first patents; S4.30@4.50 for
second patents; S3.50@4.2O for fancy and
export bakers S1.80@2.25 for low grades in
bags, including red dog.
A fair trade was noted in -four for the
season, with the favorable condition of rela-
tive equality in prices still in existence be-
tween this country and Europe. Itmight not
be possible to sell the entire product of mill
at export prices without loss, but as large
quantities could be sold so near to cost it es-
tablishes confidence in the matter of sustain
ing the domestic markets, where the bulk OF
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-05

lower, closing easy: No. 2 red January closed
at Sl.U.ss February closed at 81 OLA; March
closed at S1.c47s; May, ST. .041s01. Cd ZIG,
closing at 81 CHS; July, 9e7s09glsc, closing
at soc; December closed at 99I9c. Rye
quiet. steady: Western, 77@90c. Barley dull;
weak: No. 2 Milwaukee, oG@s2c; ungraded
Western, 75@S6c; Canada No ], csc; No. =,
SIC; No. quiet. Farley malt dull.
ceipts were $500 bushels; exports IL
145 bu; sales, 10000 bu futures, 23,
000 bu spot. Spot market dull, steady; No.
2. 59Ss159Ac elevator; 6OAc afioat; I'M
5sss@5912c; No $, 57l2c; options slow;
opened lsc better, closing weak at Use de
cfine;l January G. closing 59c; May, $3.50
59Kc, closing 59lsc. Oats-Recipts, $4,000
bG ;Iexports, 10 bu; sales, 5000 bu futures,
lo2 600 blu spot; spot market steady, quiet;
February 5C1sc: Nav, 50ssQ505sc. closing
at 5cs4e; spot No. 2 white, 5OA@
5elac: mixed Western, 4s@5le; white
S MsteFn el95ng 5 Ha9 os eas No ship
ping. 4o@45c. Hops, firm, quiet; state COM
mon to choice. 30@4Oc; Pacific coast,
3e@38c. Coffee-Options opened barely
steady, 5@lo points decline; closed steady,
January, 16.lC@16.2 e.; February. 1860
1876; March, 5.:5@15. 4Oc; May, 14.95
@l5c. july 14.45@l450c; September,
I3.S5@14.O5c: December, 13.30@l3.4sc;
Spot IllO quiet, nr1n; Ialr carROes, lCUlotAC,
No. z. 17I2c. Sugar Raw steady, quiet:
fair refining 4 16c; centrifugals. SO test.
5ac; refined. more active, firm Mo-
lasses-Foreign nominal; New Orleans
quiet; common to fancy. 3O03oc.
Rice quiet and steady: domestic fair to extra,
5I@6I2c; Japan, 5s4@6c Petroleum quiet.
steady; United closed at 73c for February.
Cottonseed oil firm. quiet: crude, off grade,
2C@24c: yellow off grade. 26c. Tallow
quiet steady: city (S2 for packages), 49-16c.
Rosin quiet, weak. Turpentine dull. NOM
inal, 32@39c. Eggs quiet, firm: Western,
2a@30c; receipts. 2.9S6 pkgs. Hides quiet
firm: wet sailed New Orleans selected 45 to
80 lbs, 7@Sc; Texas selected so to go lbs,
T@se. Pork dull. steady; old mess, SiO@
IL new mess, S1l.5C@12; extra prime.
S95O@10 Cut meats dull, weak; picked
bellies SC; picked shoulders, 4ls@4Ac;
picked hams, 7A@712c; middles dull,
weak; short clear. $500. Lard dull, weak;
Western stean S6.22I2; sales, 800 tierces;
option sales. 1900 tierces; January. 1928
bid; February 1888 asked: Marcn, So. A
asked: May S5.62@6.62 closing at S6.63
asked. Butter quiet, easy; Western dairy, l
o. C; Western creamery, l9@2sl2c: West
ern factory, e@23c; Elgin, 2 @29lec.
Cheese quiet. firm; light skins, 4l2@6s4cc;
Ohio flats. 6@D9Ac. Pig iron nominal;
American S16MlS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-01-05
LONG CANOE JOURNEY.
Albert Rapplege Sent Out by a
New York journal to Oregon.

Albert Rapplege Sent Out by a
New York Journal to Oregon.
Portland Oregonien.
Albert Rapplege, the canoeist sent
out by the New York Mail and Express
to cross the continent by water in a
canoe. will have nearly reached the end
of his journey by tonight. He
passed Tuesday night at st. Helen's,
and was seen by reporter there yes
terday morning while he was about to
resume his tiresome voyage down the
river His frail craft is in badly de-
moralized condition. and is hardly safe
to continue OH down the river, but he
said if it went under he would swim
ashore and let it go. He anticipated no
trouble, as river captain gave him in
strnctiOnS at st. Helen'S how to round
Tongue point.
When he reaches Astoria Mr.. Rap
plege will leave for this city, ana OH his
arrival send his canoe home. 1t is to
be exhibited at the worlds fair. The
object of Mr.. Rapplege's trip of 6,75O
m lies by water is TO advertise the jour
nal employing. him. At every tele-
graph station he> sends his paper line,
and once week he gives his experience
In letter.