The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-13


oysters got the proper size the whole
work would stop. owing to the fact that
the oyster muscle would cover them up
The law, said he. was openly violated,
and ought to be amended.
Prac ic. X marks
Lieutenant Winsiow was then called
upon, by suggestion OF Judge Henley. to
make some further practical remarks
oh the subject. lie said that the natural
oyster-beds could not furnish a sufficient
supply to meet the demand. and that
every improvement should be made by way
OF cultivating these beds.
In ln7. said the speaker. the Legislature
or North Carolina had adopted number
OF new suggestions as made by himself
ana others. After the survey OF the natu-
raj beds a commission was appointed to
lay on grounds specifying which were pub
lie grounds and which were not. The COM
nissloners' report was then published in
TWO papers OF the State. and those who
deemed themselves imposed upon were
permitted TO tie protests. which were sub
United To the commissioners, who were
required 10 come to a final decision within
twenty days, which decision prevailed
unless opposed by the courts. This final
decision was again published and pre-
vailed.
entry by persons applying for such and re-
eeiving permission by the officials having
the matter I'm charge. These entries were
nnalby made by paying the proper fees
and the price OF the area with the proviso
that the applicant should within five years
make effort TO improve the area.
! Lieutenant Winslow further explained
the system in operation in Eastern North
( Carolina. and answered several questions
arLra 49,
ing upon the period of growth, the density
/ OF the watei as affecting the degree in
which the oyster rourished. and other per-
| tinent points along the same line.
IL was much easier, said he for the
| oyster planter 10 clear man OF capital
| offence than to convict an oyster thief
| OF petit larceny. Such had been his ex-
| perience.
After some informal discussion about the
industry, Mayor Ellyson thanked the con
vention for the honor they had conferred
upon him in electing him chairman OF tn,
| body. He hoped and believed that ths
meeting would result in material benefits
TO the people.
Mr.. Lee then moved that vote OF
thanks be returned the Chamber OF Com
merce, the chairman, and the secretaries
for their coLrtesies to the delegates anc
| the motion was adopted.
Upon motion or Judge Henley, the CON
yention adjourned sine die
Virgin = Oys.I Industry.
The following is the summary OF TN
oyster industry of Virginia, for 1892 from
the United States Fish Commissioner:
| Vessel Fishermen. .......................5 DIX
Boat F'ishermen............. .lZ,59
TranspOrters ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ID
Factory and shore employees. 10
Vessels, boats. apparatus, ETC.:
Vessels, dredging ......................... ...-j
vessels, longing. .......-.....-...... 10
Vessels, transporting. ......................-z
Boats, dredging. .......................... .
Boats, longing. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
DreuSeS .............s........'.'. '''o'
| Total .,................-..'...'.
Products:
Bushels dredged by vessels. ~, %
| Value ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ..>Zf' ~
Bushels tonged by vessels. II. lo5, ~
value OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. '$o' -
Bushels dredged by boats...........5,iS
| Value OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .$S''oo
Bushels tonged by ats..........,...4 25i'22
Value .........................' 'ozi '''
Total bushels .......................'.. %
Value ..................'.'.''''' ''''s-' ioi'"Oe