Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-11

course of the stream. By the fly and the
live bait fishermen alike this stretch is
most favored, and some of the strings
brought in by the Blue Ridge adopts could
hardly be believed if they were cited in this
connection.
This magnificent bass fishing ground,
however, is being threatened with serious
damage, and the cause is all the more ag-
gravating, because it could be easily
moved and it's recurrence prevented. There
are two pulp mills at Harper's Ferry, one
on the Potomac and one on the Shenan-
doah. The sawdust, shavings and chips and
other refuse from these establishments are
thrown into the rivers and they float down,
covering the water. until they become
waterlogged and sink to the bottom.
In this condition the refuse fills up the
holes and destroys the bed of the river,
covering the gravel bars with noxious
terially. 1t is believed the pulp factory
managers will remedy this evil when the
matter is brought to their attention, as it
will be.
Officers and Members.
The membership is limited as in the case
OF the Woodmont Club, to fifty, and each
member must hold one share of club stock
of the par value Of 500 and pay an
initiation fee of 500. The present officers
and members of the club are: W. H. Hoeke,
president; A. A. Wilson, vice president;
w. u. Rudy, secretary and treasurer;
z w Frazier Ca1L' auditor J. Maury Dove,
president and secretary ex-officio members
Of the executive committee Members-C
Becker, c. ]. Bell, NJ. w. Beveridge, c. E.
CONN Il. L. Crawford, Henry E. Davis.
Donaldson, B. w. Frazier, A. b. Graham,
5. H. Kaufman, VIM. Pitt kellogg, ]. B.
Lamb!e, o; F. Long. John W. Mccartney.
Knew, Or: T. N. Mclaughlin. H. c. Moses,
g. e. W. P1lling, Wesley X. Schoepf. c. A.
Shafer. L. A. Smith, DR.. L. T. Sewers,
Leroy M; Taylor, G. P. Williams, A. A
bury, s. w. Woodward and w. Wyman
The latter gentleman has the honor of
having caught the first bass at Blue Ridge
during the season. the fish rising for him
Leopold is the superintendent in charge of
the club house and grounds.
The club will give a housewarming at
its beautiful home May so, when all the
members and numerous invited guests will
be entertained in a royal manner. There
will be contests at fly and bait casting and
various other interesting events which will
serve to make the day as enjoyable as it
will doubtless be memorable.
ANGLERS ASSOCIATION.
The Oldest Organization of Lovers of
the Sport In This Locality.
The Oldest organization of fishermen in
this vicinity and one of the Oldest in the
country Is the Anglers Association. Under
the name of the Great Falls Fishing Club
1t began its career November II, 1870, its
originators being Leopold Oppenheimer.
who was chosen first president; Charles
Thompson, vice president; Samuel Britton,
treasurer; Thomas X. Davis, secretary,
and Samuel Sloan, George Young and H.
Woodley, members. The membership be-
came large in a little while, and the first
club house was e log structure, with a dirt
floor. on the Conduit road near Great Falls.
Some of the early members were Frederick
3: Mcguire. Rear Admiral Beardsiey,
Major William MacFeely. John Hancock.
Charles Whelpley, Jacob Scheiffley. w. s.
Mcpherson. Joseph Platz. Walter D. Wy
Vile. Edward Gilbert, Gus Lansburgh, Simon
Wolf, E. G. Wheeler, F. d. Cleary. Nat
Fugitt, L. Monkey. Hayward NJ. Hutchin-
son and Nat. Sardo.
The favorite fishing grounds then were
as they are now, from Great Falls down
to Cropley's. The water is much favored
by bass of excellent size and athletic
power and consists OF rapids, shadows and
numerous pools. There are two or three
islands In the river that afford fine breaks.
The association at present occupies a COM
Portable club house situated between the
canal and the Conduit road just where
the latter turns. The club property con-
sists of thirty-Seven acres beautifully To-
Gated and is about 2la miles this side of
Great Falls. In its rear is the body of
water famously known as Wide Water, and
when the river is muddy excellent sport
The club house Is comfortably carpeted
and furnished, and, besides commodious
dining and reception rooms and quarters
for members and their guests, there are
three rooms reserved for ladies, because
the members believe in having their wives,
daughters and sisters enjoy the advantages
of their cool and attractive outing home.
The club owns twelve boats, built especially
for bass fishing purposes, at Point OF
Rocks, and during the season they are all
kept in steady use.
Officers and Members.
The names Of the present members of
the Anglers Association and the years
they became such are as follows: Theo-
dore Friebus, 1870; w. P. Pearson. 1875;
w. K. MendenhaH, 1881; Samuel Einstein,
1882; Richard j. Bright 1886; H. c. Coburn,
1886. Leroy NJ. Taylor, 1887; Andrew w.
Hancock, 1887; VIM. S. Roose, 1857; Thomas
E. Waggaman, 1888; James Iansburgh,
1880: Frank n. Carver, 1890; ]. H Hunter,
1892; ]. Jones, 1892; John WanstallS 1892;
P. 3. Otterback, 1892; Thad. NJ Tyssowski,
nett, 1892: Ed. Landvoigt, 1892; Herman
Benzler, 1888; II. NJ. Schneider, 1893; E. E.
Burger, 1894; George BobinSer, 1894; w.
Fracker, 1894; Thos. Hyde, jr., 1891; F. M.
officers are w. K. Mendenhall, president;
Samuel Ems vice president; Theodore
Friebus, secretary, position he has con-
tinuously held since 1871, and w. p. Fear
Son. treasurer. The 27Oth meeting of the
club was held at the residence of Mr.. Erie
bus last Monday night. The mem bership
is limited to thirty. the initiation fee being
49, and monthly dues, 81. There now
three vacancies. Mr.. Samuel Bissett is
the superintendent in charge of the club
property, and the fame of Mrs. Bissett as
a caterer has extended far beyond the club
membership. On the 3Oth of May the club
will hold basket picnic to usher in the
season.
THREE ORGANIZATIONS.
The TuscarOra, the Sycamore and the