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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-12
VIII Try Again in February.

Never dofer vital matter. A cough
shouldn't be neglected when DR.. Lu!l's
Cough Syrup will cure.it at once.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-03-18

experiments with the marked sal.
mon were made in 1879, and as
was satisfied that salmon returned
to their birthplace, I did not con-
tinue the experiment further. How
ever, by later developments I am
satisfied that where the natural
spawning grounds of the fish taken
for spawning are situated near the
head waters of long streams, if the
young fry hatched from their eggs
are turned out near the sea, their
character or habits may become in
such a measure changed as to
cause portion to wander to ad-
Jacent waters, perhaps to a distance
OF from,5o to rs miles. I am COM
PEELED to believe this for the reason
that about the time 1 built my
hatchery on Rogue river, I also
engaged in saltiug salmon on the
Coquille river, and at that time the
"Salmo Quinnat" were entirely
different in appearance from those
of Rogue river. but within the past
five years I have inspected the runs
of this character of salmon, on the
Coquille river and find them identi-
cal in every particular with the run
at the same season of the year, in
Rogue river. Among other reasons
for believing that the salmon native
to particular stream do not go
very far from its mouth during the
time they spend in the sea, is tha,
each river has salmon which are
different in marking than that oi
another, and the fact that by an
artificial change in their conditions
some wander into another stream
near at hand does not prove to the
contrary.
The fact also that while the
"Salmo Quinnat" is common tc
the coast streams from the Sacra.
mento to the Columbia, and also tc
Alaska, where it is known as king
salmon, it nowhere arrives to the
condition of fatness and flavor as
in the waters of the Columbia
Rogue, klamath and Sacramento
This would seem to preclude the
idea that salmon migrated to great
distances, as in that case the rur
of one year would not be identica
in character with that of another
for reason of the general mix up
The fact that the young return in
the grilse form and remain sone
time in the tidewater, would shorter
the time so materially that they
could make no long journey before
it would be the season for them to
come again, to say nothing of the
time necessary for feeding, to ac-
count for their astonishing increase
in weight each year.
The well-understood principle
that great activity is not conducive
TO increase in weight and fatness
would seem 10 indicate that instead
OF making long journeys, when al
sea, the salmon remained very near
the mouths OF the rivers to which
they common, and that the reason
for the difference in degrees ol
latnesS OF the same variety OF sal
mon would be found by a consider
alton of the fact that those rivers
mentioned take their rise in ever
lasting snow, the melting of which
causes large flow of fresh water
to extend to the ocean, and by that
means produce a better feeding
ground for its salmon than those
shorter streams which take their
rise in the mountains OF the coast.
However, let the theory be correct
or not, the fact as to the quality
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-03-18


instinct inborn in the salmon that
in general mix up the Columbia
being among the most suitable for
the development of this species, by
means of sending to sea a greater
volume of fresh water than any of
the rivers of Oregon or California,
she would draw to herself the sup.
ply of that species to the detriment
of the smaller streams. That this
is not the case is shown by the de-
crease in the supply of chinook in
the Columbia, while the coast
streams are holding their own or
increasing in supply.
Another support to the proof of
homing instincts of the salmon is
found in the fact that many of our
coast streams become barred by
sand owing to heavy westerly swells
during the running time of the
salmon natural to the stream, and
at such times I have seen the sal
mon laying close to the mouths of
such streams, and often trying to
get into them by taking an overland
trip, although there was an open
river many times the size within a
distance of three miles. This has
been observed by hundreds of peo-
pie, and is considered a matter of
regular procedure on the part of
salmon by residents of the coast.
The fact that some fish may be
taken which have been branded
with peculiar hieroglyphics, l think
is no proof that such salmon have
taken trips to the Orient, as we
have so many people that are wag-
gishly inclined, and 1 am inclined
to believe that such salmon had
been branded near where they were
discovered. Another reason for
doubling that the work was done
on the coast of Asia is that none of
the species common to the waters
of Coos bay are found in any of the
rivers of Japan.
In conclusion 1 would refer to
the necessity of additional legisla-
tion for the preservation and propa-
CATION of salmon in the rivers of
Oregon, for reason that from the
pressure which the product of the
Fraser river and Alaskan waters
put on those operating the fisheries
of Oregon there is great danger
that the industry will be lost to the
state. All matters pertaining to
legislation for the preservation of
the supply should be placed with a
board of commissioners selected
from among the best minds of the
state who have made a study of the
subject, and this commission should
before the sitting ofeach legislature
acquire all the data possible to SUBJ
NIT to each branch thereof, and
prior to the sitting publish such
findings as they would suggest as
necessary legislation in the journal
having the largest circulation in
the state, that the public might
have full notice, and free discussion
be had, that the legislators might
be we'll informed, and the intro
duction of "cinch" bills or the
passage of bad laws be thereby pre-
vented. Under the present system
it is difficult to give adequate pro-
lection and at the same time enable
the people to take in their different
seasons those fish which are suitable
for food supply, as the laws at
present furnish in greater degree
protection to the steelhead than to
the chinook, thereby doing as much
harm as good for reason that the
steelhead is of the least value COM
mercially and one of the oreateet
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-03-18
The Habits Of Salmon.
Continued from last page. J


question, 1 have no doubt as to the
correctness of Mr.. Buist's view
regarding the same, and the record
shows that it was generally accept
ed at that time. However, as re-
CARDS the migration of the first
crop IS months from time ofspawn-
ing, 1 think my observations sub
stantiate the results of Mr.. Buist's
experiments, as though from situ-
alton, l was unable to keep the
young fry in ponds until they
would migrate of their own volition.
l turned them out in a creek near
by from whence 1 took the water
by ditch to supply ripening ponds
and hatchery, and IS months from
spawning, a good number came
down the ditch into the ripening
ponds and from thence proceeded
into the bay. These were about 7
inches in length, bright, shiny and
showed the smolt spots very plainly.
This happened every year that any
number was turned out from the
hatchery.
This I believe fully supports Mr..
Buist's statement regarding the
first crop, which migrate to the sea.
Regarding the migration of those
which remain until the second
year, although no positive proof
has been shown by the experiments
In this country, to my mind the
proposition has much support, by
the fact that immense numbers of
very small samlon are taken by the
fish wheels in the upper waters of
the Columbia, the identity of which
has been matter of speculation to
those interested. These may be
the parr, and there seems good
reason to believe so, from the fact
that none of this kind are taken in
the lower river, although millions
have been caugh. at the Cascades
and above. Another fact is that
the smolt loses its spots during the
second year. which would account
for the silvery brightness and lack
of smolt spots of the small fish
taken in that part of the Columbia.
These must not, however, be con-
sidered the same as the grilse, or
the blueback, which is taken with
selnes in the lower river, when re-
turning from the sea, as the latter
are much greater in size, having
increased largely in girt, ard shaped
up to form nearer like that of the
adult salmon. Having sufficiently
treated this last important question,
the next proposition, viz: Where
is there sea habitat, etc.? will re-
ceive our attention. During the
experiments at Stormontfeld, and
just previous 10 the departure of
the young smolts. Mr.. Buist SAYS
that quite number were marked
by cutting off the adipose fin and
that three or four months later
quite number of these marked
fish were taken in the Firth of Tay
and adjacent waters. AS to the
fact that some of these marked fishes
were taken as stated by Mr.. Buist,
we have living witness in the
person ofMr. Geo. Harris, worthy
Scot, who resides near Chetco, Or,
who was connected with the Tay
fisheries during the time that Mr..
Buist made his experiments at
Stormont6eld.
In conducting my experiments,
I followed the plan of Mr.. Buist in
holding portion of the young fry
in the ponds, but as was not Ere
pared to feed them until they were
ready to 60 of their own accord,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1897-03-18

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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-16
Stag rs Ballast.

Engineer M. of W. Lee of the B. and
o. lines west Of the Ohio River has
been experimenting during the past
year or two with Stag FOR ballast. His
plan is to put about one foot under the
ties and it makes very good ballast.
About IS miles of the Akron division
have been improved in this way, but
Mr.. Lees preference is for gravel when
he can get it. During the past season
on the Trans-Ohio division he has put
in 14S miles of new ballast, the princi-
pal part of which was good. clean
gravel. In addition to the ballasting,
the Trans-Ohio division has had 400, ,9s1
new cross ties, and there have been 81
miles of new 75-lb. steel rail laid, re-
placing 60lb. rails
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-16

The Committee appointed by the
Board of Trade to raise the Lobdell
Subscription have secured almost half
the amount required, but are not meet
ing with as easy shedding as they
should. In conversation Tuesday one
member of the Committee stated posi-
lively that Mr.. Lobdell expected to
leave Marietta as soon as it might be-
come apparent that the money would
not be raised, many citizens to the
contrary Notwithstanding. The gen.
tlemen OF the committee are at a loss
to account for the lethargy which af-
ficts large number of business men.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-16
ALIVE CORPSE.

Can a man in the vigor ofphysical life
be legally dead? Under the old COM
mon law this was possible. A man en-
tering monastery left the world be-
hind him and was considered by the
law to be dead. Pittsburg attorneys
aver that life.death paradox exists
there. Phillip Hill was tried and con-
yicted of murder. His punishment
was fixed at death and the time of the
execution set for December s between
the hours of 10 a. NJ and p. m. The
death warrant was issued by the Gov
enor nd,contained a provision that the
condemned man should be turned oyer
to his friends. All arrangements for
the execution of the death sentence
were made, including the newspaper
reports narrating the execution, de.
scribing the 'cold, dull thud," the death
struggles, the dying gasps, labored re-
spiration, the cutting down of the body
and all other grewsome detail. These
reports were printed so as to beat the
opposition papers, but were erroneous
in that Hill was not banged as per pro-
gramme. A notice of appeal of Hills
case was served upon the sheriff, who
decided, with life in the balance. not
to carry out the decree of the court.
but to defer action. The time passed
for ing out the sentence of death.
with no record to show that the war
rant had not been executed.
Hills friends haye demanded his
body and resorted to ha beas corpus pro-
ceedings to enforce their demand for
the very much alive col pse. The at
torneys for Hill claim that he is as
dead legally as he can be or ever will
be. They claim that the notice of a
writ of error appeal was no super
sedeas and that under the statutory
law he is no more. Even the district
attorney who prosecuted Hill ayers that
the condemned mans counsel occupies
tenable ground, and that the sheriff
made mistake in not carrying out the
mandate of the court, despite the not
ice of an appeal If Hill be legally
dead he can not acquire property, can
not receive protection from the laws
of the country, can not marry, in fact,
can enjoy none of the recognized legal
privileges of life. Being legally dead,
however, does not prevent him from
again committing murder. 1t may save
him, however, from prosecution for the
commission of crime.-Times Star.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-16

The prospectors for water to be used
in our water works system found a
good vein north of town last week,
but it was too salty for use. A shaft
had been sunk on the Mckee farm
near Spruce Hill and in it was found
five feet of gravel which produces
an almost inexhaustable supply of
clear and pure water. The water will
be analyzed by the state board and if
found favorable the shaft will be put
down, from which our water supply
will be taken. Re pu blican.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-16

NATCHEz, Miss, Dec. ia dispatch
received here Wednesday morning
from bayou Sara, La. states that the
steamboat Pargoud sank Tuesday in
the Mississippi river just above the
mouth of Red river. The boat and
cargo are in bad shape and the loss will
be heavy. The Pargoud was owned by
the New Orleans and Western Railroad
Co. and was in the trade between Port
Chalmette, just below New Orleans and
the bends.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-16
Robberies at Canton, o.

CANTON, O., Dec 15.-- During the
progress of the funeral of Mrs. McKin-
ley Tuesday several robberies occurr-
ed. The home of Erwin Marshall was
entered and large quantity of jew
elry was secured. j. G. Kramer's Jew
elry establishment, opposite the
church, was looted of diamonds, watch
IS and other jewelry. The police ar
rested man who had just got out of
the workhouse and part of the miss
ing articles were recovered. A number
Of pockets were also picked of val
,,a1 1>1ac
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-16
Lubricating Oil in Gallia.

GALLIPoLIs, O., December 14.-Much
excitement prevails here tonight over
the striking of oil at Oil Hollow, six
miles from this city, in Gallia County.
Oil was struck by A. j. Queen, of Mari.
etta, at depth of 55 feet, and is of a
fine lubricating quality, valued at Sc
per barrel. Other wells will be put
down. In 1886 800 barrels of lubricst.
ing oil were taken out of we'll in this
territory, but as there was no demand
the we'll was abandoned. About 1900
acres of land have been leased.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-16
BERRY'S TEN PER CENT.

Grave Question as to the Wisdom, of Coun-
Gil In Violating the Terms of the Con-
tract.
in the report of Council proceedings
in the Leader Wednesday morning was
a paragraph stating that Contractor
Berry had been allowed one-half of the
90 per cent. which under the terms of
his contract was to have been retained
from his estimates until the paving on
Second street is completed. The sum
in question was about $1,000. Solicitor
Richards was absent from the meeting
Of Council on account of illness, but
when he learned that the action men
toned had been taken he expressed
himself very vigorously. In the opin-
ion of Mr.. Richards Council made a
mistake in allowing the money, and
haye thereby probably invalidated Mr.
Berry's bond and placed themselves at
that gentleman's mercy should he
desire not to complete the work. So
far in the Second street job every re.
quirement CT the law has been strictly
observed in anticipation of possible
trou BILE and the City Solicitor is disap-
pointed by the fact that such flaw
should have been allowed to creep into
the proceedings.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-16
John w. Rathjen.

John W. Rathjen died at his home
on Fairyiew Heights Wednesday, De-
C .mber 18th, at the age of 6S years.
The deceased was stricken Sunday last
with paralysis, and was unconscious
up to the time of his death. Mr.. Rath-
len leaves a wife and four children.
The funeral will be held Friday after
noon at 2 o'clock from the German M.
p. Church. Deceased will be buried
with honors of the q. A. X.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-16
Butterworth Up Again.

CLEVELAND, o., Dec. 15.-Maj. Ben
Butterworth has SO far recovered from
his recent attack of pneumonia as to
be able to come downstairs from his
room at the Hollenden hotel He is
still very weak, however, and no time
has been set for his return to his home
in Washington.
CLEVELAND, o., Dec. 15.-Maj. Benja-
min Butterworth, commissioner of pat
ents, who has been seriously i'll at the
Hollenden for weeks past, left We'd
nesday for Thomasville, Ca, where he
will remain until his health is fully
restored
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-16
X. of p. I'M the Third DIstrict.

MIDDLETowN, o., Dec. 15.-The fourth
annual convention of the Knights of
Pythias of the Third congressional dis
trict was in session here Wednesday.
The city was in holiday attire, and flags,
bunting and banners in abundance
we're displayed from the business
houses. A great many of the high Of
fcers of the lodge were among the 800
strangers. Two candidates were initi-
ated Wednesday night, after which a
4 magnificent banquet was served
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-16
Coffee Culture in Old Ross.

CHILLIcoTHE, Dec 14.-Some resi-
dents of Ross county will this winter
use coffee which they have raised from
the seed. The experiment Of raising
coffee was begun in this city some
years ago. This seasons crop has just
been gathered and it is pronounced
satisfactory in every way. The grains
are dark and hard and, when roasted
and ground. make excellent coffee. !
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-16
Stree. Railway Franchise Illegal.

COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 15.-Selwyn y
Owen, city director of law, rendered
an opinion to the effect that nearly all
the street franchises held by the Co.
Iumbus street railway companies were
Illegally obtained and are therefore
valueless. A marked fall in the value
If the compaies stock in the last two
weeks foreshadowed the opinion.
Judge Owen holds that the franchises
should have been advertised for sale.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-16
BUCKEYE NEWS.
Scw and Interesting Happenings within
Our Borders.
ON a TRAIN,
A Cute Little Deadhead Passenger Found
by the Conductors.


A Cute Little Deadhead Passenger Found
by the Conductor.
EVANSVILLE, o., Dec. l5.-~Conductor
Jack Williams, of the Pittsburgh and
Cincinnati limited on the Baltimore e
Ohio, deposited a baby ut the depot
here at $3.50 Wednesday morning. lie
found the little tot in Il big pasteboard
box, from which even the label had
been erased, tucked under a car seat
and near the steam heater. The cries
of the little one attracting his atten-
tion as the train was about IL miles
east of the city. 1t is a girl about two
weeks old and without n mark to
identify it. Its clothes, while not eX-
pensive, were very neat and warm. Its
head rested on little pillow and II
bottle of milk was in the box beside it.
1t was taken to the city hospital here.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-16
CARBOL.IC ACID.
Ella Houston Takes Dose and Dies-Her
Lover Takes a Similar Dose.

Ella Houston Takes Dose and Dies-Her
Lover Takes Similar Dose.
CosHoCToN, o., Dec. 15.-Ella Hous-
ton, aged 20 years, who resided with
the family of Albert Brown, took a
dose of carbolic acid with suicidal in
tent Sunday evening and died in hor-
rible agony Tuesday night. Tuesday
afternoon Jay Seward, her lover,
also partooA of the deadly
poison, but by the use of
emetics and heroic work on the part
of physicians his life was saved. 1t APP
pears that Seward was engaged to mar
ry Miss Houston, who was an exceed
ingly pretty girl, but owing to her pow
erty it is said his relatives objected.
She. fearing that her lover would new
er fulfill his promise to wed her, took
the fatal dose
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-16

COLUMBUS o., Dec. l5.-The employees
of the various departments of the state
house sent very handsome floral offer
ings to Canton Tuesday for Mrs. Nc
Kinley's funeral Gov. Bushnell had
intended going to Canton, but was pre-
vented at the last moment. Several
heads of departments under the state
government attended the funeral,
hnuUavar
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-16
Semi-Onicialiy Denied.

ROME, Dec. l5.-lt was semi-ofiicially
announced here Wednesday that the
Italian government has never thought
of sending ironclads to Hayti. 1t is
further explained that the negotiations
regarding the small differences he
tween Italy and Hayti are following
the ordinary course.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-16
AHouaeloId Neoesalty.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most
wonderful medical discovery of the
age, pleasant and refreshing to the
taste, act gently and positively on kid
news, liver and bowels, cleansing the
entire system, dispel colds, cure head,
ache, fever. habitual constipation and
billiousness. Please buy and try box
of G. G. c. today; 10, %. so cents. Sold
and guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-16

AKRON, o., Dec. 15.-Frank d. How
ard, aged 81, bachelor, and one of
the richest and best known men in
Akron. was found dead in his room
Tuesday night with bullet wound in
his temple. He had committed suicide.
The body was first discovered by his
widowed mother. 50 years old. How
ard had been suffering from brain
trO,1h hlp
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-16

TOLEDO, o., Dec. 15.-Otto Lemke,
aged 22, and his sister, few years
younger, were found dead in their
beds Tuesday morning, and in an ad-
joining room the father of the two
children was found in dying condi-
tion. Escaping coal gas from an an
thracite heating stove was the cause of
the tragedy. The father, whose name
Is Fred Lemke, is still in critical
condition and but little hope. of his re-
covery is entertained. A married
daughter who happened to call at the
house, made the discovery.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-16
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke
Your Life Away.

Ifyou want to quit tobacco using easi-
ly and forever, be made we'll, strong,
magnetic. full of new life and vigor
take No-To-Bac. the wonder-worker
that makes weak men strong. Many
gain ten pounds in ten days. Over 400,-
900 cured. Buy No-To-Bac from your
own druggist, who will guarantee a
New York.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-16
Quail Hunter Killed.

BEAVER DAM, o., Dec 15.-Alfred
Hockstettler was instantly killed here
Tuesday by Jacob Z. Somney. his
brother-in-law, while quail hunting.
The men became separated in a ticket
when the dog flushed covey. Somney
fred into the covey, nearly the entire
charge taking effect in Hockstettler's
heart. The coroner is sinvestigating.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-16

DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup is
pleasant to take, positively harmless
to the most delicate constitution, acd
absolutely sure to cure the most OBJ
stinate cough or cold. A household
boon.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-16
Ordinance Passed.

An adjourned session of the City
Council was held Wednesday afternoon
and an ordinance was passed granting
the right to the 2. & o. R. Ry. to lay
another switch to the Lobdell Works
on the West Side.