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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-11

To the Editor of the indianapolis Journal:
At the opening of the floral exhibit Mayor
Hoffman spoke feelingly of the ennobling
influence of flowers. He also spoke of
flowers as messengers of love and affection
and CONSIDERS in time OF grief and cknes
May l not, in this connection. offer a sug-
gestion? So many of the beautiful children
of Flora are doomed to perish unnoticed
while they are still capable of giving joy
and comfort. Would these not fulfill their
mission If they were sent to the victims of
the Purdue special wreck now lying at the
hospitals? Ran II.
Indianapolis Nov. 10.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-11

In speaking OF the situation in the Gas
Trust controversy Alfred F. Potts said:
"The whole question Is a legal one. / stated
M opinion In my first interview. that the
company had the right TO manufacture gas
and should do So That the trustees were
appointed TO protect the public and the con-
sumers against the manipulation of the
stockholders. That after the payment of
the remaining SIS on a share the company
should be operated for the public and fur
nish gas at cost. An appeal was then made
% the trustees not TO ~re-elect the men
known to be in the Eureka Investment Com
pany, . pool formed 10 divert the company
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-11
NEWSB0Y'S DAMAGE SUIT.
Tony Hirsch's Case Against Street
Car Company in Jury's Hands.

The $4,000 damage suit of Tony Hirsch
against the Indianapolis Traction and
Terminal Company for personal injuries,
which has been on trial in Judge Leathers's
court for two days, was given to the jury
yesterday evening.
Tony, who is a th~irteen-year-old newsboy,
was on the stand yesterday, and told the
story Of how he was injured. He said
hat two years ago last June he boarded
one of the defendants summer cars at
Washington and Illinois streets to sell q
paper 10 one of the passengers. He was
standing on the running board near tho
front end of the car when the conductor.
who was on the rear end of the car. made
a motion as II to throw something at him.
Tony attempted to get off the car and knelt
down on the running board for that pur-
pose. In some way his right foot went un-
der the wheel, and the sole of his foot and
two toes were cut off.
The street-car company commended at the
trial that the newsboy, in getting on the
car. violated a city ordinance which was
passed some time ago, and which prohibited
newsboys from jumping on and off cars.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-11

w. H. Mckay, a Vandalia brakeman, liv-
ing at 1892 Liberty avenue, Terre Haute, fell
from his train last night as it was leaving
the railroad yards in this city and caught
his foot under the wheels of the caboose. His
foot was crushed so badly that an amputa-
ton was necessary. He was taken to St.
Vincent's Hospital in the Dispensary ambu-
lance, attended by DR.. Crockett, where the
operation was performed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-11
Bank Clerks Meet.

The Indianapolis chapter of the American
Institute of Bank Clerks met last night in
the assembly room of the Commercial Club.
Louis b. Eubank gave an address on
Forged Paper and Liability" G.. u. Coffin,
paying teller of the Indiana National Bank.
read a paper on The Duties of Paying
Tellers." The organization has been grow
ing rapidly, and the membership now num-
hers thirty-fVe.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-11
Plea for Reciprocal Trade.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Nov. 10.-A strong plea
for the adoption of reciprocal free trade
in natural products between the United
States and Canada was made by John
Charlton. member OF the Canadian Parlia-
ment for North Norfolk, Ont, in a speech
tonight at a banquet given by the Illinois
Manufacturers Association. Mr.. Charlton
declared that the present state of trade
relations between the two countries was
absurd, and that the continuance OF pres
ent Canadian tariff conditions could only
be retained by important tarin Concessions
81 ia na<t az the United States
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-11

The Y. NJ. c. A. building. which has
been entirely remodeled, will be opened for
the first time to the public on next Monday
night, when the new building will be dedi-
Gated. A band concert has been arranged
for this night, and the officers of the local
association will extend a hearty welcome
to any one who desires TO inspect the build
ing. The association spent over $1,000 in
remodeling the building, and il is now one
of the finest in the West.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-11

Charles Stolz, ninety-three years old, died
yesterday at the home of his son, 2S3 East
Morris street, from the effects of old age.
He was born In Germany, but came to this
country when a mere boy and made In
dianapolis and vicinity his home for over
sixty years. TIL funeral will be held to-
morrow afternoon and the interment viii
be at ST. joseph cemetery.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-11
Hotel Men Meet.

The members of the Indianapolis Hotel
Keepers Association held their monthly
meeting last night at the Claypool. Moth
ing but routine business was transacted, II
was stated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-11
The Old Camper

has for forty-lve years had one article In
his supply-Borden's Eagle Brand Con-
densed Milk. 1t gives TO soldiers, sailors,
hunters. campers and miners a daily COM
fort, like the old home" Delicious in cof-
fee taa and chocolate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-11
Juror Die. I'm Court.

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. Nov. I0-Theo-
sore Mueller, q juror in the Circuit Court.
no-day collapsed during the hearing OF q
s.ase and died in two minutes OF fatty de-
feneration OF the heart.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-11
M

Following is a list of the hrst-prize
awards; Specimen blooms, yellow. Mrs.
Vesey. Fort Wayne; specimen blooms, pink,
Mrs. vesey; specimen blooms. white. Henry
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-11
MIR. N POSITION.
CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PACED

tOOtFOHODIH go
the Indebtedness TO the stockholders by
paving them the amounts still due them
and unqualiiedly approved other points ar
yanced-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-09
TROUT VS. BLUE FISH.

To the Editor: Until I tasted the de-
lights of trout-fishing and trout eating IN
the North Carolina mountains, | believed
that the blue fish, about nine inches long,
caught with rod and reel off the trestle
at Wrightsville Beach was the best fish
in the world. Except for the surfeit that
one gets of the products of the sea and
of fish generally at the Coast, / suspect
now that the blue fish would taste just
as good as the far famed mountain trout
The appetite given by the mountain air
undoubtedly has something to do with
that fame.
From what I have heard, trolling for
blue fish and mackerel outside the bar at
Morehead furnishes the finest sport in
North Carolina waters. Fishing on the
bottom in deep water outside is fine when
one considers the number of fish that
can be caught. But one soon grows tired
of its monotony. Speaking from expert
ence, | have enjoyed the fishing from the
Wrightsville trestle more than from any
one place.
Moderate sized blue fish and mackerel
with now and then one large enough to
make the reel sing are found in great
numbers there a little while before and
after high tide The best bait is com
mon goose quill with the hook running
out of the end of it, slightly weighted with
lead, or a small piece of tin wrapped round
the hook This is flirted in the water,
steady waving from side to side is best.
1t is great sport when the blue fish are
striking to see a big fellow follow the
quill and then snap it up. They are
game fish and pull we'll When the blue
fish are not striking the sport can be
varied by fishing for trout or drum or
founders or sheepshead from this same
trestle. A live minnow for bait will near
ly always result in a goodsized founder
or drum, if one has patience. But the
beauty about the blue fish Is that they
bite at the hook and that the quill does
not have to be renewed.
If fish" may be construed in the slngu-
lar number, the most delicious fish found
in North Carolina waters was a big fat
trout that / killed with gig from that
same trestle. l had told the mistress of
the house that she need not buy any
fish for dinner, as | would catch all that
would be necessary. But the tide was
going out and the blue fish would not
strike and no bait would tempt the Others
was about to go home with no fish and
a promise unfulfilled when l spied my
trout. a dinner in himself. | struck him
fairly with the gig and in fifteen minutes
he was on the dinner table Speaking Of
mountain trout the big speckled trout of
salt water is not to be despised.
A. j McKELwAY.
Charlotte, N. c., August 8, 1903.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-09

the best fish in the world was read with
much interest by a certain element in Will
SON. There is quite a number who is de
voted to the fnny tribe and never let
an opportunity pass of spending a few
silent hours with them. Wilson people are
inclined to side with those who. claim the
Spanish maclerel to be the best FISH
For the most part when fishing parties
go away from Wilson for a weeks sport,
it is to some point in eastern North Caro-
lima where the Spanish mackerel abound,
and for this reason no one has been found
who is willing to go back on his raising
The fishing spirit in Wilson has taken
substantial turn. Two years ago the
Simms mill pond was bought by a party
here and a club known as the Simm's Mill
Pond Fishing Club was founded. Mr.
Lat Williams was elected president and
Mr.. f. T. Barnes was made secretary and
treasurer. This club now has member
ship of thrty-five and many pleasant
hour is spent by the members and their
families. The pond is situated about five
miles from the town of Wilson and a
favorite pastime with its members IS to go
out during the afternoon and take sup
per at the club house.
When your correspondent saw Secretary
Barnes on the subject of fish he was not
willing to decide between mountain trout
and the Spanish mackerel, but said in his
opinion the best fish for table use was the
red fin, a species of fish found all over east
ern North Carolina. This is a fish about
six inches long, with body almost round.
1t contains only one large bone, which can
be easily removed after the fish has been
cooked. Mr.. Barnes said he had fished
for these fish great deal and that the
most success was had when using piece
of fat meat or piece of red flannel as
bait This fish only bites at certain sea-
sons of the year, and then not too eagerly
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-09

Cardinals biggest catch was made by
Mr. Kennedy and myself. 1t was during
the summer of 1901 that we caught 80
red drum on one tide at Cape Lookout.
These fish averaged 80 pounds each, or
total of more than one thousand pounds
taken that day On another day we
caught 81 Spanish mackerel and still an
other time we caught 62 sheephead"
On all of Mr.. Martins fishing trips he
is accompanied by Mrs Martin, who likes
the sport equally as well as her husband.
"If YOU want me to tell you what IS
the greatest fishing in the world" Mr..
Martin said, II will do so. 1t is tarpon
fishing in the Florida waters. The largest
tarpon that | ever captured weighed 175
pounds, and it took me just one hour
and forty minutes to land him. He was
game to the last and fought with all his
might and main until there was no use
of a longer struggle when he quietly gave
up and landed. This large fish that
captured was stuffed and presented to
Trinity College. l have caught a large
number of small tarpon during my fish
ing experiences and some of these / have
presented to my friends-one to Mr. B.
N. Duke, another to Mr. G. w. Watts,
Mr.. T. B. Yuille and others.
but you can say" continued the en-
thusiastic fisherman, chat North Carolina
is decidedly ahead of all other States for
variety of fine fish"
j. FRANK MADDRY
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-09
wAYNEsvILLE HEARD FROM.

To the Editor: What | know about fish
and fishing can soon be recorded. | never
had either the energy or patience to fish
or hunt. To be successful trout fisher
requires tact, patience, energy and skill.
Our mutual friend, Sam Ashe, has given
your readers, In a recent letter, his views
as TO the relative beauty and value of the
trout and other of the ''finny tribe and
that the trout "surpasses any other fish
have eaten"
Certainly, 1 think the trout is the best
fsh-it IS only too scarce. 1t is so much
sought after, and so many reckless, care
less and cruel fishers-crnel in catching
with line and the seine-even the little
and inch minnows. All of our streams
have these beauties and would have them
n greater abundance if properly protect
ed. AS long however, as the whistle of
the saw mill is heard in the land, and
our woods are full of logging camps and
crews of men, and as long as any and
everybody can fish as above described
any and everywhere, so long will trout
fishing be the exception and not the rule.
At present few fish can be found IN
Haywood county, except on the head wa
tiers of East and West Forks OF Pigeon
River, Upper Cattaloochee and Mt. Ster
ling Creeks, and on the waters OF Upper
French Broad, and In the Sapphire coun-
try The latter two sections are protect
Ell by Vanderbilt's, and the Sapphire Hotel
and Lake companies. No one is allowed to
fish except guests.
We thank you for loaning us, even for
so short while as the summer, Captain
Ashe and his intelligent family. He says
that this country and climate are revela-
ton to hinl-*'the half had never been
told" Each county, almost, has its own
unique and separate form of beauty and
magnificent scenery. There is no need
to be jealous of each other, and we are
not There is glory, beauty and wealth
enough for all.
This is the great santarium of the
South United States
Waynesville is not booming, but is rap
idly, bravely and surely moving right
along up in almost every line. Come and
see us.
w. w. SPRINGFIELD.
Waynesville, N. c., August 8, 1903.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-09
TT IS spFcKI,ED TROUT.

To the Editor: Replying to your kind
favor of recent date asking what fish
found in North Carolina waters | esteem
most highly, | am SO prejudiced in favor
of the speckled trout that l am not IN
position to render an impartial verdict.
This splendid fish, the gamest, think, OF
his tribe, and when allowed to grow TO
twelve inches and longer a superior tab'e
fish to the black bass, is fast disappearing
from our mountain streams because OF
the greed of the pot hunter. and we would
like to join our friends of the Audubon
Society and have them assist IN ms
preservation. The trout IS native to all
the streams west of the Blue Ridge ana
in the counties of Allegheny, AsLe, Wa
tauga and Mitchell with when | am most
familiar. is still found in consider"
quantities. From May until September
i the best season for fishing and the rod
and fly are the only means the sportsman
uses in catching him.
H. C CHATHAM.
Elkin. N. c., August 8, 1908.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-09
Waynesville, N. c., August 8, 1908.
THE WHITE MOUNTAIN TROUT.

To the Editor:-I consider the most de-
licious fish Is what is commonly called
White Club which is really a Bass. One
which weighs from one to two pounds can
not be surpassed. / had the pleasure to
catch a number of them a few days ago
and gave two to a friend VINO has son
six Years of age and after partaking of
it he inquired of his mother IF it was a
marshmallow fish" Being informed the
name of the fish, he replied: well it
melts in my mouth just like marshmal-
low" AS to the best sort of fishing there
is no question that this fish (White Chub)
affords the best sport, as they are ex-
ceedingly shy and game. No Club viii
take bait if the angle is perceptible.
They are not caught by still fishing, bait
must be kept in motion and a moving
bait Is their ruin as they strike it when
not the least hungry, more out of vicious
ness. If fishing from d boat keep it in
the deep water and cast bait Give mlnnoW
the most preferably into the shallow wa
ter near old logs or brush and If one is
near you will notice Immediately a saw
age splash and if rod is sufficiently timber
will take form similar to the loup de
loup. One who has not had the experience
in catching them cannot imagine the re-
Sistance they are capable of making. They
go with the current else dart for brush,
break water, mouth wide open and shake
read like stubborn goat which is being
led against his viii in effort to free the
hook and which he quite oftens succeed
in doing. They are quite abundant in
Fishing Creek and all Eastern creeks hav-
Jag stony bottoms. The best time to
catch them is during August, at that
time the creeks are very shallow Here
and there the water may be from four to
eight feet deep. Those places are the home
for the club. Go fishing a calm, cloudy
day, late in the afternoon, and all that
can be desired by true sportsman will
result.
AS to the very best place to fish or
where fish are most aboundant is in
Onslow county Wallace's Creek and New
River. There l have found fish in greater
variety and larger fish and catch them in
greater number. That / do not consider
successful fishing nor do ! approve it, in
short period, thus depicting the waters
all that a true sportsman holds dear and
often causes many to become hog fisher,
men.
w. II. MacNAIR.
Tarboro. N. c.. August S, 1908.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-08-09

The season for catching perch is about
over tlll the fall season.
George A. NicolI: have fished in
nearly all the waters from Canada 10
FLORIDA, and consider the black bass fish
ing OF TINS section superior to any l have
ever found | use an eight ounce fly rod
ana nsh with the fly entirely On several
occasions | have landed from twenty to
forty bass IN few hours fishing. On one
occasion | took with fly forty pounds Of
black bass IN one-half hour--fsh weighing
from one to seven and half pounds. I
feel satisfied | could have caught 100 fish
II wished, but had more than l could
use, and threw many of them back For
small fresh water fish. l consider that
Slocumb Creek, below New Bern, has no
equal
This section Is a sportsmans paradise.
Messrs George Clark and George 3.
Watts: | have done quite a good deal Of
fishing around the vicinity of New Bern,
and believe that person can get az much
sport In that line at this place, as you
Will find anywhere in Eastern North Car
DINA I think the largest catch I ever
made, was two years ago in Neuse River,
opposite this city A friend Of mine,
George L. Clark, and myself caught 432
bottom fish in a little less than four hours
and only fished with two rods.
These fish were the variety known us
spots and crokers and are usually very
plentiful on this market. The bass fishing
here is exceptionally good and great
many OF our amateurs make large catches
during the season.
GEO. B. WATERS.
New Bern, August Sth.
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Beside Deep Pools
With Rod and Reel.
Continued from Page Nine.)

can easily be accomplished is proven by
the success which has attended the intel.
ligent effort to protect and restock the
streams in the Pink Bed section of Tran
sylvania county. What Mr.. Vanderbilt
has done there for the enjoyment of his
friends, the State of North Carolina ought
to do in each of these mountain counties,
for the Improvement of her people.
Mark that we insist that such course
will tend to promote not only the enjoy
ment, but the actual material improve
ment of our people. Every conceivable
step is both justifiable and polite which
has for its object the promotion of the
study of nature. In no place can this be
better done than in our mountains, with
their untold wealth of teaching both for
the botanist and mineralogist. Our boys
come home from school for the summers
rest. The best kind of rest would be to
plunge into one of the icy, sparkling
creeks, and drink in the beauty of its
brilliant waters and flower-covered banks.
But they must have an inducement to do
so, which to their young minds will COM
pete with that of the ball room and its
attractive german. That inducement will
be fully provided if the stream is once
more filled with speckled trout: and our
firm belief is that each boy, after month
of sport. will return to school with mind
and body prepared to reap its benefits.
Thank God, our State is each year being
aroused more and more to the wisdom of
making large appropriations for the edu-
cation of her children. We urge now
that she take steps to prepare her sons
to fully reap the advantages of these ap-
preparations, by providing them every OPP
portunity for innocent enjoyment and le-
gitimate sport, and we believe that in no
way can she do this SO well as to take
steps to protect and restock her noun
tain streams with speckled trout
T. w. PATTON.
Asheville, N. c., August Z, 1903.