The Newtown bee., 1908-08-07

oii tlc hdttSi lo ny baiihSi ahui J. P. Morgan < Co.,, 22 Oldl Broat street, London.
 Yours truly,
 Louis Webb.
 P.S. You might send your reply di. rect to me at the following address Louis Webb, care of Bradley Martin, Esq, Glen Urquhart, Invernesshire, Scotland.
 COMMISSIONERS OF INLAND FISHERIES OF RHODE ISLAND.
 Westerly, R. l.,
 July 12, 1908. Henry w. Beeman, Esq,
 New Preston, Conn.
 Dear MT Beeman, Will you kindly let me know what you have on hand that you could send me in the small mouths. l think l shall want small consignment this season. Would it be necessary for me to go to your hatchery for them or could you deliver them at New Haven, which is only two hours run from here? Hoping you are hay ing prosperous season and that 1 may have the pleasure of meeting you at Washington in September, l am, >" Very truly yours,
 c. w. Willard.
 Elk Lodge,
 Lebanon Lake,
 Sullivan county, N. Y.
 June 2l, 1908. MT Henry w. Beeman,
 Dear S!r: Yes l willabe ready to re. ceive the 20, 900 bass fry any day but Sunday on one or two days notice.
 Yours truly,
 Chester W. Chapin. The history of the Lake Waramaug hatchery is best told in the following sketch from one of MT Beeman's circu- lars: Several years ago it became evi- dent that some of our finest lakes and rivers were not yielding their former catches of this game fish, the Small mouthed Black Bass (microptSrus dolomieu. Later it became more and more evident these fish were surely de- creasing in number, for the time had come when to secure even a few re- quired much time and patience. A careful study of the situation revealed the fact that these fish were no longer breeding freely. Few nests could be found during the spawning season. a small per cent, of which only were productive. Small bass were seldom caught, the few remaining were of good size; the situation was frequent ly discussed by those interested in the welfare of bass fishing. Finally appli- cations were sent to the Fish Con- missioners for supply of bass, hop ing thereby to introduce new blood. In due time we received 250 fngerling large mouthed bass, and were informed that smalI-mouthed bass were not avail able for distribution. The writer was requested to take up the matter. Fur ther investigation brought out the fact that the propagation of small-mou tined bass had not been successful. Still further effort to secure the bass proved fruitless and we were forced to the conclusion that they were not to be se cured at any price, simply because there were none to be bought. It be- came evident that unless some way could be discovered to successful y propagate them in considerable num- Der the bass fishing with us was surely doomed and would soon become thing of the past. Extensive correspond ence with men prominent in fish cult ure work yielded but little informa- tion. It was evident we would have to rely almost wholly upon our own re- sources. It was finally decided to build a hatchery and attempt to prop agate them. In building the ponds and securing suitable water supply, many difficulties were encountered. The expense was very heavy and the final outcome of the venture uncertain. In due time the hatchery was completed, stocked with adult bass not related, and the spawning season had arrived. We were successful.
 The propagation of the young bass is attended with much hard work and heavy expense where large numbers are raised in small ponds.
 Much interest was taken in the hatchery during the summer of 1903. it being our first season. Many visi- tors were present daily and thousands of very active young bass could be seen. We received numerous applica- tions for fish but all were refused. The work had been undertaken for the ex- press purpose of restocking home waters. Since 1904 a portion of the product has been placed on the market. A large number of orders have been re ceived annually and filled in rotation of their receipt until the supply of fish was exhausted.
 We shall offer each season the rare opportunity to secure limited number