Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1909-09-17
FISH AND OYSTER NOTES

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There is every indication that this
year will be a banner one for Chesa-
peake Bay oysters. Reports from
various fields agree that there has been
a most rapid growth and that the oys-
tiers are fat and of good quality. Fish
ing Gazette.
About half million fish, which are
used for fertilizing purposes and which
produce an oil which is shipped North
and used for many purposes. were
caught here today by the fishermen.
and many vessels are still fishing
Beaufort, S. c., News.
The survey of the James natural
rocks has been completed by the u. s.
government and state authorities, and
the "Fishhawk" has left. No infor-
nation will be Forthcoming as to results
OF the survey until the u. S. Fish De-
partment makes its report in December
to Governor Swanson.
Two fine sheepsheads were caught in
the Rappahannock River and brought
10 lrvington. and some time before that
Two others were caught off White Stone
wharf. From these and other catches
tnis summer it appears that this fish.
winch has been scarce with us for
several years, are returning in great
numbers.
Chairman w. Mcdonald Lee was in
norfolk for several hours today after
JOINT discussion before the Newnort
News Chamber of Commerce last night
with Richard Armstrong, who seeks to
nave the enactment of laws breaking
the present Baylor survey. Chairman
Lee is much opposed to such drastic
action. Mr.. Armstrong represents the
oyster planters and packers. Chairman
Lee says that the Baylor survey needs
TO be corrected. but that it would be
disastrous to the oyster industry of the
State of Virginia to break it as a whole.
Mr. Lee is seeking cooperation on all
sides that will bring about remedial
MISUNDERSTANDING:
Ever since the first day of this month
numbers of small boats, manned by
tongers, have been at work on the
planted beds, taking the oysters, for
which the demand has been very good
Under the law. however, oysters cannot
be taken from the public grounds until
on and after September Is. Chairman
Mcdonald Lee. of the State Fisheries
Commission, who was here YESTERDAY
Is authority for the statement, printed
IN the Landmark about two weeks ago.
that the supply of oysters this wear is
greater and of better quality than for
twenty years. So far, the oysters sold
in Norfolk thoroughly substantiate Mr..
Lees opinion, as to quality. They are
simply fine, fat and luscious. and of ex-
celient flavor. Norfolk Landmark.
THE JAMES RIVER FLEET.
Wednesday saw the opening of the
longing season in Virginia. All day
Monday and Tuesday work boats from
all over the State were fiockinp into
the James. looking like swarm of bees
1t is not possible for the James rivers
small area to long afford remunerative
work for these thousands of boats and
men. so IN about a week or ten DAYS. as
usual, after the cream has been taken.
many 81 them will be return to their
homes or go to work in other rivers.
SPOTS BITING LIKE MOSQUITOES.
Spots. great big ''red-eye" fellows.
OF the kind that in good seasons make
their appearance in these waters during
September, were biting like mosquitoes
IN Jersey swamp. according to several
local disciples of Isaak Walton. who
hauled in big catches of the succulent
fish, at Lynnhaven Inlet yesterday
afternoon. Among the fortunate an
glers were Police Justice Bruce Sim
mons, who took an even hundred spots
from the water, and Mr.. S. ID. Nve
also brought large string to town.
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