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The sun., 1916-08-20

Promptly at ! next day Pal and !
wandered INTO q f~avorite tackle shop OF
mine. and brcezing up to "A salesman
who greeted us, I'al said 81 want to
buy a first class bait casting outfit. I
don't know "A tn.ng about the game, 50
It's NJ to you
ON hearing this began 10 believe 7
was to he numbered amorg those not
present. hut Pal. turning and evidently
noting the expression on my face. sald ::
~ forge, Old man, You were to do the
selecting GO to II. hut 90 forget 10
tell me how
In the meantime the salesman, not
hearing that part Of tho conversation
directed to me, had drcams'of il big bin,
and -, prepared his display accordingly.
ON looking over n few Of the rods he at
| fret laid ont sized the situation up at
onco aud decided 10 cmp'ov the same
tactics as Il well known statesman
~''watchful waiting
First friend snicsmau brought out II
-, foot two piece rod, in which tire
| butt II the tip We're found to- he OF
equal length, equipped fully with agate
, guides, n second rod Of three piece
construction. butt. middle Joint and tip,
about & feet long and "A third rod. : feet
! long when assembled. Of two piece con-
strur,ion, the tip ~ tho rod being some
what longer than the butt, All these
rods with the exception of the three
| pieC" rod had double cork grips, that ~
a rr'p both above and below the reel
seat and were full agate mounted. Fine
rods an of them, but much too cApcnsivo
for the beginner. I'al looking them all
over with u superior air. IA the salcs.
man Started to cxtol the merits of the
rods. tmarked': II am going to let my
fri nj do the picking"
The sun., 1916-08-20
Ever Try Plug Casting
for Game Black Bass?
Principal Thing for Beginners Is the Proper Selection
Of Tackle, Rod, Reel, Line and Plugs
Suggestions by Expert.

Pal and ! hay. LONG been chums, but
while he liked most OF the things
l liked and took pert IN most Ct the
sports | lid. there was one trick that
he had overlooked. that 81 bait casting.
ON being urged to try his hand AZ
chucklnC the plug he always replied
1T don't take much to amuse some peo-.
pie that chucking a plug game. as'you
call IL, Is too simple for words. I've
tossed too mary apples on the end Of "A
stick 70 my Younger DAYS not tn be ahie
TO get out \ little hunk az wood" II
so all my efforts 70 ge, him out on n
pond and take a hand at the lzaak Wal
ton game had always been Ia no avail
until onc'u'rht u month or So following.
the opening Of the bass season.
ral blew into my studio, and after
blessing the hot weather. the Giants and
the hard luck TIE Yanks were having,
suddenly got UP from the chair where he
had been lounging, and going over 4"
my rod cabinet took out one OF my pet
rods
Now Pa! Is n . nee Of good fellows
and all that sort of "A hing and he can
have anything ! ~ VIII one exception
my fishing rols-for when Pal handles
"A fishing rod | believe he imagines he
is back on the old college d. at
bat in the ninth ming Of n tie game
/ WIN NN' W w ~ - l'bs
Al any rate. when he has gone through
the motions illustrating his Lcas OF
. casting. either one or two things gem
orally happens there's n fine hole in the
plaster ~ the ceiling or ! am obliged to
reese, n tip top.
Not so this time, however. for Pal,
| after looking the rod over, said with a
littl". smile peculiar to him alone. ~
YOU know. old top. I believe III just Take
you ~ your word and have YOU pick
me out a first class halt casting ou'At."
What" shouted. "iIas the heat
gone to your head or 10 YOU think YOU
are Kidding som one
ION the level. Old man, ! mean it. You
! meet me for lunch tomorrow and !
Will have Won take mo to some - those
tackle robbers and At me out with rod,
| reel. plugs and the whole dog gone con-
traptlon. ana Il don't foot "a few bronze
backs this season, woll, shoe me for "A
| MAY"
The sun., 1916-08-20
Tuna the Ramhoye of the ATLANTIC Mw Taking the Angler" Bait Off the Nv Jersey Coo
HUB HOTELS DECLARE
NFAVOR OF THE SKATE.
Disagrecable in Looks. but
Does Not Interfere with
Taste in Least.

BosroN. Aug. fs.-"Raie with Brown
Butter" appears with regularity upon
the menu of Il certain Boston hotel
famous for the quality OF It's cooking and
especially for It's excellent sea foods.
During the period Of scarcity this
season. while fresh fish OF the ordinary
varieties have been scarce and high In
price, 1t has appeared more frequently
than usual. 1t is a hopefui sign.
II shows that at least a small portion
Of the American public has awakened to
the possibilities Of n. fish highly esteemed
abroad. but up to date little utilized in
his country.
"Raie au beurre noir'' is a favorite
dish on the European Continent. The
raie. ray. or. as It Is. best known in
this country. skate. has better keeping
qualities thai almost any other kind OF
fish. AS In the past n even at present.
it is generally considered here to be
useless. the fishermen expect little for II.
1t is an excellent food. and for the
reasons mentioned should be a very
economical one.
II Is not a handsome fish. QUITE the
contrary. outside Of the dogish. It Is
probably the most dlsagreeable looking
fish which swims In local waters. . hut
that doesn't interfere with It's taste In
the least.
That a nrst class hotel in Boston can
sell It's patrons enough OF hts .fish TO
keep It on the menu. and TO make a
speciality OF 1t. especially in seasons
when grounifish better known. are
scarce. indicates plainly that retail Ash
merchants can dispose Of IL. and con-
siderabl. OF it. to their customers.
. The raj. ,r skate Is one of the house,
wifo's many neglected opportunities.
Few sauce are easier or more economl-
"a than the brown butter which Is the
fayorlte ons for service with this Ash,
The sun., 1916-08-20
SEARCH ME".CIUB SLOGAN.
How shelby Association CaII. At
tcntion ~ Obryinr NV

SHEIRy ono, Aug -. Tho slor1u.p
The shelby FISH and Game Association
is search Me
The adoption of the slogan rarc aliou'
h. his aay The FISH ana game law
were being violated. Il The association
wished TO impress upon fishermen am
hunters the Importance OF ohcyins III,
laws.
The a%spc.ation placed ls,on It's mluu',
hook "A resolution stating that. "cv"rN
m-mher Of. tn" association invitrs sdili,
c"nt search or inspection at any ti"c 81
place o! his tackle or OF his catch 81
tish or game by game wdrieps, sue.
feagch or inspection not intended ~ 4
humiliation but for the general p!' pos,
" f~nrcihl. Impressive upon every hunter
or fisherman, REGARDLESS OF whether %,
not ne IL a member OF this association
or whether h" has not seen tit 10 ioit
this ASSOCIATION, the Importance OF obey.
ing the laws"
The sun., 1916-08-20
DO KIDS CATCH
:. BIG BROOK TROUT?
Disregard Rules aud Tactics,
Yet Known to Take
Monsters.
THE SECRET DISCLOSED

PHILLIPS. Me. Aug. 19.-"Why is 1t
that the kid catches the big trsut?' was
asked by tho farmer fisherman.
"Nu; he. doesn't" replied the city
fisherman.
"Hc does" aid the farmer. "and j
can prove II. Come into the house"
There on a rough board. was a square
tailed brook trout that in life must have
weighted four pounds.
ut was taken from Wilson's Pond
began the farmer, by a boy who dis
regarded all the rules 'of angling. For
ten years "A man from Boston had come
UP here. expecting each year to land
the big fellow q.
This big trout continued the farmer,
was on a iar with the two trout men,
zion In THE SrN on August IL last.
zone correspondent; who called him
. self 'DeLrware' said he had been trying
to get a rise out of the sam fish for
two weeks. trying the following Brown
ralmor. cowdung. white miller. coach
man. .eilV" doctor. bucktail spinner and
artificial fr0g.
The, other correspondent says that
The Professor. returned 20 New York
from E.sopus after spending days and
The sun., 1916-08-20
NOVA SCOTIA FISHING FREE.
All Private Pools Vow Open Ia
Angling Public.

HAIIrAN, y. s., Aug, ia hill In
troduced by W. l.. Hall. member for
Queens, now gives all residents of the
province the right to fish in all rivers
n lakes ana tidal waters and to cross
I'LL uncultivated lands for the purpuse
of fishing, unless the owner, who claims
EXCLUSIVE" rights. has obtained Il license
from the municipal council,
The municipal councils 81 both Hall
fax and Queens coun'ies have passed
resolutions refusing to issue licenses
and there Is no doubt all the other coun.
ties will also refuse,
Hy this Legislation practically all pri.
,att fishing pools have been done AWAY
with.
The sun., 1916-08-20
SEASONS RECORD TROUT.
NiptRon Yields Ilh pouudc, +,
Wisconsin S'z Pounds.

"a trout angler asks THE SIS ~,
are the record trout this season ,aL,r t.
Wisconsin waters and in the Ninipnr .l..
trict.
The record brown trout from A w..
consin stream this season Heichcd ST.,
bounds was sS inches in length. win !,
sirth OF II inches. II was caught b.,
Louis Dittbener on May II In Comes
Crock. Adams county. Wis.
The largest speokled trout taken ~
the NipiGon district was caush, hv T.
w. J Cook ~ For, William, Csnadl 3,
wciShcd ~. poundA
The sun., 1916-08-20

tPrER DAM. Me. Aug lg-Au Old
angler has figured that he has apcrt
two whole years Of his life ny fishing in
the pool here.
They were happy. opntcntcd Years.
too he added Every one WHO has
fshed clos" 10y seemed to have only kind
thoughts and pleasant words The cor
rect definition of those who love the rod
and reel Is gentle anglers"
The sun., 1916-08-20

MoostLonk MrGrSTic LAKE.. Me. Nl-
l9.-Ths daughters Of J.. r.. S,c,ors,,,
Herbert Allen like to FISH. \ SIN r..'
salmon stru"h the hook ~ one - 81
girls and each TOOK . turn tr,iug
land the hsh, Finally a fsheimau tr1'
by came to their assistance and .t,Ic
IN" hsh' They stopped angling. ~tt."
'ha' th"E "wor" So tired ,hcy utl g.i
rnough fOr Il hnN."
The sun., 1916-08-20

ruIlIIrs. Me, AuG, IA Maine
weekly newspaper, d voted to the out
Of doors, has offered "A solid silver cup
for tina" boy or girl, II years ~ younger,
resident or nonresident, VIII" catches the
largest fish from Maine streaWs. The
contest began Yesterday. This ought
TO b" an Interesting contest to demon
s'ratr the truth of the assertion. that
the Kid fisherman frequently catches the
biggest fish.
The sun., 1916-08-20
ANCHOR ROPE HOLDS
SALMON A PRISONER
Pulls WOman'S Rod Over
board. but Outfit and Fish
Finally Recovered.

HNLp MurNTAiN, Ne. Aug Mrs.
Charles ;. Kinds. ilSpirg viii her sou
the "'her day, went To- his assistance to
ihnd a fish and her own line, ana rod
"trr null"i overheard by q FISH.
Tn" loss OF The rod BROKE up tho fsh-
ing parry. A. NJ Hirrs was pulling up
Tie anchor u was noticed tina a sp.-
mon was jumping, which the rrsrbl
fishermen said was no' tut're.
When ~" anchor Wa dra WI up g.
was found that the salmon was on tn,
Inc Of MIR. Kinds and IN trying to- r,-
cape the fish had wound the line, around
he anchor rope. Rod, reel. line and
FISH were recovered.
The sun., 1916-08-20
SALMON IN VEAZIE POOL.
Not Rsting u Bangor Spot, Angler
Makes DI%scOyery.

BANGOR, Me, Aug, la.-Neazle pool
far from the electric and steam rail
roads. is li',lc frequented by anglers in
compa son with those who 60 to IN,
bangor pdol for salmon. However, NOR.
salmon have hgen taken At Neazie pool
this season Than in other seasons.
'rhe discovery was made ny an angler
wha could not get a rise AT the Bangor
pool ana determined to try the other,
lie did So, and sine" thea many angicrs
have f"und their way to the out Of tn"
way pool.
The sun., 1916-08-20
IOO;O,bO Wild EIk.

In les different places IN the United
States II il estimated hat eco elk
I've In captivity, A recent census Of
tie elk both in the United States and
canada shows that about lOo. 900 ami
mails are st1ll in eNlstcnc" Of the grent
herd that once roamrd throughout the
western section of North America.
The sun., 1916-08-20

vii, frs, discard the THREE piece rod.
they are easy TO carry and that let's
them out
why" i~nterrogatcd Pal.
"I'ecause there are too many joints.
and joints weaker any rod. The weak
est part -. IA rod IL AZ the joint or fer
rule"
Well. you're the doctor" broke in Pal.
wat abou; the others
ITS a toss up" | answered.. They
are both good and tn preference. II
there IL any. lies with the rod of snort
butt and long tip construction, For the
reason that In a two piece rod the chance
Of hrca<age = reduced to a minimum.
~ the strain IN castin. and In playing
~" fish after h. i once nookcd does
not fan On tie wood at tho ferrul..
whereas. the joints and fcrrulcs com!pe
'nto IA. middle = the rod AZ they do in
tn. rod with butt and tip OF equNl
length. the greatest strain ~ placed
during action at the ferrule. when is
considered. as told YOU. the weakest
part u the rod therefore the chance Of
hrra'sarr Is consequently somewhat in
creased. hut this may he only theory. as
YOU remember that two piece rod NJ
mine with IN" ferrule in the centre ~
tho. rod" have landed Some beauties
with II. too, as YOU can testify, II MS
'hN''Ne mus
into consideration, you had better take
the rod with the short butt and long
'p nnd get II about : or -. feet long :"
Then turning 10 the salesman said.
While TIE rods You hav. shown rs per-
fectly illustrate the different stylcs OF
bait casting rods, in my opinion they are
too expensive for the beginner. Let me
SEQ. mentioning a popular make of rod
In . ard 81. foot lengths. These rods
were then shown US. Pal finally Sc
lect"d the > foot r'd with it's long tin
ana short butt construction. fitted Will
double cork grips. German silver reel
seat. and agate first and tin guide the
extra tip which came with the rod Only
hav.nc ono agate, tat being on the tip,
: There you are, Pal I said, that's
the rod for the beginner. and for thai
matter IFS good enough for any one.
louH have time enough to buy a rod. OF
better grade Later"
The sun., 1916-08-20

CLAYTON, Mo. Aug la.-Who il the
oldest fisherman and hunter? Missouri
enters J. ,Sibley white Of Clayton, So
years young, who has caught cod In the
Atlantic. yellowtails In the Pacific. and
killed deer In Maine and wild turkeys
In Florida.
The sun., 1916-08-20
curry Has 10000 Deer.

Curry county. oregon. has. an est!-
mated deer population Of 10000 and, n
human population Of 2.62S. This Is said
To be the largest deer population in an!
county in the United States.
The sun., 1916-08-20

The 1916 tournament of the Suiioupl
Association Of Scientific. Angling Clubs
will be held under the am uir,s Of the
Newark Fly and Rat Casting club in
Weequahir Park, Newark, on august %.
-, ~ and 20.
The sun., 1916-08-20

"A Caster" asks TIM Sr'N how long
will "A reel last,
4 certain reel has been used hN
;'ther and son for sev"niy-ojgrt years
md Is still giving satisfaction, says TIE
sOn.
The sun., 1916-08-20
lFishtnx.

Fishing Is a gentle sport.
lika'it. g..
II is the art Sir Izaak taught.
like 1T.
II gives q JOY. II cures and heals.
supplies the fish with all their meals
, I like II. DERBY HAT.
The sun., 1916-08-20

BELGRADE LAKES. Me, Aug, la--On
l.ong Lake. the other day, r.. 4. Sackett
Nf East orange. y, j., cTught two trout
weighing AZ pounds each,
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-08
DOG WITH AN INDIVIDUALITY
NoveIist's Pet Had Many Pecuiarities, Some of Which Were the Cause
 of Embarrassment.

During a summers sojourn in her native home in Texas, Mrs. T. P. O'Connor, the talented wife of "Tay Pay" wrote a book on the traits and individual characteristics of various dogs that she has owned or known. While in New York, on the eve of her return to England, she was inter- viewed by representative of the New York Sun, to whom she told the fol- lowing story of a dog owned by Bar rie, the famous novelist and dramatist. The dog was evidently the prototype of the Newfoundland in Barrie's Lit tie White Bird"
 "Mr Barrie told me this story" said Mrs. O'Connor. He said that the dog had craze for dolls. They would pass a shop, and the dog would see a doll displayed in the window and manifest a wish for one. When MT. Barrie priced the dolls, the clerk child for whom it was intended. And because he was ashamed to say that the doll was for the dog, he would reply: Four years,' as that was the age of the Newfoundland.
 One Sunday they went to church in the country. The dog had been left outside But he refused to be sep arated from his family. At the first opportunity he squeezed through the door, and Mr. Barrie beheld him march ing up the aisle as the congregation were waiting for the service to begin. With a fascinated gaze his owner watched him make his numbering way to the pulpit stairs and then ascend them. He looked all round, turning bis head this way and that, in search of his master. Then, to gain better vantage, he put his forepaws on the Bible desk and calmly stood there on his hind legs, surveying the assembled congregation.
 "Mr. Barrie did not wish to establish his responsibility for such behavior, and sat petrified lest the chancel door should open and the rector appear, who hated and was afraid of dogs. Miss Barrie, his sister, solved the diff ficulty by going up and gently leading 'Porthos' down. E."-Youth's Companion.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-08
Toadskins Cure Dropsy.

Toads have always been looked up- on as loathsome and even poisonous by country people. From the skins, how ever. of toads, Guacks in the middle ages used to make all sorts of medi- cines to sell to their patients.
 The remarkable discovery has been made by Doctor Abel that the quacks were not so far wrong as many people thought. He made a study of a giant tropical toad found in the river Anna zon, and from it's skin he extracted a remarkable substance which cures dropsy.
 Of course it has long been grand mothers remedy to cure dropsy by means of the skin of a toad, and it was to find out if there was any truth in the remedy that Doctor Abel began experimenting. The sdtne substance he found in this tropical species he has also found in the common toad. Soon doctors will prescribe. perhaps, boiled toad and caper sauce for drop sical patients.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-08
APRON EFFECTS IN PARTY FROCKS

Lauvin Is credited with the original apron front dress, of which the frock shown in the >icture is an adaptation. with few changes. It is an excellent suggestion for party frock The skirt is made of four flounces of net with embroidered borders and has a straighthanging apron or panel of lowered taffeta at the front and back. These panels are gathered onto a net yoke, which joins the first of the net tlounces also.
 The pictured dress is a good model for a party or dinner frock The panels of pompadour taffeta give it life. It is made with baby" waist having a short peplum of embroidered net. This is built up by the addition of frill of white crepe. Narrow ribbons, fastened to the net bodice with tiny ribbon roses, suspend 1t from the shoulders, They may be in three different light colors like the
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-08
Giant and Dwarf Honey Bees.

In some of the East Indian islands and on the mainland of Hindustan are to be found the smallest species of honey bees in the world. These dwarf honey collectors are known to entomologists as Apis florea. Their honeycombs are no longer than a child's hand and the cells are about the size of a small pin head. This honey is excellent. as is the wax. The little creatures build the comb on the branch of a low tree, and as they have not to provide for winter they work all the year through, raising broods like themselves.
 In the same land there is a species of giant bees. Apis. dorsata, as large as field cricket. These monsters of the bee world build honeycombs that are from six to seven feet in length, four or more in width, and weigh from 300 to 400 pounds each.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-08
PROPER DIET FOR LAZY MEN
Physician Advocates Liberal Feeding to Keep Person of Sedentary
 Habits in Proper Condition.

A proper diet for a person of seden- tary habits whose bodily functions are inclined to sluggishness, as sug- gested by Dr. Tom A. Williams of Washington, is as follows:
 "A glass of hot water before ris- ing; grapefruit or two oranges in the morning with abundance of cereal, milk, and whole wheat bread with sirup; an ample lunch about the mid dle of the day, taken leisurely in pleasant surroundings, and meal at night, preferably without meat, fish or eggs, taken in a leisurely fashion, also. One or two apples might be eaten just before retiring. One or two glasses of water during the morning and in the afternoon.
 Good respiratory habits must be acquired. Ten minutes in the morn ing while dressing, spent in taking slow abdominal muscle exercises, with deep breathing, should begin the day. They should be repeated for two or three minutes before luncheon, in the evening and before bed. A correct posture in a comfortable chair should be adopted at the desk, especial at tention being given to prevent sagging of the abdominal muscles"
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-08
ANIMALS THAT NEVER EAT
Many Mechanical Appliances Have Been Given the Names of Birds
 and Beasts.

Have you ever realized what num- Der of scientific appliances have been named after animals? And can you furnish a1 explanation?
 A mechanic puts his work upon horse, or buck, and he punches or bends it by a convenient bear Hoist ing is done by a crab convenient cat is part of the outfit of a shop crane, and a kit of tools is ever at hand.
 A crow helps to straighten work, a jack to lift it; a mule pulley helps to drive machinery which a donkey en- zine turns. A fish connects parts end to end, shells are used all over, while a worm does quiet but powerful work.
 Again, a cock shuts off the water; a ram lifts it. A printing press has fly, the first locomotives had grass hopper valve motion, and butterfly valves are common.
 Herring bone gears are used by the best builders; turtles fit printing press cylinders, and fly wheels are running all over the world In drilling, even, an old man is called into service, and doctors prevent faulty lathe work.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-08
PICTURESQUE MIDSUMMER HATS

Frills and flowers, ribbons and laces, and almost everything else make up the colorful millinery of midsummer. Big -brimmed hats take all these unto themselves, much to the joy of fair woman. For, after all. the wide brimmed picture hat remains the most beautiful of all headwear and lends it's dignity and charm to those who are youthful and good-looking enough to wear it. With the return of the big hat and lace hair braid in the same season only one thing could happen. They were made for each other, and milliners have hastened to join them in such graceful fashion as appears in the picture above.
 This Eat has as a foundation frame of silk-coyered wire covered with geo-gette crepe in two colors. in this instance white and rose color. The
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-08
CHARACTER IN MOMENTS HAIR
Golden and Red-Headed Ones Can Both Love and Hate Ardently,
 Says Writer.

Have you a head of midbrown tresses?
 The majority of British girls are brown haired-the coloring is typical of our temperament, and shows a happy blending of our traits, writer in London Answers observes.
 The head generally rules the heart among women of this coloring, who are blessed with good supply of "el- bow grease" and common sense
 For vim and vivacity look to the curly-headed girl; her ripping locks are eloquent of vitality and energy more than any other kind of hair This girl belongs to the push and go" vari- ety. and is not easily baked in her determination, and would never lose an opportunity of promotion through shyness or fear.
 Next to her in energy comes the straight-haired. dark woman. She has Tot the vivacity of the woman with curls, but she has intensity, passion, and determination beyond other wom- en, and is able to influence others.
 Impulsive, warm-hearted, yet trifle capricious is the woman possessing golden or red hair. She can both love and hate very ardently, but is not al- ways sincere in either
 Very fair-haired damsels are apt to be rather colorless by nature as well as by coloring, but they make excel lent business women, and are usually cool and collected in an emergency.
 Refinement and gentleness is always indicated by fine hair; coarse, heavy hair generally denotes a strong con stitution and an obstipate disposition.