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Show Fish with Ilrass Labels. j ! If nyoiiOMi,L,';iRl in wfilihliiiifr should capture fish with brass IuIx-Ih tied to their tails with aluminum wire or a black silk j cord an explanation will no doubt be somewhat eagerly desired. There are hundreds of fi;.h so trented in the sea, and it need not be concluded that practical prac-tical jokers have been at work. The brass label is an indication that tho fish wearing it has been in tho hands of the grave men of science who are investigating investigat-ing the habits, tho food and the growth conditions of fish in Scottish waters. Two objects are served by the label attachment. attach-ment. In the event of the fish being recaptured recap-tured by any one who will give information informa-tion to the Foienfifio cruisers of the Scottish Scot-tish fishery board on tho Garland there - will be something known about its mi- gr;lory habits. Its rate of growth in a stale of freedom may also bo investigat-"cX investigat-"cX It might be thought that the chance f meeting with these labeled fish again V.ild be very small, but it appears that " tit Garland cruisers themselves have re-citured re-citured 2t per cent, of the plaice and per cent, of the cod wearing their Medals. But only plaice, cod and skate Were recaptured. The experiments are tL be continued on a largo scale. They (f( not interfere with tho health of the fhh, which when recaught ere plump and f n good condition. London Illustrated iN'ews. |