FOREST COMMISSIONER'S REPORT. JJ 



These wardens were charged with the direct enforcement of 

 the Slash law and were empowered to compel the clearing np 

 of all slash left within 50 feet of either side of the highway or 

 railroad right of way. 



Daily reports were provided, showing all necessary informa- 

 tion and are on file in this office. By using their automobile, in 

 the majority of cases, the Wardens covered their entire respec- 

 tive county. In this way, a thorough inspection was made in 

 thirteen counties of the State and the results obtained fully 

 warranted the expenditure. 



As in the case of Federal lookout watchmen, the Wardens 

 received their pay direct from the Federal Department and to 

 date, the State has benefitted by $750.00 paid to the wardens 

 and on receipt of outstanding unpaid bills on this account will 

 bring the total to $975.00. 



"Help Wanted" Notice. 



In addition to the $8,000 allotment as explained the Weeks 

 Law allowed for cooperation along publicity lines, with Federal 

 approval, not exceeding $100.00. Accordingly, with the ap- 

 proval of and in conjunction with the Forest Service, the Help 

 Wanted notice was published and circulated. In this matter the 

 State received the maximum amount as shown in the 19 16 

 Financial Statement. 



Summary. 



I have endeavored to outline in detail the transactions that 

 have been attempted and accomplished by the Department in 

 conjunction with the Federal Forest Service. 



The receipts, directly and indirectly received from the Federal 

 Treasury are as follows : 

 For "Help Wanted" cooperative poster $100 00 



For Federal Watchmen 5<9 2 6 °° 



For Slash Disposal Wardens 975 00 



Total $7,001 00 



My dealings with the Federal Department have been very 

 pleasant and I have always found the officials open to conviction 

 on any plan of cooperation consistent with the Weeks Law. 



