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tliem in our table. All of these towns except Charlton purchased 

 a full wagon equipment. 



In this connection it is pertinent for us to call attention to our 

 two model forest-fire wagons. These were built by the State 

 Forester in order that the officials of the towns wishing to pur- 

 chase forest-fire equipment may see what we consider an ideal 

 form of apparatus. The plan of this outfit was made up only 

 after a careful study had been made of existing forest-fire appa- 

 ratus in several towns. 



The larger wagon is intended for two horses, and costs, all 

 equipped, about $450. The equipment consists of fourteen 

 chemical extinguishers; fourteen galvanized cans, each holding 

 two extra charges of water and chemicals ; shovels ; rakes ; mat- 

 tocks ; and spare chemical charges. This equipment is carried 

 in racks and cases, not only so that it will ride safely, but also 

 so that it can be conveniently carried into the woods. Eight men 

 can find accommodation on this wagon. 



The smaller wagon, drawn by one horse, has all the equip- 

 ment of the larger, but less in amount. It will carry four men, 

 and costs, all equipped, about $300. These two wagons were 

 exhibited this fall at the Marshfield, Barnstable, Worcester, 

 Clinton, Barre and Palmer fairs, where they attracted general 

 interest. The New Haven, Boston & Maine and New York 

 Central railroads aided us in this exhibition work by transport- 

 ing the wagons over their lines without charge. A small pam- 

 phlet describing these wagons has been published by this office, 

 and may be had on application. 



FOBEST-FIRE DEPUTIES NEEDED. 



The State Forester wishes to repeat what was suggested last 

 year under this head : — 



The forest warden law has undoubtedly been tested far enough to be 

 pronounced a success as another step in perfecting our organized efforts 

 against forest fires. I now propose the idea of empowering the State 

 Forester to appoint deputies at large to assist him. Many of our forest 

 wardens need instruction and co-operation in getting their work well in 

 hand. The best way to teach these men just how to accomplish results 

 in fighting forest fires is to confer with them right on the ground, and 



