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DISTRIBUTION 



The Legislature of 1913 appropriated $6,000 for the purchase of a 

 fish car, the old car being too light for safety and not equipped with 

 air for the proper aeration of fish while en route. 



Mr. E. P. Mathewson, chairman of the Game and Fish Commission, 

 made arrangements through Hotchkiss, Blue & Co., Chicago, for the 

 purchase of an old Pullman car, and also for the remodelling of the car 

 by the same parties, according to plans, as suggested by the superin- 

 tendent of hatcheries. 



The arrangement of the car for carrying fish was patterned some- 

 thing after the Government distribution cars. The center of the car 

 was provided with insulated tanks of sufficient capacity for carrying 

 over one hundred thirty cans of fish. Also the necessary engine, com- 

 pressor, piping, hose, etc., necessary to provide continuous aeration for 

 the fish en route. 



A small kitchen, equipped with the necessary cooking outfit was 

 provided, so that the attendants could prepare meals when necessary. 



Sufficient berths were also left in the car, to furnish the necessary 

 sleeping accommodations, also a room suitable for an office or lounging 

 room. 



The car was delivered about August 1st, 1913, and was fitted with 

 the necessary hose, piping, etc., and made the first trip August 18th, 

 everything working fine. 



The distribution has been very successful. There has been 

 practically no loss, especially since the new car has been in use. 



Several letters have been received from applicants, expressing the 

 utmost satisfaction as to condition, quality and quantity of fish re- 

 ceived. 



In making the distribution, the old car traveled 6,639 miles, and 

 the new car, 21,4.55 miles; a total of 28,094 miles. Besides going with 

 the car a large proportion of the trips, your superintendent traveled 

 8,552 miles additional, on official business connected with the work of 

 the Commission. 



The car will need painting before being put into commission next 

 spring, and probably some other repairs will be necessary at that time. 



Distribution 



1913. BLACK SPOTTED TROUT. Number. 



Jan. 11 B. A. & p. Ry Georgetown 



Stuart Mill Creek 30,000 



Jan. 11 D. F. Leone and Frank Callan. Mill Creek 



Mill Creek 12,000 



Feb. 14 U. A. Garad Anaconda 



Silver Lake 15,000 



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