by the spring of 1910 we had effected a co-operative agree- 

 ment with the Forest Service by which duplicate work of 

 this nature is almost entirely eliminated, and at the same 

 time provides for a division of fire fighting expense on a 

 satisfactory basis. As indicating that this co-operative 

 agreement is satisfactory to both parties, it is still in force 

 and working smoothly. 



In carrying out the plans of our organization, I cannot 

 lay too much stress upon the splendid support the officials 

 of the Association have had from its members, who have 

 oeen at all times ready to contribute the funds necessary, 

 and to assist the officers with advice, labor or fire-fighting 

 equipment whenever called upon. This Association has also 

 been very fortunate in its selection of fire committees for 

 the different years, and particularly so in its choice of its 

 Chief Fire Warden, Mr. W. J. Ross, whose capacity for or- 

 ganization and close application to detail amounts to genius. 



It will not be necessary for me to take up space to cover 

 in detail the work of the Association for the season of 1913, 

 as this is covered fully by the reports of our fire committee, 

 secretary and fire warden. The season of 1913 has not 

 been exceptional in any way. We had some rainfall during 

 the summer months, and we also had a great number of 

 dry, electrical storms, which are always dangerous in the 

 mountains of Idaho. That we have passed through the 

 season with such a small loss of standing timber is a 

 tribute to the efficiency of our organization greater than I 

 could express in words. 



It is our hope to improve our methods, and to that end 

 suggestions of members and others are cordially invited. 



I wish to express the thanks and appreciation of the Coeur 

 d'Alene Timber Protective Association to the members of 

 the Board of Land Commissioners of the State of Idaho for 

 their support and hearty co-operation in this movement, 

 as well as to the National Forestry Bureau and the officers 

 of this Association, for the part they have had in contribut- 

 ing to our success; to the press of Idaho and the Inland Em- 

 pire for the support and publicity given; and particularly 

 to the public-spirited men and women living within our dis- 

 trict, without whose good will and assistance the work of the 

 Association would be much harder, if not impossible. 



J. P. McGOLDRICK, 

 Spokane, Wash., Nov. 30, 1913. President. 



