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judiciously expended upon necessary improvements we hope to 

 obtain not only greater security but greater speed, enabling us to 

 <?over a much larger territory with the same amount of expense. 

 We should have the boat fitted with electrical appliances, such as 

 lights in and about it, including a search light and signals, which 

 would permit us to run the boat at night into shallow waters, 

 which, under present conditions, is a hazardous undertaking. 



We are indebted to the press of the State for generous notice 

 of our work and acknowledge their kindness. 



To the railroads throughout the State we are greatly indebted 

 for valuable assistance in our work in furnishing transportation, 

 and to the employes of the road for assistance in handling our 

 fish on trains. 



To the people of the State generally who take an interest in 

 fish protection and propagation, and have by their advice and en- 

 couragement made our duties easier, we owe much, for without 

 the aid received from local authorities it would have been difficult 

 to cope with the army of irresponsible poachers with which we 

 have had to contend in our efforts to enforce the existing laws. 



Respectfully submitted, 



E. EoE, 



Geo. W. Langford, 



H. Schmidt, 



