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The blacksmith and machine shop is installed in another car. The 

 electric light, power, and heating plants are also located in the same 

 car. Steam heat is furnished by a 35-horsepower internal-j&re-return 

 tubular boiler. Electric light is generated with a 4^ -kilowatt, 200- 

 light dynamo. Oil, stored in a 1,000-gallon tank, is used for fuel. 



The toilet is as well built as the rest of the camp, also as well 

 lighted. It has screened ventilators and covered seats so arranged 

 that they close automatically when not in use. 



The hog pens are situated at the headquarters camp, all the swill 

 being hauled from the camp in sanitary covered cans. 



(2) Portable camy on skids. — The buildings of a portable camp 

 on skids are moved from one location to another on logging cars or 

 by means of donkey engines. They must be of a size that can be 

 loaded readily on the carS; Strength in construction is an impor- 

 tant factor, because of the frequent handling to which they are sub- 

 jected. This type of camp has proved more satisfactory than the 

 ordinary permanent camp. With the exception of the initial cost, 

 it has no advantage over the camp on wheels, and it has some funda- 

 mental disadvantages. 



In the case of one company, the living quarters are 10 by 14 by 

 7^ feet, with a 3-foot gable. These cabins are substantially con- 

 structed, are sided with dressed and matched lumber, and have a 

 rubberoid roof. There is a door in front and two sliding windows 

 at the rear. For convenience in moving, the cabins are set on run- 

 ners. The interior of each is furnished with three single iron bunks, 

 a stove, and like accommodations. The approximate cost of each 

 cabin was $50. Iron bunks, mattresses, a stove, etc., raise this fig- 

 ure to $75. At this rate, the living quarters for 99 men cost $2,475. 

 The efficient life of these cabins ranges from 7 to 10 years. Twenty- 

 three cabins, all logging tools, equipment, etc., were loaded and 

 hauled a distance of 3^ miles in 18 hours. Tn another case similar 

 cabins 14 by 30 feet and accommodating eight men were constructed 

 for $100. To furnish one of these cabins with double iron bunks, 

 mattresses, a stove, etc., cost about $50. At this rate accommodations 

 for 96 men cost $1,800. 



The cost of the dining room and kitchen varies, depending on the 

 type and size of building, also on whether it is of permanent or 

 take-down construction. One stationary dining room and kitchen, 

 large enough for 90 men, cost $900; another, large enough for 200 

 men, cost $1,500. These figures include tables of all kinds, bins, etc. 

 The dining room and kitchen equipment — range, cooking utensils, 

 dishes, etc.--cost $600. 



(3) Stationary carrhps. — Some of the most ably managed com- 

 panies prefer large camps, not constructed to be moved, in which 



