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A. Yes, sir. 



Mr. Adams. — I call the attention of the committee to section 5 of 

 the act of 1885, in regard to the organization, that " The forest com- 

 mission shall have power to employ a forest warden, forest inspectors, 

 a clerk, and all such agents as thej may deem necessary, and to fix 

 their compensations." 



Q. In the organization, was there a.secretary?;? 



A. Yes, sir. 



Q. Who was he? 



A. Abner L. Train. 



Q. Has he continued secretary from that time to this ? 



A. Yes, sir. 



Q. What compensation has he received since his appointment ? 



A. I think it is $2,000. 



Q. Is there a warden ? 



A. Yes, sir. 



Q. When was he apppointed ? 



A. Well, he was appointed shortly after the organization; I couldn't 

 tell the date exactly. 



Q. Who was he? 



A. Samuel F. Garmon. 



Q. Has he continued as warden since that time until now ? 



A. Yes, sir. 



Q. What salary does he get?' 



A. I think the secretary and the warden get $200 a month; I am 

 not sure of it; it has slipped my mind exactly what the compensation is. 



Mr. Anibal. — You changed it afterwards. 



The WitnesS( — Two thousand four hundred dollars a year, I think 

 it is. 



Q. How many assistant wardens ? 



A. One. 



Q. When was he appointed? 



A. I think somewheres about a year afterwards; I am not positive. 



Mr. Aiobal. — Here is one of the reports. We comply with your 

 request very readily. 



Chairman Esau. — It will be received. 



Q. He was appointed about a year after the organization ? 



A. Yes, sir; I think somewheres along there. 



Q. Who was the appointee ? 



A. William F. Fox. 



Q. Has he continued until this time ? 



A. Yes, sir. 



Q. What compensation doeB he get by the year or month ? 



