106 REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF 



they occurred and the difficulties which arose at times, difficulties and conditions 

 for which the Superintendent is in no way responsible. 



The following telegrams were received by the Superintendent : 



"Indian Lake, August u, 1899. 

 " Had two severe showers. Think fire is all out. If not, will notify you. 



"JAMES HICKEY." 



"Old Forge, August 16, 1899. 



" I cannot possibly attend to fire burning in this vicinity. 



"D. NORTON." 



"Paul Smith's, August 18, 1899. 

 "Will you immediately appoint firewarden in town of Brighton to succeed E. C. 

 Pine, who is no longer a resident. Would suggest appointment of Benjamin A. 

 Muncil. Great fires raging all about here. Wire appointment. 



"PAUL SMITH HOTEL CO." 



"Indian Lake, August 20, 1899. 



"The woods are all afire, and spreading very rapidly. Townships 17 and 22 



mostly all burned over, and it looks from here as though all that range of mountains 



is on fire. 



"JAMES HICKEY." 



"Indian Lake, August 23, 1899. 



" No rain yet. Sun shines bright this morning. 



"JAMES HICKEY." 



" Blue Mt. Lake, August 29, 1899. 

 " Medium size fire near Marion River carry, on Township thirty -five. 



"J. G. THOMPSON." 



"Sagamore Lodge, August 29, 1899. 

 " Fire started and burning fiercely on mountain near Sargent's Pond, Town- 

 ship 34, Totten & Crossfield. 



"W. WEST DURANT." 



