50 FOREST PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION 
line to which is owned by the Maine Forestry District and connects 
with the Grafton and Upton telephone line in Grafton Notch, a 
distance of about two miles. 
I would suggest that it may be well to investigate and ascertain 
whether it would be advisable to erect a lookout station on Rump 
Mountain in the west part of Twp. 5, Range 5, W. B. K. P., which 
is near the New Hampshire line; and if it appears advisable to 
erect a station there, to ascertain if the New Hampshire forestry 
interests will join in the expense. 
Ezra N. Williams, Great Pond, Chief Warden, Northern part of 
Hancock County. 
We have had only one fire of any importance this season. The 
tools are all properly cared for. The large signs are stored with 
other State property in my possession. For improvements we have 
a new Steel tower, 39 feet high, erected on Passadumkeag Mountain 
on Grand Falls Plantation with new cabin three-quarters of a mile 
from tower, furnished with spring bed and mattress and every- 
thing necessary for the comfort and convenience of the watchman. 
Two new telephones and two and three-quarters miles of telephone 
line to Lincoln Pulpwood Co. camps. Have three dozen new tools. 
In preparing for next season I would recommend we have a line 
tester and canoe, also have all telephone lines and trails cleared 
of brush. 
Ralph Wing, Flagstaff, Chief Warden, Kennebec Watershed, 
District No. 2. 
There has been a new telephone line strung on Mt. Bigelow 
with insulated wire from the station down to the timber line. 
This has given great satisfaction. Also a telephone line from 
Stratton to Eustis and Chain of Lake Streams, about eight miles. 
The four stations in this district have been equipped with new 
alidades and glass-top tables and new maps. Towers and camps 
have been painted this season. I think this section is very well 
equipped for the fire service for the coming year. 
C. C. Murphy, Rangeley, Chief Warden, Androscoggin Waters, 
District No. 2. 
There were a number of fires started this past season in my 
territory, but prompt work soon controlled them. The watchman’s 
camp at West Kennebago Mountain was repaired and put in first- 
class condition and new equipment was purchased for same. The 
