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presents itself again urgently. With the approval of the presi- 
dent I asked for bids on this work but the figures submitted by 
the two contractors who furnished estimates were far in excess 
of the funds available. For this reason it was decided to allow 
the stalls to remain at their present size, which is 9x12 feet 
inside measure, and simply to reinforce them by lining them all 
around with one-inch lumber ; also to have the hinges and hooks 
of the doors made stronger and a bar of 3x4 lumber set in stake 
boxes, provided for the opening above each half door. This is 
now being- done, and while the price will be well within the ap- 
propriated money the stalls will be safe and comfortable, though 
perhaps not quite as large as might be required for very bulky 
animals. 
The ravages caused by the use of the station as a horse-selling 
emporium are becoming more and more manifest and a number 
of the pens must be either rebuilt or all the wires tightened. This 
will be done now so far as the remaining funds will permit. 
As per instructions received letters were sent to the Schuman 
Carriage Co. and the Club Stables, as per copies appended, in- 
forming them that, until the money due the Board for the use 
of the station had been paid, no further permit to place or keep 
non-quarantinable stock on the premises would be granted. The 
sum of $10.50 was collected from Mr. Bellina for the keep of 21 
animals for two days, he refusing to pay for the third day on ac- 
count of not having received due notice in regard to the order. 
Mr. Schuman's application for the use of the station for his last 
importation of mules was denied for the reason above stated. 
The report of the assistant Territorial veterinarian covering 
■^he importations of live stock and other routine work will be sub- 
mitted on his return, as he had to leave on short notice and could 
not get it together before his departure. 
Very respectfully, 
Victor A. Norgaard, 
Territorial Veterinarian. 
