Cloths were wrung out in spring water and applied to the sick man's head.

Within half an hour Tom received word that the acting chief was "out of his head." Later on Hazelton galloped back into camp bearing this despatch: "Reade, Engineer Corps.
Take charge of camp until Rutter returns.

Then turn over charge to him.

Rush for the nearest physician; engage him to remain at camp and look after Blaisdell.

I return tonight.
(Signed) Thurston, Chief Engineer." "Men," called Tom striding over to the little party of rodmen, "tell me where the nearest physician is to be found." "Doe Jitney, at Bear's Cave," replied one of the men.
"How far is that ?" "Fourteen miles, by the trail." "Get on to a pony, then, and go after Dr.Gitney.