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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-24
STRANGE ADVENTURES
OF BILLY BUMPUS
THE MEDAL
BY Farmer Smith

Hurry up" shouted Billy Bumpus to the
woodpecker
The medal you see, was to be the top OF
tin can upon which the woodpecker was
to inscrbe ITO Billy Bumpus for Distln-
gulshed Valor."
You can see the picture can't you? There
is Mister Woodpccker very, very busy and
behind him Is Billy Bumpus who sQuints
around at his companion once In n while.
Don't look :" exclaims Mister Wood
pecker
AN right" Billy would answer
At length the beautiful medal was COM
plcted. Mister Woodpecker wanted to get
the string around Billys neck and the medal
carefully strung before Billy had a chance
to read II. so he said:
Come, hurry up. sorry was so long.
My, but you will look fine with that medal
shining In the sunlight as you go down the
road"
Billy was to tickled at this he did not
stop TO read what the medal had on IT,
Lucky for the woodpecker he didn't
IF you we're goat, would kiss you"
said Billy. THAT would be my way Of
thanking you"
Never mind, run along" answered Mister
Woodpecker.
II seemed TO Billy he had never been so
happy In his life as he trotted down the
road He stopped once beside the road and
what do you think? Mrs. Hop Toad saw
him and laughed
What are you laughing at?" asked Billy.
That medal Oh, me! oh my Ha, ha,
ma Hee hee, hee" Mrs Hop Toad's sides
shook with laughter
Billy couldn't stand It, so he ran of. And
who DO you think he ran into next?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-24
Musicale

A musicale was given last night at the
Delmar-Morris, in Germantown, for the
benefit OF the Delmar-Morris Auxiliary Of
the American Red Cross, OF which Mrs.
yya,,pa he Long and Mrs c. B. Brewster
are the organizers.
There we're several dinner parties given
before the affair, among them one by Mr..
and Mrs. De Long.
Mrs. F. l.. Hopkins entertained few
friends. as did Mr.. and Mrs. 5. j. Ander-
son. Miss X X. Lewis and Mr. william
Sketchley, Jr
A number OF young women acted as
ushers and were dressed as Red Cross
nurses
Mrs. Wilson Woelpper was in charge OF
a Red Cross membership enrolment sta
ton and added many names 10 the list OF
subscribers.
The ushers we're Miss Dorothy Burgess
Miss Sarah Alcorn, Miss Maud Scott and
Miss Margaret Duffus,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-24
Farmer Smiths
Column
SELF.CONTROL

My Dears--The other day took n trip on
railroad. At the end Of each bridge We
passed over stood a soldier.
| sighed as realized that we were really
living IN war times How straight the SOL
diers stand. Their first duty Is to OBEY.
Discipline is a great big machine, with
obedience a very important part of that ma,
chine.
Sef-control means a lot to soldier. He
knows nothing but obedience,
How is it with you?
DO you obey because the one over you
knows what IS best?
a soldier who "aassed" his superior Off
Ger would not last very long.
We are all soldiers In our own way-al
obeyng some one somewhere
Let US try TO be obedlent, hoping all
trusting all, it always comes out right ir
the end
Lovingly your editor,
FARMER SMITH.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-24
BOY SCOUTS ON EDGE
FOR BIG FIELD EVENTS
Annual Meet to be Staged on Belmont
Plateau Next Wednesday,
Variety Of Contests

philadelphia Boy Scouts are making
preparations for lheir annual field day on
belmont Plateau on May 80. On this oc'
casion the final contests will be staged be-
tween tho winners in ten district field
meets These latter have been held during
the last month
The Decoration Day exercises VIII be pre-
csded by a flag raising at Belmont Man
sion. Following the athletic contests q
mass drill IN which 1900 scouts are TO par
ticlpntc, will be held, Major Joseph klapT
Nichols will be the Judge.
In addition TO the events mentioned, there
also will be contests in tent pitching, lonl
distance signaling, first aid work ana sew
eraI special features
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-24
Along the Main Line

A reception was given to the members
of the Saturday Club OF Wayne on Tuesday
afternoon by Mrs. Henry Koeser, the re-
tiring president. The officers for the COM
ing year were inaugurated. They are:
President, Mrs Marshall II. Smith; first
vice president, Mrs. Allen Baer; second vice
president, Mrs. Louis J. Palmer; recording
secretary, Miss Fannie Wood correspond
ing secretary, Mrs George A. Wilson treas
urer, Mrs William A. Nichols.
Miss Echert gave a piano solo and Mrs.
A. p. McGlnnls sang several songs.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edward Murphy,
Of Overlook, have returned from a motor
trip to New York.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-24
Weddings
cLEMENTs-woERNER


The marriage Of Miss Rose Aloyse
woerner, daughter OF Mr. and Mrs
Gregory woerner, and Mr. John A!oysus
Clements took place yesterday morning at
10 O'Clock in the Church Of our Lady OF
Mercy. -
The bride, who was attended by her
sister. Miss Nancy Woerner, as maid or
honor wore a gown OF white georgete
crepe and satin, trimmed with duchesse lace
and her lace veil was caught with orange
blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet or
lilies OF the valley, The bridesmaids were
Miss Marie A. Foley, Miss karlene M
FrAnS Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick and Miss
Catharine Clements. Miss Evelyn Fisher. OF
cane NAV. was the little flower girl. Mr..
Clements had his brother, Mr.. Thomas
Clements. as best man, and the following
Gentlemen acted as ushers Mr.. Matthew j.
woerner. DIR. Leo G.. Flannery, Mr. John
n Hansen, OF Washington, ID, C., and Mr.
Martin Mclaughlin.
A breakfast immediately followed the
ceremony at the home Of SS>s brides
narents. 23B6 North Broad street.
Mr and Mrs Clements left on an auto
mobile tour,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-24
BIG TENT FOR JACK TAR
AT PLAY OR PRAYER
Gift of the Rev. Dr. John Mockridge
and the Rev. E. NJ. Jefferys to
Men at Navy Yard

An ideal place fer gymnastic stunts and
other pastmes has been provided for the
men at the Philadelphia Navy Yard
through the gift Of large tent by the Rev.
copal Church, and the Rev. H. NJ. Jefferys,
Of St Peters Church
The tent can accommodate fully thou.
sand men and will he available for religious
gatherings as well as those Of a social
nature, Doctor Mockridge Is chaplain at
Fort Niagara and Doctor Jefferys is on the
way to France with the Pennsylvania Hos
pital unit
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-24
421 RECRUITS TO RED CROSS
Ardmore Branch Expects to Add 500
by This Afternoon

rba four days campaign Of the Ardmore
branch Of the American Red Cross for
workers will come TO a close at o'clock
tbis afternoon. Mrs. II. c. Nicholson, man
aEer OF the campaign, announced today that
491 new workers had been obtained thus
far and that II was expected that the num-
ber would total 500 VIXEN the campaign
closed.
The undertaking was begun last Monday,
when a force Of 103 women began a can
vass of all sections of Ardmore. Mrs,
Nicholson was assisted by Mrs, Grenvllle d.
MontRomery, Mrs. Trenchard Newhall. Mrs
William West. Mrs. Frederick Mehl, Mrs
Richard Norton. Mrs, shelton Hibbs. Mrs
Matthew Baird, Mrs. Campbell Roblson
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-24
JUST GOSSIP ABOUT PEOPLE
Annual Flower Market Proved to Be It's Usual
PICTURESQUE and Financial Success-Fete at
Van Rensselaer, Place Is POSTPONED

-,,s1 Of first, you know, that is, about
-. o'clock in the morning, l was
no worried about the Flower Market
70 -,.rday. for you see every little while
,rouId sputter rain and then it would
HACK and It really did not seem
fA,o that II could clear, but for the
,hat the flags on the various build.
80 we're blowing to the northwest, so
.s.o,ded not TO worry, and 10 and behold!
s,D next gazed upon the scenery, the
had burst forth, and the pavements
.rs dry and all was beautiful and bright
refreshing, and the people who had
=, spent their little all for Liberty Bonds
.,rrsd out in full force, and the Flower
w,rket was thing Of Joy and beauty.
urs Ell X. Price, who certainly Is
..,rring and exceedingly to be admired.
.,oved herself an adequate successor to
vrs @. G.. Meade Large. who originated
a, market in Rittenhouse Square several
y.srs ago. Mrs. Largeis living in Prince
,on this year, and has taken no active
..rt IN Philadelphia life all season. With
vr Price we're Mrs. Henry Brinton
rovs Mrs. ]. Willis Martin, Mrs. John C
croome, Mrs. Joseph Leldy. Mrs. Howard
clark, Mrs. Jack Hollingsworth, Mrs
Tom Robins and oh, simply can't be.
sin TO say how many Of the haute monde.
Oh! yes, the very haute were there. Suf.
Ace It to say that 1t was a great success,
and "a good time was had by ALL"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-24
Along the Reading

Friends Of Mr.. Edwin Stevens, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Stevens. of Wyncote
road, Jenkintown, will be glad TO hear that
he is recovering rapidly from his recent
illness and expects to be back at the Uni
versity in a short time.
The pupils and alumni Of the Beechwood
School Jenkintown, will hold banquet
and reception in the rose garden OF the
Bellevue -Stratford next Tuesday evening.
Invitations have been issued by the board
of trustees Of the Abingdon Memorial Hos
ptal for the nurses graduation exercises
on Thursday evening, May "a in the new
nurses home.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-24

Miss Margaret Pearsall. Miss Grace Geiger
Miss Lydia Kemmerly, Miss Germaine Dow
nard Miss Ruth Huston, Miss Beulah Dim
mick, Mr.. Samuel Croft, Mr. James wal
lace McCauley, Mr.. Charles c. Fritz, Mr..
Stewart Huston, Mr. Jonathan S Wilford
Mr. Reginald Waterfall, Mr.. Kenneth
Sprankle, Mr.. Courtand Schenck, MIR Will
liam Henry Brown, Mr.. Brooks Edwards
Mr.. Herbert Spackman, Mr.. Clark LaTork
Mr.. Francis Roberts, Jr., Mr. Paul Mall
Mr.. Harry Vernon, Mr.. Edmund Cramp
and Mr.. James Marston Mr. Lovekin will
entertain his best man and ushers at dinner
on Saturday night at his home, G32O Drexel
road, Overlook.
Mrs. Ernest Quina. of Pensacola. Fla
will arrive within few days to be the guest
of her mother Mrs Marshall Reid, who has
taken cottage in Chelsea for the summer
Mrs. Quina was Miss Grace Reid before
her marriage last year.
Miss Gladys Woodbury., daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. w. b. Woodbury. who left last
September to spend the winter in III Paso.
Tex. as the guest Of Dr. and Mrs. Il. II.
Irwin, has returned to her home at Fort
Washington.
Mrs. William Shoemaker and her SON
| Master William Shoemaker, Of 804 Pine
street, spent the weekend visiting friends
| in Atlantic City.
The engagement of Miss Jean II. Shoe.
| maker to Mr.. oliver II. b Patton was re-
! Gently announced by Miss Shoemaker
| parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Shoemaker, OF
| 1928 Edgeley street.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Fine have sent ou
| invitations for the marriage of their daugh
ter. Miss Emma Fine, to Mr.. Samuel J
Sidkoff on Sunday evening June "a
Commencement exercises Of the School o.
| Design for Women will take place on Fri
| day afternoon. June I. In the evening 8
dance will be given by the third-year class
in honor OF the seniors. Miss Helen KImmll
| is chairman of the committee on arrange
| ments.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-24
West PHILADELPHIA

Mrs Phoebe Bryson, Of 4042 Haverford
avenue, and her daughter, Miss Stella Bry-
son. have gone TO Ocean City, n. j., where
they have a cottage.
Miss Margaret Campbell entertained a
number of friends at her home, 39 South
Fiftieth street, on Saturday evening. Among
those present were Miss Doris Keenan,,
Miss Catherine Keenan,, Miss Irma Lewis,
Miss sadie Mitchell, Miss Florence Ruhl,
Miss Ruth Nelson, Mr. Albert Moore, Mr..
Harry ,Waddington, Mr.. John Bartholomew.
MT, Harry Dixon and Mr. Donald
Donaghey'
Mr. Maurice Huntley, Of 54S7 Walton
.,,snue spent Saturday and Sunday at
his bungalow In the Eagle Woods. near
ASsroa. delaware County. His guests were
NJ lanes Long and Mr.. Dudley Smith, Of
west philadelphia.
rha annual spring dance OF the Alpha
phi fraternity was held at the Philomusian
Cimb on Friday evening, About 100 persons
attended
Miss Catherine keenan, and her sister,
D,is, morris Keenan,, will be the guests or
H.iss Nae walsh, OF Merton. during the
ME- NE Champetre at the Misericordide Con-
,snt tomorrow and Saturday.
Miss Hazel Gilbert, Of 4l0s Powelton ave-
- entertained several friends at BIRTH
Hsv marty In her home on Saturday night
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-24
Personals

Mrs William Gray Warden, of Red Gate,
west School House lane, Germantown, an
eodnces the engagement of her daughter,
Mss Agnes Brockie. to Mr.. John H. Mason,
IT, son of Mr.. and Mrs John Hazlehurst
Mason, Of Chestnut Hill. Miss Brockie
made her debut two years ago and is an
0eeedingly popular member of the younger
NI NO date has been set for the wedding,
Ex'Ambassador Gerard and Mrs. Gerard
viii be the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Aeiso Cassatt during their stay here. Mr.
uerard will speak at the mass-meeting to
night
Mrs. David Lewis. Of 26 South 22d street.
rave an informal tea Tuesday afternoon
iouowing meeting of the aides who at
uaeuvely dressed as Red Cross nurses, viii
ssher on Friday night at the mass-meeting
the Academy of Music, at which time eX-
AMBASSADOR Gerard will speak. BY per-
MISSION Of the Red Cross authorities in
washington these girls will wear the Of
nciA Red Cross band on their caps and
Tms Among those who attended the meet
ms were Mrs Joseph Leidy Miss T. Lila
aslsher, Mrs. Henry b. Patton, Mrs. Charles
Hnorris' Miss Mabel Brice. Mrs. Warren
walker, Mrs, Henry McMichael, Miss Sara
,m,llkinson Miss Marion Hutchinson Button,
~ NoiuyE AAiSb 0h AHN'''S'''
mrs orville Bulitt. Miss Margaret Remak
ana many others
mrs. Frederick English and her daughter
Ilss Elaine Taylor English, Of West School
nouse lane, Germantown, left today for
days
Mothers Of sons in the army or navy ol
alotners interested in the welfare OF theii
ssountry are invited to tea to be given al
ne Acorn Club, 1918 Walnut street to-
~orrow ,iIrrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, by Mrs
liam T. Carter, Mrs. Frederick sehon
crA Joseph p. Mumford and Miss Mary
NArrett No cards have been Issued
Miss Dorothy Goodliffe Lippincott, OF sos
nIerel road, Overlook. will give a dane
"a tuesday evening Of next week after IN
~eodlng OF her sister. Miss Katherine DaI
snston Lippincott, and Mr.. Raymond 4
Ssskin- The dance will be given In mono
ner cousin, Miss Katherine Darlington
harrisburg. Among the guests wiz
r heien Balfour, kA> <<Ax1orle lAlN'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-24
scribes to Go With General Pershinu

WASHINGTON. May 24.-Assurances
have been given by Secretary Baker that
the American press viii he allowed as lib.
eral representation as practicable with the
first cNpeditionary force to be sent to
France under Major General PershnR.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-24

IDEALLY, the Square looked lovely, the
" booths were so gay and the tiny
house put up by the Society of Little
Gardens was as cunning as could be.
The Boy and Girl Scouts and the
marines from the Navy Yard lent a
military air and flags of Allied Nations
few in the wind.
saw Charlotte Brown trying to
hyeIgle NavGl Coast Reservist into
wearing a small-sized bouquet in his
flowing tie. Somehow he did not seem
10 think II suited him, though he was
Wiling enough to pay for 1t, and any
amount to please her
It was delightful to see Mrs. Bob Mont
Eomery taking her part in the activities.
She has been in New York all winter.
you know. She looked lovely as ever.
OF course, there are bound to be draw
backs in every ones pleasure now and
again, and the loss of a pocketbool1 by
4 friend Of mine containing a sum of
money, which she could i'll afford to lose,
put rather a damper on my pleasure.
There was no name In it, but a store
coin could identify the owner. l do hope
for her sake, it will be found.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-24

Miss Lottie Berg sister Of Mr.. Charles
Berg, OF 1850 North sixteenth street and
Mr. Jacob Steiner, Of Long Island city, will
be married or Wednesday evening, June l6
at the St James Hotel The ceremony will
be followed by a reception
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs NJ H. Stern, Of 2ll9 Green
street, will spend the summer at their cot
tage in Atlantic city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-24

TNALKING about out-of-doors affairs,
l after all that long song and dance I
Eave on Tuesday in regard to the lawn
fete which was to be given out at, the
Van Rensselaers on June 22, hasn't the
committee Of that affair decided to put it
on until fall! You see, they found that
even though some persons had decided
to remain in the city for the summer, in
view of the war, great number are going
away to nearby places, and, even though
near, 1t would not be easy to bring many
together as late as June 22, and there
fore off it is till, fall.
[NXCITEMENT was intense out Main
~ Linewards yesterday among the
younger members of society, for there
was the loveliest performance of Jack
and the Beanstalk" and cinderella" In
the Elm Theatre, at 430 East Lancaster
avenue, ST. Davids, and every child who
could go attended and enjoyed to the full
the tiny puppets. When the COW swung
It's tail in the afternoon play of Jack, the
Joy Of the kiddies was unbounded, you
may be sure. AS for Cinderella" in the
evening, the performance was really per
feet. The wee performers were sever
inches high, the giant, of course, beins
higher.
Between the acts there were minstrels
and the Twinkle Toe Sisters danced gayly
amid applause.
The Misses Plimpton got I'D these
cunning shows for the children; they arr
the managers of the smallest theatre II
the world, as you would admit had yol
seen 1t yesterday.
The little Mills. and Munns. and D'
costas, and dear knows how many othe
children, attended the performances.
NANCY WYNNE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-24
North PHILADELPHIA

Inc Northeast High School Chapter OF
the sigma lambda M Fraternity viii close
the nigh schools social season with dance
Saturday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-24

Mr. and Mrs. y. g. wcinreIch and their
daughter, Miss Beatrice Weiurclch. formerly
Of North park avenue, have removed 10
1871 West Erie avenue
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-24

Mr., George L. Rote OF 3Slg North six
teenth street has returned from a visit TO
DanVille Pa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-24

Ex,Ambassador Gerard and Mrs Gerard
viii be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Aelso Cassatt during their stay here. Mr..
uerard will speak at the mass-meeting to
oe held at the Academy Of Music on Friday
night
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-24

The postponed patriotic demonstration
and parade Of Tioga residents. under the
direction OF the Tioga Business Mems Asso-
citation, will take place tonight
The Holbrook news., 1917-04-13

Lot No. 72, containing 23.O' acres more or less. appraised a $138. 95. Improvements, claimed by R. A. Wilkinson, appraised al $1275.0O,
 Lot No. 36, containing .81 acres more or less, appraised al Sl0.00 Improvements. claimed by. Alonzo Bushman, appraised at $186.OO.
 Lots Nos. g and 28, containing 3.67 acres more or less, appraised at $91. 75. Improvements. claim ed by J. B. Shelley, appraised at $2510. 40.
 In T. 19 N., R. 19E., G&SRM:
 All Sec. 36, containing GAO acres more or less, appraised at $1920. co. Improvements, claim ed by John L. Westover, apprais- ed at $595.0O.
 In T. IS N, R. 21 E., G&SRM:
 S SW4; S3 S3 SE4 Sec. 36, containing 120 acres more CT less, appraised at $360.0O. I'm provements, claimed by Juan N. Padiila, appraised at $3506. 40.
 In T. IS N.. R. 20 E., G&SRM:
 All Sec. 36, containing $40 acres more or less, appraised at $1920. co. Improvements, claim ed by Frank A. Buck, appraised at $24O.OO.
 In T. IS N., R. 22 E., G&SRM:
 All Sec. 16. containing $40 acres more or less, appraised at $1920.00. No improvements at tach thereto.
 Also the following land in the grant for Payment of County Bonds and Interest:
 All Sec. 10, T. Is N.. k. 20 E., containing $40 acres more or less, appraised at $1S20. %. No improvements attach to said land.
 No bid for less than the ap- praised valuations will be con- sidered. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved. Fur .her information concerning the and, improvements, and condi- tons of sale may be obtained from the State Land Depart nent. Phoenix, Arizona.
 STATE LAND DEPARTMENT By w. A. MoEUR,
 Commissioner. First publication Feb. 23, 1917. Last publication April 27, 1917.
The Holbrook news., 1917-04-13
Notice of Publication Isolated Tract Public Land Sale
Department of the Interior

Department of the Interior
 U. s. Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona, March 15, 1917. Notice is hereby given that. as directed by the Commissioner ot the General Land office, under provisions of 2455, R. S., pur- suant to the application of Prime T. Coleman, of Holbrook, Ariz. Serial No. O29O74, we will offer at public sale, to the highest bidder, but at not less than $2.50 per acre, at 10 o'clock, a. m., on the third day of May, next, at this office. the following tract of land:
 The NE4 SW4, SE4 NW3. w. NE4, Section 8, To. Is N., R. 22 East c. and s. R. Mer.
 This land is ordered into the market on a showing that the greater portion thereof is noun tainous or too high for cultiva- tion.
 The sale will not be kept open, but will be declared closed when those present at the hour named have ceased bidding. The person making the highest bid will be required to immediately pay to the Receiver the amount thereof. Any person claiming adversely the above-described land are ad- vised to file their claims. or ob- jections, on or before the time designated for sale.
 J. L. IRWIN,
 Register.
 JOHN J. BIRDNO,
 Receiver. First pub Mch 16 5w
The Holbrook news., 1917-04-13


 Tdxation of Transient Herds
 At a meeting of owners of transient herds of sheep held In the office of the State Tax Com mission at Phoenix on April 9th, thirty prominent wool growers unanimously passed the follow Ing resolution:
 RESOLUTION
 We. the undersigned owners of transient herds of sheep, be- ing notified that the State Tax Commission intends to enforce the making of afidavits by such sheepmen Tn the State. and after due consideration and investiga- ton of the whole subject. dur ing which it was ascertained that a large number of afidavits have not been made through-one cause or another-and being in- formed by the Tax Commission that upon the making of afidavits by the sheepmen the Commission will enforce the distribution of the taxes to the counties entitled thereto by the several county treasurers charged with the re- sponsibIllty of making the distri- button, do each and all of us ex- press our willingness and inten- tion of making the affiayits as required by law and entire ap- proval of the action of the Tax Commission in it's efforts to solve this problem.
 During the conference held in January with the County Asses sors it was brought to the atten- tion of the Tax Commission that Marlcopa, PiRal and Yavapai Counties were not receiving their just proportion of transient herd taxes.
 The law provides that owners S of transient herds shall. when paying their taxes, make affi- davit showing the number of head of livestock and the period such livestock have ranged dur ing the calendar year in the diff ferent counties. The County Treasurer is then required to immediately transmit copies of the affidavit and the taxes be- longing to other counties to the States Treasurer, who, in turn, properly apportions the money so collected to the counties en- titled thereto.
 The Tax Commission has un- dertaken to see that these laws are strictly enforced and an equitable distribution made of the taxes collected. and with this in view issued a call for the above mentioned meeting.