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parties concerned can readily satisfy themeslves upon demanding to 

 see the credential carried by the duly authorized and sworn repre- 

 sentatives of the Departiuf-nt of Agriculture, which must in all cases 

 bear the signatures of the Secretary of Agriculture and Dairy and 

 Food Commissioner, respectively. AYhere such certificate cannot 

 be produced, the Department should be notified by wire with- 

 out delay, and the imposter held for further examination. The 

 special agents of the Dairy and Food Division are amply able to 

 establish their authority to act, and it is hoped they may be accorded 

 proper courtesy while engaged in the performance of duty. 



oleo:margarixe and renovated butter licenses. 



The following statement will show the number of oleomargarine 

 and renovated butter license certificates issued during the year end- 

 ing December 31. 1906: 



Oleomargarine 2G7 



Renovatc^d butter 20 



classification of licenses issued. 



Oleomargarine Licences. 



Wholesale 9 



Retail dealers 248 



Restaurants 5 



Boarding hous: s 5 



Total 267 



Hfnovated Butter Licenses. 



Wholesale ^ 2 



Retail dealers, 17 



Boarding houses 1 



Total, 20 



The aggregate amounts received and paid into the State Treasury 

 for the use of the Commonwealth, was as follows: 



Oleomargarine licenses, §23.819,36 



Renovated butter licenses 2,466.68 



Total. 826.286.04 



In conformity with previous customs, the appended financial 

 statements are respectfully submitted: 



