695 



The CoDimissioneis took the ground in 1887 that the 

 law was not constitutional and have refused to pay 

 since, except such amounts as had been paid out by 

 justicesto those clai)nin<? bounty, and simply refunded 

 to them. 



Our accounts are such that to fully answer your in 

 quiries would necessitate assorting each voucher filed, 

 which would require considerble time and some ex- 

 pense, but if required ^^ill make such a report. 

 Respectfully yours, 



J. B. JAOKSON, 

 Clerk. 



WESTMORELAND COUNTY. 



Total sum paid $3,409 30 



Commissioners' Office, 

 Greensburg, Pa., May 31, 1897. 

 Dear Sir: Enclo.sed please find statement of the amount paid 

 out each year for the killing of Hawks. Owls, etc. I am una- 

 ble to give you the number of each kind killed as the way the 

 records have been kept here they do not give the number and 

 kind, but only give the total amount for each year. 

 Very truly yours, 



HUGH HENDERSON. 



