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a fair estimate as to the value of this class of property, was sent to 

 obtain the lacking information. 



In some instances where parties made a complete return the value 

 of the property was evidently an understatement, the owner having 

 the assessors in mind when he filled out his report. On the other 

 hand, some hotel proprietors, actuated by a feeling of rivalry or pride 

 in their business, reported their yearly receipts at an amount be- 

 yond that which the extent of their buildings and accommodations 

 would indicate. For these reasons the figures in the condensed state- 

 ment may be regarded as approximate rather than strictly accurate. 



The information compiled in the course of this work is too volumi- 

 nous for insertion here, and hence it will be sent to the Legislature 

 as a special report. I am able, however, to submit the following 



summary : 



Summary. 



*Does not include board. 



