298 Third Annual Report of the 



In regard to the handling of oleomargarine, I wish to say rail- 

 road stations have been visited and the oflScers in charge of express 

 offices have been interviewed to ascertain if any suspicious pack- 

 ages were being delivered. Packages in grocery stores have also 

 been examined, but we have been unable as yet to find any oleo- 

 margarine being sold in this division. 



While so much of our time has been taken up with the milk in- 

 dustry, we have not forgotten to look after the purity of vinegar. 

 Vinegar has been inspected from time to time in the different 

 towns and cities. I find the retail dealers are loud in their praise 

 of the action taken by this Department in regard to it. Most of 

 the vinegar used here comes from the large cities, and as it is 

 looked after there so well by the experts appointed for that pur- 

 pose, it makes it easier for us. 



Where the town board of different towns have recommended 

 the appointment of black knot inspectors they have been appointed 

 by you. In some towns they did not think it advisable to appoint, 

 and where this was the case we have looked after the work. The 

 farmers have been with us in this respect, and wish to thank the 

 Department for its vigilance. 



A great deal more could be said in regard to our work, and sug- 

 gestions made in regard to care and feed of cows, also caring for 

 milk, but I take it for granted that tJie experts throughout the 

 State will make the necessary suggestions. 



PROSECUTIONS. 



Milk. 



The actions brought and fines imposed in this division are as 



follows: 



CASE No. 288. 



The People v. Carpenter. 



Justice Barlow's Court, Horseheads, N. Y. 



Warrant issued December 6, 1894; answered to December sixth; 

 pleaded guilty; fined twenty-five dollars. 

 Counsel: E. H. Thurston. 

 Witnesses: J. M. Robinson, J. E. Collins and C. J. Morgenstern. 



