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sumer rarely sees such package, and consequently seldom knows 

 its contents. I would respectfully suggest that the law be so 

 amended as to require all sellers to deliver with each package 

 or purchase a statement in writing showing that the contents 

 is renovated butter. 



Little disease among cattle has appeared. My attention has 

 been brought to two cases of lump jaw and one of black quarter. 

 The provisions of the so-called " Bob Yeal " act are generally 

 observed throughout the division so far as my investigation has 

 shown. But one violation has been found. 



In March last several cases of rabies were found in the coun- 

 ties of Wyoming and Genesee. Much time during that month 

 was given to this matter. Many dogs bitten were killed and all 

 other dogs in the localities quarantined. I am pleased to report 

 that only one person was bitten. This was Mr. John Volker, of 

 Attica, Wyoming county, N. Y. He was promptly sent to Pas- 

 tuer's Institute, New York, and no serious results have followed. 



As usual during the winter months considerable attention was 

 given to vinegar. However, no violations were discovered. 



A summarized statement of the work of the agents of this 

 division follows: 



DETAILED REPORT OF WORK PERFORMED. 



The following tables give a complete detailed report of the 

 work performed by each employee in the Seventh Division of the 

 Department for the year ending September 30, 1901: 



ROMAINE A. FRENCH. 



Number of days inspecting milk 149 



Number of days inspecting butter 11 



Number of days inspecting vinegar 9 



Number of days inspecting cream 3 



Number of days inspecting herds of cattle 2 



Number of days taking samples of milk of herds 14 



Number of days attending court 7 



Number of days making complaints for prosecution 5 



Number of days special work 23 



Number of days obtaining reports of cheese factories 2 



Number of days inspecting railroad freight depots and express offices for oleo- 

 margarine 3 



Number of days looking after dogs with rabies 11 



Total days 239 



