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It is very important that the statute relative to having an 

 appraiser in the employ of the State present at the time of the 

 examination be followed closely, and that all animals which are 

 condemned be killed at once. 



A number of vinegar and butter samples have been forwarded 

 to the chemists for analysis, but no violations of the law in 

 either respect have been found. 



Farmers and dairymen were much disappointed at the failure 

 of* Congress to pass the Grout bill, but all are ready to renew the 

 tight with hopes of success the next time. 



The work of the cheese instructors is always well received 

 and productive of good results. Regret is often expressed that 

 more of their services cannot be obtained for this division. 



The cases reported in last report as pending have been dis- 

 posed of as follows, as reported by counsel: 



MILK. 



Label No. 5S97.— Recovery $100 and costs. 

 Label No. 5893. — Recovery $25, which remains unpaid. 

 Label No. 5898. — In same condition as at last report. 

 Label No. 5899.— Case closed. 



Label No. 5934. — Defendant taken into custody and lodged in county jail about two 

 months. 

 Label No. 79G3.— Recovery $25 and $25 costs. 

 Label No. 7967.— Recovery $50. 

 Label No. 7983.— Recovery $50. 

 Label No. 7369.— Recovery $50. 

 Label No. 8209.— Recovery $50. 

 Label No. 7310.— Defendant has left the state. 

 Label No. 7315. — Recovery $50 and ccsts. 

 Label No. 7316.— Recovery $50. 

 Label No. 5949.— Recovery $50. 

 Label No. 10001.— Recovery $50. 

 Label No. 7382.— Defendant absconded. 

 Label No. 5945.— Still in hands of attorney. 

 Label No. 7373.— Recovery $50 and costs. 

 Label No. 7317.— Recovery $50. 

 Label No. 5939.— Pending. 



Label No. 7313.— Recovery $50 and $25 costs. 

 Label No. 5941.— Recovery $50 and costs. 

 Label No. 5942.— Recovery $50. 

 Label No. 7319.— Recovery $50. 



Violations of the Agricultural Law found during the year 

 have been disposed of as follows: 



Label No. 10008.— Recovery $25. 



Label No. 10002.— Recovery $50 and costs. 



