the Laws of 1885, and provides that when skimmed milk is sold, exchanged or delivered, the vessel, can or package shall be distinctly marked with the words "skimmed milk;" a penalty is provided for the violation of the law. Section 4 of chapter 318, Laws of 1886, is also amended, and forbids the making or causing to be made, using or having in possession any imitation or counterfeit of any seal used by any inspector of milk, collector of samples or other official engaged in the inspection of milk and the changing or in any way tampering with any sample taken or sealed as provided for by this law. The violation of the same is punishable by fine and imprisonment.

MICHIGAN.

Number 219 of the Laws of 1889 amends sections 1 to 5 of the Laws of 1887 and adds new sections. It is unlawful to sell unwholesome milk. No addition of water or ice is an adulteration. Skimmed milk is not allowed to be sold unless notices are displayed by the dealer himself or another with the words "skimmed milk." A standard for milk is established and the duties of inspectors are specified. Penalties are prescribed for the selling of skimmed milk or adulterated milk to a manufactory when milk is a material used in the process of production and, also, for the violation of preceding sections of the law.

MINNESOTA.

Laws

Chapter 19, Laws of 1897, amends section 1, chapter 247, 1889, as follows: The sale or exchange, exposing for sale or exchange of any unclean, unhealthy, adulterated or unwholesome milk, or offering for sale any article of food made from the same, or cream from the same, is prohibited. This provision does not apply to pure skim-milk cheese made from milk which is pure, healthy, wholesome and unadulterated, except by skimming. The violation of the provisions of this section is deemed a misdemeanor, and punishable by a fine of not less than ten (10) nor more than fifty (50) dollars, or by imprisonment of not less than one (1) month or more than three (3) months.

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Section 2 of said chapter 247 is amended and prohibits the keeping of cows for the production of milk for market or for sale or exchange for manufacturing the same or cream from the same into any article of food, in a crowded or unhealthy condition, or feed the cows on food that is unhealthy or that produces impure, unhealthy, diseased or unwholesome milk. The manufacture of any articles of food from such milk or of cream from the same is also prohibited. Whoever violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five (25) nor more than (50) dollars, or by imprisonment of not less than one (1) month or more than three (3) months.

Section 3 of said chapter 247 is amended and prohibits the selling, supplying or bringing to be manufactured to any butter or cheese manufactory any milk diluted with water or any unclean, impure, unhealthy, adulterated or unwholesome milk or any milk from which any cream has been taken (except pure skim-milk to skim-cheese factories), the keeping back of any part of the milk commonly known as "strippings," or the bringing or supplying of milk that is sour to any butter or cheese manufactory. No butter or cheese manufactories, except those who buy the milk they use, shall use for their own benefit, or allow any of their employes or any other person to use, of the product thereof brought to said manufactories, without the consent of the owners thereof. Butter or cheese manufacturers, except those who buy all the milk they use, are required to keep a correct account of all the milk daily received, the number of pounds and packages of butter, the number and aggregate weight of cheese made each day, the number of packages of cheese and butter disposed of, which shall be open to inspection to any person who delivers milk to such manufacturers. Whoever violates the provision of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished for each offense by a fine of not less than ten (10) or more than fifty (50) dollars, or by imprisonment of thirty (30) days.

Chapter 119, Laws 1897, amends section 12 of chapter 247, Laws of 1889, as follows: In all prosecutions under this

act relating to the sale of unclean, impure, unhealthy, adulterated or unwholesome milk, if the milk is shown to contain more than eighty-seven (87) per centum of water fluids, or less than thirteen (13) per centum milk solids, of which less than three and one-half (31) per centum shall be fat, shall be declared adulterated, and milk drawn from cows within fifteen (15) days before and four (4) days after parturition, or from animals fed on distillery waste or brewers' malt, or any unhealthy food whatever, shall be deemed, for the purpose of this act, to be unclean, impure, unhealthy and unwholesome milk. The penalties for the violation of this section are the same as those of section 2 of this act. This section shall not prevent the feeding of ensilage from silos. The selling or exposing for sale of milk from which cream is removed, or milk commonly called skimmed milk, is prohibited, unless the can or package containing the same is marked with the words "skimmed milk," in large, plain black letters, said words to be on top or the side of said can or package, where they can be easily seen. The violation of the provisions of this section is deemed a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than twenty-five (25) nor more than fifty (50) dollars for each and every offense; in default of payment, by imprisonment in the county jail of not less than thirty (30) days.

MISSISSIPPI.

Milking a cow without the consent of the owner subjects the offender to a fine or imprisonment, or both. (Ann. C. [1892], § 1187.)

MISSOURI.

The Laws of 1891, page 163, relates to the regulation of licenses and inspection of milk.

MONTANA.

Chapter 15 of the Penal Code, section 1095, relates to the keeping of cows or any animals for the production of milk in a crowded or unhealthy place or in a diseased condition, or feeding such cows or animals upon any food that produces impure or unwholesome milk, and a penalty is fixed for the violation of this section.

NEBRASKA.

The bringing of milk to cheese or butter factories or creameries is regulated. (R. S., §§ 5831, 5832.)

NEVADA.

It is a misdemeanor to sell impure, adulterated or unwholesome milk, keeping cows in a crowded or unhealthy condition, feeding the same on food producing unwholesome milk, selling or exchanging as pure milk any from which the cream has been taken except as provided for; the adulteration to consist of the addition of water, milk of animals fed on distillery waste, etc. (Laws 1889, No. 36.)

NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Milk is to be bought and sold by wine measure. Standard, 231 cubic inches to the gallon and for subdivision of gallon in same proportion. Measures to be tested and proved by this standard. Capacity of can, eight quarts of milk. (P. S., chap. 127.)

It is unlawful to sell milk without a license; dealers in milk are to be registered and pay a fee for a license. The sale of skimmilk is regulated. Inspectors may have analysis of milk made and are required to publish the names of persons convicted of selling adulterated milk in two newspapers in the county. (P. S., chap. 127.)

NEW JERSEY.

Milk which has been watered, adulterated or changed in any respect by the addition of water or other substance, or by the removal of cream, or any part thereof, is not allowed to be kept or offered for sale in any city of the first class in the State. (Laws 1885, chap. 185.)

The duties of the milk inspector or his deputy are substantially the same as in New York State. In all prosecutions the defendant may, at the trial, produce competent evidence to show the percentage of milk solids contained in the sample delivered to him, or to his agent or servant. Where the violation charged is the addition of water, or any substance or thing, the defendant

may, at the trial, produce competent evidence to show that the same has not been altered or adulterated. (Laws 1891, chap. 210.) The unlawful use or purchase of milk cans is forbidden. (Laws 1891, chap. 257.)

The use of milk and meat, in case cows are diseased, is prohibited. (Laws 1893, chap. 207.)

OHIO.

It is required by this law that packages containing condensed milk shall be labeled, stamped or marked with the true name, by whom made and under what name made, and from pure, clean, healthy, fresh, unadulterated and wholesome milk from which the cream has not been removed. The selling or disposing of milk falsely branded, labeled or marked as represented as to grade, quality or place is prohibited.

The keeping of cows for the production of milk in a cramped or unhealthy condition, or feeding them on unhealthy food is unlawful.

The selling or offering for sale of any impure or unwholesome milk as "pure milk," milk diluted with water or milk known as skimmed milk is prohibited, but section 2 of this act allows the use of pure skimmed milk in the manufacture of cheese. (Laws 1886, p. 180.)

OKLAHOMA TERRITORY.

The bringing or sending of milk from a diseased cow to any person or corporation, to be used in the manufacture of butter or cheese, or the selling or furnishing of such milk to any other person to be used in any manner whatever, or any milk adulterated by deleterious substances or adulterated with water, or colored by any substances whatever, is punishable by a fine or imprisonment, and shall be liable to the wronged party in a sum not less than $50. (C. S., chap. 25; P. C., § 8.)

OREGON.

Manufacturers of butter or cheese from milk of cows not owned by manufacturer are required to report to the dairy and food commissioners every three months, as follows: Name of manu