New-York tribune., 1872-05-25
MIDDLEMEN'S FRAUDS.
THE TRIBUNE'S EXPOSURE OF Muu
ADULTERATION

ADDLlEhAl1ON.
ACTION OF THE BROOKLYN DEALERs-vrpuuo -
AN HONEST MILKMAN-wHO THE CUIppIr,
COMMENTS. In
Many OF the milk dealers of Kings and Oueer.
Counties met last night, Americus Hail. In Futonava
brooKyn' 10 consider what action they should take in
the matter OF suppressing the swill-Dk siablesan a.
count OF which had been given in THE TRBUSE-and of
preventing the sale Of aduerated milk in the comm.
nifty.
W. H. Holbrook appointed chairman. and CIV
Earnest, secretary and treasurer Mr. Holbrook s.Ia
that the meeting called to improve the opportunv
offered by an article in THE NEw-YoRK TRmUyE "a
remedy great evil which had for years been perpa-
trated unrebuked upon the citizens OF the two cte.
He knew that many milk dealers in New-York would
gladly cooperate in any movement which should have
for its object the suppression OF adueration and tha
punishment Of oenders and he trusted that the meet
Ing would be preliminary to general movement which
would result In making the adulteration OF milk odous
In his opinion no time opportune for action "a
the present, for THE TEIBUSEs erDoss had not only
awakened the public and honest dealers 10 the necessity
Of doing something but other newspapers also had been
Influenced thereby to urge the necessity OF reform In
conclusion he suggested that committee be appointed
10 cooperate with q committee OF New-York mIlkmen
ana Jointly take into consideration the prOprety FORM
ing Mutual Protective Mlkmen's Association whoss
motto should be "pure milk" and exposure TO all
offenders.
j. W. Casson Of Thlrdave said that he believed ths
only practicable way TO stop the sale Of aduteratd
milk was TO obtain the signatures Of all the honest milk
men In the two cities To petition addressed TO the
Boards OF Health in both cities asking their aid in SUD-
pressing the traffic. and promising the cooperation Of the
signers
A. F. Fellows said that as in union there is strength.
he thought the fproper way would be FIRST tho
cooperation Of those NewYork dealers IN the movement
who were disposed TO put down adueratiOn and the
first step to such course he Thought it best 20 CALI
mass meeting Of mikdeaers in both cities. and show
the public by the expression Of their views that there
are many mkmen in the two cities who not only sell
pure milk, but desire that other kind shall be sod
and who not only willing but anxious that offenders
should be punished.
Mr.. Classen moved that Committee OF three be ap
pointed to confer with Of the principal dealers in
this city and to report to the meeting TO be held at the
place next Friday evening what cooperative ac-
on could be taken to the sale Of pure milk in tho
two Cities and TO suppress the "swstables OF Flat
bush and the vicinity. The motion carried and tho
Chairman appointed Messrs Cassen, Welsh and Rogers
the Committee The following g3resoluton was then
| adopted:
Whereas, THE NEw-YoRK TRIBUNE, by It's exposures Of
the aduteraton OF milk at the different milk depot and
Of the swillmilk stables Of Brooklyn has earessy
posed great wrong perperaed upon the Inhabitants Of
Resoired That the thanks Of the reputable dealers in
milk In the City Of Brooklyn due 70 the editors on
nave for many years been unnotced, and which Tns
TRIBUNE has alone had the teallessness to expose.
The meeting adjourned until next Friday evening"
when the report Of tho Committee will be announced.
HOW HONEST MILKMEN SUFFER FROM ADUL-
ITERATION FRAUDS.
One OF the largest dealers in milk said yesterday TO-
TRIBUNE reporter: 1t is as much TO the interest OF
honest mdeaers that the present practice OF aduera
ton should suppressed that Of the community, be-
the vender of impure milk can afford not only 70
underse u.s. but is also enabled to give better measure
many purchasers ignorant Of the adueration, imagine
they receive better treatment from the dealer who FUR
nishes three pnts for quart five quarts for gallon
considering that quart onethrd OF the whole
quantity furnished is water and other ingredients added
by the trader to enable him 70 make great DIS
play Of liberay, while at the same time he Is
successfully swiDdling. When the honest dealer fur
nishes his milk to the customer he only AFFORD 70
give exact measurement aud frequent comparisons are
drawn between his aud those Of his dishonest
predecessor and he is charged with meanness and ncon
tinently discharged"
Another result Of THE TRIBUNEs exposures Is IN
the action Of the proprietor Of Of the leading express
companies, who, becoming convinced that milk OF un-
questioned purity and reasonable in price can be sup
piled to the residents Of the cities announces that he Is
ready to supply them with absolutely pure milk att
cents quart, and genuine cream at 30 cents.
A CRUSADE AGAINST FOUL MEATS.
1t is encouraging learn that measures are about TO
be taken TO suppressa least to some extent-the aho
in foul An order issued yesterday by Col Deyoe
| commands the proper officials to remove all foul
food from the markets. in stalls in the vicinity Of the
markets. and in meat shops located within 1900 yards OF
the markets His Jurisdiction does not extend beyond
these limits but he also draws the attention OF tho
officials TO the shops throughout the city
meat Is hanging in the streets IN violation OF law
and 10 the obvious dermen OF public health He states
that he will the provisions OF the law rgdy enforced
so far they within his jurisdiction and lanents
the nacon which characterzes the officers whose duty
| it is to compel compliance with the statute.