The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-28

had not more than glanced at the inte
rior of the carcass than they pronounc
ed it an aggravated case of tuberculo
sis. The words of the two physi
clans were enough to satisfy the own
erns of the abattoir and they immedi
ately made apologies to DR.. Wagner
for doubling his word and ten years
experience in the governments meat
inspe ction service.
CounciImen Were Called.
In order to acquaint several mem
bers of the city council as to the con
ditions surrounding an aggravated
case of tuberculosis in cattle Council
men Leftwick and Deuker were called
20 the abattoir, that they might see
the condition of the carcass which had
been condemned. Both of them ex-
amined the lungs and interior condi-
tions of the animal and that both were
directly affected by the horrible condi-
tions exposed by DIR. Wagner, as he
cut the organs open, was evidenced by
the sly remark of Councilman Left
wick, he saying well. boys l will
have to be leaving while Councilman
Deuker's nose reached a decided eleA
yation.~-~----..ss ssa..---s--.--4
In speaking of the matter afterward.
Councilman Leftwick said to the Pal
ladium:s 1T looked bad, extremely
bad. | don't like the looks of the
disease. whatever it is, and | am con-
vinced that the city of Richmond
should have adequate and efficient
meat inspection. | believe that some
mutual agreement should be brought
about between the butchers themselves
in order that no financial hardship
would fall on the shoulders of any one
There is one thing about the case
shown me this afternoon. however.
was skeptical about the present scare,
but | know one thing now, and that is
if it is not tuberculosis it is some 9th
er kind of ''losis" and every COW found
suffering with the disease should be
Immediately condemned.
Il further believe that the city
butchers should SO arrange as to get
efficient government inspection, as it
would be a great saving to the city.
Whatever the present disease is, we
should keep on the safe side and throw
all meat aside where such symptoms
exist
Inspection Needed at Once.
Councilman Deuker expressed al
most the same views as did Council
man Leftwick, and stated that all
meat should be thoroughly inspected
before being placed on the market.
This should be done, he said, by the
butchers coming TO an agreement of
some sort. Mr.. Deuker also believed
that the disease was spreading in
Wayne county, and that rigid legisla-
ton should be passed by council ask
ing for adequate inspection through
out all butcher establishments of the
city. He also said that instead of
the butchers standing all the loss when
the cattle are condemned, the raisers
should also be made to stand part. He
favored a tuberculin test, which is
given to cattle on all dairy and stock
farms, which determines the presence
Of the disease before the cows are
killed. This would mean that many
COWS at the present time, which are
would be quarantined, until
hey had either died from the disease
Dr. recovered. In this way infected
stock could be prevented from finding
us way upon the market.
Startling Disclosure Made.
One of the most startling disclos-
lres of the afternoon was made by
Tim Renk, an employe of the Rich
mond abattoir, who has been in the
butcher business for the past thirty
years in Richmond. he stating that he
had butchered hundreds of cattle suf-
iering with the same disease. which
Dr. Wagner had pronounced tubercu-
osis. The same symptoms, exactly,
he said. existed in the cattle which he
lad butchered in former years, but at
he time he did not know what was
he matter. although he stated the
diseased portions had been cut off
md the meat placed on the Richmond /
markets and sold readily. He said /
lie had never seen a COW thrown out, /
With the same symptoms until Dr. |
Wagner assumed the position of gov
,rnment inspector at the local con-
,ern. Mr.. Renk took sides with the /
,wners and employees of the plant /
Lgainst DR.. Wagner in the contention I
which arose over the merits OF the dis
ase.
Wagner Makes Statement.
In speaking OF the matter afterwarti t