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IT WAS NOT ANTHRAX

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MANCHESTER SHEEP DID NOT

HAVE THAT DREAD DISEASE,

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The Greatest Scourge Which Could Come to Michigan Sheep - The Sheep Could Have Been Cured.

George W. Dunphy, of Quincy, Mich. , state veterinarian, was the guest over night of Dr. J. A. Dell, of W. Ann st. In speaking of the case of reported anthrax, on the farm of William Rushton, of Manchester township, Dr. Dunphy said there had not been a case of anthrax in the state. Anthrax consists of a wire like worm two to three inches long when developed, which kills sheep within two or three hours after the sheep appear to be attacked. It is never a lingering disease, as was the case of Mr, Rushton's sheep. Dr. Dunphy after examining the sheep at Mr. Rushton's farm, made a postmortem, and discovered that the sheep, had died of small intestinal worms, which could have been cured if taken in time. Sixteen sheep had died before the doctor arrived. He advised Mr. Rushton to give them turpentine and oil. In doing this two lambs were strangled, and a day or two later a ewe and lamb died. making a total of 20 sheep. Since then the balance of the flock seem to have recovered. The anthrax commences by the bacilli germinating and death ensures very quickly. The doctor intimates that either those who pronounced the disease anthrax did not know or gave their opinion for the purpose of acquiring a reputation for knowledge which they did not possess. The doctor gave the Manchester Enterprise the following letter: "Editor Enterprise: - Having noticed an article in your paper stating that a highly contagious disease known as anthrax had appeared in the flock of sheep belonging to Mr. Wm. Rushton, of Manchester township, I wish to correct this statement, as no such disease exists in the flock, nor any disease showing any marked symptom or postmortem appearance of anthrax, and the farmers of this community have no reason to fear the disease of this flock, as it is not of a contagions character. I examined the flock and held a postmortem examination on an animal that died Monday morning, and there is no indication of anything resembling anthrax.

"GEO. W. DUNPHY, "State Veterinarian."

Dr. Dunphy is a well posted man in his profession and a recognized authority What he says carries weight. His opinion will therefore be a relief to the sheep growers in the county.

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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

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AN ANONYMOUS LETTER TO

JUDGE NEWKIRK.

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Tells How the Insane Can be Cured So That There W!ll be no Need of Asylums.

Judge of Probate Newkirk has at last been advised as to a way in which to dispose of the over-plus of insane patients. If the advise was good it would be a great relief to the county. He has received an anonymous letter in which his attention is called to a Christian Science healer who was ready to take care of and heal all who were suffering mentally. The judge, was also asked to read a long Christian Science lecture. He was assured that if he sent the county insane to a healer, they would all recover.