The Minnow in the Milk

People find all sorts of animal life in the city water and think nothing of it, but when it comes to finding live things in the milk there is just cause for wonder. Especially is this true if the milk comes from a dairy that is supposed to be under the close scrutiny of the health commissioner. Such is the case, however, and the story comes from the vicinity of X and South Seventeenth streets that a live fish was found in a pail of fresh milk yesterday. The sponsor for the story is a reputable citizen of Tacoma, one not given to 'seeing things,' and who drinks nothing stronger than Clover creek water. When the milk was brought in from the wagon a dark object was noticed in the lacteal fluid. The milk was put through a strainer and a wriggling, kicking minnow about two inches long was disclosed to view. How the fish ever got there is a mystery that has not yet been solved. The little fish was put in a dish of city water, and for a time seemed to enjoy the change immensely. Toward evening, however, the Clover creek stuff proved too much for the minnow and he succumbed.