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none of the monkeys. Only one of the animals, a monkey, had shown signs of 

 a cough, which animals gave the B. hroncJiicanis pure in the trachea and blood." 



Since the organism attacks other animals besides the dog, the author proposes 

 to change the name to BaciUiis hroncliisepUcus. 



Contribution to the study of epizootic lymphangitis, M. L. Teppaz (Jour. 

 Trop. Vet. 8ci., 7 {1912), No. 1, pp. 53-61). — Leucocytozoon piropJasmoides was 

 found in the pus of all the buds of 100 horses that were examined, to the ex- 

 clusion of all other organisms. 



An anatomo-pathological and experimental study of pernicious anemia 

 (typho-anemie infectieuse) of the horse, G. Finzi {Rev. Gen. Med. V^t., 18 

 {1911), No. 216, pp. 681-687, figs. 2).— The author reports studies made of the 

 lesions found in the liver, kidneys, and spleen, together with studies of the 

 blood. 



A contribution to the study of infectious paraplegia of the horse, A. 

 MOXH.UN and A. M. Otuela {Bui. Soc. Cent. Med. Yet., 89 {1912), No. 6, pp. l.',0- 

 l'i5). — This paper consists of clinical and bacteriological notes made during an 

 epidemic at Maizieres. France, in November, 1911. 



A report upon the permanent value of the roaring operation as evidenced 

 by the present condition of 100 horses which have been satisfactorily 

 operated upon for roaring from 18 months to 2* years ago, F. Hobday 

 {Vet. Jour., 68 {1912), No. U2, pp. 207-218).— The author, who has operated for 

 roaring upon more than 520 individual horses, finds that the beneficial results 

 obtained are lasting. 



RURAL ENGINEERING. 



On the measurement and division of water, L. G. Caspenteb {Colorado 

 St a. Bui. 130, pp. 3-48, figs. 5). — This is a revision of Bulletin 27 of the station, 

 previously noted (E. S. R., 6, p. 485), to which is added a set of tables showing 

 the discharge over right-angled triangular weir notches, and a discussion of 

 the use of rating flumes and of Kutter's formula for determining the flow in 

 canals. 



[Investigation of the regulation of hydraulic works in the United Stateo 

 of America], R. Tavernike {Aim. Dir. Uydraul. ct Amdlior. Agr., Min. Agr. 

 [France], 1909, No. 39, i)p. 307-.'/// 7). — This reiwrt deals with the developments 

 in the United States relative to laws regulating interior navigation, irrigation, 

 water power, and the conservation of these natural resources. In connection 

 with this report are a number of reports and articles on irrigation, hydraulics, 

 hydroelectric works, and reclamation in various parts of the United States. 



An experiment station for irrigation, M. Conti {Agr. Colon. [Italy], 6 

 (1912), No. 1-2, pp. 29-37, figs. 6). — This article deals with the need and impor- 

 tance of irrigation in Argentina, briefly discusses institutions for experimental 

 agricultural hydraulics, and describes the irrigation exiierimeut station con- 

 ducted by the Faculty of Agronomy of the National School of Agriculture at 

 Buenos Aires and its work. 



Irrigation in Egypt, J. Babois {Les Irrigations en Egypte. Paris, 1911, 

 2. ed., rev. and cnl., pp. XTI+-'i22, pis. 17, figs. 90). — This publication deals 

 with irrigation works and irrigation administration and legislation in Egypt, 

 and discusses the topography and character of the soil, inundation, irrigation 

 of the Delta and of middle Egj-pt, drainage of irrigated land, and construction 

 and maintenance of dams and canals. A description is given of the inundation 

 basins, of different irrigation works, and of agricultural developments in Egypt. 

 Irrigation and drainage, L. A. B. Wade {Rpt. Dcpt. Puh. Works N. 8. 

 Wales, 1911, pp. 33-67). — This report covers the operations and expenditures 



