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of hard palate was. destroyed from the second molar backwards, 
on the. entire left side from the median line, The surface was 
raw, infiltrated with neoplastic growths and exhibited large 
granulations, these extending to and involving the cavity of the 
pharynx. 'They also perforated the soft palate, entirely or par¬ 
tially destroying it and interfered with its functions. The mu¬ 
cous membrane of the pharynx was slightly injected. On 
opening the sinuses those of the left side were found to be en¬ 
tirely obliterated by cancerous growths, specimens of which 
proved it to be of sarcomatous variety. 
Conclusion : While the symptoms exhibited by the patient 
at the beginning of his illness would have justified the diagno¬ 
sis of pharyngeal disturbances, it is pretty evident that They 
were, but secondary in their effect, and that they were due to the 
condition of the soft palate, perforated through as it was by the 
development of the sarcomatous tumors. Of course the condi¬ 
tion of the teeth and hard palate were also due to the same de¬ 
velopment, which was overlooked. 
MALUEIN IN SUSPICIOUS FARCY. 
By G. L. Blackman, Student at American Veterinary College. 
Through the.kindness of Dr. Drake, the students of the A. 
V. C. were permitted to see and watch an aged grey gelding, in 
apparent good condition, which was suspected of farcy. 
The Doctor was. called a few days previous to see him. He 
found a small swelling of doubtful appearance in the intermax¬ 
illary space and administered to the horse a purgative, which 
operated freely, and the gland suppurated freely. 
Entering the hospital Nov. 18, the animal had no discharge, 
no ulceration on the septum, a small tumor on the right side^of 
the face, which when punctured allowed the escape of a thin 
yellowish pus ; there was also one in the intermaxillary space 
discharging somewhat, and two others, one on the left side of 
the thorax, the other on the right shoulder. These were not 
discharging.. There was a small abrasion on the skin of the off 
fore heel., said to result from an injury. The animal was left at 
the hospital for mallein test, and presented the following - char¬ 
acteristic reaction : 
Nov. 18.—2.30 p. m., 101 2-5; 7 p. m., 101 1-5; 11 p. m., 
100 4-5. 
Nov. 19.— 8 A. M., 99 4-5 ; received 2>^ c. c. mallein in left 
side of neck. . 10 A. m., ioo 2-5 ; slight puff at point of inocu¬ 
lation and a little soreness to touch. 12 m m ioo 2G ; swelling 
