814 
OBITUARY. 
tion and to the Chairman, who, we are sure, has developed on 
this occasion his usual- energy in fulfilling his duties towards 
the association. The book contains many important points of 
information relating to the association, besides the transactions 
of the meeting in Buffalo, with all the papers and communica¬ 
tions presented to the convention. 
Insects Affecting Domestic Animals. An account of the species of importance in 
North America, with mention of related forms occurring on other animals. By- 
Herbert Osborn, Professor of Zoology and Entomology, Iowa Agricultural College, 
Ames, la. (Bulletin No. 5, new series, Division of Entomology), lately published 
by the Department of Agriculture, discusses “particularly those insects which, by 
direct attack upon domesticated animals, render themselves an injurious element to 
stock-breeder, poultry-raiser, and keeper of various animals for pleasure and profit.” 
Bacli species is treated quite fully, its past history, extent of 
injury, habits, and life history being given, and finally methods 
of preventing or relieving its injuries are described. Edition 
limited to 1000, and can be had from the Superintendent of 
Documents, Union Building, Washington, D. C., for 20 cents. 
pamphlets received. 
Charbon or Anthrax , Bulletin of the Louisiana State Ex¬ 
periment Station. 
Veterinary Sanitary Board of Colorado , Biennial Report,, 
including that of the State Veterinary Surgeon, Dr. Chas. 
Gresswell. 
BOOKS RECEIVED. 
Report of Commissioner of Education, 1894, 1895. Vol. I. 
OBITUARY. 
Oren H. Flagg. 
This well-known veterinary surgeon, died at his residence,. 
299 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, Mass., on Sunday, Jan. 3, 
after a two months’ illness of kidney and heart troubles. He 
was born in Barre, Mass., on Feb. 28, 1823, an( ^ began the study 
of medicine when 30 years of age, graduating as an M. D., from 
the Cincinnati Medical School ; but, having a natural taste for 
animals, he turned his attention to veterinary medicine, studied 
with the late Dr. George H. Dadd, and in 1859 received a de¬ 
gree from the Boston School of Veterinary Medicine and Sur¬ 
gery after four years of study. Beginning practice immediately 
after receiving the degree in New Bedford, he has continued to 
practice there without interruption ever since. He enjoyed the 
