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EDITORIAL. 
condition is well illustrated in the professional life of Dr. E. 
Salmon, the present Chief of the Animal Bureau. With com¬ 
paratively delicate health, he has, however, within a few years 
accomplished an immense amount of work, and it is our sad 
duty to announce that for a while he is compelled to relin¬ 
quish his active professional life. He is in good condition to 
take a rest, however, and relieve himself from the anxieties 
connected with his oversight of the work of his Bureau. The 
Secretary of Agriculture having already created the position 
of Assistant Chief of the Bureau of Animal Industry, and ap¬ 
pointed to fill the position a veterinarian well known to the 
profession, well acquainted with the work and prospective 
duties of the Bureau, and possessed of great administrative 
abilities, there will be no break in the work, and the machinery 
of administration is not likely to stop, or even rub. 
Professor C. B. Michener, D.V.S., received the appoint¬ 
ment on the 28th of May and began his duties on the 1st of 
June. He has now removed from New York and transferred 
his residence to the city of Washington. The Doctor has our 
best and most sincere wishes, and we feel sure that the Bureau 
will find in him a thoroughly competent and faithful officer. 
United States Veterinary Medical Association.— 
The following notice was received at a late honr from the 
worthy Secretary of the Association : 
SPECIAL NOTICE. 
To all delegates in attendance at the Convention of the United States Veterinary 
Medical Association: 
The Committee of Arrangements have selected Willard's Hotel as headquar¬ 
ters. A rate of $3.00 per day will he given all delegates in attendance. 
The Convention -will he held in Willards Hall , in the hotel building. 
All delegates and members in attendance will register at the respective desks hf 
the Eastern, Central and Western Reception Committees, and all information will 
he furnished at these points. 
The veterinarians of Washington and Baltimore will tender a lunch to all in 
attendance on the 15 th of September. 
A banquet will be given at Willards hotel on the evening of the 16 th, at a cost 
of $7 per plate. 
An excursion to Mount Vernon on the 11 th is in contemplation, special rates 
being conceded to the members, 
