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The concensus of opinion was that the sufferer should have 
all the water he wanted, small quantities frequently repeated. 
Dr. Hoskins by experiment found that the quantity of water 
offered had a great controlling influence upon the tendency to 
effusion, and believes in giving very little water. 
It was generally conceded that it was extremely difficult to 
treat it successfully and the cases that did recover were 
worthless. 
Dr. Lusson reported cases of Azoturia. 
Dr. Jelton a case of Probable Influence with CEdema Glottis 
—traehcotomy—complete recovery. 
Adjourned to meet next day at 10 A. M. 
Philadelphia, March 6, 1895. 
The second day’s session of the Pennsylvania State Veterin¬ 
ary Medical Association was called to order by President Pear¬ 
son. 
Prof. Harger presented then a valuable paper on Springhalt 
and his treatment, which was followed by an interesting dis¬ 
cussion and report of cases by Dr. J. Raynor. 
Prof. Zuill read a long and interesting paper on “ Penetrating 
Street Nails,” in which, after considering the varieties of injuries, 
he spoke of the treatment, calling attention to the use of 
Peroxyde of Hydrogen, dressing with iodoform. He generally 
condemns the use of poultices, but places great dependence on 
antiseptics. 
The paper brought on a lively discussion, where most of the 
members took part. 
Dr. Sallinger read a paper on Pneumonia, * which brought 
out the different opinions of most of the members present. 
After some private business carried by the Executive Com¬ 
mittee, the meeting returned to its labors by the discussion of 
Tuberculosis. Dr. A. E. Conrow, Ridge, J. S. Raynor, Hoskins, 
* See this issue. 
