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prepare specimens of animals that had died from the diseas< 
and forward them to him so he could have them submittec 
to a microscopical examination. He went on to give som< 
statistics and data regarding the loss of live stock, the finan 
cial loss and the mortality of the disease. 
Considerable discussion followed Dr. Lemke’s remarks, am 
the Doctor was subjected to a rigid cross-examination b] 
most of the members present, all of whom expressed a willing 
ness to assist him by every means in their power. 
Then followed the reading of a very instructive paper oi 
bronchitis, by Dr. D. F. Fox, who described the differen 
phases of the disease and the different methods of treating 
the same. 
Dr. J. H. Eddy followed with an excellent and carefull; 
prepared paper on the “Circumstances which Modify th 
Action of Medicines.” Both subjects were thoroughly dis 
cussed by the members. 
On motion of Dr. Spencer a vote of thanks was tenderer 
the essayists for the able and masterly manner in which the 
had entertained the meeting. 
The Chair appointed Drs. Spencer, Jr., Skaife, Pierce an 
Shaw as essayists for the next meeting. 
Dr. R. A. Archibald submitted the following resolution: 
Whereas, The live stock interests of this State are suffering from the maligna 
influences of contagious and infectious diseases, and 
Whereas, The health of the public of this great State is also jeopardized by 
presence of said contagious and infectious diseases which affect the domestic animal, ai 
Whereas, We, the members of the California State Veterinary Medical Assoi 
ation, realizing that this state of affairs is wholly due to the fact that there are J 
laws on the statute books of this State sufficiently adequate to control the ravages 
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these contagious and infectious diseases. Therefore, be it 
Resolved , That the President be and he is hereby authorized and requested 
appoint at the next meeting of the Association—which will be held at Sacramento 
a committee consisting of three members, whose duty it shall be to wait on or coj 
municate with the Governor of this State, with a view of prevailing upon him 
appoint a Commission, to consist of one veterinarian, one physician, one lawyer, o 
dairyman and one stockman, who shall receive no compensation, and whose duty 
shall be to devise ways and means whereby the public health and the live stock int 
ests of this State may best be protected from the ravages of contagious and infectio 
diseases, such as anthrax, tuberculosis, glanders, hog cholera, etc. 
Considerable discussion followed the presentation of'tb 
