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TV. INDEX. 
JULY. —Meeting of the United States Veterinary Medical Asso¬ 
ciation. —Two months more and then en route to Chicago—important steps 
taken—it may make the true United States Veterinary Medical Association — 
hard work of the committee—papers promised—programme well laid out—our 
thoughts—is it all eastern—where are the western veterinarians—our fears— 
perhaps the result of our anxiety for success—yet they may be correct—an 
open letter from a western veterinarian—Dr. Williams gives severe hits, and many 
of his remarks seem to agree with our thoughts—his open letter. American Vet¬ 
erinary College Building Fund —American veterinary education—veterinary 
colleges of to-day—colleges in years to come—private establishments—the good 
they do—the danger that threatens them—duties imposed on officers of colleges 
—obligations to alumni—new action of the officers of the A. V. C.—inquiries by 
an alumnus—the condition of affairs— twenty thousand dollars wanted—five 
thousand donated—fifteen thousand more will allow a building to be started— 
will that plan succeed ?—will it fail? 
AUGUST.— “For Alma Mater’s Sake” —Our dangerous position in the 
matter—reasons for our persistence—the sinking fund of the American Veter¬ 
inary College—various attempts made to raise it—their failure—complete and 
partial—results of the efforts—the enthusiasm of all and in particular of a few 
—a new plan proposed by Dr. Coates—his motto and his chances of success.— 
Contagious Pleuro-Pneumonia in the United States and English Restric¬ 
tion. —Its recognition in this country several years ago, and the English em¬ 
bargo-commissions—Bureau of Animal Industry’s successful work—the disease 
crushed little by little—it is almost all destroyed—action of Hon. J. M. Rusk, 
Commissioner of Agriculture—an American bureau on English land—three 
American veterinarians under the leadership of an American veterinary surgeon 
start for Europe—our best wishes and our hearty hopes for their success.— 
The September Meeting of the United States Veterinary Medical Asso¬ 
ciation. —Director Armand Charles Goubaux’s death. 
SEPTEMBER.— “ForAlma Mater’s Sake” —Strenuous efforts made in 
behalf of the American Veterinary College building fund—Dr. Coates’ plan—it is 
the most practical—little time has passed since its inauguration and yet it 
gives encouraging prospects of success—nearly twenty thousand dollars already 
promised—shall outside contributions be sought?—would it not injure our esprit 
de corps? — let the enterprise remain in the hands of the alumni. United States 
Veterinary Medical Association.— A few days longer before it is called to 
order—strong exertions made by all to ensure its success—our fears ill-founded 
—Dr. Hoskins’ answer to the open letter of Dr. Williams—a reply to it—every¬ 
thing is explained satisfactorily and now “ on to Chicago”—the last communi¬ 
cation from Secretary Hoskins. Special Notice.— Dr. P. Paquin, one of our 
best contributors—his communications will receive proper attention in our next. 
OCTOBER.— United States Veterinary Medical Association. —Twenty- 
seventh anniversary meeting—the day of consolidation—the National Associa¬ 
tion is established beyond doubt—all passed harmoniously—pleasant receptions 
—the welfare of the profession was at stake, hence the success of the meeting 
—large assembly of veterinarians—fifteen States represented—New Jersey, 
