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the inguinal interstice, and in an oblique direction downward, 
backward and inward. It is about three or four inches long, 
and is situated between the crural arch and the posterior bor¬ 
der of the small oblique. The operator who, after passing 
through the inguinal ring, would expect to find the testicle 
in that direction, would certainly meet with a failure—indeed, 
not only would he meet with great difficulties before reach¬ 
ing the testicles, but their oblation would besides be ex¬ 
tremely difficult on account of the shortness of its suspensory 
ligament, which would prevent it from being brought on a 
level with the inguinal ring in order to be amputated. And 
not only so, but what would be a still more serious matter, 
the inguinal interstice, thus opened at its inferior part, would 
soon be filled by the intestinal mass, and the operator would 
find himself in the presence of an incurable eventration. 
I have encountered this accident on one occasion, and 
was very much discouraged by the complication which at 
first I thought could not be avoided. Simulated operations, 
performed afterward, have given me greater familiarity with 
the correct mode of procedure, so that I am now able almost 
without danger to penetrate the peritoneal cavity and secure 
the testicle in ectopia. This is the whole secret of the oper¬ 
ation, as we shall show at a future time. 
(To be continued'). 
REPORTS OF CASES. 
“Careful observation makes a skillful practitioner, but bis skill dies with him . 
By recording his observations he adds to the knowledge of his profession , and assists 
by his facts in building up the solid edifice of pathological science .”— Veterinary 
Record. 
INDIGESTION—AZOTURIA—PURPURA. 
By W. H. Gribble, D.V.S. 
On Sunday, April 23d, we were hurriedly called to see a 
four-year-old, 1,100-pounds, sorrel mare, trotting bred, and 
which had suddenly been taken sick while being driven ; 
found her lying by the roadside, bloated, rolling, pawing, etc., 
in fact, a well marked case of acute indigestion; gave eserine 
