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but most of the difference of opinion was in reference to cases of 
so-called spinal meningitis, some claiming such cases were dip- 
theria. The treatment of purpura was discussed at considerable 
length, but the preponderance of evidence was in favor of strych¬ 
nia and iodide of iron. The latter being a very unstable prod¬ 
uct, should be made fresh. 
Dr. Jones now asked permission to make a few remarks, as 
he must leave the city. His remarks were in reference to the 
Ohio Veterinary College made necessary, he thought, by the 
action of the New York State Association at its last meeting, as 
its action, or rather some of its members, were entirely out of 
place and uncalled for, as Dr. A. H. King was not and had not 
been for some time previous to that meeting in any way connect¬ 
ed with the Ohio Veterinary College, and that the professorship 
and curriculum would stand quite on a level with any two-year 
college in America, and that the directors were even now medi¬ 
tating a change to a three-year term. 
Dr. Gribble now read a paper entitled “ Life and Death,” but, 
on account of lack of time, no discussion was had. 
Dr. Howe described a case of rupture of ligaments of the 
neck, in which he had used splints ; the case recovered, but the 
splints had made a sore neck, and Tetanus developed. Strange 
to say, the animal even recovered from this. 
The time having arrived to arrange for the semi-annual 
meeting, the President invited the association to meet in Millers- 
burgh, which was accepted, and the time set was during the 
Holmes County Fair, in September next. 
It was now moved by Dr. Gribble, supported by Dr. Ball, 
that we now adjourn, and instead of waiting till evening for our 
annual banquet, we now appoint a committee to arrange for a 
first-class substantial dinner. Carried. The President appointed 
Dr. Ball as a committee, and the association adjourned to meet at 
the dinner table, where you may be assured none were found 
missing. 
W. H. Gribble, D. V. S., Secretary. 
