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Munn represented the University, and expressed the greatest 
pride in the Veterinary Department. A letter from Dr. Liau- 
tard was received with great enthusiasm, and his health was 
drank in loving friendship. From Philadelphia came Dr. 
Hoskins, from Massachusetts Winchester and Howard, from 
Baltimore Wm. Dougherty, from New Jersey the two Uowes, 
and most all' classes were represented. Prof. Chas. A. Doremus, 
who holds a warm place in the hearts of every veterinarian who 
had the good fortune to receive chemical inspiration at his 
hands, was in his best mood, and so were the other speakers. 
A full account of the delightful event will be given in the May 
number. 
A Uarge Intestinal Calculus. —Messrs. Higinbothom 
& Wood,* Hamilton, Bermuda, send the following interesting 
item : “ We take much pleasure in enclosing herewith a photo¬ 
graph of an interesting intestinal 
calculus, which was taken from the 
abdominal cavity of a horse a few 
weeks ago, and being of an excep¬ 
tionally large size thought it may 
be of interest from a scientific stand¬ 
point to have a description of it pub¬ 
lished in your veterinary journal 
The stone was formed in the stonu 
ach of a horse seventeen years of 
age, and ruptured through, causing 
almost instant death. The weight is pounds, and circum¬ 
ference 21 inches, being almost perfectly round. We should 
be glad if you can inform us of any larger specimens of this 
kind being found.” 
The Automobile in Kansas City. —During the past year- 
the manufacturers of automobiles have endeavored to estab¬ 
lish a field of usefulness in Kansas City, but in vain. The last 
experiment resulted in the agent scaring a farmer’s horse, and 
having to pay all damages, which amounted to $75. In place 
of an increase in the number of cycles, and in the absence of 
automobiles, the horse is coming into still greater prominence. 
Driving clubs are enlarging their membership and increasing 
their facilities for the pleasure to be derived from the roadster. 
The horse owners’ influence is being brought to bear upon the 
Park Boards, and boulevards and fine drives are being pushed 
to completion. 
Governmental Veterinarians at Kansas City.— 
