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expressed in a paper on the same subject read before the Ne¬ 
braska Veterinary Medical Association some time ago, wherein 
he was of the opinion that we will find brain lesions on post¬ 
mortem examinations of subjects dying of this disease. The 
doctor showed a brain with a large blood clot in the medulla 
oblongata. He urged that practitioners make post-mortem ex¬ 
aminations of all subjects dying of this malady and keep a 
record of the same. 
On motion, the meeting adjourned to give room to the Ne¬ 
braska Veterinary Medical Association, to meet again at 9.30 
A. M. of the following day. 
At 9.30 A. M. the President called the association to order. 
Dr. Drasky reported on a case of u Sorghum Poisoning, or 
What?” This case was discussed by Drs. Parstow, Miller, 
Peters, Miller, Leslie, Vincent, Austin, Evans and Brown. 
Dr. Gibson reported on u Hybrid Pumpkin Poisoning.” 
Discussion by Drs. Leslie, Brown, Drasky and Bostrum. 
Dr. Gain reported on a case of u Ridgling,” in which the 
gland was found attached to the spleen. 
Dr. Gain reported a case of “ Malanosis.” 
Mr. Adams was introduced to the association by Dr. Ramac- 
ciotti. Mr. Adams is an old-time friend of the profession, and 
is the father of one of the veterinary bills which was passed in 
this State some years ago. He made an extensive and able 
address to the association, in which he urged that the doctors 
continue in their struggle to secure legislation to the effect that 
the veterinary surgeon be recognized and protected by law. He 
very kindly offered his aid and assistance to the association and 
to the profession in their efforts along this line. 
Upon motion, Mr. Adams was made an honorary member of 
the association by a unanimous vote, and a vote of thanks was 
also given him for his kindly offer of assistance to the association. 
The election of officers resulted as follows : 
President—Dr. Rainacciotti, of Omaha, Nebraska. 
Vice-President—Dr. Austin, of Newton, Iowa. 
Secretary and Treasurer—Dr. J. J. Drasky, of Crete, Ne¬ 
braska. 
The following Board of Censors was appointed by the 
Chair :—Doctors Byers, Evans, Talbot, Miller. 
It was moved, seconded and carried that the Secretary and 
Treasurer be instructed to pay Dr. Anderson $1.05 due him. 
It was moved, seconded and carried that Dr. Rainacciotti be 
reimbursed for his expense of the clinics. 
