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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
Andrew L. Fosse (Ontario Vet. Coll.), Deerfield ; Jos. T. Herns- 
hein (Univ. Penn.), Kenosha; J. M. Armstrong (Ontario Vet. 
Coll.), Richland Centre; L. M. Jargo (Ontario Vet. Coll.), Jef¬ 
ferson ; W. S. Powell (McKillip Vet. Coll.), Marshfield ; Jos. T. 
Phieffer (Chicago Vet. Coll.), Franklin; Wm. J. Malone (Chi¬ 
cago Vet. Coll.), Mt. Horeb. The Censors* reporting favorably 
and it was moved and seconded that the candidates be elected 
by acclamation. Carried. The above named gentlemen were 
declared duly elected to membership. 
The Secretary reported that Dr. Chas. Kochne had met with 
an accident with a corn-husking machine, losing his right hand, 
except his thumb, and recommended that he be placed on the 
list of honorary members. On motion, Dr. Chas. Kochne was 
elected an honorary member of the society. 
The Secretary read the report of the committee on collec¬ 
tions and several letters received from members in arrears. 
Dr. Arpke recommended that those several years in arrears 
be dropped from the list of members. 
Dr. Leech thought that back dues could not be collected 
under present by-laws, and recommended an amendment to Sec. 
12, and that discussion be postponed until the evening session. 
On motion, carried. 
Dr. H. P. Clute, chairman of the Committee on Legislation, 
reported that the committee had held a meeting in Milwaukee 
with a committee from the State Board of Agriculture and the 
Experimental Station in regard to the establishment of a Live 
Stock Sanitary Board and in regard to proposed changes in 
present State veterinary laws. Discussed by Drs. E. D. Rob¬ 
erts and Leech. On motion the report was accepted. 
Dr. Beattie, Secretary of the Committee on Prosecution of Il¬ 
legal Practitioners, stated that several had retired from business 
as a result of the work of the committee and Dr. Hartwig. Dis¬ 
cussed by Drs. Leech, Clute, Collins and O’Reilley. 
Dr. Leech requested the privilege to revert to new business. 
There being no objection the request was granted and Dr. 
Leech requested the Secretary to read an extract from the Chi¬ 
cago Horseman of Jan. 29, 1901, in regard to the question of 
giving rank to veterinary surgeons in the U. S. Army and asked 
that the communication be officially answered. After discus¬ 
sion Dr. D. Roberts moved that a press committee be appointed 
to answer this communication and any other matter that might 
be necessary to be placed before the public. Seconded by Dr. 
Leech. Carried. 
