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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
The bill cancels this authority so that the District Attorney 
upon information furnished by such a society shall cause an 
action to be brought for the recovery of such penalties; one 
half of which, after expenses are paid, shall be delivered to the 
society giving the information, and the other half shall be paid 
into the county treasury .—(Brooklyn Eagle, Jan. 24.) 
OBITUARY. 
WILLIAM H. PROPHETT, D. V. S. 
At Suffield, Conn., Jan. 17, Dr. Prophett succumbed to heart 
failure following a long period of sickness, which seemed to be 
a complication of minor disturbances. The deceased was a 
graduate of the American Veterinary College, class of 1885, an< ^ 
had practiced at Bridgeport, Conn., for the greater part of his 
professional career, having disposed of his business four or five 
years ago on account of failing health and removed to Suffield. 
His son, James H. Prophett, is also a veterinarian, being a 
graduate of the same college as his father, and succeeds to his 
business. The funeral occurred on the 20th ult., from the family 
residence. 
. ROBERT JACKSON SAUNDERS. 
On Jan. 22, at Highland Station, West Roxbury, Mass.,, 
this well-known veterinary surgeon died from heart lesions as a 
complication of rheumatism, aged 66 years. He was one of the 
original members of the U. S. V. M. A., and, though a self- 
made man, was a thoroughly conscientious and studious prac¬ 
titioner, who gained the respect and good will of all who knew 
him. He was a brother of the late William Saunders, the father 
of Frederick, and an uncle of the late John S. Saunders. He 
gave up active practice about* two years ago on account of rheu¬ 
matism, but was only confined to the house for three days. He 
was interred at Salem on the 25th. 
SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
CHICAGO VETERINARY ASSOCIATION. 
Meeting called to order at 8.41, December 9. Members 
present 23. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. 
Secretary reported the receipt of bills for printing, etc., to the 
amount of $14.50. After considerable discussion among the 
