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, Carey, Ohio; I. S. Butler, Y.S., Chillicothe, Ohio., graduate of the 
,rio Veterinary College, and C. S. Elliott, D.V.S., of Greenville, Ohio; 
I. Kent, D.V.S., of Cadiz, Ohio, graduate of the American Veterinary 
ige. 
[n the afternoon session, the chair called for a report from the committee on 
I igious diseases. Owing to the absence of their chairman no official report was 
3 , but several members present took the liberty to slate what cases had come 
r their observation since our last meeting. Dr. W. E. Wight, of Delaware, 
e of having met with one case of glanders since our last meeting. Dr. 
>ck, of Columbus, reported cases of glanders that are in quarantine near the 
Dr. Smith, of Pleasant Hill, reported two cases of genuine glanders. Dr. 
of Cleveland, reported cases which had come under his observation since 
last meeting. Dr. J. S. Butler reported cases and thought the law was a 
defective in this particular, as it gives parties a beautiful chance to dispose 
horse even after be is informed that he suffers from glanders, before the 
er authorities instruct him to either quarantine or destroy the animal. 
The chair called for essays and papers, but none were forthcoming although 
had been promised according to the Secretary’s report, both parties having been 
led in due time. Dr. Detmars, of Columbus, was to have read a paper on 
ders, Dr.Yonkermau, of Cleveland, on medical jurisprudence. Both gentle- 
were absent and no excuse or apology was sent to the Association for their 
nee. Several members were inclined to censure Drs. Detmars and Yorkerman 
reating the Association in that manner. A motion was made and passed by a 
limous vote instructing the Corresponding Secretary to write both gentlemen 
essing the Association’s views on the subject. As the Association demands 
tesy from each one of her members, it is altogether likely that some action 
be taken at the annual meeting unless a satisfactory explanation is given by 
,i gentleman for not being present to read his paper or writing an excuse. A 
jestion was made by Dr. Smith that alternates be appointed in the future to 
. papers; that would always insure us of a sufficient number of essays. This 
jestion was thought wise and will be adopted in the future. 
The chair appointed a committee consisting of Drs. Newton, Butler and 
’, to draw up resolutions of respect to the memory of Dr. L. B. Chase, of 
in, O., who had been removed by death since our last meeting. Dr. Fair 
ie on the subject of castration and regretted very much that many of the 
luates of veterniary colleges did not undertake the operation of castrating 
lings, an operation whichis simple but thorough. They do not have sufficient 
idence in themselves, having had no practical instruction. This work belongs 
he veterinary surgeon and no graduate should in his opinion leave a college 
lout being able to operate as well as the farmers who are traveling about the 
itry operating. It is in his opinion a disgrace to the profession to have to turn 
' any part of surgery to farmers and humbugs who do not understand the 
;omy of the parts at all. Still they operate instead of qualified veterinary 
;eons. It is to be hoped in the future that the different demonstrators on sur- 
r at the different veterinary colleges will make a bold effort to practically 
lonstrate to their class how to operate, and not be compelled to bring in farmers 
butchers to instruct their classes. Dr. Newton followed by giving an excel- 
