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while the “ quacks ” had a number there, hence the bill was 
lost. 
Dr. Joly translated some articles in a French veterinary jour¬ 
nal relating to Nocard’s recent work, which were interesting and 
instructive. 
On motion it was voted that the unpaid dues of Dr. Farnum^ 
who recently met with such a sadly sudden death, be credited as 
paid to date. 
On motion the following resolutions were adopted : 
Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God to remove from our midst by death one of 
our best loved and most respected members, Dr. William David Farnum, 
Resolved, That we deeply deplore the great misfortune which has befallen the family 
of the deceased and, 
Resolved,^ That we hereby extend our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the wife and 
family in their bereavement. 
The Secretary was instructed to send a copy of these reso^ 
lutions to the wife of Dr. Farnum. 
Pursuant to notice given at the last regular meeting, accord¬ 
ing to Sections i, 2, 3 of Article XII of the constitution, it was 
unanimously voted to amend Section i of Article III by strik¬ 
ing out the word six in the second line of said Section i of 
Article III and substituting therefor the word three, so that as 
amended it shall stand “ the meetings of this association shall 
be held once in three months.” 
After the unanimous expression of opinion favoring them, 
the following were passed ; 
Resolved, That as a physical examination as a means of diagnosing tuberculosis is 
false, misleading and entirely unreliable, and is so conceded by all noted scientists, and 
be it further 
Resolved, That we, members of the Maine Veterinary Medical Association, abso¬ 
lutely refuse to make any physical examinations as the exclusive means of detecting tuber¬ 
culosis. and believe that such examinations are fruitful causes of the spread of the disease 
by giving the public a sense of security which does not exist. 
Voted that the next meeting be held at Rockland, and that 
at our January meeting we extend a cordial invitation to the 
ladies to be present. 
After reporting many cases from the practice of the various 
members and a full, free and edifying discussion of same by all 
present, the meeting adjourned. W. R. WEST, Secretary. 
MINNESOTA STATE VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. 
The regular semi-annual meeting of this association was 
held at the Court House, in Owatonna, Minn., on July 13th 
and 14th. 
The meeting was called to order by President Brimhall on 
the evening of July 13th. The following gentlemen were 
