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sponded to by Dr. Martin, of Kankakee, and Dr. V. G. Hunt, 
and discussed generally by the society. 
Dr. V. G. Hunt followed next with an excellent paper on 
“ Enteritis,” giving graphically his treatment and the probable 
outcome. 
Dr. S. H. Swain recited the history of a case of tetanus, giv¬ 
ing his experience with the carbolic acid treatment. 
On motion the meeting was then adjourned until 8 A. M., 
Aug. 9th. 
Thursday , Aug. 9th .—The application for membership of 
Dr. Marsh, of Illiopolis, Dr. T. D. Skeen, of Garland, and Dr. 
N. P. Whitmore, of Gardner, were then read by the Secretary, 
and the applications were referred to the Committee on Mem¬ 
bership, who examined into the proficiency and eligibility of 
the candidates. 
The Committee on Membership reported favorably on the 
application of J. W. Marsh, of Illiopolis, and N. P. Whitmore, 
of Gardner. The application of T. D. Skeen, of Garland, Ill., 
was tabled until the next meeting for lack of evidence. On 
motion, the report of the committee was accepted. O11 motion, 
the Secretary cast the vote of the association. Dr. Hunt then 
introduced the new members to the association, which extended 
the right hand of fellowship to them.- 
On motion, the location, date, and place of meeting were 
fixed in Decatur, Ill., at the Brunswick Hotel, on Wednesday 
and Thursday, Jan. 10 and 11, 1901. Motion carried. 
It was moved and seconded that the chair appoint a com¬ 
mittee to draft a set of resolutions, censuring the Board of Live 
Stock Commissioners and Veterinary Examiners for the whole¬ 
sale manner in which they have granted licenses to practice in 
the State of Illinois. Dr. S. H. Swain, Dr. N. P. Whitmer, 
and Dr. S. D. Brown were appointed on this committee. 
The resolutions are as follows : 
Mr. Chairman : 
Your Committee on Resolutions of Censure of the Board of Live 
Stock Commissioners and the Board of Veterinary Examiners of the 
State of Illinois, beg to report the following : 
Whereas, A law has been passed known as the Veterinary Practice 
Act, and, 
Whereas, The law made it obligatory on the part of the Live Stock 
Commission to appoint a State Board of Veterinary Examiners to in¬ 
quire into the qualifications of applicants for license to practice veteri¬ 
nary medicine and surgery ; and, 
WHEREAS, M. H. McKillip, James Robertson, and Chas. H. Merrick 
were appointed as such Board of Veterinary Examiners, and, 
