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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
ing a brief outline of the symptoms and post-mortem appear¬ 
ances of the diseases for which animals are condemned by our 
inspectors, including swine plague, Texas fever, anthrax, tu¬ 
berculosis and actinomycosis. Discussed by Drs. Schmitt, 
Clute, Caldwell. Discussion closed. On motion a vote of 
thanks was tendered Dr. Harrison for his paper. 
Dr. Beattie read a paper on “ Something about Shoeing.” 
Discussed by Drs. Leech, Roub, Clute, Schmitt and Flack. 
Dr. Jos. Hughes, of the Chicago Veterinary College, was 
present and gave a very interesting talk in regard to balancing 
the foot, shoeing, etc. On motion a vote of thanks was ten¬ 
dered Drs. Beattie and Hughes for their excellent communica¬ 
tions. 
Dr. A. H. Hartwig reported 28 cases of parturient paresis 
with 26 recoveries. Treated by potassium iodide. He rec¬ 
ommended thorough massage. If unable to tie up on sternum, 
frequent turning is recommended and give small doses of aro¬ 
matic spirits ammonia. Discussed by Drs. Schmitt, Beattie, 
Eckert, Clute, Roub, Snyder and Evans. Discussion closed. 
Dr. Roub brought up a case of supposed lightning stroke 
and requested information in regard to post-mortem appear¬ 
ances. Discussed by Drs. Harrison and Clute. 
Adjourned to meet at 8.30 in the morning, taking a car for 
Dr. Roberts 1 hospital. 
Sept. 12 .—The members of the society, after a twenty-mile 
trolley ride, met at the hospital of Dr. Roberts, at Waukesha. 
The Doctor has a commodious and well appointed hospital, and 
the following operations were performed : 
Spaying heifer, Dr. Chas. Schmitt: spaying pig, Dr. J. F. 
Roub ; spaying bitch, Dr. D. Roberts. 
Castration, standing operation, Dr. H. P. Clute. 
Umbilical hernia, Dr. Jos. Hughes. 
When the bitch was prepared for operation it was discovered 
she was pregnant, and the uterus and appendages were re¬ 
moved. The operation was performed under the influence of 
chloritone. 
The applications of Drs. C. M. Crane, of Waukesha, and 
Dr. L. J. Tasche, of Sheboygan, were presented, and were re¬ 
ported on favorably and they were elected to membership. 
There being no further business the society adjourned to meet 
in Madison during the month of February. 
W. G. Clark, Secretary. 
Note .—The annual meeting of the Society of Veterinary 
