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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
CHICAGO VETERINARY SOCIETY. 
1 lie regular monthly meeting of the society was.called to 
order by President Robertson, Thursday, June 8th. In his 
opening remarks he fittingly voiced the sentiments of the mem- 
beis by calling attention to the timely opportunity presented to 
awaken the dull interest of the people of this city to the great 
danger to their health that lies in the milk supplied them, more 
especially the milk from tuberculous cows. Representatives of 
the press were present and their assurances were given that they 
would assist in any effort to correct the evil. The medical soci¬ 
eties of the city had expressed a willingness to join us in a con¬ 
certed movement for the suppression of tuberculosis, the inspec¬ 
tion of dailies, testing of cows with tuberculin, and in acquiring 
whatever legislation that may be necessary to make the work 
thoiough and complete. Public interest is now aroused, and 
the question presented is, “ Who should take the initiative in 
the movement?” The question has naturally and rightfully 
devolved upon our society, and let no one be inspired by any 
selfish motive in furthering the work. 
A spirited discussion followed, after which it was resolved, 
on motion of Dr. E. E. Quitman, that a committee of five be 
appointed to confer with a like committee representing the 
medical societies of the city, the joint committees to arrange 
for a Congress on Tuberculosis, at said congress the subject for 
consideration to be “ Ways and Means for the Suppression of 
Tuberculosis.” 
The committee was named as follows: Doctors Joseph 
Hughes, O. E. Dyson, E. A. Merillat, F. Allen, and R. G. Walker. 
.Di. A. Merillat presented several subjects for discussion, 
which he said were brief owing to the number of them, as 
follows: 
DR. MERIDDAT’S SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION. 
Fistula? or Evidence of Same .—I take this to mean fistulse 
of the withers. A fistula, or the tumefaction preceding it, is a 
serous condition, and is therefore sufficient reason for condemning 
any horse. A recent trauma must always be looked upon with 
suspicion, as there is no telling how serious a condition might 
develop from it. As to the scars showing evidence of a pre¬ 
existing fistula of the withers, I would not consider them suffi¬ 
cient reason for condemning a horse unless they are unsightly. 
Slight sears together with evidence that the condition had been 
healed foi some time might in fairness to all concerned be ac- 
