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action in the matter, and would at any time abide by a majority of 
the members, whether we endorse the National or United States 
Association. 
Moved by Dr. Colton, and seconded by Dr. Meyer, that this 
Association tender Dr. Salmon a vote of thanks for his presence 
here this evening, and his able address. 
Moved by Dr. Newton, and seconded by Dr. Meyer, that we 
adjourn until 8:30 A. M. to-morrow. Carried. 
SECOND DAY. 
The morning session opened at 8.30 A. M., with Dr. Fair in 
the chair. He then called upon Dr. Whitehead to read his essay on 
tuberculosis, which was a very lengthy and interesting paper. 
The appointment of delegates to the National Convention was 
the next in order, and the following gentlemen were chosen: 
J. Y. Newton, Toledo; J. S. Butler, Piqua; T. B. Colton, Mount 
Vernon; T. B. Hillock, Columbus; L. A. Severcool, Norwalk. 
Dr. Chase, chairman of the Board of Censors, was then called 
upon to report the action the board had taken in regard to the 
admission of Mr. A. J. Smith into the Association. Dr. Chase said 
the gentleman had passed a very creditable examination. The 
report was discussed and the gentleman admitted and introduced 
to the members. He responded in a few well-chosen remarks. 
Moved and seconded that Dr. Whitehead be tendered the 
thanks of the meeting for his very able paper on tuberculosis, and 
that copies be sent to the veterinary journals for publication. 
Moved and seconded that an order be drawn on the Treasurer 
for hall rent, gas, ect. Carried. 
Moved and seconded that John Rose, Columbus, be requested 
by the Secretary to appear at the next meeting of the Association 
and show cause why he should not be expelled from the Associa¬ 
tion, and answer to charges preferred against him. Carried. 
Moved and seconded that a committee of three be appointed 
on contagious diseases, and that they wait upon the State Board 
of Agriculture and the Legislature, and take such steps as may 
be advisable in regard to the suppression of contagious diseases, 
and the appointment of a State Veterinarian. Carried. The 
