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greatly discolored, being of a dark blue hue, and in some places 
actually black. The connective tissues along the trachea are dis¬ 
colored in patches, presenting a dark blue speckled appearance. 
Lungs in general are somewhat discolored, but no marked evi¬ 
dence of congestion is observed ; they are quite emphysematous 
and consequently exceedingly light. The vessels in the pia 
mater appear engorged. The internal layer of the oesophagus is 
easily detached, and that of the stomach is hypersemic. The 
balance of the internal organs show no trace of disease. 
October 17.—A post mortem examination of the grey horse 
Circus is made nine hours after death. He is not much distended 
with gas. Upon removing the skin covering, the anterior surface 
of the neck and lateral region of the thorax, an extensive blackish 
discoloration of the connective and muscular tissues is exposed. 
This discoloration occurs in isolated and confluent patches. The 
larynx and pharynx present a greenish black aspect. Mucous 
lining of trachea and bronchial tubes are of a like color, and 
thickened. A frothy bloody liquid is found throughout the whole 
respiratory track; an abundance of it is contained within the 
middle portion of the lungs, adding considerably to their weight; 
they are, however, not hepatized. An emphysematous state is 
apparent at the periphery of the lungs. The visceral and costal 
pleura is covered with a fibrinous network. A tenacious coating 
of mucus is adherent to the inner lining of the trachea and 
bronchi. The mucous coat of the oesophagus and stomach is 
congested. The exterior of the intestines in various portions 
bears evidence of inflammation. Ho further abnormal changes 
of the internal organs are discovered. 
Treatment: The constitutional treatment pursued in these 
cases has been rather limited. The administration of drugs per 
orum was not admissible by reason of the intense irritability of 
the larynx and inflamed condition of the mouth. The slightest 
excitement induced by handling these patients about the head, 
gave rise to a coughing spell, therefore the hypodermic method 
was resorted to at the outset. Round doses of morphia were 
injected indiscriminately; also rectal injections of warm water 
were carried out. Nostrils and eyes were cleansed and anointed 
