the cattle, and it is difficult to make them understand that stables are contaminated when deprived of fresh air. Also very little attention is given to cleanliness. Frequently the litter is allowed to accumulate for weeks and even months until the unfortunate animals stand knee-deep in it. Under such conditions it is easy to understand that such stables become propagating beds for the germs of tuberculosis. As it is difficult to make the peasants understand that upon the cleanliness of the stable largely depends the eradication of the disease among their cattle, it has been determined to organize competition, awarding premiums to farmers taking good care of their cattle and stables.-Sanitarian, January, 1900.

The Secretary of Agriculture in his report just issued, referring to the work of the Bureau of Animal Industry, says:

The work of this Bureau increases rapidly. Meat inspection was conducted last year at one hundred and thirty-eight abattoirs in forty-one cities. The ante-mortem inspections were 53,223,176, while the number in 1892 was 3,809,459. The third year of experimentation with hog-cholera shows that from 75 to 80 per cent. of hogs injected with serum are saved. Encouraging results have come from the introduction of dairy products into foreign markets. The Department sends shipments abroad for the purpose of ascertaining the facts regarding such products, these facts are published and commerce naturally follows.

The Bureau's work is summed up in a number of forceful recommendations, of great importance from a public health point of view, and of vast moment to the commercial industries involved.

It is a source of much pleasure and surprise to note the many directions of work covered by the Department of Agriculture, and how far-reaching must be the results obtained in solving the many problems wrapped up in nature, which are ofttimes barriers to the welfare and advancement of a large body of our people.

A better knowledge of this great work done by this department in its economic relations with our people would add much to its better support and make of force the many recommendations made by the Secretary.

Rochester, N. Y., has repealed a recent city ordinance relative to a milk standard based upon the number of bacteria per cubic centimetre of milk. It is said to have conflicted with laws of the Department of Agriculture of the State.

SOCIETY PROCEEDINGS.

KEYSTONE VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.

THE regular monthly meeting was held at 8 P.M., December 12, 1899, in the reception-room of the Odd Fellows' Temple.

In the absence of the President, Dr. Thomas B. Rayner was called to the chair, and Dr. E. M. Ranck was appointed Secretary pro tem. in the absence of Secretary Rhoads. The following members of the profession were present: Drs. T. B. Rayner, Williams, Underhill, Marshall, Pearson, Hoskins, Schneider, Harger, Rhoads, Lintz, Drake, and Ranck. Dr. J. C. Morris, honorary member, was also present.

The programme consisted of the discussion of milk-inspection and reports of cases. The discussion on milk-inspection was opened by Dr. Ranck on the needs of a more thorough system of inspection. Dr. Hoskins followed with remarks favorable to the delivery of milk in sealed jars or bottles when so prepared at the source of production. Dr. Leonard Pearson addressed the Association at some length on ways and means to educate the public to the appreciation of a better milk-supply, suggesting that this may first be aided through the medical profession.

(4) By veterinarians writing papers including the necessities for better milk-supply, the paper published, and reprints sent to all physicians. (6) Issuing a regular bi-weekly' milk paper," to be distributed broadcast, especially among the medical profession.

(e) By certain forms of letters (personal) to the physicians.

(d) By personal demonstration of facts regarding the dangers through an inefficient milk-inspection as well as the proper manipulation of the product; also through that class of people who are in favor with the movement tending to better the health condition. Through the farmer by making his product worth more in the market.

Dr. J. Cheston Morris addressed the Association from the position of one who had dealt with the question from a productive stand-point for more than twenty years. He thought the public much better informed and more aroused to the importance of a wholesome milk-supply and to the dangers incidental thereto than they had ever been before, and the best way to get a better article is through the pockets of the producer; as his returns increase so can the quality of the milk; by contributing to the pages of local papers and the discussion of the subject a valuable plan to arouse interest and just rivalry among the producers. He drew attention to the subjoined interesting facts:

1. That the average milk-supply for each man, woman, and child in a number of Eastern cities is from two-fifths to one-half pint, and careful investigation shows that it should be at least one quart.

2. That two quarts of milk and one-half loaf of bread contain more nutriment than the ration of the French Army.

3. That one quart of milk contains more nutriment than one pound of meat.

Further remarks were made by Drs. C. J. Marshall, Williams, and others.

The discussion closed with the appointment of a committee to take the matter in charge for further consideration at the January meeting.

Reports of cases being in order, Dr. Leonard Pearson reported an outbreak of a disease, apparently specific in character, infectious and contagious, resembling influenza in a mild type, with one death, that exhibited on post-mortem small areas of pneumonia, but not sufficiently extended to cause death; the animal exhibited rise in temperature, increased pulse; but one exhibited a cough, marked depression, and a very light per cent. of the horses in the stable escaping. The cases under the charge of Dr. Williams were very light and slow to respond to a varied line of treatment. The use of distemper antitoxin was suggested in connection with general stimulating treatment. This was done with apparent good effect in a number of cases.

Dr. Hoskins reported a number of diabetes insipidus, or polyuria, in a number of horses, with a detailed statement of the chemical tests of the urine, the same showing as low a specific gravity as 1003 to 1007, the absence of albumin or sugar and alkaline in character. The use of sanmetto, combined with nux vomica, gave permanent and gratifying results, with no disposition to recurring attacks.

President Rayner appointed the following committee to consider and further the milk question: Drs. Pearson, Hoskins, Ranck, Marshall, and Rhoads, after which the meeting adjourned.

E. M. RANCK,
Secretary pro tem.

ILLINOIS STATE VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. THE seventeenth annual meeting of the Association was held at the Sherman House, Chicago, November 15 and 16, 1899.

The meeting was called to order November 15th at 11.30 A.M., President W. J. Martin in the chair. The following members responded to rollcall: Drs. W. J. Martin; Fry, of Naperville; Story, Gunning, Judson, Worms, Walker, Jas. Robertson, E. L. Quitman, J. T. Nattress, A. G. Alverson, Hugh Thompson, J. T. Ryan, J. L. Siegrosser, W. H. Welch, A. H. Baker, R. T. Hoadley, F. A. Pressler, N. I. Stringer, Albert Babb, and Brown, of Galesburg.

The minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as read, after which the meeting was adjourned.

Meeting called to order at 2.30 P.M. President Martin, in his interesting annual address, gave a résumé of the status of the veterinary profession, and called attention to the ignorance of the medical profession regarding the close connection between diseases of animals and man, and suggested that every medical college should have on its staff a veterinary instructor. Dr. Hugh Thompson then read a paper on several interesting cases of bowel trouble, and one of apparent choke.

The same was thoroughly discussed by Drs. Nattress, Robertson, E. L. Quitman, A. H. Baker, and Alverson.

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Remarks were next made by D. A. H. Baker on The Prevailing Influenza," which was liberally discussed by Drs. Robertson, E. L Quitman, Pressler, Alverson, and Nattress.

The meeting was then adjourned until Thursday at 10 A.M., to meet at the Chicago Veterinary College for clinic.

November 16, 1899.

Upon reconvening at the Chicago Veterinary College the following clinics were presented :

A case of locomotor ataxia, one of fracture of the ilium just below the articulation with the sacrum. This condition was diagnosed by Dr. A. H, Baker, and the horse, which, by the way, was an old worn-out cripple, taken to the dissecting-room, where he was destroyed, and upon postmortem examination Dr. Baker's diagnosis was confirmed.

One case of quittor: One serous cyst on hindquarter due to a kick from another horse; one suspected case of glanders. Mallein test without

result.

One case of tetanus, in slings; one operation of low neurectomy, and I would state in regard to this case that healing took place by primary union in one week. Operation performed by Dr. A. H. Baker.

The clinics at the college were very instructive, and were highly appreciated by all present.

Meeting called to order at 2.30 P. M. at the Sherman, House, President Martin in the chair.

Dr. Albert Babb read an interesting paper of a case of nasal polypus, the same being of extraordinary size and weighing two pounds two and one-half ounces when removed.

Operation was fully described and resulted in complete recovery. Discussed by Drs. F. H. Pressler, E. L. Quitman, A. G. Alverson, and N. I. Stringer.

Next we had a paper by Dr. James Robertson on "Our New Veterinary Law." Discussed by Drs. Nattress, Quitman, Wessler, Alverson, and Stringer.

A general discussion on tuberculosis was participated in by Drs. Martin, Robertson, Quitman, Alverson, Storey, Stringer, Babb, Ryan, and Nattress.

Dr. Ryan made a suggestion that this Association shall take action in regard to State legislation in regard to tuberculosis in this State, and said there should be something done in reference to National legislation on this subject.

The Treasurer's report was handed in, read, and on motion was approved. The following members were elected for the ensuing term to fill the several offices: President, W. J. Martin, Kankakee; Vice-President, T. J. Gunning, Neponset; Secretary, A. C. Worms, Chicago; Treasurer, R. G. Walker, Chicago. Censors: A. H. Baker, Chicago; Albert Babb, Springfield; R. W. Story, Princeton.

After several minor discussions regarding our Constitution and By-laws, it was moved by Dr. Robertson, seconded by Dr. Siegrosser, that a vote of thanks be extended to Dr. A. H. Baker for the clinics held at the Chicago Veterinary College.

A vote of thanks was tendered Drs. Walker, Ryan, and Robertson for the clinics which they furnished. A vote of thanks was extended to J. Irving Pearce, proprietor of the Sherman House, for his kindness and hospitality to the veterinary profession.

Motion made and carried that a vote of thanks be extended to Messrs. E. R. Squibb, Schering, and Glatz, and Merck & Company for the

splendid display of drugs and chemicals exhibited at the Association meeting.

It was moved and seconded that our next semi-annual meeting be held at Springfield, Ill.; carried.

Motion made to adjourn, which was carried.

ALBERT C. WORMS,

Secretary.

PENNSYLVANIA STATE VETERINARY MEDICAL

ASSOCIATION.

THE autumn session for 1899 was held in the city of Scranton, Lackawanna County, on Tuesday, September 19th.

The local reception committee treated the members and ladies present to an early morning drive over the Scranton new boulevard and around Lake Scranton via Nay Aug Park. At a picturesque bend of the road on the shore of the lake Mrs. Dr. Helmer photographed the excursion party, which enabled the members to avail themselves of a memento of one of the most beautiful niches in nature that Northeastern Pennsylvania affords.

Returning to the city, dinner was partaken of at Hotel Jermyn, after which the members repaired to the Board of Trade Building, the beautiful assembly room of which had been engaged by the Committee of Arrangements for the deliberations of the convention.

At 2 P.M. the President, Dr. J. Curtis Michener, of Colmar, Pa., took the chair and called the meeting to order.

In the absence of the Recording Secretary, Dr. C. J. Marshall, Dr. Helmer, ex-Secretary, was asked to perform the duties of this office. Rollcall was responded to by the following members: Drs. J. W. Adams, J. F. Butterfield, John R. Courtright, George B. DuBois, J. C. Foelker, Jacob Helmer, W. Horace Hoskins, J. D. Houldsworth, Edward Hogg, J. Curtis Michener, Otto G. Noack, Leonard Pearson, Thomas B. Rayner, James B. Rayner, R. G. Rice, W. L. Rhoads, D. C. Stanton, James H. Timberman. Visitors were: Drs. H. R. Church, Luzerne Borough, Pa.; W. J. Fretz, Perkasie, Pa.; Charles T. Gelbert, Jr., Scranton, Pa.; L. E. Mead, Tunkhannock, Pa.; W. J. Niles, Pleasant Mount, Pa.; E. E. Tower, Montrose, Pa.; H. A. Paget, Scranton, Pa.; A. R. Potteigor, Selin's Grove, Pa.; W. J. Storm, Dunmore, Pa. A motion made at this juncture by Dr. Pearson to the effect that the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting be dispensed with, owing to the lateness of the hour and the length of the report, received a ready second and was carried.

Dr. Michener, the President, then addressed the meeting. His remarks were extempore, and were listened to with pleasure and interest.

The Corresponding Secretary read a list of names of those desiring to become members, and the Board of Censors acted upon the same, with the result of the recommendation of Dr. E. E. Tower, Montrose, Pa.; Dr. A. R. Potteiger, Selin's Grove, Pa.; Dr. S. Nichols, Wellsboro, Pa., who were then by acclamation duly elected as members of the Association. The application of Dr. J. P. Vasey was laid over, and the Corresponding Secretary was requested to inform him of the disposition of his application.

Letters of regret at not being able to attend the September session in Scranton were received from Drs. Francis Bridge, M. J. Chrisman, J. Buckham, C. R. Good, David Martin, C. Courtney McLean, S. Nichols,