Resolved, That we heartily endorse the Sproul Good Roads bill with the Roberts amendment now pending in the Legislature, and urge the active support of every member of the profession to this proposed legislation. Resolved, That we commend most heartily the well-directed efforts of our President, Rev. Dr. W. L. Rhoads, in the interest of good roads throughout the State, and acknowledge our indebtedness to him for his earnest and valuable work. Resolved, That we heartily approve and deeply appreciate the retention by the Governor, Hon. Samuel W. Pennypacker, of our present State Veterinarian, Dr. Leonard Pearson, Resolved, That we cordially recommend to the Governor the name of Dr. M. E. Conard for the position of Dairy and Food Commissioner. WHEREAS, The proper education of those who enter the veterinary profession is of the utmost importance to the people of the State; and WHEREAS, The work of the Veterinary Department of the University of Pennsylvania has been of such a high character as to meet the approbation and commendation of the veterinary profession and all who are interested in higher education; therefore, be it Resolved, That we urge the members of the State Legislature to support the bill appropriating one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) toward the erection of a suitable building for the veterinary department of the State University. WHEREAS, Clean and honest trials of speed are of great value as a means of developing the quality of horses, and are most interesting and instructive as exhibits; and WHEREAS, Horse-racing receives its best development in the direction of wholesome sport, and is most advantageous to breeders in countries and States where it is under proper governmental control and supervision, while, on the other hand, it is not conducted in the interest of pure sport nor in the interest of horse-breeders in States where there is not some oversight from a high and impartial tribunal; be it Resolved, That we, the PENNSYLVANIA STATE VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, recommend the establishment of a State Racing Commission, to be composed of men interested in the improvement of horses, to be selected by the Governor, and to be empowered to license and supervise race courses and race meetings, to the end that horse-racing may not be merely tolerated without legal status, but shall be placed on a fixed foundation and shall be honestly conducted, free from gambling. In this way horse-breeding and the improvement of horses may have fixed standing and definite support. Resolved, That we most earnestly recommend that the incoming officers will insist upon the chairmen and members presenting their reports in writing, or that the Association shall employ a stenographer, that these valuable reports may be properly filed and greater publicity given to the same. WHEREAS, The great benefits enjoyed by the entire people of our State through the valuable investigations, the great protective measures afforded through the work of the laboratory of the State Live-stock Sanitary Board; and WHEREAS, The scope of this work has been very much circumscribed by the limited means at their command, and the greater need at this time of more extended investigations of other diseases whose origin is still unde termined, and for which we are without adequate means of defence or protection; therefore, be it Resolved, That we most urgently recommend a favorable consideration by our State legislative bodies of the asked-for appropriation of $30,000 for the extension of this work. WHEREAS, We believe that the best interests of our Association will be conserved by a change in our by-laws relating to the election of officers, and we recommend that the Board of Trustees will prepare and submit for the consideration of the Association, at the semi-annual meeting, such an amendment as will provide for the nominations for all elective offices to be made on the first day and the election on the succeeding day thereafter. The officers for the ensuing year were introduced and installed in their new positions. Dr. W. L. Rhoads made a motion, which was adopted, that the selection of a place for our semi-annual meeting be left to the Board of Trustees. Dr. J. C. McNeil made a motion, which was regularly adopted, that a vote of thanks be extended to our local Committee of Arrangements, composed of Dr. W. S. Kooker, S. J. J. Harger, and H. B. Cox; also, to the Reception Committee, composed of C. J. Marshall, B. M. Underhill, and E. M. Ranck. Meeting adjourned at 5.40 P.M. C. J. MARSHALL, Secretary. PENNSYLVANIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS. The semi-annual meeting of the Board convened at Philadelphia, Pa., December 15 and 16, 1902. There were two applicants before the Board: Dr. B. E. Nevel, Dover, N. J., and Dr. P. J. Purcell, Bradford, Pa., both having been before the Board at previous examinations. Drs. Nevel and Purcell were granted the license of the Board. At the meeting of the Board on December 16th Dr. Hoskins reported on the successful prosecution of P. G. White, of Scranton, Pa.; also, on the prosecution of C. E. Hyle, of York, Pa., which was unsuccessful, owing to the decision of the Judge, that as C. E. Hyle had practised for twenty-one years, and for a period of more than twelve years in this Commonwealth, he stated in his charge to the jury the law of 1895 abrogated those of 1889 and 1891, and directed the jury to acquit the defendant. Dr. Hoskins reported a contribution of two hundred dollars ($200) as having been received from the Pennsylvania State Veterinary Medical Association in August. Bills were reported for the prosecution of Messrs. White and Hyle, and bills for expenses in attendance at the meeting, all of which were ordered paid. Approval of the State Association recommending reregistration over the State of all veterinarians, and that the Board co-operate with the Association and profession for the accomplishment of this purpose; that the Secretary write Dr. Jobson relative to the proposed legislation and confer with the Board. On motion, the meeting adjourned. W. HORACE HOSKINS, Secretary. A. V. M. A. SECRETARY REPP, of the A. V. M. A., under date of April 8th, makes the following announcement relative to the railroad rates for the Ottawa meeting: The Canadian Pacific Railway, the Grand Trunk Railway, and the Canada Atlantic Railway have granted a special rate of one and onethird fare for the round trip, certificate plan, for 50 or more in attendance, and one and two-thirds fare for 49 or less in attendance. The New England Passenger Association and the Trunk Line Passenger Association have granted a rate of one and one-third fare, certificate plan, for 100 or more in attendanee, and the Southeastern Passenger Bureau has refused to grant a special rate from its territory. Those attending from this latter territory should purchase a ticket to the nearest point at which certificates are kept in the territory of the Trunk Line Association or the Central Passenger Association, if this latter should grant a special rate, as it is expected to do, and then purchase a ticket from this point to Ottawa and take certificate therefor. It is confidently expected that special rates will later be granted by the Central and Western Passenger Association, and perhaps by the Southwestern, from part of its territory, at least. Report will be made through the journals as soon as these Associations take action. Full information will accompany the programme. This announcement is made so that our members and others may know at the earliest possible moment what to look for in the way of rates, as this will doubtless have an important bearing in deciding the question whether they will attend the meeting or not. PERSONALS. That veteran of the profession, Dr. Wm. Dougherty, of Baltimore, Md., received the well-deserved honor of the Presidency of the A. V. C. Alumni Association at their annual gathering in New York City on April 3, 1903. Veterinarians Otto G. Noack, of Reading; A. H. Dorney, of Allentown; B. M. Underhill, of Media; and W. L. Rhoads, of Lansdowne, were active factors as delegates from Road Drivers' Associations in the formation at Philadelphia in April of a State organization. Dr. Leonard Pearson, State Veterinarian of Pennsylvania, addressed the Devon Cattle Breeders' Association at West Chester early in the New Year. Dr. W. N. Armstrong, graduate of Ontario Veterinary College, Republican candidate for trustee at Concord, Mich., was elected. Dr. Anderson Crowforth, of Lockport, N. Y., fills the rôle of Dr. Joseph W. Parker, of the Bureau of Animal Industry, has been transferred to Stock Yards Station, Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Fred Stehle, graduate of the Veterinary Department of the University of Pennsylvania, has opened an office in one of the palatial boarding stables of Philadelphia. Secretary Dalrymple, of the Louisiana State Agricultural Society and Louisiana Stock Breeder's Association, announces the annual joint convention of these bodies at Alexandria, La., on April, 22, 23, and 24, 1903. Leonard Pearson Warner, of Philadelphia, a nephew of Dr. Leonard Pearson, died in the latter part of March, from diphtheria. Dr. Charles E. Clayton is one of Gotham's veterinarians who abhors Sunday and holiday work. He devotes these periods to a better acquaintance with his growing family. Dr. D. H. Udall, of St. Johnsbury, Vt., is associated with his brother in a large livery and boarding stable. Editor Bell, of the American Veterinary Review, spent more than a week in bed during the latter part of March wrestling with a painful attack of the grip. Dr. D. J. Dixon, of Hoboken, N. J., will early retire from the profession to his farm, where he hopes to spend the balance of his days among pastoral scenes and environments. Dr. J. F. Winchester and L. H. Howard, of Massachusetts, represented the Bay State at the reunion of the A. V. C. boys in New York in April. For Sale. AN old-established practice in the best county seat in Illinois; town of 1400; only one competitor. Stock consists of pharmacy, instruments, operating-table, team, two new buggies, harness, robes, blankets, etc. Long lease and cheap rent. Hospital accommodations for twenty head. None but qualified practitioner need Will sell for less than invoice. Ill-health compels retireAddress answer. ment. XL., care of JOURNAL, 3452 Ludlow St., Phila., Pa. |