Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-08-25
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GFFISKE MEDICAL PRIZE CUES

GPFISKE MEDICAL PRIZE CUES
TlONS-The TRUSTEES of the FIsKE FUND
awarded at the annual meeting Of The X. l.
Medical Society, holden in Providence, on
the 18th uli a premium Of .joriy dOiidrs, 10
Thomas II. Webb, NJ. d. of Providence,
for the best Dissertation on Rheumatism, be-
ing the first premium by them ever bestowed
md also a premium of forty dollars to David
King. Jr NJ. ID. of Newport for the best Dis
scrtaion on Pmpuu I!omorrhagica, beng
the second premium by them bestowed.
They now propose TO the members of the
Society the following questions for le:D-:H;
VIZ:
Question lsi.-What are the causes and
nature of CmOLEEY lSrANrUM, and the best
modes of treatment to be employed therein?
Question 2d.--What are the causes and
nature of that disorder, often, (ilpugh not
eXclnsivrly.) incident to pucrpcral women,
characterized by inflammation and liberation
of the mucous membranes of the mouth and
fauccs, anorcxia, cmaciation aud diarr Ga,
and which frequently terminates fatally; and
what is the best mode of treatment to be en-
ployed therein?
Qncsiim :d.-What is the nature and best
mode of treatment of DELiRiuM TREMENs?
Ii is the wish ot the Trustees that the Dis
scrtations should possess rs little OF theo-
rctica and as much of practical character
rs possible: it is therefore recommended that
the writers dwell no more upon the theory of
"tle causes and nature" than they may deem
necessary for n clear understanding of the
principles BY which they were guided in the
selection of the treatment by them adopted.
For the hest Dissertation on each Of the
above subjects, the Trustees will award and
pny the sum of forty dollars, or will present a
gold medal Of equal value, at the option Of
the author.
Every competitor Cor the premium or pre-
miun,s, it is expected will conform to the fol-
lowing regulations, viz:
lst. He is requested TO forward to one OF
the Trustees, on or before the first day OF
February. IS:E, free of all expenses, a copy
of his Dissertation, with a motto written
thereupon, and also accompanying 1t sealed
letter, having the same motto inscribed upon
the outside, and his name and place Of resi-
dencc within. Both Dissertation and letter,
must be written in clear and legib!e man
ncr.
I'd. Neither a name nor any other mark
shall be put upon the Dissertation, whereby
the anthor will be known to the Trustees.
:}d. Previously to receiving the premium
awarded, the author of each successful Dis
scrtation must transfer to the Trustees, in
behalf of the Rhode Island Mcdca! Society
all his right, title, and interest in and to the
same, for the use, benefit and behoof Of the
Fske Fund.
The letters accompanying the unsuccessful
Dissertations will be destroyed by the Trus
lees, unopcncd; and the Dissertations may
be procured by their respective authors, from
hf, % bn, tI,.,v tn1
application be made therefor within three
months from the annual meeting; but all such
as remain uncallcd for, after the expiration
of the time here specified, will be considered
ns property of the Society, to be disposed of
in such manner as may be deemed most
advisable
CHARLES EIDRIDGE, Fast Greenwich,
SAM ~. WEST, Tiverton.
WM. &. SHAW, North king>town,
Trustees fthe Fiske Fund.
July llh-G6w. ....