Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-10-05
FisKE MEDICAL PRIZE CUES.
TlONS.

YUNHE TRUsTEEs OF TIVE FIsKE FUND
- awarded, at the annual meeting Of the
Rhode Island Medical Society, holden in New
port, on the 2Sih Of June, 1887, their third pre-
MUM being forty d0iiars, TO DAVID KING M
j. OF Newport, for the best Dissertation on Ch0-
krd Infantum and their fourth premium, being
also forty dollars, TO JACOB FULLER Nj. D., OF
Providence, for the best Dissertation on Deli,iun,
Iremens.
They now propose to the members Of the So
riety, the following questions, (seectcd by the
former Trusiees.) for lS37-'3S; viz:
Question lst.-What are the causes and ma
tnre Of that disorder. incident to puerpera women
characterized by inflammation, and liberation "f
the mucous membrane Of the mouth, and Gauces.
Hnorexia, einaciation, and diarrhua, and which
frequently terminates fatally and what is the best
mode Of treatment to be employed thercin'
Question 2nd. What are the causes, nature
and best mode Of treatment Of Scariatina .9n-
ginosa?
il s the wish Of tho Trustees that the Disserta-
tions should possess as little Of II theoretical and
as much Of practical character ~ possible; and
that their authors avoid entering infinitely into n
history Of the diseases, unless there be some
special reason for ~ doing as for instance may
exist with reference TO the first Question now pro-
pounded il is nlsO recommended that they avoid
crOwding their productions with II detail Of re-.
corded and easily accessible cases. as all Of
these points will lie borne in mind in making the
adjudication, competitors are advised 10 dwell no
more upon them, than may be necessary for Il
clear understanding Of the subject. aud Of the
principles by which they were guided in the
lection Of the treatment by them recommended.
For the best Dissertation on each Of the above
Questions, the Trustees will award and pay the
sum Of fifty dollars, or will present gold medal
Of equal value, nj the option Of the author.
Every competitor for The premium or premiums,
Il is expected will conform 10 The following regu-
Eaiions ; vic:
lst. lie il requested 10 forward io one Of the
Trustees, on or before the first day Of May, 1898,
free Of all expenses. IA copy Of his Dissertation,
with a motto written thcreupon, and also accom-
panyiag il a sealed letter having the same motto
Inscribed upon the outside. aud his name and
place Of residence within. Both Dissertation and
letter must be written in clear and leglble man
nor.
End Neither name nor any other mark shall
be put upon the Dissertation, whereby the author
may be known to the Trustees.
3rd. Previously to receiving the premium
awarded, the author Of each successful Di-seria-
ion nst transfer to the Trustees, in behalf Of the
Rhode Island Medical Society all his right, title,
and interest in and TO the same. Tor the use, ben
eft and bchoof OF the Fiske Fund.
The letters accompany ing the unsuccessful Dis
sertations will be destroyed by the Trustees, un-
opened and the Dissertations may be procured
by their respective authors, from. the Trustee to
whom, they were directed, fappcaiion be made
therefor within three months from the annual
meeting but all such as remain uncalled FOR,
after the expiration Of the time here specified.
he considered ms property Of the society. 10