Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1871-07-11

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DR.. 5 long then delivered his an.
nual address which was an ably writ.
ten and exceedingly interesting one
Among other things he said these
were days of progress in which al
who revered the past in art, science
and religion. or who hesitated about
accepting the hasty conclusions now
so often rife, were called c0nSerUat0rS
He, himself, leaned to that side OF
the family. Much that was called
progress was nothing but gyration.
Still medicine was slowly advancing,
and true progress should not be
moderated, nor apparent advance
overrated. He then went on to say
that men learned in everything were
fools in medicine, and alluded to
Homeopathy as an instance, giving
Prof. Sim pson's illustration Of what
he considered the monstrosity of that
school. While the profession was
partly responsible for the condition
of affairs that prevailed in regard to
medical ideas, the people were more
at fault. In order to attract atten-
tion it was necessary to launch out
and go to the whole figure in some
doctrine-no matter how obsurd it
is-the more absurd the more con-
spicuous the advocate will become.
The general want Of information reo
garding diseases, remedies and the
powers Of the human system is the
reason why imposition is easy. The
people must be enlightened in regard
to medical science in order to place
medicine upon proper basis and to
raise its representatives to q proper
standing. The press might do much Of
this by publish ng articles calculated
to convey proper ideas upon the sub
ject. One of the greatest duties
that the medical profession owes to
the public is to correct existing ig-
norance and errors by patient, mis-
sionary work. The way to do this
is to be candid and honest. Many
cases were cit ed in " hich there would
be temptations to pa der to ignor-
ance and vice and tie fashionable
whims of the patient. No honorable
man, be said, would do these things.
The excuse that patients urge is not
good. 1t may have a temporary
purpose, but it is in measure the
means of degrading the profession
and drawing from it the confidence
which the public ought to repose in
it. The speaker passed on to ex-
press the hope that the Irregularities
and errors of the profession would
correct themselves.
We wish the entire address could
be read by all your readers. 1t is
full of truths. Upon motion a vote
of thanks was rendered to the presi-
dent for his able address.
DR.. Armstrong, of the Committee
on Obstetrics, read paper upon
"Puerperal Commissions" their symp-
toms, treatment, &c.
OF the Committe on new Remedies.
Dir. Russell of Oshkosh, read an ex-
ceedingly interesting paper, but in
such low tone of voice as to be al
most lost upon his audience.
Dr. 4 w Bartlett, of the commit
tee on the Diseases Of the Eye, said
there was nothing new to report, but
if it were the pleasure of the conven-
ton he would submit paper entitled
"The Accommodation Of the Eye"
This paper was very able one, dis
playing an intimate knowledge of
ocular science, and was listened to
with great interest by all present,
who testified their approval at its
conclusion by applause.
Dir. Davies of Madison, read a pa
per on "Gynaccology." This paper
met with the hearty approval of the
convention, and upon motion Of DR..
Van Norstrand, DIR. Davies was re-
quested to pursue his investigations
and to report at the next meeting Of
the society.
Dr. J r Bartlett introduced two
amendments to the constitution.
The first amended article TX, en-
towering the Board to examine stu
dents desiring to enter the medical
profession, and forbidding any mem
Der of the society receiving any
student into his office unless he has
been previously granted permission
by the Board, who will base the
granting Of certificates upon the
proper qualifications of the applicant.
The second amended Article ~,
so that the Board Of Censors will
hold Office for three years.
These amendments were laid over
to the next meeting.
DIR. Armstrong exhibited tumor
taken from the body of Dwight Park
err of Boscobel DIR. Faville, who had
been called in the case gave some
explanations. The tumor was an
enormous one, weighing three pounds.
1t was taken from the internal lilac
artery. The patient lived four years
after the accident causing the tumor,
and eventually died, not from the
immediate effects of the cutting out
of the tumor, but of gastritis, doubts
less brought on by the presence of
the tumor.
luillOA was GAdultDGu Will
great interest at the time of adjourn
ment.
The convention adjourned to meet
at eight o'clock in the evening
The society ret as per adjour-
ment. Fon du Lac was chosen after
some discussion and voting as the
place for holding the next annual
meeting. The election of officers
then took place, with the following
result:
PREsIDENT.-John Faville, Madison.
VICE Do.-Dr. Warehouse, Portage.
DR.. J. r Bartlett, Milwaukee
SEcY and TREAs.-Dr. Reeve, Appleton.
The old Bord of Censors were re.
elected. Eighteen delegates were
elected TO the National Medical Asso
citation, and delegates were elected tc
attend the different State societie:
J in the Northwest.
: DR.. Henry Palmer reads a paper