, 1879-04-13

cane. and was examined in German. His i'm
perfect knowledge Of English was urged as
reason for not attending lectures.
DE. Z. s. SMITH
testified that bic was familiar with the regula-
tions Of HaIinemann, and that there had been
no change in them since july. He knew Of no
case Of clear diploma-selling, and didn't believe
it had ever been done.
Dr.. 4. ?. Cole testified as to the excellence Of
Hahnemann. He was one Of those who exan-
taken with him because he couldn't understand
the English language. BE didn't think the rule
of the State Board applied to Germans md
Frenchmen. Since July, 1878, the Faculty had
been more careful about qualifications. That
was on account of the rule Of the State Board,
which the Faculty Ind knowledge Of.
J. D. ". HEATH,
of 10, testified as to the examinations, which
llc said we're thorough, and, to show it, drew
from. his pocket a lot Of manuscript
which embodied the questions propound-
s. g. w. NJ T. HaREs5 Ie@psnf sd Dr. rs s. uosos osso Of
Hahncmann, gave corroboratlye testimony. The
last witness presented several letters indorsing
HIM. Of them certifying that be had practtc-
ed medicine fortiye years and was In good stand
ins. lie did not attend ali the lectures. There
was no way Of telling whether student attend
cd regnlarly unless he always occupied the
same seat all the time. Mrs. Harris told him
sue had applied to the Chicago Homeopathic
College and received an insulting reply. She
produced letters md certificates IRON reputable
physicians. To the name Of one OF them, how
ever, AN. D." had been added in pencil
by some one other than the writer.
His understanding WIS that she vas
admitted on one course and practice: sho
Nhippy had practiced, to his knowledge, ten or
eleven years. lie received the ad eundem de-
gree after undergoing a practical examination.
1t was conferred upon those considered worthy,
an honorary degree; but it gave power and
license to practice medicine. John did not erao-
| uate. r. :a::;s. :,
Witness hadn't some letters which the: com,
plainauts wanted, and it CAME out that be had
telegraphcd DR.. Sherman, OF DIilwaukee, not to
give then, up S'for the present" But wltnesH
| said be had no objection to their production.
| Mr.. Pratt claimed that they showed as PLAN Q
case OF dtploma-selling as eyer occurred, ana nc
| desired it stipulated that they should be lot
wardcd to the Board.
This was agreed to.
SEVERAL LETTERS
were read, In one Of which had been 1nclosed
| check for SIS. One, dated Feb. ~, said Johu
would DC down the.next day to bc examined
aud it was hoped he would get u diploma If he
| came up to the standard OF the college.
On the cross, witness said the S55 was the 1ee
for admission to the lectures. The a.reemen'
was to return the money if he did not graduate
| Such an agreement vas never made before "
| was dore to oblige DR.. Sherman. a specla
committee examined John, and be was found
not qualified. If student bought q ticke
| and didn't attend the lectures, it WAS III:
own loss. He would be graduated If he passet
the examination. The rule OF the Stats
Board WIS known to the Faculty, but not dis
cussed by them. There was no change in tte
requirements Of the college on account OF It
The idea Of it was believed to be to cur or col
leges that gave diplomas without any lectures
It's charter gave Halncmann power to COME
nd cuudc,n degrees without examination OF
reference to qualifications.
Witness said Mrs. Harris did not receive ~
nd cundcm. As to Whlppy, there was no evi
dcnce that he had previous medical knowledge
except his own word. He SAID be had not ap
pliel to the Chicago Homeopathic Mcdlca
College Mrs. narris was accepted ol
the understanding that she had attended
course OF lectures in medical college. She dl'
not say she had been rejected By the Chlca@
College for not having done so. lie didn'tkno'
ether the four cases were tair samples OF til
care exercised.
This closed the case of the college.
UNDER ADy1sEMENT.
After recess Of half an hour, the counsel OF
cupied twenty minutes apiece In talking, whe
tie Board TOOK the case uuder advisement, tn
President saying that decision would be an
nouuced at future meeting.