The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-15
TROUBLE IN 4 MEDICAL COLLEGE
Dismissins n Homeopathic Froresser for CIV
tag AIIopathie Remedies.

DtsmissinG n Homeopathic frofessor TOR Wv
tas Anopathic Remedies.
BOSTON, Feb. 14-Before 1873 the Boston
University School OF Medicine was known a.
tho New England Fomalo Medical College. In
that year its finances were in such condition
that the trustees leosed the building to the Unit
versitv. and thus the two schools were merged
into one, the principal condition being that
women should possess equal advantages with
men In the acquisition Of a thorough medical
training The school thus consolidated began
its career under tho most favorable auspices.
and in a very short time acquired a reputation
which extended throughout tho country and
attracted to its doors candidates from all Sec
tions.
The present Dean. DR.. J. Tsdale Talbot was
among the first to lend his aid and countcnance
to the project. and his efforts for the success Of
the school were untirng. During his admins
traton which was begun with the origin Of the
school. there has been from year to year n visi-
bic increase in the number OF students. and un-
ill tho last year proportionate increase in the
number Of graduates.
Affairs continued in this prosperous condi-
ton until within the Inst scholastic year. when
the harmony Of the school was considerably
disturbed by the arragnment by tho faculty OF
DR.. II. NJ. Jcrnegan, one OF the most popular
y W.,
ministering nllopathic remedies. He was Dust.
ed from the hospital connected with the school
on this account. This action caused much dis:
satisfaction among the students. and several
meetings were called to protest against it, but
no redress could be had
Another cause Of dissatisfaction was the an
nouncement made by the Dean at the last COM
mcnccmcnt that hereafter tho term would con-
sist Of eight instead OF five months. and that
after this year the graduating exercises would
be held in June instead Of March,. by tins
change. 1t was said. the standard OF the school
would be much improved and Increased advan-
tages to the student would result This was
esteemed a violation of the contract under
which the class Of 80 had entered, but no pro-
test wis made nj tho time After months trial
81 the experiment the class OF so WINS convinced
that the advantages promised were not likely TO
be- enjoyed. 10y them. at least; that some Of the
chairs were not MS acceptably lllled this term as
last. and some went so far rs to say that the lec
lures delivered last term were being stretched
meeting OF the Class on Nov ~ resolutions
addressed To- tho faculty were passed by n
vote Of IS 10 6. setting forth that although the
class sympathzed with the desire To raise the
grade Of scholarship, tho changes proposed
should not be made TO seriously incOmmode
those who Joined tho school previous to their
gong into operation. and that the contract be-
tween the faculty and the students, founded
upon the catalogue OF 1877. should DO re-
spectcd.
A copy OF these resolutions was scnt to the
Dam and each member OF the faculty. but no
notice WIS taken OF them. Another meeting Of
the class was held on Dec. 6. and stronger rcso-
lutions passed. setting forth that while there
existed no objection to raising the gradc OF
scholarship. IL WIS earnestly desired that the
advance should be real. and that the class de-
sired TO graduate in March These resolutions
were subsequently, withdrawn and petition
presented respectfully requesting that the class
be- allowed TO graduate in Mnrch. 1850. and that
II le examined in certain brinchcs that year.
There WIS no answer 10 this ana an nnony
nous communication was sent 10 tho daily
newspapers. calling public attention, 20 the
stuto OF nnnirs. IL WIS not published, but n
copy was forwarded to Dean Talbot On Ian.
10. the Dean accused Mr.. George Wilson of the
class Of $50 81 knowing, who, the author OF the
communication was. This Mr.. Wilson denied.
On Jan. II. Mr. Wilson received "A letter from
Dean Talbot suspending him from his connec-
nection with tho school. Some correspondence
cnsued. In which Wilson demanding hearing
there was a meeting of the faculty on Jan. %.
Dir. Wilson said TINT In this meeting DIR. Tulbot
gavS@ gHrhltI account OF the interview between
them. which lac denied.
At n subsequent meeting Of the school the
correspondence was rcnd. and DIR. Talbot said.
In the course Of his remarks that Mr.. Wilson
was suspended because he had not complied
with the requirements in reference to the pay
nlent OF his tuition, and that being n private
detective be had come there 10 obtain medical
knowledge that might be Of use To- him in his
business. and that lie was uncertain whether
he should complete tho course or graduate in
the school Al the same time. DR.. Talbot. said
TINT the class Of 80 would be allowed 20 graduate
in March. or at the end of the five months
course: that the reason no response was made
TO their petition was that II wac fficult n con-
vcne all the members oi the faculty. aud IL took
considerable time TO weigh the matter Judi
ciously and come to n decision.
Az meeting OF the wholc school on MONDAY
at which "A large number Of the faculty were
present a series OF resolutions signed by each
class expressing confidence in all the members
q; the faculty WAS presented to the Dean.
While DR.. Talbot has many firm aud infiuen-
tal friends In tins city, II il nevertheless true
that there are not a few homeopathic physicians
WHO openly crlticse his management of the in
st,tution. and consider him unfit Tor the posi-
ton he holds. and It l. rumorcd that petition
was circulated at a meeting Of the HomdO paihic
Medical Society and numeruusly signed. skiing
Tor his res ignaion. To offset this DIR. De Gers
dori said that Or. Talbot had sent in his resg-
nation on more than one occasion. but. hn added.
we knew W. could n; spare 80 valuable man
and We therefore declined TO accept it," II 10
also said that some Of the homeopathic physi-
clans land this includes some members OF the
faculty are IN the habit OF using remedies Of an
alopathic nature. and that however radical they
may be in theory, their practice is not in strict
accord with it.
Two OF the best professors besides Dr. Jerne-
kan have resigned and 1t Is said that the man
agement OF the school had something 10 do W It'll
their withdrawal.