Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-06-15
chairman; J. H, Sears, Texas, secretary.

chairman; J. H. Sears, Texas, secretary.
Dentistry-D. III. Goodwillie, New York,
chairman;T w. Brophy, Illinois, secretary.
Also standing committees on Neurology,
publications, etc.
1t was announced that state boards of
health were in operation in all the states
save Florida Kansas, Maine, Missouri, Ne
braska, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania and
Vermont B..
The question which created the most ex-
citement, was in regard to excluding the
delegates from the New York Medical asso-
ciation which adopted i'll February new
rule as follows: ..
Members of the Medical society of the
state of New York, and of the medical So
cieties in utilization Herewith, may meet in
consultation legally qualified practitioners
of medicine. Emergencies may occur in
which all restrictions should, in the judg-
ment of the practitioner yield to the de-
mands of humanity" This is rule
which is in direct conflict with the code of
ethics of the national society, which claims
for itself-and its claim had thus far been
readily recognized-primal jurisdiction in
questions of medical ethics. ALI other So
cieties-state, county and city-of regular
physicians are auxiliary to the main body
and if entitled thereto by numerical strength
have representations therein. There is a
clause in the code of the American Medical
association to the effect that mo one can be
considered as a regular practitioner or a fit
associate in consultation whose practice is
based on an exclusive dogma, to the reiec-
ton of the accumulated experience of the
profession and of the aids actually furnished
by anatomy, physiology, pathology and Or
ganic chemistry" par 1, art. 4, Code
Ethics American Medical assOciation.)
According to this rule an allopathic physi-
clan who consults with homeopathic or
eclectic physician is subject to discipline.
The sentiment ofthe convention, reinforced
by Dr.. Lewis A. sayre of New York, who
was elected but declined to be a delegate from
that state, but was present, was overwhelm-
ingly in favor of sustaining the national
code and for the exclusion of the New York
delegate. There was no personal feeling in
the matter and all sides freely intermingled
during the sessions.
The following resolutions in regard to ex-
pert testimony was introduced from the Sec
ton on state medicine, by A. L. Gihon.
U. S. A.
Resolved That it is the sense of the
American Medical association that it will be
condusine to justice and the dignity of the
profession that medical expert testimony
shall be given without having the appear
aslce of being in behalf of either side, but to
be stated simply as facts.
The resolution was accepted and adopted
amid loud applause.
Dr. Dennison, Colorado, offered the fol-
lowing resolution which was adopted:
Resolved, that no action of this associa-
ton, either in its code or its annual meet
ings, shall be construed to commit men,
bers of the American Medical association to
the adherence of any dogma, and members
should have care not to allow their names
to be enormously registered as allopathists,
etc., in state and city registration of physi-
clans.
The social features of the gathering were
greately enjoyed by all participants. St:
Paul, which is not apt to overdo anything of
this kind, fairly astonished herself. Free
railroad passes were rendered to all who
wished to visit any part of the northwest
good for the whole month of June-and a
very large number availed themselves of
the opportunity to go to Dakota, Superior,
Winnipeg, and every section that could be
reached by rail. On Tuesday evening
there was grand reception and banquet at
the Metropolitan Hotel, attended by about
one thousand people. On Wednesday even
ing, the hospitable mansions Of Ex-Governor
ply, DR.. A. J. Stone, J. J. Hall, Esq, Hon.
George L. Becker, and others were thrown
open to the Doctors and hundreds of them
were present. Nothing was overlooked to
render the occasion one of pleasure
to the guests of the city
There was no stiff formality, but as
far as possible an effort was made, and il
was q successful one, to make all feel al
home. Each morning and evening hun
dreds of carriages were occupied by the Doc
tors and driven about the city and suburbs
A very large, number of par
ties and gatherings occurred al
the residences of Citizens In honor of acquain
tapCs and friends Of the profession.
Probably the most elaborate and brilliant
affair was the party at Saltwater on Thursday
night by Hon. D. NJ. Sabin. Two trains em
bracing 1000 people, left at 5 o'clock
and at seven were sailing o.
steaming on the beautiful st. Croix. One
of the incidents on the lake as the steamers
threaded their way among the lumber
booms, was deafening cheers from th'
throats of 500 red-shirted lumbermen, who
were ranged on the RATS. On landing they
were taken to Mr.. Sabin's spacious mansion.
The lawn, in the language of the Jenkinsiol
of electric incandescents, myriads of Chimes
lanterns and adamantines lent glow to tn,
foliage and fountains, which aided in til,
production Of scene of fairy-like beauty
Then and there was slaughter dire among
tile dishes toothsome, and for 6
full half hour the rattle Of :. thos
weapons of good fellowship, the knife anc
fork, resounded like fire by file. The eat
ing ended, the smooth platform was prepared
for the dancers. All were delighted with
the entertainment
On Friday evening the Sir Knights OF
Damascus Commandery ofSt. Paul entertain
ed right royalty in their asylum, the Medi
cal Sir Knights from other states.
On the whole, to sum up the meeting 0
the association, the gathering ofso man.
tain Of the country and people, is general,
regarded of vast Importance to the future o
the northwest. g.