Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-05-26

eested the town of Grafton, and said hat
The people of that city would do their pest
to make it pleasant and profitable for the
members.
DIR. Lazell, in a very cordial manner,
urged the claims OF Fairmont, saying the
citizens of that town were noted for their
hospitality, and would welcome them IN
the proper spirit.
DR.. Baird-Has this society ever met at
Fairmont or Grafton?
DIR. Lazell-Yes, sir. The first meeting OF
the Society was held in Fairmont; but
then the Society," was in its incipiency.,
A ballot was then taken with the follow
ing result. Fairmont l3 votes; Grafton 70
votes.
lowing. resolutions, which were unanl-
mously adopted:
Resoired, That the sincere thanks of this
Society be rendered the medical profession
of the city of Wheeling and Ohio county
for the magnificent manner in which they
have entertained; the Chairman and
Committee of Arrangements, for
their many courtesies; to the
President for his impartial rulings,
and to the officers OF the Society for their
gentlemanly bearing; to his Excellency
Governor Jackson for the use of he State
House.
Rcsoised, That the sum of S25 be appro,
priated for the ~janitor, for his efficient
| services as such.
PesoIred, That the thanks of the Society
he rendered to the Press OF the city OF
Wheeling for the many favors extended.
A resolution by DR.. Lazell was unani-
mously adopted as follows:
WHEREAS, The action of the New York
! State Medical Society at Albany recently
in changing the historic code of ethics OF
/ the American Medical Association requires
some notice from this society; therefore,
Resolred, That the West Virginia State
Medical instructs its delegates 10 the afore-
said National Association, which meets at
st. Paul on June 9th, to stand by and de.
fend an ancient and honorable code OF
ethics.
Resolred, That the secretary be required
to forward a copy OF this resolution 10 the
! permanent secretary at ST. Pau.
A resolution by DR.. Jepson was adopted
as follows:
ResoIped, That the Committee or Publica-
ton is hereby directed to append to the
next volume of transactions an index OF
all the printed transactions since 1874.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
DIR. Reeves announced the time for
electing the officers of the Association.
DIR. Van Kirk said: II feel so anxious to
keep up the kindly feelings that we enter
tain towards the fraternity of Wheeling,
and also its citizens, that l will place in
nomination a gentleman whom we all
know to be a gentleman, one who IS well
| qualified, one who understands the duties,
one who will give tone to the society, one
who will harmonic, if the emergency
arises, all the bad feelings, a charter MEM
her OF the society, DR.. b. w. Allen, OF
Wheeling" The nomination was re-
| ceived with applause, and on motion, the
Secretary was instructed to cast the athrma-
tive vote Of the association for DR.. Allen.
For Vice President, DR.. Porter Morgan
was named, but he declined 10 stand.
DR.. ]. II. Pipesnamed DR.. Colley Shriver'
of Bethany. :,
DIR. Martin named DIR. ManowD, ian aged
physician from the eastern end OF the
State, whom he would liked to have seen
President. and the Society would honor
itself in honoring DR.. Manown.'
DR.. Stidger named DR.. Grant, OF Came
ron.
DR.. +. C. Myers, of Wheeling, was named
by DR.. G.. B. Harvey.
On motion of DR.. Lazell, it was resolved
that the Doctors receiving the highest num-
Der of votes should be First, Second and
Third Vice Presidents respectively.
DIR. Grant received 81 votes, Manown 80
votes, Shriver 80 votes, Myers II votes and
DR.. Bland one vote.
A resolution of DR.. Camden rendering a
vote of thanks to c. y. Lucas for his kind
ness and giving the musicale Of last evening,
was unanimously adopted.
Following is the vote for members OF the
Board of Censors: Pipes, "a; Brown, II;
Morgan, "a; Martin, 81; Reed, 10; Dodson,
IA; r. Il. Fry, %; Hazlett, 4; Lazell, 30;
Baird, 10; Wilson, %; Reeves, IL; Bates,
/; Camden, /; Vankirk, |: Frissel. l. Drs.
Pipes, Morgan, Martin, Reed, Wilson, Fry
AID Lazell were elected.
On motion of DR.. Morgan DIR. Lazell was
instructed to cast the vote Of the society for
DR. S. l.. Jepson for Secretary.
DR.. J.. A. Campbell was reelected Treas
urer, in the same manner.
President Reeves then announced the
following standing committees:
On the II. W. Brock Prize-A. l.. Stifel,
G. Baird and l.. ID. Wilson.
This prize is $40 for the best original
paper on any question pertaining to medi-
cine, to be submitted six weeks at least be-
fore the meeting of the society.
Committee on Publication-Drs. George
Baird, l.. d. Wilson and A. l.. Stifel.
Necorology-I. S. Brock, L. ID. Wilson,
On New Remedies, Surgical Division-Dr.
John Frissell.
On State Medicine-First district 7. o.
Edwards; second district, C. T. Richardson;
third district, G. B. Moffett; fourth district,
J. 0. Wall.
On Climatology and Epidemic Diseases
II. w. Hall, r. S. Harvey, j. NJ. Ieatsr, J.
! +. Carter, VIM. NJ. Dent. S. B. Stidger VIM.
Tracy. ID. 7. Morgan, Fl. Carpenter,J w. Nc
Sherry, w. +. Vankirk, j.. II. Manown, W.
S. Martin, c. +. Ulrich, J. NJ. Pipes, A. H.
Thayer.
Essayists-E. C.. Myers, d. p Morgan.
Delegates to Virginia Medical Society-N.
D.Baker, c. l.. Richardson and W. j.
Bates, Jr.
Delegates to Pennsylvania Medical So
ciety-J. NJ. Pipes, J. NJ. Cooper and ]. h.
Browntield.
Delegates to Ohio Medical Society-S. L.
Jepson. NJ. Campbell and J. +. Kendall.
Delegates to American Medical Associa.
tiCn-W. F. Vankirk, G. Baird, J. H. Ma
nown, c. L. Richardson, G.. B. II. Moffitt,
ID. Porter Morgan, s. Ford, l.. d. Wilson,
T. B. Camden, r. W. Hall, r. S. Harvey.
Alternates-W. X. Curtis, J.. p. Brown
field, r. w. Hazlett, w. L.. Grant. J.. B
Reed, w. J. Bates, A. J. Clark, NJ. Camp.
bell, W. l.. Late, A. II. Kunst.
FAREWELL,
After a little miscellaneous talk, Presi-
dent Reeves said there was no further
business before the Board, and entertained
a motion to adjourn.
On putting the motion, DR.. Reeves said:
81 cannot resist the temptation to say a
few words on parting. l know you will
believe me sincere when l say this has been
a prosperous and happy meeting. This
meeting marks another milestone in the
progress of the Medical Society of the State
of West Virginia. Fifteen years ago on
the 10th of April the first meeting OF this
Society was held in the town of Fairmont.
| had the honor of being present at the
birth Of the State Society. Ihad the pleas
ure of preparing the paper calling
the members of the profession together
for the purpose Of forming that
Society. assisted in drafting the
constitution and by-1aurs 7 haya rot;naJ