Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-09-10
Retail Druggists I'm Convention.


association. to begin tomorrow, has drawn to the
city large number OF druggists from different
parts OF the country tho druggists were called TO-
gether in the lecture room Of the National Museum
this morning. for the purpose OF organizing Ma
tional Retail Druggists association. Seventy or
Caicord, Of Lynn, Mass. called the assembly to
order Col Geo 8. Baker, OF Richmond, was
elected temporary chairman. Mr.. Calcord was
then elected temporary secretary.
FBATUkES OF THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION
constitution prepared at a preliminary meet
ing was presented for consideration by the chair
man. Mr.. Albert Ebert, OF Chicago, suggested
that perhaps the objects desired could be accom-
plshed without the trouble and expense OF perma-
nent organization. After some discussion motion
to form an organization was carried. The consri-
tuition was then taken up and considered article
by article. 1.-THE National Retail Druggists Asso-
clatl0l' was adopted as the name OF the organize
ton. The second article struck at tho keynote OF
the druggists complaint 1t defined the objects of
Of as Ss to Sgeet ana a
gists for the purpose Of Obtaining protection at
the hands OF the manufacturers and Jobbers
some preferable manner) from the disastrous Gus
tom, so common at the present time, OF cutting
prices on proprietary articles by druggists and
others: for obtaining relief from national taxe-
tions that are burdensome; for mutual support
and assistance in all matters Of trade interest and
for restricting, far possible, the sale of med
1cine to druggists and apothecar1es"
OPPOSITION TO IT'S PROVISIONS.
MT Menninger, Ct Brooklyn, at once opposed, In
long speech. so much of the article as referred to
obtaining protection at the hands OF the manufac-
turers and jobbers. He said that any tyro in a
country store could sell proprietary articles as
we'll as the best educated druggist These goods
druggist sells such an article he does it In his
capacity OF merchant, and not as pharmacist.
Trade he urged would seek its own level He
thought this proposition was to form a trades
union. II this was to be bOycott1ng association,
he for one would not join it, because he believed
belong to an association devoted to maintaining
the noble character OF the profession OF pharmacy
FURTHER DISCUSSION.
MI. Wells, of Cincinnati, said the American
Pharmaceutical Association provided for the OBJ
Jects MIR. Menninger had In mind.
Prof. J. P. Remington, OF Pennsylvania. offered
substitute, which stated simply that the object
was to unite retail druggists "fOr the purpose OF
obtaining protection in their business interests
and protection"
MI: Englehardt. Of Chicago. offered a substitute
stating the object TO be the advancement OF the
trade Interests of American druggists"
Mr.. rockingham, OF Haverhill, Mass, urged
that they should not be afraid to express their
grievances in plain terms.
Mr. Wells suggested that the patent medicine
trade had already almost ruined the regular busi-
ness OF pharmacist
THE CONSTITUTION AMENDED AND ADOPTED.
After a long debate PROT Remington's substitute
consideration of the other articles respecting
minor matters of organization. After the adoption
OF the constitution and bylaws as whole, the
meeting was adjourned until O'clock, when the
Will be taken up
WHO WERE PRESENT TO-DAY.
Among the gentlemen present at the meeting
to-day were: John B. Bond, James C. Munds
Wilmington, N. c.; Wm Silver Thompson, Baltt-
more. MD Dwight Phelps, West Minister, Conn. !;
Ra1 Trof
ham. Haverhill, Mass; F. II. Mast, Norfolk, Va; !;
Rebry Canning. Boston. Mass. s. B. Garrett,
r N. Gordon, Tarooro, n. C.; H. % Teth, h. PtovI. Il.
dence. R. l.; L Richardson, Selma. N. c.; E. q.
Jackson. Norfolk, Va Norman A. Kuhn, Omaha,
Camden, Nj. w. Thomas ,Jr., Norfolk, Va. F. NJ
Pease, Lex, Mass. Chaa Z Bristol, Ansonia, Conn
SSess Mt rsassS 'f!s;y F cy fhSm M
Culbre1h, Baltimore. Nd. James @ T. Scott Scott, Nor. :
Of baltimore; D. ". SAKE and John w. ~ Bell
Omaha, Neb; Thomas D. McEthen1e. Brooklyn, n
x sna Ra Mays ny snaw f
sndsr, s. Tous. %os'8 %O: Nm 9 BTyans IT. Cedar asda
RECEPTION coMxrTTEEs.
The pharmacists OF the city have made ample
arrangements for the entertainment of visitors.
Friday they WILL give an excursion to Mt Vernon.
The following reception committees have been
appointed: Sept 10, a. mr. A. Bacon, w. T.
Baldus Charles Becker, George A. Bentley, T. S.
Nairn, c. s. Price, William Berlin. L. c. Bishop,
w. G. Duckett, R. L. Eliot, E. F. Pettingill, j. II.
Purdy, R B; Ferguson, G: il. Fickllng. j. D. Fran
zoni, J. A. Healey, G. A. Prentlss. Sept. II, a.
and o. nj. A. Butler, G. I. Byng, j. r. Cassln,
C. Christiani, E. E. C1ssel, d. B. Clark II. Helm
sen, R. K. Helphenstne, d. P. Hfckling, T. A.
Howard, H. A. Johnston, j. s. Jones, r.
y. Pywell, A. J. Schafhirt, T.. K. Shelter,
E. Stevens, g. F. shreeve, q. G. c. Slmms.
Sept IL, a. nj. Coughlin, o. Il. Coumbp z.
CROMWELL G. W; Cropley. T. L cropley. Nice. Crs-
w. R. Stone c. L. StOney, Ch ,rles Stott, W. s.
Thompson, F. A. Tschinely, c. B. Van Syckel, S.
Waggaman and j. R. Walton. Sept l3, p. M
w. B. T. Davis, W. Fl. Daw, F. D. Downing. j. W.
Drew, George Woodbridge, George Boyd, E. j. Nc
Pherson, j. A. Milburn, c. F. Moore, A. Nattans,
NJ Muncaster, T. J. Jones, B. p. Sutter, B. F.
Whiteside, W. c. Williams, T. E. Ogram, L d.
Walter and j. A Clarkridge.
NOTES
In connection with the assembly of pharma-
clsts large exhibit of drugs Is displayed In one
OF the halls of the National Museum.
Neatly-bOund copies OF RoOse's Guide to WASH
1ngt0n were presented to each or the visiting
pharmacists at the hall to-day. On the covers
were inscribed the following words: ssTo the
members OF the American Pharmaceutical Asso-
citation. with the compliments OF the pharmacists
OF Washington, D. G., september II, 1888"