The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-16
THE DOCTORS RESIGN.
A Sensational Turn to Affairs in Jackson
Vile,


JACKSONVILLE, Fla, October 14.-ISpec.
iall-Thyge was indignation in the medical
bureau LIST night. The visiting corps O. vol
unteer physicians met in solemn conclave tc
take action upon the publication of commu-
nication in the Metropolis, which ad.
yocated doing away with the ser
vices Of these physicians as a useless and
reckless piece of expense. DR.. B. F.
Sheftall, OF Savannah, was chosen chairman,
and DR.. L. G. Carr, of Cincinnati, secretary.
There were fourteen members of the society
present, DIR. Joseph Y. Porter, the president,
being the only absentee. The company took
seats, and thcreupon dissection of the COM
munication in question began. The operation
could hardly be called post-mortem exami-
nation, for the object of it was dead. 1t
was q clear case of "Yivisection,"
The doctors cut the article up
alive. They were indignant at the spirit of
the communication, which, by the way, was
signed Jacksonville" a fact which may ac-
count for the general impression among these
physicians that it was reflection of the dom
jnant sentiments of this community. Below is
the closing portion of it:
1T is understood that the resident
physicians, besides their customary
expenses, have incurred unusual pecuniary
Obligations in several ways, in the hire Of
extra equipage, will not receive any benefit
from the magnificent contributions of the
charitable people Of the United States, not
outstanding they have done their full share
Of what is known as charity practice
All pay from that source, it is said, will be
reserved by tho authorities fer the twisting
physicians who have dono faithful service and
the favored few whom they have selected TO
perform hospital duties, which are compare
tively light. This expense is enormous, as
each visitor receives at the rate of about $500
per month as follows: Salary per month at $40
per day, $500; hire OF horse, buggy and
driver at So per day, $3.50; board etc, estima-
ted per month, $50. Total $500. To these
items ale to be added rent Of hotel, appurten
ances, salaries of managers of restaurants,
clerks, attaches, servants, etc. Possibly leak
might be stopped just here"
a big talk was had. Then DR.. Carr of
fered resolution, which was unani-
mously adopted, By the terms Of
this the whole corps has resigned to q man
witlrtho exception of DR.. Porter from any
further service to the city or the people Of
Jacksonville They will not mako another
new call; the patients already under their
charge viii be turned over to the
resident physicians, and then the doc
OF charge 10 DR.. Porter, the same 10 be made
use OF by him IN any way which nc may wish.
But they shake jacksonville once and for
ALL" They say that they have no idea of
practlcing where they are not wanted that
here in our hour Of need, but, that if we don't
want them they certainly don't want us.
1t was after midnight when the conclaye arose
and not till some time ait THAT the newspaper
men got hold Of it. But even at that hour
delegation called at tho Office Of the Times
Union and tried to suppress publication Of
their action. but it was too late. Editorially
this morning the Iimes-Unon denounced the
designations as unreasonable, unwarFanted
and Precipitate. Now the doctors arc
madden than ever. A conference was arranged
with DR.. Neal Mitchell, however, and tonight
the visiting doctors have agreed to hold their
designations in elegance until the board Of
health shall make an explanation OF tie causes
leading mp TO their action. They will answer
calls a. usual tomorrow. and the affair is likely
10 be settled anlicably. This piece OF foolish
ness has made the visiting physicians the
laughing stock OF the whole city today.
Public sentiment 81 RAPIDLY crystaizing in
favor Of isuing an address TO to country Gt
large, calling 2 check upon the contributions
OF money still coming in so bountilully Tho
auxiliary executive committee las tho matter
uiiGcr consideration, but the difficulty seems TO
be IA gstting a report made Of snfiicient full
moss mud furnishing requisite data upon which
10 Lase an estimate for cur needs until the end
OF The epidemic.
frost IN Decatur.
DECATUR, Ala, October 1i--Thcre were
three cases IN last y htsH, and one death.
ThCro was considerable frost last night, but
not enough 70 Kali out the fever completely.