Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-05-24
MEDICAL MEN IN SESSION.


of the Connecticut Medical Associa-
ton Omcers Eleeted-NO Laws to
Govern Quack Doctors In the State
Reports From Various COmmlttees-
The Plan of Representation Un.
changed-ReceptiOn Last Evening"
To Meet Again This Morning.
City Hall was invaded by fine body of
men yesterday afternoon. They climbed two
flights of stairs, wondering where the eleva-
tor was. They occupied the seats generally
warmed by members of the city council, and
by their sides were satchels containing me-
dicinal things. There was an air of general
socisbility all around, but at three o'clock it
stopped, as they were called to order. These
men belonged to the Connecticut Medical
association, and this was the ninety-seventh
annual meeting of that body.
The following are the names of the fell
lows and alternates who were in attendance:
Charles J. Fox of Willimantic, g. J. Holmes
of New Britain, George F. Lewis of Collins
vile, A. B. Worthington of Middle Haddam,
R.. w. Matthewson of Durham, DR.. George
L. Porter of Bridgeport, F. D. Edgarton of
Middletown, o. Brown of Washington, S..
w. Turner of Chester, E. P. Swamp of New
Britain, J. z. Mason of Sufield, F. L. Dick
inson of Rockville, ]. Morton Hines of Will
mantle, DIR. Hughes of Meriden, s. R. Bur-
nap of Windsor Locks, J. FL. Granniss of
Saybrook, Robert Lander of Bridgeport, P.
Cassidy of Norwich, B. W. Munson of Moro
ton, P. M. Hastings Of Hartford, F. A. Morrell
of Putnam j. B. Kent of Putnam, E. B. Heady
of Milford, Leonard B. Almy Of Norwich, G.
S. Rodman of Waterbury, Julian La Pine of
Norwich, P. 81. Hartman of Norwich, L. T.
Day of Westford, G. w. Harris of Old
Lyme, Jacob May, N. E. Woodin and F.: M.
Wilson of Bridgeport, F. L. Smith of Stat
ford Springs, DR.. Bacon, M. G. White, DIR.
Carmalt and DR.. Cremin of this city.
DIR. Francis Bacon, of this city, is the
president of the society and occupied the
chair. He welcomed the fellows who were
present. He spoke of the past work done by
the society and sincerely hoped that it
would be better in the future. Tue society
is not SO fruitful as it should be. There are
many reputable doctors throughout the
State whose names are not to be found in
the list OF members of the association
Their names would add great strength.
There is no statute in this State against
quacks and charlatans, and therefore Con-
necticut offers splendid field for them.
This society should do something to bring
about reform. He favorably regarded the
proposal that standing committee of legis-
lation be elected so as to prevent people be-
ing imposed upon by crime brought about
by quscks. The citizens of this State are
without q law to protect them, and by their
ignorance and folly are completely at the
mercy of the charlatans.
Committees were appointed as follows:
Unfinished business, N. G. White and S. w.
Turner; business, DIR. st. John and +. G.
Mack; county resolves, F. D. Edgerton, o.
D. F. Hughes and g. J. Holmes.
Hr. Porter, of Bridgeport, moved that the
next annual meeting be held in Bridgeport.
DR.. Cassidy, of Norwich, was the only dis
senter, and as the motion was deviation
from the bylaws it had to be unanimous to
be carried, consequently it was lost.
The committee on unfinished business,
through DR.. NJ. G. White, recommended that
the resolution to the effect that the secretary
be elected permanently be repealed. Other
unfinished business which the committee
recommended to reject was as follows:
Resolved, That the last two words of section 2,
chapter 5, be stricken out.
Resolved. That chapter 3, section of the by
annual meeting of the president and fellows of the
of the soce pnd IN he fes c
where the convention is to be held.
socey for unless Il shall have 6ee9
passed by the fellows.
All the recommendations of the committee
were rejected by the fellows, and then fol-
lowed discussion as to whether reconsid-
Grafton should be had and each recommends
ton be voted on separately. Some said that
there were those there who had voted who
were not fellows, and it was moved. that the
secretary read the names of the delegates or
their alternates, which was done.
DIR. E. P. Swaser of New Britain, the
treasurer, read his report. The balance from
last year was $759.12. The receipts this
leaving balance in the treasury of $832.13,
an increase of $73. OF over last year
The committee on honorary members rec.
commended that the names of Prof. John Call
Dalton and DR.. Edward II. Moore of Buffalo
be faVorably acted upon. AS Prof. Dalton's
name had been presented at the last annual
meeting he was elected an honorary mem
Der, while DR.. Moores name will have to lay
over one year according to the rule.
DR.. Rodman offered the following proposed
amendment to the bylaws: ''That the pres
ident be authorized to appoint the customary
committees two weeks before the annual
meeting" This has to lay over until the
next annual meeting.
On motion of DR.. Cremin committee of
three was appointed to take action on the
recommendations in the presidents address.
Here followed q discussion, as committee
on this matter had been appointed at the
last meeting. Some wanted action on this
recommendation taken at this meeting, but
it was settled by last years committee con-
senting to add the members of the commit
tee just appointed and report as soon as pos
sible.
The committee on nominations reported
the names of the following officers and they
we're elected: President, George L. Porter of
Bridgeport; vice president, O. Brown of
Bridgeport; treasurer, W. w. knight of
Hartford; committee of matters of profess
sional interest, Drs. Leonard B. Almy, L. T.
Day, w. l.. Ford; committee to nominate
physician to retreat for insane, Drs. N
Storrs and S. T. Rislev; committee on pub
LII
er and ex-ofhcers; committee on arrange
ments, w. A. M. Wainwright, E. r. Root,
w. Bacon; disserIator, P. II. ingalls,; alter
nate, w. G. Brownson; delegates to Ameri-
can Medical association, Drs. John B. Kent,
e g B B. W Nswt0n' E; G; e. Ke1 Hnsy
G. h. Bill, F. D. Edgerton, b. W. Buel, B.
W. Munson and F. E. Beckwith: delegates
to Maine, Drs. F. A. Merrill and Ralph Good
win; delegates to New Hampshire, Drs. N
w. B. Dunham and A. T. Douglas; dele
gates to Vermont, Drs. 81. g. Howe and S.
G. Hubbard; delegates to Massachusetts,
Drs. F. N. Wilson and William Deming;
delegates to Rhode Island, Drs. f. G. Smith
and E. S. Davis; delegates to New Jersey,
Drs. G. A. Lindsey and G. J. Fox; delegates
to New York, Drs. P. M. Hastings and H. p
Geib.
The committee appointed at the last an
Rual meeting on the revision of the charter
reported in the matter of representation from
the different societies. The majority of the
committee were in favor of keeping up the
old form of organization by having council
settle things, but with an increased number
of fellows from each county, according to
the number of members in the county. AS
it is now each county, however small, has
as many fellows as the larger ones.
After the majority report had been read
the minority wanted to be heard. They
favored that the business all be done in one
mass meeting of all the members of the as
and not by the executive commit
tee or council
Considerable of discussion arose, and it
looked as if the members would take up all the
evening. Janitor Bohan had to open all the
blinds SO rs to let in more light and enhance
the appearance of those who were overflow
ing with oratory on the subject. Motions
and amendments were made by the basket
full. Parliamentary rules had to be read,
and finally vote was taken on the accept
ance and adoption of the minority report. 1t
was lost.
There was another burst of oratory at this
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