St. Paul daily globe., 1889-05-24
FRACTIONAL STRIFE.
There Is War in the Ranks of the
HOmoOnathiC 4Scn1a Mana

terest was awakened in the proceedings
by larger attendance of members of
the institute, but never throughout the
day did the number exceed fifty, which,
considering there are 800 homeopath ply
sicians in the state, is very poor repre-
Sentation. The institute and its pro-
ceedin gs could do with the display of a
little streak of energy, otherwise it will
soon sleep the sleep that knows no
awakening. HOmeopaths are prone to-
complain of the treatment meted to
them by allopaths; but, contrary to
President Perkins injunctions: Love
one another and do as ye would
be done by" there are few hOmeO-
paths--tO the credit of the profession,
only few-who are inclined to adopt
the old rule: IAN eye for an eye and
tooth for TOOTH" A member Of the
allopathic school sauntered into the con:
vention yesterday, and in the course OF
startled at the comparison of an all07.
path with horse doctor. The allopath
naturally resented the aspersion, and
communicated with the gentleman who
had so far forgot the ordinary rules of
courtesy to make such statement But
no apology was forthcoming; on the
contrary, '.All that can say in reply is
that meant no offense to the horse,
doctors" President Perkins promptly
stated that such remark was quite out.
of place-a statement indOrsed by nearly
all present. The annual address of the,
president had been postponed to yester-
day. 1t was somewhat short. President
Perkins being staunch believer in the
axiom: ''Brevity is the soul Of wit"
His address was aimed solely to unite
bo xuarripr foofiOnc IN fhair ronHc
Unity was the watchword from the out,
set to the close of his remarks. He said:
Are we dealing with one another that our
cause is protected by the golden rule, or are
we at times falling back to condition where
a code of ethics is needed for our govern
ment? In answering those questions am
constrained to say that the one thing that
will advance the cause Of homeopathy in
this state more is a closer afinity--a larger
heartedness in things essential to its pro-
gress. 1 know that in these two cities there
are jealousies, bitterness and divisions where
there should be only kindly feelings,
charity and unity. During the recent session
of the legislature, while certain bill was
pending, the question was asked: Why
does DR.. c: oppose this measurer and the
oh, suppose it is because DR.. B. supports
it The answer excited a general smile,
but to me sadness. felt with disagreements
of this kind, homeopathy was the only suf-
own school alone-indeed, we are in better
condition than some others, at least To-day
the laity and the press and our patrons
everywhere are smiling. IT not broadly laugh
ing, at the medical profeSsion-1n fact, the
disagreement Of doctors is proverbia!. Do
not misunderstood me; this is no scolding:
have not forgotten that am member OF
the same profession. and as subject to sins OF
commission and omission as others. What
has been said is in sorrow, not to find fault.
wish only to appeal to kindlier feelings,
closer relations one to another, remembering
that which will advance the interest of all
must advance the interest OF one and the
least of all.
Applause greeted the points Of DR..
Perkins address, but it is questionable
whether his words carried much weight.
as the ''jealousieS,' bitterness and divis-'
iOns," were sufficiently manifested in
the selection of a council of the institute.
This council was agreed to upon the
recommendation of President Perkins,
and is composed of fifteen members,
with the president and secretary ex-
OfficiO. The council will direct the work
of the institute throughout the year.
A committee, with DIR. c. Nov. Tobey
at it's head, recommended the appoint
ment of fifteen selected medical men to
compose the council. when DR.. Leonard
and DR.. Roberts. of Minneapolis, kicked,
Cne iatter going So Iai rs W tdiA auOu1
s'secession," etc. Luckily the gulf was
bridged, and the council so constituted:
For st. Paui-Mary E. Emery, c. Girls
void, G. G. Glidden, A. M. Eastman, 81.
NJ. Lapkln; for Minneapolis-W. H.
Leonard, II. G. Leonard, S. A. Locke
W. D. Lawrence, Adele Hutchinson; for
the stated. A. Strickler, Duluth; q.
E. Clark, Saltwater: q. Fl. Hawes, Has
tings, O. H. Hall, Zumbrota; d. Har-
nix, Lake City. The officers Of the III
stitute, (Minnesota State Homeopathic
lnstitute,) were also elected: President,
j. E. Sawyer. st. Paul; first vice presi-
dent F. 6. Bowman, Duluth; second
vice president. L. G. Wilberton, Wiz
mona; secretary, Genevieve Tucker,
Northdeld; treasurer, u. A. Locke,
Minneapolis. -
The papers read during the day were:
s.The Neurosis of Pregnancy" DR.. B.
HI. Ogden, st. Paul; ''Nasal Stenosls
and Obstruction as Factor in Aural
Affections" DR.. D. A. Strickler, Duluth;
"Indications for Surgical Interference
and Methods of Operating in Mastoid
Diseases DIR. j. F. Beaumont, Minne-
apolis; IA Case Of Fracture and Treatr
H., II, ~ II HILL