The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-11
DIR. WILLARD, CHAIRMAN OF THE
HOSPITAL STAFF, ADVISES
THE BOARD
OF DECISION THAT WAS REACHED
DIR. Henry Hutc hinsOn, Chief of
Stan Gives the History of the
Successful Movement.

the Iact InaL the OLD school had decided
to admit the homeopathic But the
publication was news to one wing
OF the homeopathic school, for there
are two wings in st. Paul, and that
was just what wasn't desired So an at
tempt was made to discredit the re-
ports of the meetings. The prelimina-
ries, however. were quietly continued
and reached an end yesterday when
the following was received by the board
of CONTROL
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Sept 10, 1S96.-To the
Honorable the Board Of Control, County Of
Ramsey-Gentlemen: We beg to advise you
that the staff of the city and county hospital
have fully considered communication from
Dr.. Henry Hutchinson, and through a spe-
cially appointed committee we have the honor
herewith to recommend the enlargement of
the existing staff by the election of the fol-
lowing named persons: Drs, Henry Hutchin-
son, w. S. Briggs, B. H. Ogden, ]. q. Saw
yer, q. L. Mann, H. M. Lufkin, o. H. Hall.
Very respectfully submitted
Perry H. Miilard, Chairman.
The board at once adopted the fol-
lowing resolution, all of the three men,
bers voting in favor of it:
Resolved by the board of control, That the
staff Of the city and county hospital be en-
larged as recommended by the committee ap-
ton thereto Of the following named persons:
Drs Henry Hutchinson, w. s. Briggs, B. II.
Ogden, J. E. Sawyer, e. L. Mann, H. M.
Lufkin, H. Hall; be it further
Resolved, That the assignment Of work,
terms Of service and the filing OF future
staff vacancies or the additions thereto be
made by the newly enlarged staff and their
successors in office
Seen last night DR.. Hutchinson ex-
pressed himself as being highly graf
flied at the action of the board of con-
troll. Although he did not care to say
SO as a positive fact, Dr. Hutchinson
infers from the order in which the
names are placed in the formal resolu-
ton passed by the board, that he is
to be chief of the staff. This would
perhaps be but natural, as 1t seems
it is largely due to his efforts that the
homeopathic have at last secured rec
resentation.
1.-THE negotiations have consumed more
than year." said the doctor. And it has
been year Of hopes and fears. Several
times we have thought it was a hopeless
task, but we persevered. year ago be-
gan with DR.. Ancker. 1 found him to be
man of liberal ideas, and very fair-minded
man. He listened to my claims for recogni-
ton in behalf of the homeopathic school, and
think he was very favorably impressed
himself. But there was strong objection on
the part Of the old schoolEso warm, in fact,
that for time the proposition looked as if
It would end in dismal failure. Then the
other element of the homeopathic took 1t
into their heads to try it on their own hook,
and they carried the matter to the courts,
insulted the board of control and the old
school staff, and completely undid what we
of the other element had accomplished
through quiet and courteous efforts. We
were compelled to stop for while on ac-
count of this. We found that the whole of
the old school had been antagonized by the
methods of the hot-heads. But finally took
up the matter again with DR.. Ancker, and
he asked me to formulate my proposition In
a letter, which he, at least, would present
to the board and the staff In the letter,
which the G be may print If desirable,
just and equitable, and that the St. Paul
city and county hospital behind the
times in not allowing both schools to prac-
tice in friendly rivalry.
1--WE were getting swimmingly when
matters were again upset by an article which
appeared in the G | o b e, the publication of
to get over this setback, so take it all in
all, we have been fighting the thing through
for year.
''The proposition which I sent to DR.. Anck-
er was considered by the staff. It's tone was
fair, and not calculated to arouse any
tagonsm. The staff finally appointed a COM
homeopathic school, and at the last confer
ence which I believe took place last Tues
day, we were invited to a representation of
six members upon the regular hospital staff.
and later we succeeded in having the repre-
sentation raised to seven. We were delighted
at the fair-minded tone displayed by the old
school staff. and have no expectation that
there will be any friction at all. The recon-
mendations of the staff were formally
f1rmed by the board of control yesterday,
and the fight is at an end. st. Paul is now
upon an equal footing with dozens of other
cities.
GAS chief of the homeopathic staff, how
will you. make your assignments Of assist
ants?" was asked the doctor.
1T is q little difficult to tell as yet. The
probabilities are that the specialists will be
allotted stated length Of time each year in
which to have entire charge of his special
line of work. The periods will be two
three months, something like that In
the general practice division, 1t will very
likely be necessary to take every third pa
tiept who enters the hospital, and every
patient who expresses preference for homeo-
pathic treatment"
'sWhen will you start in?"
every likely about the LIST Of October, as
that commences the quarter. We are going
to work in unison, and every agreement will
be mutual
Four Of the homeopathic doctors appointed
to the staff are specialists, and 1t is more
than likely that they will be assigned to
the departments for which they are especial
ly prepared. II this arrangement should be
followed out, the assignment of the homeo-
pathic staff will be something like this:
Department Of Gynaecology-Dr. Henry
Hutchinson,
Department OF General surgery-Dr. w. s.
Briggs.
Department of Obstetrics and Diseases of
Children-Dr. B. H. Ogden.
Department of Diseases of Throat and Ear
DIR. E. L. Mann.
General Practice of Medicine-Drs. Sawyer,
Lufkin and Hall.
The letter which DR.. Hutchinson claims
worked the miracle and overcame the old
school prejudice reads as follows:
ST. PAUL, Mimi, May 9. 1Ss6.-Arthur B.
Ancker, NJ. D., City and County Physician,
st. Paul, Minn.-My Dear Doctor: In re-
spouse to- the desire you expressed some
three weeks ago for formal proposition
from me looking to the formation Of staff
Of homeopathic physicians and surgeons to
serve in the city and county hospital. / have
the honor of presenting the following sug-
gestions for your consideration
Before outlining my plan of organization
will refer briefly to some of the reasons
why l believe such staff would be desirable
and helpful In the care of the sick poor of
our city.
the physicians of my school Of practice who
have clienteles of very respectable proper
lions. and who enjoy professional patronages
that compare favorably with those of the
members of the dominant school of medicine
These physicians are all taxpayers and are
interested in the prosperity and welfare of
the various institutions, charitable and other
wise. of city. Many of us have been
watching the development Of the city and
county hospital under your efficient and In
telligent supervision. and have felt, and do
still feel. a pride in you and the institution
you have built up. We feel with all good
and loyal citizens Of our town, that we have
hospital equal in lis completeness and in
its management to that of any city of its
size in the land. We also feel that to a great
degree the perfection in construction and gen.
eral efficiency of this great city charity is
due to your own enthusiastic and ntelIf-
gent direction.
practice has been watching the development
OF this philanthropic institution during the
years you have been working so earnestly in
its interests. and has often been led to won
der why 1t was that our school of practice
should be excluded from any participation
In the charitable work which you and your