Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-04
THE DENTISTS MEET.
TWO ASSOCIATIONS IN SESSION AT
OLD POINT.
The American and the Southcrn-The
Question of nsoIfdntion-Annuai
REPORTS and Addresses-An Acct
dent-Minor Notes.

OLD POINT COMFORT. VA, August
3.-(speciaL)-Thi fashionable resort Is
actually over-run with dentists and
others interested in dentistry.
Dentists from all over the country
commenced TO arrive early last week,
and by this morning nearly every state
and Territory in the Union was repre-
scented.
Two big dental meetings are in pro-
eress. The first is that of the American
Dental Association, which is holding its
thirty-seventh annual meeting at the
Hotel Chamberlln. The second is that
OF the Southern Dental Association,
which is holding its meetings at the
Hygeia Hotel.
For the past two years there has at
times been something more than a
friendly rivalry between these two asso-
Citations. but determined effort is be-
ing made by many of the members OF
both organizations to effect n consolida-
ton of the two, under a single head ana
an entirely different constitution from
that in use by either of the bodies at the
present time.
Tho American Dental Association con-
vened in tho pavilion at the Hotel Cham-
berlin at IL o'clock. Prior to this time
the Executive Committee had held a
meeting. as had also the various sec
tionr
President James Truman, Of Philadel-
phia. called the meeting to order. After
considerable routine business had been
transacted the resignation OF Morris l..
Chame as q member of the association
was accepted.
Several unimportant committee reports
were read.
Treasurer Henry w. Morgan, Of Nash
Vile. Tenn, read his report. which
showed balance in the treasury OF
Sl,5S5.
The Committee on the Horace
Wells Memorial Fund reported pro-
gress. and S67722 on hand.
President James Truman, at the con-
cusion of the business scheduled Tor the
session. called Vice-President Thomas
Fillebroron. Of Boston, to the chair, ana
delivered his annual address.
THE ADDRESS.
President Truman reviewed the history
of the organization from its inception
thirty-seven years ago, up TO the present
time. He also spoke Of the great strides
made by the dental profession, paying
glowing tribute to Americans LOT lheH
share i'm this work.
President Truman thought many OF the
State laws wrong. A man qualified to
practice dentistry i'm Virginia should also
be qualified to practice in West Virginia.
He also paid his compliments TO the dem
tai examiners, saying that it was untor-
tunate that many of the State boards
were composed Of men who owed their
position 10 political prefcrment, and other
than a knowledge of dentistry. "Ihis
fact alone" said President Truman, rs
a serious blow to dentistry
In closing the president recommended
a reorganization of the association on
different basis-one which should be pure
IL representative. Science does not, cam
not flourish in crowds" remarked Dr.
Truman.
The idea Of a permanent membership in
such an organization he believed TO be
all wrong. Two organizations, ne
charged. were now in existence, and both
of them had been tried and found want
ing.
AN ACCIDENT.
As President Truman concluded his adj
dress and took his seat. he accidentally
pushed his chair over the back edge of
the platform. and fell to the floor
distance Of about four feet, with big
crash. The chair was literally smashed
to pieces DR.. Truman, who Is bordering
on u years of age, struck the back OF
his head on the band-stand in the rear
and il was thought that he had sustained
serious injuries. PROSTATE on the floor,
the members gathered about the beloved
old gentleman. Restoratives were APP
plled and in a few minutes Dr. Truman
was on his feet, and being led TO his
room. His injuries are not serious, but
his escape was truly miraculous.
The meeting at once adjourned out
of respect to it's president" as Dr. 7.
n. Grouse. who made the motion, put It.
THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION.
The members of the Southern Dental
Association convened for their twenty
eighth annual meeting in the pavilion
OF the Hygeia Hotel at II A. NJ, with
the president, DR.. w. II. Richards, In
the chair. The Executive Committee met
an hour previous and passed upon
credentials. etc. The opening prayer was
made by DR.. j. Hall Moore, OF Rich-
mond.
DR.. J. V. Halter, OF Wytheville. Va,
made the opening address, and THIS was
responded to by Dr. W. W r. AH"NN
ston. OF Farmyille, Va, the Oldest dental
graduate Of any college living
During the year It was stated two
members OF the association had died as
follows: DR.. Francis Peabody, Of Louis
Vile. KY. and Dr. j. c. Storey OF
Dallas, Tex
Tho matter Of consolidation with the
American Association was made special
order for 9 =. NJ. tomorrow.
President w II. Richards then read
his annual address. He urged that great
caution be- exercised when the question
NJ consolidation with the American As
soclation came up for discussion, and
In case Of such a union suggested the
name OF North American Dental Asso-
citation.
Adjournment was then had till y. NJ.
The afternoon session Of the Southern
Dental Association was devoted TO the
consideration Of technical papers. DR..
w L. walker, OF Pass Christian, Miss,
read a thesis, entitled "A Difficult Case
in oral Surgery" which was generally
discussed.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..