The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-02

that we alone are competent To choose
those who are 10 execute the functions of
Iicensers Of practiOneTs and health Of
fcers. We know the finest men for these
high duties. let US be given the selection
Remove these appointments entirely
from politics and put them. where they
properly belong, Into the hands of the
wise men whose wisdom and foresight
have secured them 10 the people as the
instruments OF this protection.
{ At the conclusion Of his address, which
was literally applauded. DR.. Johnston
received a vote of thanks.
The next order OF business was the
reading OF the subject selected for gen
eral discussion Dr.. Robert Glasgow, OF
Lexington, leader.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
At the afternoon session the following
officers and committees were elected: Dr.
Lewis Il. Harvie. Danvine president:
Drs. Lewis O. Pedieo. Crockett Springs.
Alfred S. Rixey, Culpeper. and III. G.
Cline. Front Royal first. second and third
vlce-presldents. respectively; Dr. Landon
Il. Edwards. Richmond. reelected for the
twenty-eighth consecutive time recording
secretary; Dr. II. 7. Styli Petersburg,
treasurer. Or. j. l.. Winn. Richmond,
corresponding secretary The Executive
Committee Dr. Hunter Mcclure, chair
man. was re-elected. Committee on Nomi-
nations for FeiOwship--D Turner,
Gudersleeve. Kelley Michaux. and Pey-
ser-the last two OF Richmond. Commit
tee on Publicatons-Drs. H. NJ Taylor,
Winn. and NJ. D. lioge, Jr.-all Of Rich
mond.
DIR. Arthur Jordan. Of Richmond, was
elected chairman Of the Neurological
Committee.
Virginia Beach was chosen as the place
t4I
with the last Tuesday In August.
THE WOMAN QUESTION.
The special order the question Of furth-
er admission Of women as members OF the
society. was settled for all time. and,
contrary to expectations. in very quiet
manner. The following resolutions Of
fered by Dr. Lewis c. Pedgo. being
passed almost unanimously:
Resolved, That 10 is the sense OF the
soclaty that It's policy Of receiving worthy
women. possessing the necessary medical
qualifications. into full active fellowship,
is established as its permanent policy for
the future.
Debate offered was very slight. and the
Committee Of Application for Fellowship
Immediately recommended the election of
Miss Ina Bell Hyde of Totaro. Bruins
wick county. Receiving the necessary
votes. she was declared elected.
HONORARY FELLOWS.
The following were elected honorary
fellows. Or. Louis McIant Tiffany, Bal
timore: W. b. DeGarmo, New York; J.
W. BorcO Washington, and j. ). Well
ford and George Ben Johnston. Richmond.
The first order Of business at the night
session was the call for paper and dis
cussions.
DIR. LEVY's PAPER.
DR.. Z. G. Levy, OF Richmond, presented
a valuable contribution under the title
Of "Bacterologlcal Diagnosis" He did
not attempt 10 go extensively into tech
mic, and devoted himself exclusively TO
four disoases-tuhCrculO gonorrnoea,
diphtheria and typhoid fever. The easiest
method was given for the detection OF
each Of these diseases.
In speaking of consumption, he said
that microscopicai examination would
often detect it when the ordinary symp-
toms were not manifested, and that thus
taken in time a fair. or even large per-
ccntage Of cases could be cured. In con-
sidcring the POSSIBILITY Of cure Ia any
beginning case heredty. general condi-
tion Of the patient habits and environ
ment would not be forgotten.
Dlphtheria has. I'm a large measure,
been erased from the list Of fatal diseases.
because OF the discovery Of antl-toXin,
which was brought about ~ bacteriologl-
cal research The diseases is at once
diagnosed by perfected methods from
tonsillltis and false diphtherIa. and its
early detection followed by the use Of
anti-toxia, has already been the means
OF reducing the death rate to a compara-
lively nominal per cent.
Whenever the physician IS In doubt
bacteriOlogic examination should be
made. especially II there are other chill
| dren I'm the house. and the question or
isolation arises. IL should also be made
20 decide whether a diphtheria conva-
lescent may be allowed TO mingle with
others without danger OF injecting. No
definite time can be laid down. as the ab-
sence OF the germs from the throat IS the
only sure guide. and they may persist
days or weeks
The diagnosis ~ typhoid is OF import
ance because Of the variety OF diseases
which may simulate # in fits onset. Here
again. bacteriologc and only recently,
has come 10 the aid OF the practitioner
of medicine Widars test Is the name
bv which this method Is known. and as
II IS easily understood. no wa saving of
| time can influence the progress OF the
disease. the value OF the test cannot be
| too much Over-valucd.
Or. Levy's paper was one Of the most
valuable presented
Participating in tho discussion were
| Drs. William $. Gordon A. Allison
Hodges and Arthur Jordan. The attend
| ance has reached one hundred and fifty.
RICHMOND DOCTORS.
The Richmond doctors who arrived to-
| dav are l.. c. Bosher \. G. Palmer Ed.
McGulre.J ;. Wexford, and Hugh NJ.
| Tavlor. Or. j.. NJ. COwardn has been
| kept busy looking TO the comfort OF the
visiting physicians.
1t was announced tonight by Dr. Ian
don y. Edwards that he had succeeded
| i'm raising $3.50 for the second. third. fourth
and fifth prizes 10 be awarded to the
other competitors for the best medical
history. I'm the following order: Drs. Hugh
: Cumming philadelphia. 800: Hugh VI.
Mcclure Alexandria. SO. Jesse Ewell.
Ruckersville S5o. and William r. Walker,
Lynchburg, $2j.