The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-21
HOMEOPATHIC DOCTORS.
Closing Sessions of the Indiana Insti-
tute Yesterday.

The Indiana Institute of Homeopathy be-
gan the third day of it's thirty-irst annual
session yesterday forenoon at the Denison
with about fifty members present. The
reading of papers was resumed the first
one being in the bureau of nose and throat
by DR.. w. r. Stewart, of this city, on
Nasal Tunors," descriptive of them and
their treatment. DR.. f. M. Rich, Of Terre
Haute, followed with a paper on "Catarrh,"
giving treatment DR.. H. M Logee, of
Connersville condemned the careless use of
cocaine locally in catarrh, and DR.. A. W.
Holcombe, of Kokomo, stated that natural
gas was a frequent cause of catarrh. Drs
Stewart, Sawyer. Jordan and Huron also
offered observations. DR.. H. w. Cory, of
Huntington, followed with a paper on
"Pharyngitis." detailing how examinations
should be made and conditions met, which
was discussed by Drs. Sawyer, Stewart
Martz and Holcombe
A distinguished visitor was then an
nounced-Dr. S. Leavitt, of the Hahnemann
Medical College, Chicago, who was extend
ed the privileges. DR.. T. H. Davis, of Rich
mond, of the State Board of Health, a
member of the society, was another late
arrival, and took charge of the bureau of
gynecology DIR. O. S. Runnels, of this city
read the first paper on Notable Events
of the Year in Abdominal Surgery" A
number Of severe cases in his practice were
described and a number of interesting speci-
mems exhibited. Discussion was opened by
Drs. w. b. Clarke and c. b. McCulloch, of
this city, followed by DR.. c. E. Sawyer, of
Marion o.. and Dr. S. Leavitr, of Chicago.
The afternoon session began with the pa
per of Prof. S. Leavitt, of Chicago, a prom
inent specialist, author and lecturer, en-
titled "Dudley's Operation for Dysmenor-
rhoea,' descriptive of the operation, it's adj
vantages and results. Drs 0. S. Runnels
mented the paper, and Dr. c. S. Fahne-
stock, of Laporte, described the steps in
the evolution of the operation from its be-
followed with a paper on Early Miscar-
riages and Their Treatment Drs. j. T.
Boyd and Q. S. Runnels, of this city, and
G. O. Erni, of New Albany, added their
methods of treatment. Professor Leavitt
was asked to speak on the subject and did
so, to the great edification of his hearers
DR.. +. II. Huron, of Danville, read a paper
descriptive of q case of rectal stenosis
which was caused by the discharge of bones
been secured by him. DR.. George cited a
somewhat similar case of rectal obstruction,
DR.. Boyd two cases and DR.. Clarke sim
liar case where the bones were those of
the undeveloped twin of the patient
The next paper was in the bureau of
materia medca, and was read by it's au-
thor DR.. w. Il. Huron, of Upton entitled
"A Case from Practice" detailing the
quick and easy cure of a severe case de-
sCribed DR.. j. T. Boyd followed with a
learned essay on the action of drugs in the
cure of disease, and called attention to
some remedial qualities residing in the
common horseradish
Two more new members We're then voted
in-Drs. f. NJ. Gustin, of Union City, and
L. II. Fuller, of Pine Village;
The bureau of surgery DR.. @. o. Erni
of New Albany, chairman, was opened by
Dr. c. E. Sawyer of Marion, o.. with a
paper on Modern Orthopedics" (the correc-
ton of deformities.) This is the doctor s
speciality and he is a recognized authority
He made an effective plea for more effort
along this humanitarian work. DR. o. S.
Runnels evinced pride in the fact that we
have such an institution DR.. Sawyer's to
help support. DR.. j. n. Taylor of Craw-
louisville, said that while there were plenty
of public institutions for the insane, blind
deaf and dumb, etc. there was none for the
cripples. DIR. c. S. Fahnestock of Laporte
said the profession ought to do its part in
sup porting Sc excellent an institution The
essayist believed that governments should
establish such institutions, in which the
minds as well as the bodies of these I'M
fortunates should be developed.
Dr. j. -. George, of this city, read a
paper on Obstruction of the Bowels Cit
ing cases and treatment.
Some minor business was then transacted
and after a vote of thanks to the hotel
management and the morning newspapers
for favors extended the institute adjourned
until next year.