The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-04

permanent and public record, open to the inspection of all interested inquir- CTS. Dr. Lamb knew this, and he must have been dull indeed if he did not also know that his employment of the name of the Rev. pr. Smyth in this particular record of infamy was more certain to attract attention and provoke comment than if the same insult had been of- fered to any other citizen of New Ha- ven.
 But Dr. Lambs own words, given in the evidence just read, are, 'I don't care" And, so far as is known to youl committee, that is his attitude up to the present moment, and his only regret for the entire business is that he has incurred some personal inconvenience by it.
 The second point urged upon Dr. Lambs attention by your committee was that he should attempt to remove from the public mind the impression that he was upon friendly terms with the woman whose character and prac- tices were then undergoing investiga- tion. The extreme desirability of such an attempt was emphasized from day to day during the whole remaining course of the inquiry Unhappily, it's practicability was at the same time diminished to an equal degree.
 more revolting spectacle, or one more disereditable to our social sys- tenn and administration, it would be difficult to conceive, than that brazen creature sitting night after night, lis tening to the growing tale of her own infamy with a smile, confessing her own shame without blush or the culver of an eyelid, darting her inso- lent innuendoes wherever she hoped that they might sting, and fighting ev- cry inch of the way as if she were social benefactor whose rights had been unprovokedly invaded. It is with pain that your committee have to re- mark that frequently during the public hearings, Dr. Lamb was seen to engage in apparently earnest and solicitous consultations with this woman, that it was developed in evidence that their personal relations were sufficiently agreeable, after two years of acquaint- ance for him to drive her about the city repeatedly upon divers occa- sions, in his own carriage, and that the unmistakabie animus of his testimony, like that of his chief rival in her es- teem and confidence who, (some fifteen years ago was expelled from our fel- lowship for infamous crimes, and whose presence at large in this com munity as an unrestricted malefactor, has ever since been a standing scandal and diSgrace), was to protect, vindicate, and commend her.
 Your committee urged Dr. Lamb se- riously to consider the perilous associa- tion of his name with that of the crim- inal just alluded to, it appearing from birth certificates as well as from other evidence, that the two were the ordi- nary medical attendance in this wo- mans house. Dr. Lambs only reply to this admonition was one evidently grounded upon good understanding with the mistress of the establishment, 70, well, he isn't coming there any more!'
 In undertaking this business, your committee entertained a hope, which has been disappointed, that Dr. Lambs own statement and conduct would be such as to afford a shorter and less painful way to exonerate this associa- ton from the odium resting upon it at the bar of public opinion, than that which they have been compelled to follow. They have carefully considered the evidence, and have followed their natural inclination to give all possible weight to such extenuations as youth and inexperience may afford
 The conclusion to which they have been led is that Dr. Lambs conduct in this matter has been unbe- coming a gentleman. unworthy mem- Der of an honorable profession, and cal culated to reflect discredit upon this as- sociation. Feeling that among gentle men it is impossible that such conduct should pass without amends, and un- noticed by reproof, they recommended the adoption of the following resolu- tions:
 Whereas, The charges of serious mis- conduct preferred against Dr. c. S. Lamb at the last regular meeting of this association, have been sustained, therefore be it
 Resolved, That Dr. Lamb be and hereby is sharply rebuked for having reflected discredit upon the medical profession, and earnestly admonished to take heed that his future conduct be not prejudicial to the good order of society and the dignity of this associa- ton.
 All of which is respectfully submit ted:
 Francis Bacon,
 . Evelyn L. Bisser,
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