The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-20

being able to appear before the Asso- ciation.
 "In all my experience" said Dr. Ma tas, T have not met an Alabamian who was not a good man."
 He spoke of how the institution he represented had sent out into the world some 400 or 500 Alabama graduates and not one of them had to his knowl- edge reflected discredit on the insti- tuition.
 He said he has been connected with Tulane University some twenty-five years. He lauded the virtues and par liamentary gifts of pr. Jerome Coch- ran and recalled the pleasure of having known Dr. Ketchum, of Mobile. Dr. Matas characterized the Alabama Association as the model organization of the Union" He spoke fervently of the reco1lections of distinguished Ala bamians in medical science.
 In a thorough treatment of his sub- feet he said he should be able to go back to the early days Grecian history. This ne would not do and felt diminu- tive because he said he was unequal to the subject.
 The evolution Of ligatures was told of by Dr. Matas. He reviewed the international discussions of the sew enteenth century on the topic of H. ilS pOWGfs A1O ASPACACo NAAS little attention now paid to ligatura in comparison.
 The history of the suture and the champions thereof in tho eighteenth century which ran for over 100 years and was resurrected in 1888.
 Dr. Matas told of a remarkable ex- pertinent on a dog by suture methods performed by Dr. Abbe, of New York.
 The classification of the surgery of rka NuA rrfsy in several subdivisions. pr. Matas said the tendencies of the vascular system is to conservatism and the pres- ervatio nof arteries.
 Vascular Treatment.
 Several methods of vascular treat ment in the present day were given by the lecturer. The transplantations of arteries are of the greatest aims to- day. Charts of remarkable cases of H. gation performed by noted scientists in experiments were exhibited by Dr. Matas.
 A few methods of effectively attack ing aneurisms were given by Dr. Ma tas with chart diagrams.
 Dr. Mates gave many precautions to be observed by surgeons in opening aneurisms. He corrected a method of dealing with restoring the Iumen. of aneurisms on which he had been
 
 pr. Matas closed with a panegyrIc of the medical men of Alabama who are graduates of the Medical Department of Tulane University and extended greetings to them from other members of the faculty. He received liberal applause.
 On motion, the discussion on this subject was postponed in favor of the special order of business--the sympo- sium on tuberculosis.
 Tuberculosis Symposium.
 Dr. Charles L. Minor of AsheviIle, N. C., led with his paper on The Pur- poses and PIans of the National Asso- ciation for &the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis" The essayist told of the international congress for prevent ing the disease.
 The national organization, a few years ago. In Atlantic City to fight the 'fWhite Plague" was alluded to by Dr. Minor at which 300 or more enthusi- astic delegates were present A board of investigators was there named for active work. The purposes of the organization are to study and seek remedies for tuberculosis. He said the success of the Association will de- pend upon the cooperation of the public He told of the clinical and pathological departments of the National Association to interest physi- clans and the sociological department which should interest the laymen.
 Dr. Minor divided tuburcuIosis into G) latent. (2) tuberculosis, the disease. with signs and symptoms He spoke optlmistically of the battle