The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-24

- Fever" were next dwelt with in . well written papef by Dr. Cunningham Will son of Birmingham. The reading phy- sician declared that the complications of this disease were insidious and should be looked for at once. Abdom- inal symptoms should be noted for per- forations of the bowels. The starving process was advocated strongly as the best method of procedure in this dis ease.
 The paper was discussed by pr. Jackson. Dr. Johnston. pr. Coley, Dr. Harris and by Dr. Wilson in closing. Dr. Leach of Tuscaloosa was intro duced to speak to the Association of q new disease not known in this eoun- try Its terrible epidemics were de- clared to be common to the shores of the Mediterranean, of Spain and Italy. The new disease Is caused from eating improperly cured maize or spoiled grain. Bsd whislxey from spoiled grain ! as been known as the cause of a mod fled form of it.
 Dr. Leach announced that he had c modified form of the disease present in the hall in the person of young man from his part of the State The young man appeared to be anemic and his face. and hands were covered with ugly splotches. The physicians in at- tendance at the session crowded about the young man to see the outward manifestations of this new disease. "Janndice ana It's sisnifcance" was next discussed by pr. Scale Harris of Mobile. The paper was highly techni- cal and many physicians. led by Dr. Charles Mayo. participated in the dis cussion.
 Dr. Thomas McCrea of Baltimore a.AA "Etioiogy and Treatment of Acute Rheumatic Fever" Dr. Mccrea's paper showed the most careful preparation and q thorough intimacy and under standing of the present knowledge of this disease. pr. McCrea declared that the patients pain should be paid little attention to. declaring that the main thing to be feared was heart affection. Complete rest was the only requisite for this disease, and must be insisted upon. In the case of adults period of six weeks was deemed sufficient. but in children months should De substf- tuted for weeks.
 pr. Cunningham, Dr. Chan1biee. pr. searcy. Dr. Blake. pr. Yates, Dr. Sholl. followed in a prolonged and interesting discussion. Dr. McCrea closed the dis cussion with a few words in emphasiz- ing what he read from his paper.
 Soil Pollution in the South." by Dr. Charles W. Stiles of Washington, D. C.. member of the United States Marine Corps. followed. reading the paper of the morning session and probably the most totally important to the South.
 pr. Stiles's paper showed careful study of conditions of men, women and children in the Southland. The gem eral lassitude. not wanting to work. caring for nothing but rest, were the general symptoms discussed in the pa. per and the reasons therefor.
 The paper was a most lengthy one. and at the conclus:on of the reading. the longest discussion of the whole ses- sion followed. The physicians, consid- cred the paper of such vital importance that resolutions were introduced by pr. Bell. pr. Cunningham and Dr. Har- rison to the efkect that the Medical As- scciation of the State of Alabama. rec ogn.zing the investigations of Dr. Stiles upon the subject of his exceI1aGt paper as opening up the possibility of raising the condition of the people of the South to . much higher plane of health. use fulness and citizenship, which 1t $ be- lieved. he has found in the ''hookworm" disease, due to soil pollution. as one of the most important causes. if not the chief. and that 1t was further believed that the solution of the problem which he proposes is based on solid scientific foundation, Dr. Stiles be kept as far as possible among the people of the South.
 That in view of the humaultaFian and economic interests involved the Governor of the State invite the atten- ton of the President of the United States to the work; and further. that the Governor should urge as far as he may deem proper, that pr. Stiles be kept as constantly as possible in this line of investigation.
 Another resolution was to the effect that the paper of Dr. Stiles. or as anuch of 1t as possible. be published in Sthe papers of the State.
 pr. D. J. Heacock of Birmingham was next called, upon to read his pa- per upon why Should Exact Hygiene be a Neglfble Factor with the Ciini- cian7" pr, Heacock's paper was ex- cellently. prepared and discussion which followed was very animated. pr. Stiles closing.
 pr. Hoke was next called and Dr. Watkins moved that the paper be read. On amendment by pr. Morris pr. Hoke's paper was made the first order of business at this mornings session
 pr. A. F. Toole of Birmingham was next called upon for his paper upon Infections of the Prostate" pr. Toole's paper called forth an excellent discussion from the floor.
 Adjournment of the morning session followed. and the Medical Association adjourned to Electric Park in the special ears provided for that purpose where they were entertained by a b%e- becue given by the Montgomery CoIn- ty Medical Association.
 The program for today follows: