October 20—12 m. Parior A, Coates House-Meetings of the executive committee called to order by the chairman, T. E. Holland, with the following members present: G. H. Medy, John Punton, L. H. Buxton, B. J. Vance, Bransford Lewis, C. T. Drennon, LeRoy Long and F. H. Clark. A free discussion regarding the work of the publication committee was indulged in and the president announced as the committee for the coming year: Dr. C. T. Drenon for Arkansas, Dr. Bransford Lewis for Missouri, Dr. L. H. Buxton for Oklahoma, Dr. George M. Gray for Kansas, Dr. G. H. Moody for Texas. The publication committee was instructed to meet at 5:15 Tuesday afternoon. Committee then adjourned to meet Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. October 20—8 p. m. Meeting of the executive committee called to order and the secretary, who had been authorized to prepare and present the report of the executive committee, then presented the report, which embodied the portions of the report already presented by the secretary showing the present membership and the financial items; the report showed the effort made to interest all the county officers in the five states and the effort made to secure their attendance at this meeting and recommended that the effort be renewed next year; it also contained the report of the special committee appointed to attend the annual meeting of the A. M. A. at Chicago and ask for recognition as a branch association and reported that that had been formally promised by Dr. J. N. McCormick at that time. It also mentioned the need for more thoroughly presenting the aims and needs of this association to the profession at large through the different state journals and recommended that this matter be urged and an active campaign be carried forward in this department; the question for consideration then was whether the association should next year have general sessions as had been arranged for this year and the recommendation was then made that there be only two general sessions at the next annual meeting with the remaining session divided up into sections for scientific work. After accepting the above report and authorizing the secretary to present the same at the general session Wednesday morning, the committee adjourned to meet Wednesday after the election of the new officers, at 12 m. October 21-9 a. m. Casino Hall-Meeting of the association called to order by President Holland. Dr. George M. Gray of Kansas City, Kas., then presented the following resolution which upon motion duly seconded and carried was unanimously adopted: "Resolved. That the Medical Association of the Southwest approves the efforts of the graduate trained nurses to raise the standard of education and to obtain proper recognition through registration. (Signed.) "GEO. M. GRAY." The report of the executive committee's report as outlined elsewhere was presented, which upon motion duly seconded and carried was adopted and ordered spread on the minutes. The following resolutions were then presented by Dr. E. H. Martin of Hot Springs, Ark.: Whereas, the tendency of physicians and charitable organizations over the country is even now to send advanced, indigent consumptives from their homes. to climatic resorts, notably parts of Texas, Colorado and the Southwest, and Whereas, the consensus of opinion among the best authorities is that climate alone cannot cure tuberculosis, and Whereas, boarding houses and hotels in many resorts no longer open their doors to this class of people, thereby depriving them of any chance of securing proper accommodation, and Whereas, the sanitariums and eleemosynary institutions of the Southwest are already overburdened with such cases and the people are called upon to do doubt duty in that they must take care of others beside their own consumptives; therefore be it Resolved, That all states and territories throughout the country and all physicians and charitable organizations On motion seconded and duly carried the above resolutions were unanimously adopted. The secretary was also authorized to notify the secretary of each state association of this action. The report of the nominating committee was then presented, placing in nomination for the office of president for the coming year Drs. Jabez N. Jackson of Kansas City, Mo., and S. S. Glasscock of Kansas City, Kas. Upon motion of Dr. Glasscock duly seconded and carried the rules were suspended and the secretary was instructed to cast he unanimous vote of the association for Dr. Jackson for president for the ensuing year. The secretary thei. announced that he had cast 234 votes for Dr. Jackson for president and the president declared Dr. Jackson duly elected. The committee then nominated for vice-presidents for the ensuing year Drs. D. L. Perry, Parsons, Kas.; M. A. Kelso, Enid, Okla.; Joe Becton, Greenville, Tex., and St. Cloud Cooper of Fort Smith, Ark. Upon motion the rules were suspended and as before the secretary instructed to cast the unanimous ballot for each of above. The secretary then announced the ballot and the president declared each elected. The nominating committee then presented the name of Dr. F. H. Clark of El Reno for secretary-treasurer for the coming year and upon motion the secretary of the nominating committee was instructed to cast the unanimous vote of the association for Dr. Clark for secretary-treasurer, and the president declared him elected. Dr. Bacon Saunders then moved that a rising vote of thanks be tendered the secretary for his services in behalf of the association during the past year, which was unanimously carried, after the secretary in a few words thanked the association for the honor they had conferred and pledged his best efforts. in the year to come. The president then appointed as a committee of two to wait upon the presidentelect and inform him of his election and escort him to the platform, Drs. Bacon Saunders and C. W. Fassett. While Dr. Fassett was searching for the presidentelect, Dr. Bacon Saunders presented the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted by a rising vote: In view of the unbounded hospitality and the ample facilities afforded this association at this meeting for the comfort, pleasure and delectation of its members, be it Resolved, That the thanks and sincere appreciation of the Medical Association of the Southwest, be expressed by a rising vote, to the profession of Kansas City, to its committee of arrangements, and to all those who have in any way contributed to the royal greeting and lavish hospitality extended to us during this meeting. And especially do words fail us when we attempt to voice the gratitude of our hearts for the very great courtesy shown in providing such unfailing means for the pleasure and happiness of the visiting ladies. They must be a gentle and hospitable people indeed who care so well for the strangers within their gates. Here's to the city by the Kaw, may her longevity and prosperity be as boundless as her hospitality. (Signed.) BACON SAUNDERS. The president-elect, Dr. Jabez N. Jackson, was then installed into office and addressed the association, setting forth briefly the aims and ambitions for the coming year, and asking for the same loyal support that had been accorded hist predecessor. The following members of the executive committee were then elected to serve for three years: Dr. B. J. Vance, Checotah, Okla.; Dr. J. D. Riddell, Enterprise, Kas.; Dr. E. H. Martin, Hot Springs, Ark.; Dr. C. W. Fassett, St. Joseph, Mo., and Dr. D. Strickland, Cleburne, Tex. The nominating committee then presented San Antonio, Tex., as the next place of meeting, which was upon motion duly selected and the meeting adourned to finish the scientific session. F. H. CLARK, M.D., Section Officers for the Ensuing Year. Section on Surgery-Chairman, Dr. J. A. Foltz, Fort Smith, Ark.; vice-chairman, Dr. R. H. Barnes, St. Louis, Mo.; secretary, Dr. E. H. Martin, Hot Springs, Ark. Section on General Medicine-Chairman, Dr. A. K. West, Oklahoma City, Okla.; vice-chairman, Dr. G. H. Moody, San Antonio, Tex.; secretary, Dr. Louis M. Warfield, St. Louis, M Section on Eve, Ear, Nose and Throat -Chairman, Dr. F. D. Boyd, Fort Worth, Tex.; vice-chairman, Dr. J. F. Gsell, Wichita, Kas.; secretary, Dr. A. W. McAlester, Kansas City, Mo. JABEZ N. JACKSON, M.D., President-elect Medical Association of the Southwest. Jabez N. Jackson, M.D. Jabez North Jackson, A.M., M.D., was born Oct., 6, 1868, in Labaddie Franklin county, Mo., his father being the late Dr. John W. Jackson, well known throughout the entire West. His early literary education was received in the public schools of his native county, and subsequently at the high school at Sedalia, Mo., from which he graduated in 1884. In 1885 he entered Central college at Fayette, Mo., and received the degree of Bachelor of Arts from this in stitution in 1889. In 1890 the further degree of Master of Arts was conferred. upon him by his alma mater. In 1889 he entered upon the study of medicine in the University Medical College of Kansas City, Mo., and graduated therefrom in 1891. He then took a post-graduate course in the Polyclinic Post-Graduate School of New York. Upon his return from New York he was appointed demonstrator of anatomy in the University Medical college, from which position he advanced to the chair of anatomy, and then to the chair of surgery. He is now professor of principles and practice of surgery and clinical surgery and one of the trustees of the University Medical College. He has been the surgeon of the Wabash railway at Kansas City since beginning practice in Kansas City, and in 1900 was president of the Association of Wabash Railway Surgeons. He was assistant secretary of the International Association of Railway Surgeons in 1892-3, and vice-president of the section on railway surgery in the Pan-American Medical Congress in 1893. He has since served five years as a member of the executive board of the Internationa! Association of Railway Surgeons, being chairman of the board in 1900. He is also an active member of the American Medical Association, of the National Association of Military Surgeons, of the Missouri State Medical Society, of the Kansas City Academy of Medicine and of the Jackson County Medical Society. He was president of the Kansas City Academy of Medicine in 1900. He was surgeon, with the rank of major, of the Third Regiment, N. G. M. BOOK REVIEWS. PROGRESSIVE MEDICINE. A Quarterly Digest of Advances, Discoveries and Improvements in the Medical and Surgical Sciences. Edited by H. A. Hare, M.D., assisted by H. R. M. Landis, M.D. Volume III., 1908. Lea & Febiger, 1908. In this volume is contained a review of the latest literature on the following subjects: Diseases of the Thorax and Its Viscera, Including the Heart, Lungs and Bloodvessels, by Dr. William Ewart Dermatology and Syphilis, by William S. Gottheil; Obstetrics, by Edward P. Davis; Diseases of the Nervous System, by William G. Spiller. These subjects are all important ones and the authors are all men of national and international reputation, so it is self-evident that the opinions are authoritative. The book is published quarterly and the price is so very reasonable that every physician should be a subscriber. THE TREATMENT OF INTERNAL DISEASES. For Physicians and Students. By Dr. Norbert Ortner. Edited by Nathaaniel Bowditch Potter, M.D. Translated by Frederic H. Bartlett, M.D. J. B. Lippincott Co., Philadelphia, 1908. This work is devoted to therapeutics of various diseases. Due importance is given to mechanical dietetic, climatic, hydrotherapeutic and other non-medicinal methods. Some of the drugs recommended would not meet with the approval of some of the medical fraternity, but the author has used his own judgment and not been particular about mentioning drugs that have been approved, except his own experience. It is not a suitable book for use as a text-book for students, but will be found valuable for practicing physicians. BIER'S HYPEREMIC TREATMENT IN SURGERY, MEDICINE AND THE SPECIALTIES. A Manual of its Practical Application. By Willy Meyer, M.D., and Prof. Victor Schmieden. Illustrated. W. B. Saunders Co., 1908. Price $3.00. This book, written by Dr. Wiley Meyer, a surgeon well known by all American physicians, and Dr. Victor Schmieden, assistant of Prof. Bier, is a complete exposition of the Bier method of treatment of certain conditions. The first three chapters are taken up with a consideration of the advantages of the hyperemic treatment, the methods of inducing hyperemic, and the methods and rules for using the hyperemic method of treatment. The rest of the chapters discuss the treatment of special diseases by means of artificial hyperemia. It is not claimed this method will cure everything, and it is constantly kept in the reader's mind that at all times careful attention must be given to the pathological process present in the application of the treatment. The work is an excellent summary of the subject and should be in the hands of every practitioner. PROGRESSIVE MEDICINE. A Quarterly Digest of Advances, Discoveries and Improvements in the Medical and Surgical Sciences. Edited by H. A. Hare, M.D., Assisted by H. R. M. Landis, M.D. Volume II., June, 1908. Lea & Febiger, 1908. Volume II of Progressive Medicine is like the preceding ones-brim full of good things. The following subjects are contained in this volume: Hernia, by Dr. William B. Coley. Surgery of the Abdomen, exclusive of Hernia, by Dr. Edward Melton Foote. Gynecology by Dr. John G. Clark. In these articles will be found practically all the recent literature on the subjects. Dr. Alfred Stengel contributes a most valuable and exhaustive article upon diseases of the blood, diathetic and metabolic diseases, diseases of the spleen, thyroid gland, and lymphatic system. The last article is by Dr. Edward Jackson and contains an exhaustive review of the literature on Ophthalmology. MODERN MEDICINE: ITS THEORY AND PRACTICE. In Original Contributions by American and Foreign Authors. Edited by William Osler, M.D., assisted by Thomas McCrae, M.D. Volume IV., Diseases of the Blood-Diseases of the Spleen, Thymus and Lymph Glands. Illustrated; 865 pp. Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia and New York, 1908. The fourth volume of Osler's System of Medicine is divided into two parts. The first part comprises thirteen chapters and treats of Diseases of the Circulatory System, part two is devoted to Diseases of the Blood. Hoover, in the first part, makes general considerations relative to cardiovascular disease. Diseases of the Peri cardium are considered by McPhedrau. In the third chapter, Babcock deals, with Diseases of the Myocardium. Probably no set of diseases are more important than these and Dr. Babcock is certainly competent to write on the subject. His part of the work is most complete. Acute Endocardites is the subject of Osler's paper. Considerable space is devoted to prophylaxis and treatment. Gibson, in a well written article, treats of hypertrophy, and dilitation of the heart. chapter is illustrated. The Diseases of the Valves of the Heart are given considerable space and every phase of these diseases is discussed, including the treatment. Other subjects discussed are Functional Diseases of the Arteries, Discases of the Lympthatic Vessels, etc. This Part two is mostly taken up by a scientific article on Diseases of the Blood by Cabot. Probably no man is so familiar with the literature, or has had such an extensive personal clinical experience in these diseases as Cabot, and he is therefore in a position to speak with authority. The November Jubilee issues of the Woman's Home Companion has a special interest, because it is the seven hundredth number of the oldest living woman's magazine. This issue of 88 pages, illustrated by famous artists, contrasted with the little flimsy 8-page issue of the same magazine which appeared in 1875, is a vivid reminder which appeared in 1875, is a vivid reminder of the great strides made in periodical publishing. That old issue, popular in its day, is a modest ancestor to the big, influential magazine of today. This November issue, on which the publishers have spent special effort, because of its anniversary feature, contains, in addition to its regular departments for women, two articles of importance to home dwellers and home renters. These articles, with facts and figures, show the advantage of owning a home. Jack London, who is going around the world for Woman's Home Companion in his little boat the Snark, has in this November issue an account of travel ad venture, rich with the spice of the South - seas. A new novel by Florence Morse Kingsley, entitled "The Glass House," begins in this issue. There are also stories by Alice Brown, Juliet Wilbur Tompkins, Mary Heaton Vorse, and Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews. A special article on Eyes by Dr. Woods Hutchinson is in that physician's usual crisp style. In addition to the usual household departments, and the enlarged fashion department, there are many novel suggestions for Christmas gifts, and some particularly timely advice regarding the buying of furs. The November Review of Reviews is full of timely information relative to the crisis in Turkey and the Balkans. Besides the illuminating editorial paragraphs in "The Progress of the World," there is an excellent summary of "Who's Who and What's What" in the Balkans, by E. Alexander Powell, late of the American Consular Service and Balkan correspondent of the London Evening Standard. MISCELLANEOUS NOTES. Dr. N. P. Wood has returned home from Washington, D. C. The new general hospital was used for the first time October 8. Dr. and Mrs. Herbert G. Trueman have returned from a trip abroad. Dr. C. A. Lusk of Butler, Mo., was in the city on professional business. Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Rawlings of El Paso, Texas, visited here a few days lately. Dr. and Mrs. S. C. James celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary October 2. Dr. Wilburn H. Graves of Pittsburg, Kan., was a visitor here for a few days lately. Dr. J. F. Binnie returned October II from a European trip extending over several months. Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Buchanan of Seattle, Wash., have been visiting friends. here this month. Dr. William A. 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