The Osteopathic Physician
August 1903
Vol. 4, No. 3
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© Still National Osteopathic Museum The A. O. A. .Number THE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF THE AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION. Entered January 20th, 1903, Chicago, III., As Second Class MaUer, Under the Act of Congress March 3rd, 1879
Volume 4. CHICAGO. AUGUST, 1903. Number 3
in-law of the patient, was the M. D. in charge CARRY IT TO THE of the casE!, and only relinquished his authority "BETTER ETHICS!" after. Dr. Barnes, the Osteopath, was sum SUPREME COURT! moned from Chattanooga. The patient's own THE SLOGAN. brother, also an M. D., recommended calling in That Is What the A. O. A. Proposes as the Osteopath, it seems, and she did, and is American Osteopathic Association Form getting well. Yet the other physician and rela ulates Its First Gode. the Next Move. tive took it upon himself to have Mrs. Barnes arrested. Here may be a case where the pa LOOKING FOR A PROPER TEST CASE. tient as plaintiff can furnish all the fireworks we ANOTHER MiLE-STONE OF PROGRESS. need to establish a precedent. Dr. Clarence Barnes wrote us the following lly Uniting State }.oc:elies with the National July 22: Dele~ate8 a.t Cleveland l:'ractically AJ;'ree to ARsociation, Irorming a Po,verful t,;entralized In reply to your letter of the 20th,. received DrOl) "I.... esion Discussion" a.u The OJteopath~s. EthicJ Are Good © Still National Osteopathic Museum The A. O. A. GraWJ! 2 THE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN The concluding banquet on the fourth night Section 4.-Frequent visits to the sick, are which he resides. The organization of local and was a superb array of manly men and bcautiful often requisite, since they enable the physician state societies, where they do not c:Gst, should 'women, The banquet hall of the Hollenden ho to arrive at a more perfect knowledge of the be effected, as far as practicable. Such local so tel had covers lai.d for 400, with more tables in disease, and to' meet promptly every change cieties constituting as they do the chief element the adjoining chambers for the overflow. It was that may occur. Unnecessary visits are to be of strength 'n the organization of the profes the crescendo of Osteopathic social events since avoided, as they give undue anxiety to the pa sion, should have the active support of their the profession was founded. Really, no Osteo tient; but to secure the patient against irri members, and should be made instruments for path anywhere in the world could, without a tating suspense and disappointment the regular the cultivation of fellowship, for the exchange heart swelling with pride, have looked in on and periodical visits of the physician should be of professional experience, for the advancement this notahle assembly, brilliant in the setting made as nearly as possible at the hour when of knowledge, for the maintenance of ethical of linen, crystal, silver and crimson of the they may reasonably be expected by the patient. standards, and for the promotion in general of table decorations, more brilliant far for the Section 5.-0rdinarily, the physician should the interests of the profession and the welfarc noble faces of the delegates who, from far and not be forward to make gloomy prognostica of thc public. near, had come to signalize brilliant achieve tions, but should not fail on propcr occasion, Section 4.-There is no other profc.sion from ment by Osteopathy in the field of healing! It to give timely notice of dangerous manifestations the members of which greater pUl ity of char was a sight alone worth bringing Osteopaths to the friends of the p"atient; and cven to the acter and a higher standard of moral excellence ]rom the Islands of the Sea to witn(;ss. It was patient, if absolutely necessary. This notice, are required; and to attai.n such eminence is a an experience which will bring all back again however, is at times so peculiarly alarming duty every physician owes alike tv the pro next year 'to attend the St. Louis meeting, and when given by the physician, that it" deli\-erance fession and to patients. It is due to the pa many more who could not be there on the past may often be preferably assigned to another per tients, as without it their rcspect and confidence annl\Tersary. son of good ,judgment. cannot be commanded, and to the profession be C:UISC no scicntific attainments call conpensatc 'Report of the Educational Committee. Section 6.-The, physician should bc a minister for the want of correct moral principles. As has come to be the custom, the Eduwtion of hope and comfort to the sick, since life may hc lengthened or shortened not only by the acts, f'cction 5.-It is incumbent on physicians to be al COlllmittee, comprising Dr. C. M. T. H.ulett, ternp~J'atc in all things for instant rcadiness in Dr. \Yarren B. Davis and Dr. K R. )300th, pre but by. ,the words or manner of the physician, "'hose solemn duty is to avoid all uttel'ances and t:le exerci"c of a clear and vigorous understand sented the real live certificate of progress for ing and in emergencies-for which no phy"ician the profession for the current year in the shape actions having a tendency to discoUl",ge and de press the patient. ,hould he nnpl'epared-a steady hand, an acute of the report on "Ethics," which met ",ith warm eye. and an unclouded mind, are essential to the Section 7.-The physician ought not to aban appreciation by the delegates. On a suhject so welfare and' even to the life of a human be don a patient bccause deemed incurable; for lcally new to convention work, and fraught witb ing. such gnll'e impol'tancc to thc wclfarc of the continucd attention may be highly u"efu] to t.hc Ncction 5.-ft is incompatible with honorable pro'rcssion, the point was raised in the conven sufferer, and comforting to the rei"tives, Cl'en sbnding in thc ])]'ofession to rcsort to public tion, would it be wi"e to make such a repOl't in t.he la~t period of the fatal malady, b>' al I~\·iating pain and by soothing mental anguish. advcl'tisements or private cards i·,witing the at ahsolute law upon fir"t considcration and before tention of pcrsons affedcd with particular dis due deliberation, It ",as agreed to accept the Pection 8.-The opportunity which a physician eases: to promise radical cures; to j,lIbli"h ca"es report and thank thc committee for its labors, has of promoting and strengthening the good in daily prints, to invite laymen (other than and to usc this code as a working basis during resolutIOns of patients suffering undel the conse rclaLves who may de"ire to be at hand) to bc the year to come. It raises the issue of profes quences of e\'il conduct ought ucver to be neg I)]'csellt at operations; to boast of cmes; to ad sional behavior in all its relations for prac lected. Good counsels, or even remon, tnmces, duce. certificates of skill and success, or to em tically the first time. All through the year to wdl give satisfaction, not offense, if thcy be ploy any of the other methods of charlatans. comc, 'this code, with 'its wisdom, improve tactfully proffered and evince a gcnuine 10l'e of Ncction 7.-1 t is equally derogatory to pJ'Ofcs· ment, imperfections and 'such criticisms as it will virtue, accompanied by a sincerc interest in thc .s;onal character fOl' physicians ·to hold patiellts likcly engcnder, will be up for discussion in welfare of the pel1son to whom they are ad appli:lll~e~, "The Open Com'i"' of this paper. dressed. for any therapcutic agents or to ad Your opinion on the code will doubtless he of as agcnts for thc sale of such instruments 01' Chapter 11.-- The Duties of 'Physicians to intel'est to the profession. appliances, or to accept rebates on their sale: Each Other and To the 'Professor at Large This report is of such consequence to the pro to assist unqualified persons to evade the legal fession and its news value is so great that we "'RTJCLE I.-DUTIES FOR TIlE Sl'PPORT rcstl'ictions goYel'1ling the practice of Osteopath.\·, hercwith present the same in full detail: OF PROFESSIO AL CHARACTER. or to use or to Hdvocate the use of any secret methods or appliances; for if they be of any Code of Ethic.s of the American O.s Section I.-It is equally inconsistent with the real cfficacy, aTlY concealmcnt regarding them is principles of science for physicians to base teopathic A.uociation inconsistent with beneficcnce and ]Jrofcssional their practice on any dogma or unsupported the libcrality, and if mystery alone gives them no Chapter 1-- The Duties of 'Physicians To 01')', on the one hand, or, on the other hand, to toriety. such craft implies either disgmccful ig Their 'Parents float about with evcry wind of doctrine norance or fraudulent avarice. following experience or precedent aione. The Section I.-Phys:cians should not only be ever ARTfCLE IJ.-PROFI~NNIOXAL SI~R'iTICI~S ready to respond to the calls of the sick and vast sum of knowledge of health and disease ac OTI1I~R. the injured. hut should be mindful of the high cumulated by the labors of the past. should IU1\'e 01<' PHYl-;ICIAXS TO EACll charactcr of their mission and of the responsi its consistent and scientific development and ap Rcction I.-Physicians hould not, as a gener bilities they incur in the discharge of their du plication under the organized principles of the al rille, undertake the trcatment of themselves, ties. In their ministrations they should never Fundamental Therapeutic Law of Nature, sought nor of members of their families. In such cir forget that the comfort, the health and the live" in vain by meu in all ages, and discovered and cumstances they are peculial'!y dependent on of those entrusted to their care depend on skill, claborated by Dr, Andrew Taylor Still. lu a each other; therefore, kind offices and profe" attention and fidelity. ]n deportment they broad and catholic spirit, recognizing the uni sional aid should always he cheerfully and gl'U should unite tenderness, cheerfulness and finn versality of this law and that the logical effect tuitously afforded. These visits ought not, how ness. The e observances are the more sacred be of its opcration, rather than the arbitrary limi eYer, to be obtrusively made, as the>' lUay givc cause, generally, the only tribunal to adjudge tations of any system of human divising, should rise to embarrassment, or interfere with that penalties for unkindness, carelessness, or neg be the effacement of all these emperical heter free choice on which such confidence dcpends. lect, is their own conscience. ogeneous and disconnected methods arising in Section 2.---\11 practicing physicians and their Section 2.-Every patient committed to tbe the infancy of the science and art of healing, immediate family dependents are entitled to the charge of a physician should be treated with at the physician should, preeminently among men, gratuitous services of anyone or more of the tention and humanity, and reasonable in be a student of Nature and her laws, that he physicians residing near them. dulgence should be' granted to the ca may be able to avoid either contravening these Section 3.-IVhen it physician is summoned prices of the sick. Secrecy and delicacy should laws or superposing upon them that which is from a distance to the bedside of a colleague in be strictly observed; and the familiar and confi needless or harmful. Entering the profession, easy f.inancial circumstances, a compensation. dential intercourse to which physicians are ad and thereby becoming entitled to full profes proportionate to traveling expense and to the mitted, in their professional visits, should be sional fellowship, incurs an obligation to uphold pccuniary loss entailed by absence from the ac guarded with the most scrupulous fidelity and its dignity and honor, to exalt its standing and customed fields of professional labor, should be honor. to extend the bounds of its usefulness. made by the patient or relatives. ' Section 3.-The obligations of secrecy extends Section 2.-The physician should observe strict Section 4.-IVhen more than one physician is beyond the period of professional services; none ly such laws as are instituted for the government attending another, one of the number should of the privacies of individual or domestic life, of the members of the profession; should honor take charge of the case, otherwise the concert no infirmity or disposition, or flaw of character, the fraternity as a body; should endeavor to of thought and action so essential to wise observed during professional attendance should promote the science and should entertain a due treatment cannot be assured. ever be indulged by physicians, except when im respect for tbose seniors, who, by their labors, Section 5.-It is sometimes neces:;ary for a peratively required by the laws of the state. have contributed to its advancement. physician to withdraw temporarily from daily The force of the obligation of secrecy is so great Section 3.-Every physician should identify professional labor and to appoint a colleague to that physicians have been protected in its ob himseli with the organized body of his pro act in his place. The colleague's compliance is scrvance by courts of justice. fe"sion as represented in the community in an act of courtesy which should always be per- Get In the 'Band Walian © Still National Osteopathic Museum Cle"tJeland Saw a Great Meeting THE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN 3 formed with the utmost consideration for the same privilege, with its obligation, belongs to thrown out which could impair the confidence interest and character of the family physician. the consultant when sent for in an emergency reposed in the attending physician. during the absence of the family physician. ARTIOLE IlL-THE DUTIES OF PHYSI ARTICLE IV.-DUTIES OF PHYSICIANS Section 6.-Because of individual differences in CASES OF I TERFJ£RENCE. CIANS IN REGARD TO OONSuL the technique of Osteopathic physi(:ians, which IN TATIONS. the condition of the patient or the natural per Section I.-Being a liberal profession, those turbation of his friends renders it inadvisable to admitted to its ranks should found their ex Scction I.-Consultations should be promoted attempt to explain at the time, the consultant pectations of practice especially on the charac in difficult cases, as they contribute to confi should not treat the patient, except in case of ter and extent of their professional educlltion. dence and enlarged views of practice. emergency or when requested to do so by the at Section 2.-The physician, in his intercourse flection 2.-The utmost punctuality should be tending physician. with a physician under the care of another phy observed in the visits of physicians when they Section 7.-All discussions in consultation sician, should observe the strictest caution and are to hold consultations. The physcian who should be held a confidential. Jeither by words reserve; he should give no disingenous hints rel first arrives hould wait for a reasonable time, nor by manner shDuld any of the participants in ative to the nature and treatment of the pa after which the consultation should be consid a consultation assert or intimate that any part tient's disorder, nor should the course of conduct ered as postponed to a new appointment. of the treatment pursued did not receive his of the physician, directly or indirectly, tend to Section i-In con ultations no insincerity, riv assent. diminish the trust reposed in the attending alry, or envy should be indulged; candor, probity Section 8.-It may happen that two ph~'si- physician. This photo, much larger, can be Se'()enth Annual M eetini of the American O.s-teopathic bad for 75 cents prel)aid. Webb. photogra.pher, 15i :Kuclid a.venue . A.s-.s-ociation at Cle'()eland. Ohio. July 15-18. 1903. Cleveland, Ollio. and all due respect should be ob ern~d toward cians cannot agree in their views of the nature Section 3.-The same circumspection should be the physcian in charge of the case. of the case and of the treatment to be pur observed when, from motives of business or Section 4.-No statement or discussion of the sued. In the event of such disagreement a third friendship, a physician is prompted to visit a case should take place before the paticlit or physician should, if practicable, be called in. person who is under the direction of another friends, except in the presence of all the phy None but the rarest and most exceptional cir physician. Indeed, snch visits should be avoid sicians attending, or by their common consent; cumstance would justify the consultant in taking ed, except under peculiar circumstances; and and no opinions or prognostications should be charge of the case. He should not do so merely when they are made, no inquiries should be in delivered which are not the result of previous de on the solicitation of the patient or friends. stituted relative to the nature of the disease, liheration and concurrence. Section 9.-A physician who is called in consul or the treatment employed, but the topics of Section 5.-No decision should restrain the at tation should observe the most honorable and conversation should be as foreign to the case as tending physician from making such snbsequent scrupulous regard for the character and stand circumstauces will admit. variations iu the mode of treatment as any nn ing of the attending physician, whose conduct Section 4.-A physician ought not to take expected change in the character of the case of the case should be justified, as far as can be charge of or treat a patient who has recently mav demand. But at the next consultation rea consistently with a conscientious regard for the been under the care of another physician, in the son" for the variations should be stated. The truth, and no hint or intimation should be same illness, except in the case of a sudden emer- It Will 'Be 'Beat at St. LOUiJ © Still National Osteopathic Museum September "0. H:' Will 1Je a Winner 4 THE OSTEOAPTHIC PHYSICIAN gency, or in consultation with the physician pre engaged to attend an obstetric case is absent viously in attendance, or when that physician and another is sent for, delivery be:ng accom has relinquished the case or has beea dismissed plished during the vicarious attendance, the act in due form. ing physician is erttitled to the professional fee, Section 5.-The physician acting in conformity but must resign the patient on the arrival of the with the preceding section should not make physician first engaged. Noted damaging insinuations regarding the practice previously adopted, and, indeed, should justify ARTICLE V.-DIFFERENCES BETWEEN it if consistent with truth and prob,ty; for it PHYSICIA "S. Osteopathic often happens that patients become dis atis Section I.-Diversity of opinion and opposition fled when they are not immediately relieved, of interest may sometimes occasion controversy and, as many diseases are naturally protracted, and even contention. iVhenever such unfor the seeming want of success, in the first stage tunate cases occur and cannot be immediately Books of treatment, affords no evidence of a lack of adjusted, they should be referred to the arhitra professional knowledge or skill. tion of a sufficient number of impartial physi Section 6.-iVhen a physician is called to an cians. Davis's Osteopathy urgent case, because the family attendant is not Section 2.-A peculiar reserve must be main at hand, unless assistance in consultation is de tained by physicans toward the public in regard 8 mo. volume of 851 pages, sired, the former should resign the care of the to some professional questions, as there exist 72 full page illustrations of patient immediately on the arrival of the family many points in ethics and etiquette through the various manipulations physician. which the feelings of physicians may be pain used, Yz morocco; prepaid, $6.00 Section 7.-It often happens in cases of sudden fully assailed in their intercourse, and which may illness, and of accidents and injuries, owing to be misunderstood or not fully appreciated by Barber's Complete Osteopathy the alarm and anxiety of friends, that several general society, neither the subject matter of 8 mo. volume, 566 page!!, physcians are simultaneously summoned. Under their differences, nor the adjudication of the ar illustrated; prepaid, - $5.00 those circumstances, courtesy should assign the bitrators, should be made public. patient to the first who arrives, and who, if nec ARTICLE VI.-COMPENSATlON. Tasker'sPrinciples of Osteopathy essary, may invoke the aid of some of those pres Section I.-The peculiarly insistent character 8 mo. volume, 352 pages, ent. In such a case, however, the acting physi of the needs flowing from the ravages of disease cian should request that the family physician be 166 half tone illustrations; calls for the rendering of eleemosynary services prepaid, - $5.00 called, and should withdraw unless requested with a frequency not exceeded in any other to continue in attendance. profession, but justice requires that some limits Section 8.-iVhenever a physician is called to should be placed to their perfo'i:mance. Pov Riggs' Theory of Osteopathy the patient of another physician during the en erty, mutual professional obligations, and cer 12 mo., 218 pages; prepaid, $1.50 forced absence of that physician, the case should tain of the public duties named in sections 1 be relinquished on the return of the latter. and 2, of Chapter III, should always be recog ------SEND FOR CATALOGUES'------Section 9.-A physician, while visiting a sick nized as presenting valid claims for gratuitous person in the country, may be asked to see an services; but neither institutions endowed by other ph~'sician's patient because of a sudden the public or by the rich, or by societies for Chicago Medical Book Co. aggravation of the disease. On such an occa ion mutual. benefit, for life insurance, or for analo the immediate needs of the patient should be at gous purposes, nor any profe simi or oc,-"Upatioo, Honore and Congress tenfled to and the case relinquished on the ar can be admitted to possess such privilege. 1'i\'al of the attending physician. Section 2.-It cannot be justly expected of CHICAGO Rection 10.-i\'11en a physician who has been physicians to furnish certificates of ;nability to serve on juries, or to perform military duty; - to testify to the state of health of persons wish ing to insure their lives, obtain pensions, or >.01 to the public in relation to subjects especial the like, without due compensation. But to per ly appertaining to their profession, as on ques PHILADELPHIA sons in indigent circumstances such services lions of sanitary police, public hygiene and legal should always be cheerfully and freely accorded. medicine. COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHY Section 3.-Some general rules should be adopt ~ection 3.-It is the province of physicians to enlighten the public in regard to quarantine reg Penn~ylvania cd by the physicians in every town or dis Philadelphia, trict . relative to the minimum pecuniary ac- ulations; to lhe location, arrangement and die knowledgement from their patients; and it taries of hospitals, asylums, schools, prisons and O. J. SNYDER, A. C., M. S., D.O., P1'esident should be deemed a po"int of honor to adhere similar institutions, in regard to measures for W. B. KEENE, A.B.,M.D., D.O., Vice-P1'est. to these rules with as much uniformity as vary lhe prevention of epidemic and contagious dis (;ases; and when pestilence ·prevails, it is their CHARLES J. MUTrART, D. 9., SeC1'etm'y ing circulllstances will admit. Section 4.-It is derogatory to professional duty to face the danger, and to continue their character for physicians to payor offer to pay labors for the alleviation of the suffering peo Enlarged Management commissions to any pelson whatsoever who may ple, even at the risk of their own Jives. recommend to them patients requiring general I:lection 4.-Physicians when called on by le Magnificent 'Buildings or special treatment or surgical operations. It gally constituted authorities, should always be is equally derogatory to professional character ready to enlighten inquests and courts of justice Fine Lecture Rooms for physicians to solicit or to receive such com on subjects such as involve questions relating lllissions. to sanity, legitimacy, murder by poison or other Well Equipped Laboratories \ iolent means, and various other subjects em ContJenient Location Chapter 111.-- The Dutie.s of the 'ProFe.s.sion braced in the science of medical jurisprudence. To the 'Public 1t is but just, ho\\'ever, for them to expect due Section I.-Because their training peculiarly (ompen~ation for their services. The only Osteopathic College in which qualifies them to speak with authority, physi the exclusive ownership is controlled by cians should endeavor to enlighten and warn the faculty. the public as to the great injury to health and AoJ' 'Dr. Young Saw the Meeting destruction of life arising from the ignorance It was my privilege to attend the Stventh An Faculty composed of men of experience, and pretensions of charlatans; from the effect nual meeting of the American Osteo].uthic a~9f) e THE OSTEOAPTHIC PHYSICIAN 5 Osteopathic publishers, each in turn showing distinctly that The School Journal, The Scientific THE SOUTH PASADENA Journal and' Field Literature had its distinct and separate place, which could not be filled by The American School the others. Each, however, realizing the neces sity of adhering closely to its own line of work, OSTEOPATHIC OF jf the greatest good and advancement was to be brought forth for the profession. SANATORIUM The clinics brought forth some interesting discussions, some of the practitioners thinking O~ED BY we could do but little in locomotor ataxia, ex Osteopathy cept the very first stages, while some of the old THE PACIFIC SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHY er men favored taking the seemingly hopeless cases to the extent at least of seldom refusing them attention, as our treatment is always a last appeal, and we knew not even our own power sometimes. People all over the world! recognize that KIRKSVILLE Congenital dislocation of hip with a case was California has a climate suited for the ably handled by Dr. Nettie H. Bolles, in which re recuperation of invalids. Southern Cali MISSOURI fornia is the world's sanitorium, that is, sults of treatment as gathered from numerous a place where all conditions are suitable cases were very favorable. The author advanced for the healthy enjoyment of life. Recog the idea that true congenital dislocation was nizing thjs fact, we have erected an insti DR. A. T. STILL only found in entire absence of the acetabulum, tution which is equipped to work in con Founder 01 the Science •••• President which, personally, 1 question. In attempting to junction with thes.e climatic advantages handle such a case, should it be found, a cast for the betterment of man's health. Our institution is located in the city of or splints would, of course, be a dire necessity. South Pasadena. You certainiy have Frequency of treatment was handled in much heard of Los Angeles, "the city of the the same vein by a number of practitioners, the angels;" also o~ Pasadena, "the crown of prevailing opinion being that we erred more the vailey." South Pasad'ena lies between The largest and foremost Osteopathic frequently in treatments too often than other these two world-renowned cities, and links College in the world. Ten years of wise. Dr. McNicoll e'xpressed the sentiment them together. Its peculiar position with most aptly in the terse line: "Each case is a relation to surrounding hiIIs gives it cli successful school work. Number of matic condHions, which surpas's those of law unto itselL" either Los Angeles or Pasadena. Our San students exceeds seven hundred. This Dr. Pressly gave a very able paper· on "Os atorium is located in the center ofthisbeau teopathy as an Educational Movement," and tiful little city. It is surrounded by beau institution teaches genuine Osteopa demonstrated the glorious work we have to do tifUl trees, not only those planted by man, thy-no adjuncts. in advancing our noble science for the benefit of but also those old live-oaks whose lives mankind. began long before man invaded this' quiet "Systems of Mechanical Therapeutics" was little vailey. There are numerous beau tiful and enticing paths leading to com ably given by Dr. Fassett, as was "The Mechan manding p·os'itions on the· hiIIs. Nature ism of Recovery from Acute Infections," by Dr. has conspired to make every prospect Forbes, showing considerable study and research pleasing, and we wiII cooperate with her Teaching facilities unexcelled. Thor on the' part of the author. in giving your patients a pleasant home While they sojourn with us. oughly equipped laboratories in all The banquet in the evening was the first af fair of its kind ever attempted by the associa The things we wish to call to your at departments. Clinical advantages un tention are these: First, This sanatorium tion, so I am told, but was a glorious success, is constructed in harmony with Osteopathic limited. Faculty composed of fifteen being both a feast of reason and flow of soul, principles, that is, it aims to adjust the to say nothing of the feast for palate, which will tissues of the body and allow Nature to able and experienced instructors who long be remembered. Four hundred distressed carryon the work of recuperation. Sec devote their full time to teaching. stomachs left the table regretfully. ond, Nature can exercise her recuperative The association next morning chose St. Louis powers to the best advantage under those Anatomy taught in every term-three as the next meeting place, it being deemed par conditions whlch do not waste the energy of the patient. Therefore. we try to give professors in charge of this depart ticularly appropriate at this time, with most plenty of good, wholes'ome food, cooked courteous invitations from all concerned, to go according to the best exp<;:rience on slUch ment. Special attention give't to dis back on a pilgrimage to Missouri. matters. Third, Man is' not an aquatic section and to the study of ahatomy It also chose as its president for the ensuing animal, yet he needs and enjoys a reason veal' a man who needs no introduction to the able amount of bathing privileges. We in general. profession, but one who stands preeminently have equipped bath-rooms for ladies and gentlemen, with skiIIed attendants, who high both in ability and in the estimation of his will administer the baths according to the friends, both in and out of the profession, Dr. doctor's directions. Charles Hazzard. Illinois was also honored by This Sanatorium is open to the patients giving to her worthy and esteemed ex-president, of any licensed! OSlteopath. The patients Dr. Melvin, a trusteeship, which we delight to may have the bene·fit of the ins'titution, and Course of study covers a period of say, will be filled most ably. receive Osteopathic treatment from their All meet us there next year! regular physician, if he accompanies them; two years, divided into four terms of or we will be pleased to provide for Alfred 'Vheelock Young, D.O., Sec'y., Chi five months each. Classes formed in their treatment by our staff operators. cago Osteopathic Society. The rates for room, board, general n urs September and February. Next term ing, baths, etc., are $12 to $26 per week, or $40 to $100 per month. opens September 7, 1903. 0fficeNfor the ]Vew ;;Year Every guest room is an outside room. The building has a large veranda running Practical unanimity existed for the selection around three sid'es of it. It is steam of officers for the new year. Dr. E. C. Pickler, heated and electric lighted; has an elec of Minneapolis, put in nomination Dr. Charle.. tric elevator; in fact, is a thoroughly up-to Hazzard, to succeed Dr. Teall as president, by date institution, which hopes to merit Write for catalogue, "Journal of Os your approval and confidence.. acclamation. The convention endorsed the If you have patients who need' a change teopathy," or any information. Ad choice by a rousing vote. Several faithful "old" of climate, or are contemplatjng a win officers were retained. Committee men and ter's residence in Southern California, we dress ======women had been chosen by the Trustees, of would be pleased to have you commit them course, in their own councils. The roster for to our care. We wiII be glad to support the new year is as follows: )'our id€as with regard to the care of any President-Charles Hazzard, New York Clty. patients whom you may send to us. American School The Sanatorium is under the personal First Vice President-Ellen B. Ligon, Mo supervision of Dr. D. L. Tasker. When ~ bile, Ala. writing for information addres5: of Osteopathy Second Vice President-Dain L. Tasker, Los Angeles, Cal. Secretary-Irene Harward Ellis, Boston, Mass. DR. D. L. TASKER KIRKSVILLE MISSOURI Assistant Secretary-H. L. Ohiles, Auburn, N. Y. South Pasadena, Cali., or His CityOffice, Treasurer-M. F. Hulett, Oolumbus, O. 414-417 Grant Bldg., Los Angeles, Cal. SubJcribe )Vow-50 CentJ! © Still National Osteopathic Museum 'Bac/( jVumberJ' of "0. H:' at a 'Barliain 6 THE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN was graduated in 1897. For 14 months he was United States pension bureau. lIe graduated associated with Dr. H. M. Still; he was a mem from, and was professor of, chemis~ry and mi STILL COLLEGE ber of the A. S. O. facnlty for five years, and croscopy in the Northern Institute of Osteopa was on the regular staff of the A. T. Still In thy. He is a member of the American Chem ======OF:======firmary; and practiced in Detroit a year. He ical Society, a member of the American Osteop is a member of the "Atlas Club," and author athic Association, and for five years has been of two text books on the "Principles" and president of Philadelphia College of Osteopathy "Practice" of Osteopathy. Dr. Haz7.ard sened and professor of Osteopathic therapeutics and OSTEOPATHY as a member of the Publication Co=ittee of jurisprudence in that institution. Dr. 8nyder the A. O. A. last year, and as associate editor helped organize, and was elected the first presi of the Journal of the association the year be dent of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Society, DES MOINES, IOWA fore.. He has, therefore, had a wide and var to which position he has just been reelected for ied experience in Osteopathy, and is well qual the second year. ified in every way for his arduous work of the J. W. Banning, D.O., Sec'y. present year. DR. S. S. STILL DR. (jEO. E. MOORE Chat and Chatter of the Con'()ention President Vice President Associated Colleges Lengthen Course Father Teall deserves a marble bust in the Hall of Osteopathic Fame for his good work DR. ELLA D. STILL to Three Years while at the helm of the A. O. A. Superintendent Women's Department The Associated Colleges of Osteopathy held That proved to be all a bluff about the un their sessions in the Hollenden Hotel, Cleveland, married girls' trying to take away the job of at the time of the meeting of the American secretary from Dr. Irene Harwood Ellis. When 375 Students in attendance; faculty of Osteopathic Association. An important matter it come to a show-down, none would oppose her 17 profe:;>sors, each a Specialist in his or her passed upon during their deliberations was the '-not even to further a matrimonial chance department, including 10 graduate Osteo lengthening of the course of study in the vari and Dr. Ellis was reelected unanimously along pathic Physicians. ous colleges. The time has been extended to with her ticket. Matriculations are already coming in for But Dr. Hezzie Purdum Moore, the assistant the special summer post-gratluate course. secretary, insisted on making way for the unmar ried candidates, and-a man won the plum! Full and free dissection to every student. Dr. H. L. Chiles was the selection fer assistant Its graduates have a record for the lar secretary. Girls, here is a real chante-and he gest percentage of victories in State Board is so good looking! examinations. Dr. A. L. Evans, the genial editor of the JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION, was there Its course of study is purely and broadly with Mrs. Eyans and his Osteopathic boy. The osteopathic, but progressive and scientific. son was not elected an honorary member, by an Send for our magazine, the COSMOPOLI oversight, but the place is promised him when TAN OSTEOPATH, which will be resumed under ever he cares to take the initiation. Dr. Evans ',he old name and management Apri11st. received many deserved eulogiums, personal and official, for his editorial achievement of the past Sample copies of the magazine will be year. sent freely to prospective students. Dr. Sidney A. Ellis, of Boston, was looking Address A. B. SHAW, Sec'y and Treas. a trifle worse for a recent illness, and at the close of the convention journeyed with Mrs. Ellis Trustees: Tbree Years Term-Edythe F. Ashmore, De troit; A. S. Melvin, Chicago; H. M. Vastine, IJarrisbnrg, Pa. Two Years Term-Sidney A. Ellis, Boston, Massachusetts College Mass.; Arthur L. Evans, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Successor to .• Jl. H,. Gravett, Piqua, O. yBoston Institute One Year Term-Mrs. Nettie H. Holies, Den of 0 steopath 01 Osteopathy .• ver; R. \V. Bowling, Franklin, Ky. Standing Committees: BOSTON, MASS. Publication-vVilliam l~. Link, Knoxville; Edythe F. Ashmore, Detroit; Charles C. Teall, W. E. HARRIS, D. 0.,. •... President Brooklyn. H. T. CRAWFORD, A.B., D. 0., Vice President Education-C. 1\1. Turner Hulett, Cleveland; F. K. BYRKIT, A.M., D.O., .• Secretary F. M. SLAGLE ••••.•• Treasurer "'arren B. Davis, Milwaukee; E. R Booth, Cin <;innati. 'Dr. O. J. Snyder. 'Pre-sident of the A-s-sociated DIRECTORS: Collelie-s of O-steopathy WILFRED E. HARRIS, D. O. Legislation-Arthur G. Hildreth, Kirksville; MARK SHRUM, A. B., M. D., D. O. "T. J. Novinger, Trenton, N. J.; T. L. Ray, FRANCIS K. BYRKIT, A. M., D. O. Fort 'Vorth, Tex. three terms of nine years each, in three sep HOWARD T. CRAWFORD..tA. B. D. O. LOUISEA. GRIFFINbM. v., D•.6 This roster of officers of the A. O. A. in arate years, beginning in September, 1904. H. ALTON ROARK, • O. cludes only tried and true Osteopaths, who will The following officers were elected for the FRANK C. LEAVITT, M. D., D. O. labor as one man the coming year, so the year coming year: FRANK M. SLAGLE. to come may be expected to produce a good har President-Dr. O. J. Snyder, of the Philadel "est of prosperity. TH~;~~~~~ET~rt~~Chi:~~~~t!r~;n~y~:: phia College of Osteopathy. cessful, active practitioner is an important ad Dr. Charles Hazzard, president of the Amer Vice President-Dr. James B. Littlejohn, of vantage to the student. In view of there being ican o.steopathic Association, is one of the best the American College of Osteopathic Medicine a popular demand on the part of the profession known personalities in the profession. He was at large for a three-year college course, and that and Surgery. such a move on the part of the colleges seems bom in Peoria, Ill., Jnly 14, 1871. He prepared Secretary-Treasurer-Dr. J. VV. Banning, of imperative for the future welfare of our science, for college at the public grammar and high the Atlantic College of Osteopathy. the Directors have voted to increase OUf course schools. He was educated at Northwestern Uni to three years of nine months each, with a tui "The American Osteopathic Association de tion fee of $150 per annum, including dissecting: versity, ]£vanston, Ill., graduating with the Ph. pends upon the colleges for their members," material and all other privileges. Our fall class B. degree in 1895. He won scholarship honors, said President Snyder, "and the quality of these convenes September 16th, 1903- attained the Key of Phi Beta Kappa Society, With this additional time we can, with our members and the character of the colleges them unexcelled advantages, present a course of in and was a member of the Delta Upsilon frater selves, in turn, are, in large measure, governed struction, including one full year of clinical nity. by the standards enacted by the 'Associated 001 demonstrations and practice, Osteopathic and Surgical, which will be appreciated by aU stu Dr. Hazzard did work in the United States leges of Osteopathy.' Hence, it is of the utmost dents, as well as practitioners desiring post Fish Oommission's laboratory, un'der Prof. von importance that the Association shall grow and graduate work. For Catalogue, College Journal Gieson, of New York, learning microscopic tech develop." and aU information address nique for neurology. He is also a post gradu Dr. Snyder, the new president of the Asso ate of Northwestern Uni,-ersity, was assistant ciated Colleges of Osteopathy, is a graduate of Massachusetts College of in the zoological laboratory. He formed the the Minnesota State Normal School, anc! post acquaintance of Dr. Harry M. Still, and ===Osteopathy'=== graduate of Columbian University, D. C., with NO. 588 HUNTINGTON AVENUE, BOSTON through him of Osteopathy, in Chicago. He degree of "Analytic Chemist" and "Master of entered the American School of Osteopathy, and Science." He was special examiner of the See 'Palie 12 oJ ThiJ' IJ'J'ue © Still National Osteopathic Museum June GraduateJ, Send VJ Your LocationJ! THE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN 7 to his Minnesota ranch for a rest. "All the world loves a lover." Dr. Ellis fills the bill. When it has been said of a Book "I like a good scrap," said Dr. Charles E. THE PRINClPLES Still, "it's bread and meat to me; but by Jupi That OF OSTEOPATHY ter, this is such a love feast there's no chance "It would not only be a good bo()k with to scrap with anybody!" And so it was. The which a student might begin the study convention was like a c 8 THE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN next year, Dr. Hildreth.' Begin arrangements teams and trees along the boulevards. He es early. Begin With August Number caped unhurt. He took a lot of his friends out There was considerable talk among delegates Here is the August Table of Contents to see the town, and after adjournment rode . about electing Dr. Charles E. Still to the pres for Osteopathic Health: home to Salem like a French motor car tourist. idency of the as ociation for the ensuing year, Dr. L. A. Liffring, of Toledo, is another dele and the suggestion met with a great many warm ••A ]VebJ LilJht on Eye Trou gate who is an ardent automobilist-but he advocates. But Dr. "Charley" said he did not ble.$:· Dr.--Ilenry Stanhope didn't ride OTer in his. "I wouldn't be with desire that responsibility just at present, as he 'BuntinlJ· . out an auto in my practice for many reasons," is very busy developing the "old school" in both said he. "I use it at least half a; dozen trips a an educational and a business way, as well as "Cold.$:· Dr. John T. DowninlJ. day. Look how much it helps me earn in a launching the A. T. Still Infirmary in St. Louis; year." and, now being a member 0 the Missouri State "Eczem a:' Dr. JO.$eph H. Drs. Charles and Lilian Higinbothil.m, of Pine Board of Examination in addition, he is truly Sulli'()an. Bluff, Ark., were the recipients of warm con a busier man than ever. The chat about his "'R.heumati.$m:· Dr. 'R.. F. gratulations on winning the fight in the Ar eligibility developed the fact, however, that he kansas legislature. Dr. Elizabeth Broach, of would surely have been a "white horse" had Collier. Hot Springs, also came in for a share of the he consented to be put in nomination 'BrilJht. SnappJ; Editorial.$. hand-shaking. Dr. 'Yilliam Smith, of St. Louis, with Mrs. Dr. Ellen Barrett Ligon, of Mobile, Ala., who You should begin your campaign of Education with . Smith, were among the Missouri party. Dr. this August !'lumber. It is very strong. Order at once. worked so valiantly in the Alabama fight, should Smith went on record pretty strongly in decry be accustomed to plaudits by this time. She re ing adjuncts, such as vibrators and electricity, OSTEOPATHIC PUBLISHING CO. ceived another on the convention fioor upon and took a rap at the Osteopaths who are mix 171 Washington Street, CHICAGO. making a report on Alabama's legal status and ing drugs with Osteopathy. appealing for guidance and help in the future. Dr. 'Varren B. Hamilton, secretary of the Mrs. Ligon is a magnetic, brainy, capable wom A. S. 0., the "silent man" who does things at DR. PRATT'S an, and graces the office of First Vice President the $-end of the proposition and refresheth the of the association, to which she has just been professorial heart on pay day, was in the coun elected. cils of the profession for advancing school work ANNOUNCEMENT Dr. Edythe Ashmore, of the Publication Com and elevating professional standards. He says The Seventeenth Yearly Post Grad mittee, is one of the most wide awake arid en that the A. T. Still Infirmary at St. Louis is al uate Course in Orificial Surgery by ergetic officers of the Association. She is now ready an institution to be proud of. You will E. H. Pratt, n. D., will be held in doing some good personal work in the field of see it when you visit St. Louis. the amphitheatre of the Chicago popular liteI'ature, and OSTEOPATHIC Homeopathic Medical College, corner Dr. Mason 'V. Pressly, of Philadelphia, after HEALTH will contain some of her best ar Wood and York Streets, Chicago, ticles in early numbers. an absence from one convention, was again on Illinois, during the week beginning hand as brown as an Indian, from an extended with September 7, 1903, having a Dr. R. W. Bowling, sometimes spoken of af ocean voyage. His tongue was as golden and four hours' daily session. fectionately by his associates in Osteopathy as his peu as verile as ever in discussing Osteopath Doctors invited to bring obstinate cases of every "the Blind Osteopath," is strong of heart, mind ic problems. Dr. Pressly is nothing if not a variety of chronic disease. For particulars address: and courage, and his presence is becoming a fea nlliant advocate of Osteopathy, and I think he E. H. PRATT, M. D., ture of the annual meetings. It surprised many could be jerked from a sound sleep int~ a log- . 100 State St., Suite 1203. CHICAGO, ILL. doctors who first met Dr. Bowling at Milwaukee, ical discourse on his work and recreatIOn-for to be recognized by their voices after a year's Osteopathy is both to him! separation. Dr. Bowling is a tower of strength Dr. N. Alden Bolles, unfortunately, was unable for Osteopathy in Kentucky, and did effective to attend the convention, so the Legislative service in laying out M. Do's before the Alabama Committee had one vacant chait-. He was Still College legislature. The Doctors Collier must be men missed, too. Dr. N. A. Bolles is an institution tioned also in the same breath with Dr. Bowl all himself in our annual conventions, and ought ing, as they are always together. Dr. Bowl never to stay away. Dr. Nettie H. Bolles did X-Ray Laboratory ing says the Southern Bchool has no notion of not let the family suffer in the least for repre Established 1899 giving up the ghost, and is holding up the sci sentation, however, and in demonstrations more entific standard of Osteopathy in a thoroughly than sustained her reputation as one of the clev Examinations and consultations given efficient manner. erest practitioners among the first coterie whom promptly at the usual business hours. Col. A. B. Shaw, secretary of the S. S. Still Dr. Still graduated. Osteopathic practitioners and others College, is another one of the live wires for Dr. 'Villiam F. Link, chairman of the Pub from a distance can come or send their Osteopathic progress. He is a hustler always, lication Committee, had reason to congratulate patients without preliminary notice, re and stands for educational advancement. He got himself at the good work recorded in his de lying upon prompt and satisfactory treat tne Des Moines graduates together for a tally-ho partment the past year. In one year the A. O. ment. ride, a lake trip and a photograph, and in other ways contributed to the interest of the conven A. had stepped from its obscure position, with We have been engaged in the work of making only a quarterly scientific magazine, into the Fluoroscopic Examinations and X-Ray Pictures tion. dignity of having the JOURNAlJ OF THE without interruption for more than three years. We By the way, it was a beautiful sight to see have found, as have others, that one must make a Dr. Charles E. Still and Dr. Warren Hamilton ASSOCL-\.TION as a dignified monthly, while specialty of X-Ray work to be snre of results. The THE OSTEOPATHIe PHYSICIAN served as operator must know his machine, his tubes and fraternizing with Col. Shaw and Dr. S. S. Still, the Association's newspaper and organ of opin their peculiarities. We have a room full of pictures and giving every evidence that the old days of of all parts of the body, and can produce a good internecine strife are over. Sort of reminded ion and promoter. The Publication Committee and well defined picture of any of the osseous s'urely could report progress, and deserved a con structures of the average body promptly and relia the Editor of the Millenium. Even "Bill" tinuance. bly, as well as definite outlines of tubercular, COn Smith and Arthur Hildreth got together and will solidated and other infiltrated areas of denser struc pull together to entertain the next convention Dr. D. 'Webb Granberry, of Orange, N. J., and ture than the normal. his "pal," Mr. St. George Fechtig, of New York, We have now been making daily applications of next year. This sort of thing looks good for the an Osteopathic student; Drs. Clifford H. Stearns the X-Ray as a healing power for cancers, eczema, future of the profession. tinea. lupus, sycosis, herpes, psoriasis. acne, and Dr. Mark Shrum, of the Massachusetts Col and P. L. IIodges, of 'Vashington; Dr. Charles ot~er skin diseases, for two yearsa We have cured, E. Flick, of East Orange, N. J., and Dr. VV. A. With apparent permanence, cases of all these dis lege of Osteopathy, was another M. D. who went 'Wilcox, of' 'Yaterbury, Conn., constituted the eases, and have failed in few where we have had a on record pretty strongly against mixing drugs fair opportnnity to give the treatment. We have and Osteopathy. society end of the convention, and "did it" with burned or injured none. We have cases of typical appropriate formality. carcinoma of the breast and of the uterus cured and Among the Osteopathic authors of note at the in various stages of recovery for the inspection of convention, were Dr. Percy H. Woodall, of the Dr. George J. Helmer, of New York, was onr post-graduate students, and the profession gen Southern School, whose "Manual of Osteopath shaking hands with old friends for the first time erally. They have been examined by hundreds of ic Gynecology" is meeting with a favorable re in two or three years. He has long since recov the profession, both osteopathic and medical. We have never seen any better recoveries or any better ception in the field. Dr. 'Woodall was favored ered from his sickness of 'last summer, and never ra.diographs than those of our laboratories. with many compliments on his book from prac looked in better condition. We do not say these things boastingly, but so that the profession may know of them. Every titioners. lIfrs. Arthur Latham Conger, of Akron, 0., courtesy extended to the osteopathic and medical Dr. Fred Jules Fassell, of Boston, who is pursu was among the well-known patrons of Osteop professions. Address ing post graduate work in physiology at Harvard, athy present and renewing old friendships. Mrs. A. B. SHAW, B. S., Director. got in the last day in time to say hello to all Conger has spent many months in the Philip DR. S. S. STILL, President. the fellows. pine since attending a convention. Her lament Dr. Joseph H. Sullivan, of Chicago, dean of ed husband will be remembered as one of the t, We have just added a thoroughly equipped new hospital of twenty-eight rooms with steam heat the Cook county delegation, escorted a party I founders of the S. S. Still College. baths, surgical amphitheatre, and all the moder~ over by boat from Detroit. Dr. 'V. D. Sigler, of Salem, 0., bought a brand appointments. Moderate terms will be made to Dr. M. C. Hardin's presence from Atlanta new automobile at Cle\'eland, and between ses Osteopathic physicians who have cases requiring hospital or surgical attendance.II caused the old "POPULAR ·OSTEOPATH'S" sions tried his '·prentice hand at steering past staff to get together when it was found that Order AuguJt to 'Begin Your 'Promotion! © Still National Osteopathic Museum if You Have }Vat Joined the A. O. A. THE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN 9 for the most part they had all been making sub valid, convalescing from paralysis while at col stantial progress. Dr. Hazzard is now president lege with his wife, was on hand, stronger, of the A. O. A.; Dr. Evans, editor of its JOUR HOW DO YOU DO, healthier, and happier than his J.-Irofessional NAL; Dr. Link, chairman of its Publication friends had ever before known him. He says Co=ittee, while Dr. Harden was a pioneer in practice agrees with him, and he has grown Georgia, and is pushing its association work. OSTEOPATHS! steadily stronger under it. '\'hat school coterie of four can ehow up as 'Yhen Dr. George M. Laughlin read his excel well? lent paper on "College Journals," there was one A man with a small appetite and a five-dollar interested party in Cleveland who was not a bill could make out fairly well for a breakfast listener-indeed not even present. Mrs. Laugh at the celebrated Hollenden Hotel. Cantalope, lin, of course. he came in just after the Dean 40 cents; oatmeal, 50 cents; bread and butter, had finished. "You missed an important fea 25 cents; ham and eggs, a dollar and a half ture of the programme," a friend said. "W·hy and a snub from the waiter, perhaps open in this slight to our worthy editor?" "I never lis sult, if you forgot to pay part of his salary, ten to George's speeches or papers," Mrs. Laugh at least from 25 to 50 cents' worth of it lin said. "Oh, no--they don't bore me-not ~uch was the privilege of guests at the convention! that, I assure you; but my very interest in the 1 forgot to say, though, each table had three occasion makes me nervous. I just stay away carnations sprouting from a slim vase, for and 'pull' for him mentally-but I don't think which there was no extra charge. Needless to he really needs any help-at .least, he n!lver say, most of the delegates showed their good seems to falter when I forget he's on the pro· Americanism and common sense by dining at granllne." othe'!" hostelries and the cafes and grill rooms Dr. H. H. Gravett, of Piqua, 0., a- stalwart in the neighborhood. 'Ve want less snobbery trustee of the A. O. A., comes as regularly as and trimmings in our hotel acco=oclations next ~ summer, and works in committee meetings like year at St. Louis. a Trojan. It wouldn't seem right if "H. H." Dr. Charles L. Richardson and his bride aban wasn't there. . doned a wedding journey to attend the con Dr. H. E. Nelson, of Louisville, Ky., and Dr. vention. C. H. Phinney, of Los Angeles, Cal., were the Dr. T. L. Ray, of Fort vVorth, Tex., was ac only two trustees not able to be present at the companied by Mrs. Ray. convention. I'm glad to know you. :'tty name is BETZ-FRANK :Far off Maine was represented by Dr. So S. BETZ, of Chicago. Mark the name. It will be 'Vhen it comes to taking in funds, Dr. Mack phronia T. Rosebrook, of Portland. useful to VOll for VOll are to get better acquainted with F. Hulett, of Columbus, 0., is the right man tue ill the-course of vour practice. I anI the physicians' in the right place, and nobody can get away fr: New FeatureJ of U The O. P:" ThiJ Next Number 10 THE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Already the officers of the A. O. A. are pre The second annual competition for OSTEO THE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN paring for the next year's meeting at St. P ATHIC HEALTH'S prize essays is announced The Official Bulletin of the American Louis. That's the way to do it. in this issue. 'Vriters of short popular articles Osteopathic: Association, of merit explaining Osteopathy should be attract Beware of loading Osteopathy down ,vith ad ed by the handsome prizes offered. It is worth HENRY STANHOPE BUNTING, A. B., D.O., Editor. juncts, until it will be hard to tell whether Os one's sincere effort. W. M. BUNTING. Bu.iness Manager. teopathy is the dog or the tail. It will be interesting for all Osteopaths prac Published on the 15th of Every Month by The OSTEOPA1:HIC It is a cinch that the men and women who ticing in lliinois to know that any member PUBLISHING COMPANV. 705. No. 171 Washington represent Osteopathy best spend the least time known to be prescribing drugs will be dropped Street, Chicago. mixing it with other systems. from the roll of membership. The Illinois Os teopathic Association stands for the pure, un SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 50 CENTS A YEAR. Osteopaths who mix their OsteopathIc mlDlS adulterated A. T. Still brand of Osteopathy. ADYERTISING RATES ON APPLICATION. istrations witli drugs ought to quit Osteopathy and haul down the flag of our profession. Everybody, nearly, says that Osteopathy is Entered at the Chicago Post Office as matter of the second class. "just massage," is "1ike 11laSsage," 01' is "UlaS A pure antidote to hard times-OSTEOPATH sage scientifically applied." If you arc not con IC HEALTH. It makes your start in practice tent to be known in your community as a mas YOL.IY. CHICAGO. AUGUST. 1903. No. Ill. more easy and your success' more assured. seur, circulate OSTEOPATIIlC HEALTH lib el'ally and regularly on the annual contract plan. FairnessI FreedomI FearlessnessI 'Ve call attention of practitioners to Helmer &, Merton's Osteopathic charts, advertised in "Back to Osteopathy!" is a war-cry that has this issue. They are wonderful adjuncts to any beell swelling in volume from Milwaukee to EDITORIAL. office. . Cleveland, until now it begins to have the force of a pronunciamento. ]f Osteopathy threatens The September issue of Ui:>TEOPATHI.C to be overshadowed by adjuncts, "hy, it is "Hew to the line, let ,hip, HEALTH is a good one with which to begin simply the part of reason to slough the ad fall where they will." your autumn campaign of education. Order juncts. nOli'. 'Rah for Hazzard! Dr. Booth's star role of Herod after the Infant Progressive practitioners, who know the value College Industry with a Claymore was not en Now get ready for St. Louis. of good field literature, are faithful users of OS acled with enough tragedy, it seems. They )'l!;UJ'ATHIC HEALTH, on the annual contract didn't appeal' to feel afraid of him-even mistook Alabama seems again about to be heard from. plan. his mace for a rattle, it would seem-and a new September crop of colleges is already bulletined That Alabama coterie is full of. fight and gin Order August "0. H." before the supply is in market reports. ger. exhausted. Articles on Diseases of the Eye, ===== Colds, Eczema and Rheumatism. A strong "Enclosed please find check in payment of "Fewer colleges and better"-that's the doc number. my last consignment of 0i:lTIi:OPAT1UC trine. HEALTHS. This is a little monthly bill that Read "The O. P.," and know what's going on I most cheerfully pay. I have used OSTEO Harmony and good will are in the Osteopathic in the world of Osteopathy. Events are viewed PATHIC HEAJ.irH for ten months, and I feel wind. through the spectacles of news value in these that it has beeu the means of build ing up Illy columns. practice to its present good proportions."-Dr. That association banquet was a blazing, fine J. B. Kinger, Rushville, Ind. affair. Dr. Booth says that the way to make and help an institution come up to the standard is lIon. Joe Mitchell Chapple, of Boston, ed Harmonize, unify, organize, centralize-these not to tell its neighbors or the general public itor of the National Magazine, looked in on the are the watchwords. wherein it is weak. association meeting at Cleveland and said it was as fine a body of men and women as he had Doctor, we tell you again-subscrib(; to "The 'Vatch for the "SHOP TALK" comer in the eyer seen assembled. 'Vhen it is remembered O. P." Fifty cents a year. next issue of "The O. P." It will prove as in that Joe witnessed the coronation of King li:d teresting to the old practitioner as it is helpful ward, and has been entertained by Uarnegie, at New graduates, subscribe to "The O. P." to the new graduate. Skibo Castle, this statement is worth receiving. You will need it month by month. ===== :i\lanager Thompson forgot to itemize the cost "Is that what we paid to find out-that every . 'Vhen it comes to "pulling" patients, Of:>TE cf those pickillniny singers in the loft when .he body is doing lovely, and the goose hangs high?" OPATHIC HEALTH has the world beat. made out the banquet bill. Could it be pos Col. Forbes, of the S. S. Still College of Oste sible he overlooked any "extras?" opathy asked Dr. Booth, on the latter con Now, State Associations, take up tbe matter of cluding his conservatiye report about yisiting the incorporating yourselves with the A. O. A. E\'erybody with the title of D. O. need not colleges. "We thought you were going to divide feel himself called upon to found a new college the goats from the sheep." Nevertheless, the It is a delight to observe how fraternity and of Osteopathy this year if he finds a town where Trustees felt that the mission of college yisita good will has sprung up between our colleges. the last one started is dead or where one may tion had been profitable, and that nlUch good never have been at.tempted. would result. from it. You would indeed be proud of your profes ===== sion, had you dropped in on the Cleveland meet Perhaps you thought the Educational Commit A lot of us expected Dr. Booth to come down ing. tee .would not deliyex another pronunciamento good and hard on the "'eaklings if he found any thIS year at Cleveland-would not spring au among the Osteopathic schools, but he did not OSTEOPATHIe HEALTH "pulls" patients. other' sensation, hut it did. Read the Code of -that is, to the open eom'ention. It is under This tip may prove valuable to you, if you l\lorals presented in this issue. stood, however, that he presented a confidential heed it. report to the Trustees of the Association fol' Certainly the profession is growing and de their guidance. Even some of the colleges Our colleges, working on their present basis veloping at a most gratifying speed. It's on a snorted loudly for blood at the close of his pa af good will and fellowship, are a sight to delight level stretch now with a full head of steam, cific and complimentary communicat.ion. 1l the gods. . and all the opposing systems of therapeut.ics on looks as if more than one fellow thought some earth cannot now stay our progress. other fellow's institution ought to have had Now that "Teallie" is back in private life the benefit of an inquisitorial autopsy. again, he and Grover Cleveland ought to go alI The greatest danger facing Osteopathy is that on a fishing trip together. it may be' adulterate THE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN 11 Cleveland, and are now being shipped to dele accommodations, prices, and so forth, and never comes necessary. Meanwhile, infirmaries do not gates at their respective homes. mind the pinks. We don't need a hotel to become his direct competitors for such cases as give us any eclat. vVe don't want any favors may want to spend money merely, but which do bestowed upon us in the way of being honored to not need other than regular office treatment. Sample Copy" 'Pulled" a 'Patient abide under" the roof of financiers, like young If we arc narrow in this, we are willing to "Is Osteopathic Health a 'puller~' "Well, I Thompson, of the Hollenden. In short, steer learn and grow broader; but that is our idea guess so. At least, I had a good demonstra clear of confidence games. at this time; and "0. H." cannot now, at least, tion the other day which would have won you accept infirmary advertising. a contract if I had not already been one of On the other hand, to carry the announce the faithful users of OSTEOPATHIC HEALTH. ments of ALL our representative colleges in OS I sent out the advance copy of a late issue as "0. H." PULLS! TEOPATHIC HEALTH, with their educational soon as it came, and before my order came. requirements and courses of study, would help Presto! A lady came back with it and entered Q. Who are these people? the practitioner no little, by impressing the pub upon regular treatment. An article therein lic with the dignity of the profession of which caught her attention, carried persuasion, and he is a member. won her as a patient. That 'is the sort of lit A. Patients. 'Ve, therefore, invite our representative col erature that fills your valuable paper every leges into the advertising space of OSTEO month, and I am glad to e:l.-press my approval Q. What are they doing? P ATI-IIC HEALTH and bid them welcome, trust to you."-A. E. Hook, D.O., Cherokee, Iowa. ing that one and all will take quick advantage of the opportunity, and that they may abide A. Coming in. • together throughout the goldcn future-big with Table of Contents for the September opportunities for one and all, If they are faith "0. H." Q. What brings them in? ful to their trust-under the olive branch of peace, respecting, trusting and sincerely loving "The Modern Treatment of Appcndicitis" each other, an,d working for the preyaIence of Dr. Henry G. Wolf. A. They havebeen reading the gospel of healing taught by the Lord's an "Sprains, Dislocations and Fractures-Osteop "Osteopathic Health." nointed, Dr. A. T. Still. athy's Triumph in Curing Them"-Dr. Frederick H. Williams. "''The Causes of Dropsy and Their Cure"-Dr. The Hotel Hollmden Outrage William Smith. Just as a mcans of preventing the recurrcnce "How Osteopathy Became a New Healing WilljVow Accept College Announce of hotel abuses at annual meetings of the Amer Art"-Dr. Frank VV. Hannah. ments ican Osteopathic Association in the fnture, we "Some Reasons for the Osteopath's Faith"-Dr. take occasion now to file a protest against the W. C. Armstrong. Now that the sky has cleared of its unplcas unjust, discourteous ·treatment which the As "People Who Like a Real Fight-A Satyre ant rivalries among Osteopathic colleges, now sociation and its delegate, as individuals, met ou Taking Strong Medicine"-Dr. Dam L. Task that everybody's hatchet seems to be buried, at the hands of the Hotel Hollende~l, at Cleve er. (Humorous, but Good Natured.) and now that a united profession, made up of land. This house acted with entire duplicity and "\,"hat Osteo),Jathy is L ot"-Dr. Mason "W. graduates of all recognized colleges, is leaping deceit toward our committee of arrangements, Pressly. forward in its progress by strides and bounds, and, after enticing the convention into its grasp IP'lt is all good stuff, too. Order now! we deem it opportune to remove the restriction by fail' promises, rifled the pockets of the Asso again~t admitting college announcemellts into the ciation members by 'various hold-up games not advertising pages of OSTEOPATHIC HEALTH. down in the agreement. A young smart aleck We Learn by Mistak...es A little over six months ago, in Ylew of the named Thompson, who is manager of the house, We all learn by making mistakes-organiza unfortunate jealousies then prevailiug between calmly told the delegates it was a favor to let tions not less than individuals. The A. O. A. prominent schools, and the rancour of their dis them roost under his roof; that he did not want has made repeated mistakes in its convention ar pute as to ethical and non-ethical advertising their patronage or need it; and they could meet rangements in past years. Lest these be re in which a good many graduates became as in his demands, or get out. peated next year, we wish to point out several terested as the principals-we deemed it pru First, this young-man-swelled-on-his-job set things that can be improved. This is not a dent to close the advertising pages of OSTE aside the convcntion hall, committee-rooms and criticism of anybody. No individual or com OPATHIC HEALTH to all our colleges alike corridors to be at the disposal of the conven mittee is meant to be blamed for anything. until the sky should clarify and peace had de tion free of cost, says the committee, in consid II e all did the best we could, dOllbtless; but scended upon the fold. That, we are glad to eration for bringing the convention to the hotel, that is often bad enough, and experience ought say, has come about, and the pacification and with its 400 persons in attendance. Two hun to help us improve upon it next time. harmonization of rival college interests seems to dred rooms were resened for Osteopaths before l!'irst, as to convention rates: For two years have been "wTought completely. It is on a the convention opened. ''''hen too late to make the delegates have been cheated out of a con healthy enough basis to be permanent, too. fIlly c!Jange, this adept stand-and-deliver man- Yention rate by flukes in management, insuffi Hence, we announce that OSTEOPATllIC "agel' said: cient arrangements. Nearly 200 people in Mil HEALTH will again accept the recognized col "Of course, you understand that you pay ex \l"aukee and 400 in Cleveland failed to enjoy a leges as advertisers. tra for the committee-rooms, etc." convention rate of one and one-third fare-at vVe reserve the right for all time to act as "''''e don't understand anything of the sort. least those of the number who needed its ad censors of the ads. in our pages, however, and You" said there"would be no charge for this ac vantages. This is not right. It is little short of an we will not accept in the future any ads. so commodation," said the committee. outrage against the delegate who comes from a worded as to open' old wounds or draw in "Do you think I am in business for my long distance, and, unexpectedly, is compelled to vidious comparisons. Each school may state its health?" asked the lordly landlord. "You pay pay almost a double rate for his carfare. It own cases in the best light it can, but must not for it. That is sure." make- no difference why it was so in the past reflect upon others in so doing. This same financier agreed to furnish the ban -it has been so-it should not be so-there will 'Ve will NOT accept the ads. of infirmaries in quet, without wine, for two dollars per plate, in future be no excuse for its repetition. the advertising pages of OSTEOPATHIC no extras. vVhen the convention was in ses Let the transportation committee be a per HEALTH-neither those conducted in conjunc sion he said: manent A. O. A. committee, made up of vet tion with colleges, nor those maintained on an "Of course, you understand that you pay : erans like our ex-presidents, who know the pit independent basis. VlTe may be a trifle narrow extra for the table decorations." falls, and will attend to the matter adequately. on this point, as charged, but we do not think "No, we really don't understand any such Secondly, let us make proper hotel arrange an organ like OSTEO"PATHIC HEALTH, edited thing," protested the committee. "'Ve agreed ments, so as not to put ourselves into the and maintained solely in the intercsts of the to no such thing. You offered to provide the same uncomfortable position we occupied at practitioner, working night and day to increase banquet at two dollars a plate, without extras." Clc\'elaud, Enough said. These arrangements the acquaintance, reputation and practice of the "'VeIl, you understand it now. It's $40 for the also should be intrusted to a committee of vet local Osteopath, can best accomplish its func flowers, or you don't get any on the tables." erans. tion by carrying advertising matter about infirm Forty dollars for pinks! Great, Giver of , Thirdly, the committee of arrangements should aries wbich may be in direct competition with Flowers-a handful of pinks in the center of take care of the Osteopathic press and the daily practitioners. 'Ve need infirmaries and Oste each table-$40! Well, he got it-Thompson did. press in the convention hall. Abundant table opathic hospitals all right-they are a great help vVe couldn't do without the pinks! They come space should be provided for them, without many times to the practitioner, and to his ex high, but nobody can say we didn't have the ,charge, by local "Thompsons." The ridiculously ceptional cases-but we do not see wby the lo pinks! flat, insipid, incorrect and brief accounts in the cal doctor need advertise these institutions Rates were to be $1.50 to $2 for rooms, on Cleveland papers were our own fault, clearly due while disseminating his own propaganda in his the European plan. Some of our delegates were to our own lack of preparation for proper press local community. He can keep informed of these piled four in a room on the top floor, and were facilities. institutions through their announcements in the charged two dollars straight. Lastly, in making convention arrangements, columns of THE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN, This autocratic landlord showed his genial apt pay attention to the substantial things, like and direct his patients to them when it be- ness for finance perhaps best of all in his ex- Ma1(e Vp OJ'teopathic Health for Aul1uJ't © Still National Osteopathic Museum June Grad.s.-We Want Your .New Addre.s.se.s 12 THE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN tortionate demand on THE OSTEOPATHIc.: ity of tiUe and success in method, without hard i, given with results obtained. Chronic bron PHYBJCIAN for $30 rental for a small ice-cream words 01' other criticisms than pointmg out the chitis is remediable with Osteopathic treatment. table, with wire legs and a two-foot-wide top, to faults of mobilization in sprains, disl'lcations and Splen.did results are constantly being obtained stand in the convention hall, or anywhere in the fractures, make an interesting little chapter. by practitioners. "GROWTH OF THE DRUG corridcrs, m the space already set a.ide for the It convinces. HABIT," in the May number, will also prove exclusive use of the convention. The Official Bul "The Cauoes of Dropsy and Their Cure" is a valuable literature to put in the hands of your letin naturally needed, and was entitled to, head 1,000 word presentation of this frequent disease patients. . quarters; the committee tried to provide it with .ymptolll,. both in its acute and chronic aspects, Back numbers of May MAILED to any address a table; bttt the lordly youth now running this by Dr. William Smith. It is instructive, as all for 2,!c per copy. one-time famous hostelry-into the ground! that Dr. Smith writes is, yct plain and simple The June issue of OSTEOPATHIC HEALTH said that if the Official Bulletin was allowed to enough for ordinary men and women-as what was so popular that we had to bring out three use this little table anywhere in the building, he cver Dr. Smith writes can be, if meant for the editions. Its circulation reached 4:;'000. \Ve would have his $30-and he didn't care whet lay-reader. This s~'mptom, which is so annoying haye still a small supply left, which we will price er the convention paid it, 01' the editor. "iVhat in many diseases, presents a typical Osteopathic . at two cents. Dr. Bunting's article on gyne he wanted was not health, but money! The ed- • illustration where removal of obstruction so cology entitled "What Dr. Still Did to itor called attention to the fact that his news often removes the symptom, and it is a good nail Lessen the Pains 'of \Vomen," is voted one of paper had boomed the convention for four to hang conviction upon. The tone of the arti the strongest popular presentations of our prac months, had done its best to douhle attendance cle is hopeful.. too, for the dropsical patient. It tice m'er written. It is a patient winner. La thereat, had adverti ed the Hotel Hollenden free will encourage any chronic sufferer. grippe is also well handled, together with an ex at headquarters, and that he, the fresh young "Flow OBteopathy Became a New Healing Art" plantation how health is first of all dependent manager, was under obligations for a little de • is a "peach" in 850 words. 1t is by Dr. Frank upon correct body· mechanics. A peerless num cent appreciation and reciprocity, at least to the \\T. Hannah. It traces the evolution of Dr. ber. Two dollars per hundred. Order now. extent of not practicing extortion. No oth€" Still's idea from dissatisfaction with existing July also left a few hundred c01'il's in our hotel in the United States had ever made such medical dogma, through the stages of rational hands, which we will supply to you at two a demand at previous meetings of the Associa observation, logical deduction, new applications cents a copy. The supply is quite limited. It tion, and, clearly, he had no right to. Thomp· to cures! It is simple, interesting, instructive, is a peerless number, that will appeal to everyone son was obdurate, however; and, rather than sub convincing. who has stomach or bowel troubles, or who is mit to such outrage, the O. P. had no head "Some Reasons for the Osteopath's Faith" is affected with nervousness. "A :Message to Dys quarters at the convention. The editor met his a clever presentation of the common sense under peptics," by Dr. Bunting, is a classic. There are friends under his hat, and wrote in his lap. lying Osteopathic principles by Dr. \V. C. Arm few diseases the Osteopath meets as often as So much for oonvention outrages. Now, "The strong. It explains some of the A. B. C.'s of dyspepsia, unless it be nervousness-a nd both are O. P." submits that we want to do the hotel Osteopathy that we cannot repeat too often, yet found in this issue. Don't wait till the supply business as a different sort of proposition next from a somewhat new view point. 'rile relation is gone, jf you want 100 of these good tidings to year in St. Louis. \Ve can go to a house that ship of joints to physiological activity and its people with stomach ache or nerve exhaustion. has a square, courteous management. "Ire would bearing on the doctrinc that for life there must Two dollars per hundred. better make a wr~tten agreement. Have it be unimpeded nerve and blood action, are very REMEMBER, ALL BULK ORDERS for back down on paper. \¥hat we want, is not such simply elucidated. numbers are priced per copy, with envelopes, de frills as pinks, but good, decent accommodations "People \Vho Like a Real Fight" is short, livered at the express office in this city. If you at a fair price, and no advantages to be taken snappy, pointed and humorous. It is by Dr.' wish us to prepay charges, send: of the delegates after they assemble. Dain L. Tasker. It shows the absurdity of think 18c for 25 copies. Meanwhile, let conventions generally steer clear ing that when one is sick one must take "strong 38c for 50 copies. of Cleveland-at least of the Hotel Hollenden medicine" and set up a real hullabaloo in the 78c for 100 copies. until it has a change of principles and gets a new system. It will make your saddest pntient Make remittance with your order. management. chuckle. THE OSTEOPATHIC PUBLISHING CO., "\Yhat Osteopathy is Not" is only a paragraph Suite 7C5-171 Washington St., Chicago but a strong one by Dr. Mason \Y. Pressly. \Ye September "O~teopathicHealth" Will cannot too often explain our science by nega 'Pull for You tions, as well as dissertations. Winner.s- of 'Prize E.uay Con Is not this a fine and inviting collation for "A triumph in field-literature journalism" is early fall reading? Will not your patients be teoS"t the proper term for the September number of stirred to gr'eater Osteopathic interest and better The judges of award for OSTEOPATHIU OSTEOPATHIe HEALTH. It is truly a fine patience for perusing this number? Will it not HJ~ALTH'S first prize essay contest determined number; full of bright, snappy, instructive mat make you new friends by falling into hands as these to be tpe winners: ter that will interest the public, whether sick yet not applauding our new system? Undoubt Fir.st 'Prize or not, and which will interest patients because eelly_ It will bring you friends and stimulate Dr. Charles A. Upton, t. Paul, Minn., whose It they are sick. is as good reading as a current the loyalty of old ones. contribution, "Relaxation the Foe of Insomnia," number of the "Popular Science Monthly" or Order now. You should be using this help- appeared in the October number of the Maga :McClure's, and every paragraph is a boost for the . ful agency in your field on a yearly contract. zine, 1902. practitioner who circulates it. Price $3.25 a hundred, or a yearly contract with September is a number that will make new Second 'Prize professional card printed on the inside front Dr. Arthur Still Craig, Iowa Uity, Ia., whose friends and patrons for Osteopathy wherever it cover. Envelopes included. You pay expressage circulates. It will "pull" patients for the doctor contribution, "The Healing Art of the Twentieth or postage. Details on application. Order at Uentury," was printed in the January (1903) who uses it. liere is the bill of fare: once. "The Modern Treatment of Appendicitis" is a number. capital article of 1,100 words by Dr. Henry G. Third 'Prize \Vol£. It is not radical and claims nothing im 1JacA:. ]VumheroS" Dr. James R. Bailey, Burlington, \Vis., whose possible or foolish for Osteopathy, yet shows essay, "La Grippe, the :Modern Destroyer," was how much more rational, mild and satisfactory O.steopathic Health of May, June a feature of the May issue, 1903. is Osteopathic treatment than medical and sur and July Contain~ Good Cam These awards were made among 20 contestants, gical attention for this dreaded malady. It pQidn Literature most of whose contributions, by the way, were points out that with operative interference very meritorious. The editor made the an helpful to many cases beyond doubt-that the If you want good Osteopathic literature cheap nouncement of the prize winners at the Cleveland knife is still more deadly than the disease, be for distribution in your field for campaign pur convention by courtesy of Retiring President cause mortality is greater to-day than before poses, write us for sample copies of the May, Teall. The handsome books awarded as prizes such operations were fashionable. Dr. vVolf June and July numbers of Osteopathic Health. were there on exhibition. Drs. Upton and Craig shows how the disturbance of blood -and nerve All other issues are entirely exhausted. were unable to be present, so their prizes were supply a.ccounts rationally for the disease and 'vVe are selling the May number at lic per expressed to them. Dr. Bailey was too modest how our treatment prevents appendicitis run copy, with envelopes, delivered at the express to stand alone, and received his prize package ning its course, a a rule, in both acute and office in Chicago. We guarantee you a printed after the crowd had gone to dinner. chronic cases. It will give assurance to many a matter express rate of 78c for 100 copies, if The prizes bestowed by OSTEOPATIUU layman. prepaid in advance. If magazines are sent col HEALTH were certainly worth the effort of "Sprains, Dislocations and Fractures-Osteop lect at merchandise rate, it will cost you more, the most talented writers in the profession. Dr. athy's Triumph in Curing Them" is the scope .except to points near Chicago. Upton received the handsomest set of Deavor's of a very meaty, convincing, simple article by MAY OSTEOPATHrC HEALTH treats of Anatomies printed. This meritorious piece of Dr. Frederick H. \Villiams. It is only 800 words "OSTEOPATHIC RESULTS IN DISEASES OF text-book, lithographic and typographic art is in in length, yet it's a sermon for the lay-reader THE RESPIRATORY TRACT," which includes three volumes, bound in morocco, and is one which will make him understand that as "the1"e such diseases as laryngitis, pharyngitis, nasal of the most famous pieces of medical literature were kings before Agamemnon" so there were catarrh, bronchitis, pneuIJ;l.Onia, pleurisy and added to the practitioner's book-shelf JJl the also Stills and the Osteopaths before there were colds. The modern view of consumption is dis past decade. It is from the celebrated press of J~orenz and his able Austrian operators. Prior- cussed and the Osteopathic method of treatment P. Blakiston's Son &, Co., of Philadelphia. No And Tho.se of Your Clo.s.smate.s © Still National Osteopathic Museum Some '.fjarlfainJ in 'BacT( jVumberJ of "0. H/' THE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN 13 other Osteopathic anatomy as good is published. ]Vew... of the School... F. G. Crowley, of the A. S. O. faculty, assisted Osteopaths who want to make the study of anat Dr. Hildreth in conducting the work. Having omy a pleasure should have this excellent se A .New 'Pathologist for Still College now demonstrated the value of this course, the ries. Still college is to be congratulated on adding parent school proposes to make this course a Dr. Craig received as second prize the "Li an eminent name in pathology to its faculty. great feature of the year hereafter. brary of Natural Therapeutics," by Solis-Cohen. It has contracted for a period of years for the This series, in about 12 volumes, is fresh from services of' Dr. Charles H. Hoffman, consid Exam;natiQn }Vece,sJary in Michigan the press, and recounts in analytical detail the ered to be the most eminent pathologist ana Numerous inquiries have come to me from theories and practices of all the mechanical "ys bacteriologist in the state of Iowa, if not in within and from without the state in reference tems of treatment, except the Osteopathic. It the middle west. He has been, since his gradu to whether or not a person registering in Mich is pleasing and instructive reading for the philo ation at Heidelberg university in 1888, a pro igan under the old law, after the passage of the sophical practitioner, who likes to know why fessor in this department. His father for more new law, could be re-registered by the new other systems are practiced, and what ground than 30 years followed similar work in the board without passing an examination. Ac they have for the faith put in them. These Heid·elberg university. Dr. Hoffman has re cording to the provisions of the law, the board books are also from the press of P. B,akiston's cently heen professor in this department at has no authority to re-register any practitioner ::lon & Co. Drake univ~rsity, Des Moines, and pathologist who was not in practice at the time of the pass- Dr. Bailey's prize was Morris' Anatomy, in and bacteriologist of the board of control of • age of the law-May 28, 1903-without examin sheep, and no more helpful single volume, per state :institutions. He is now conducting a ing such person in the usual subjects. The new haps, could be given to an Osteopath. Its text commercial laboratory d pathology and bac law contains a reciprocity clause, which per is lucid; its pictorial art perfect. Morris is fast teriology and is ferreting out the cause of some mits the board to register a practitioner from becoming a favorite anatomy among colleges and 5U cases of typhoid fever in Marshalltown. Old another state who has successfully passed before practitioners, alike. This excellent book is also school practitioners of .mcdicine of this city are the legally constituted board of another state, a product of the discriminating energy of P. glad to take him to their complicated diseases having a grade of requirements equal to Mich J31agiston's Son & Co., of Philadelphia-and they for diagnosis in his special department. "We igan. This, it is hoped, will in time be a mat should be proud of their job! feel sure," writes Se<:retary Shaw, "that in ter of convenience to persons wishing to change A .New Contest 'Begun providing our school with such services we are theil' location. Yours fraternally, contributing some to the advancement of our FREDERICK I-I. WILLIAMS, D. O. As a means of stimulating the practitioners Lansing, Mich., July 31. and teachers of Osteopathy to cultivate the art great science, and although Dr. Hoffman is not at present an Osteopathic physician, the depart of presenting our science properly, OSTEO l(el1y-Sul/i'tJan Wedding Announced PATHIC HEALTH will continue the prize es went in which he teaches is one of pure science a,nd n~t dependent upon any system or Invitations are out announcing the nuptials of say contest year by year. The second annual Dr. Mary E. Kelly, of Chicago, and Dr. Henry contest has already begun. Several essays al theropy. Dr. Hoffman, however, is in sym pathy with the advanced and modern progres Broughton Sullivan, of Detroit, which will be ready have been received for it. Will you be solemnized at Holy Angels' church, Oakwoods in on this race? Why not? You mqy get sive therapeutic ideas which are best exem plified in the pwfession of Osteopathy. OU\' new boulevard, Chicago, August 24, at eight o'clock. one of these handsome prizes. It IS the hope Dr. and Mrs. Sullivan will be at heme at De of the editor that not 20, but 200 contestants catalogue will be out ·within a few days, and we will be glad to mail it to any practition troit after October 1. The announcement will will this year enter competition for these prizes. be a genuine surprise .to most all their friends. The race is worth running. interested enough to receive it, or to their friends who may be interested in it." . :Miss Kelly is one of the best known practition Dr. Carl McConnell, one of the judges of ers in the profession, and one of the best prac award, said: "I am only surprised at the few titioners. She has been associated with Dr. ness of the entries in this first contest, consider A. S. O. SecureoT an Vp - to - 'Date Joseph H. Sullivan for Jive years, and is secre ing the value of the books awarded, the short 'Physiolog;st tary of the Illinois State Association. The time it requires to write a short contribution Dr. L. V. H. Gerdine, A. E., D.O., of Bos groom also has a host of friends in the profes io OSTEOl:'ATHIC HEALTH, and the number ton, Mass., has been secured by the American sion, and is rapidly coming to the front as a of our practitioners who are capable of writing School of O,teopathy to fill the chair of physiol practitioner. He succeeded to Dr. Hazzard's meritorious popular articles. I believe that in ogy. The parent school is to be congratulated. practice when the latter left Detroit. the coming year this contest will attract a Dr. Gerdi.ne is a graguate of Harvard University, couple of hundred authors. It should, too." and of the Massachusetts College of Osteopathy. vVe voice the same sentiments. It should. We He is a devoted student of physiology, and has WANT ADS. believe it will. had a most thorough laboratory preparation. He OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMAN PRACTI Change In the 'Plan of the ConteJt is pursuing post-graduate work in his specialty TIONER.-I want a first-rate lady D. O. to During the ensuing twelve months the con this summer at Harvard. He was warmly rec share office with me in one of the best cities tributions submitted for this competition will ommended to Kirksville by Dr. F. J. Fassett, in middle west. She will have a good chance to build up her own independent practice. Not appear in the pages of OSTEOl'ATIUC formerly occupying that chair, who said to Dr. a partnership. She can come in and share el llI~ALTH, without being labelled "Prize Essay." Charles E. Still ou his recent visit to Boston: egant office for half expenses. I can throw her There will be nothing to distinguish a prize es "Dr. Gerdine in physiology is to-day just where ~~~e ola;~Thea~. t~~" start. Address "Alpha," say from any other contributiou during the I hope to be in five years." The A. S. O. is to year. Each contribution will be signed by the be congratulated. Dr. Guy D. Hulett will suc WANTED.-Position as office assistant and general helper to Osteopath, by a refined, edu writer's name simply-not his post office ad ceed to Dr. Hazzard's chair this year, and Dr. cated young lady, with enthusiasm for Osteop dress. All signed contributions published dur George M. Laughlin will be in charge of cliuics. athy, and several years' public experience. Ref ing the year will be regarded as prize essays, and Dr. Young takes over the department of physical erences given. Addre'ss Miss Eunice, care tpe OS TEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN, Suite 705-171 Wash will be submitted to the Committee of Award diagnosis. ington St., Chicago. for their grading. The five highest grades will Dr. Gerdine was born in Mississippi in 1870. PRACTICE FOR SALE.-Osteopathic prac receive suitable prizes at the St. Louis conven He graduated at the University of Georgia in tice in a western town of 3,000. Cash income, Lion. The list of prizes will be awarded later. ]894. Then studied at the Universities of Bonn $250 per month. Reason for selling satisfac Brevity will be the first standard of merit for and Berlin for three semesters. On his return to torily explained to buyer by correspondence. Address "A. E.," care THE OSTEOPATHIC jlldging these prize essays. FROM 500 TO 750 America he graduated at Harvard University in PHYSICIAN. WORDS IS QUITE LONG ENOUGH FOR AN 1898 with the degree of A. M. The next two years he spent at the Boston Institute of Os ·CONVENTION PICTURE,-Only 75 cents, ARTICLE. An essay of 500 words will be re prepaid! ! The handsome photo of the A. O. A. garded as better than an essay of 1,000 words, teopathy, taking the D. O. degree in February, convention at Cleveland will be sent .prepaid all things else being equal. No essay will be 1901: The following winter Dr. Gerdine studied for 75 cents. Address Webb, Photographer, 157 entered in the contest exceeding 1,200 words. at Rush Medical College, Chicago, and also at Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Remember, the shorter the better. You can't the Littlejohn school. Last winter he returned HERE'S A CHANCE FOR OFFICE ACCOM MODATIONS IN CHICAGO,-Will share first get it too short to please the editor and to Boston to work in the Physiological laboratory class office down town. "X," care of the OS judges. of the Harvard Medical College, doing in addition T·EOPATHIC PHYSICIAN, for particulars.. Everybody get into line for· this contest. Make such other work as is required for the M. D. NEW GRADUATES - ATTENTION! Send the competition close and compel the winners to degree. During the past summer Dr. Gerdine your address at once to the editor of "The work for their trophies! Will you try for a has been doing pathological work in the Long O. P." prize? Island hospital in Boston Harbor. Carry It To Supreme Court Ou,. In'tJa,.iable 'Rule IJ [ContinueclJ from Page One,] E~-'Pres;dent "Every letter answered on the day it is re Teall Took... A. s. O. "The law of Alabama reads that a physician ceived." , Summer Course residing on the line in another state, and who is Is not that the sort of way in which you A small, but earnest group of practitioners doing regular practice in the state of Alabama, like to do business? It is the way of the Os purslled the inaugural post-graduate summer must have a license to practice his profession, teopathic Publishing Company. vVhat a satis co rse of the American School of Osteopathy at the same as in which he resides. But if a faction it is for everybody-doing business on St. Louis last month. About 20 were in at physician living in another state is called to that. plan! IVe deserve your cooperation and tendance, among them Dr. C. C. Teall, former see patient or patients in the state of Alabama, patronage. president of the A. O. A. Drs. M. E. Clark and then he is not required to have a license from Write for May, June and July SampleJ © Still National Osteopathic Museum if You Are ]Vot an UO. 'Po'. SubJ'criber 14 THE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN tbe Medical Board of the state of Alabama, so one, and never fails to enjoy several hundred long as he has conformed to the laws in' ihe separate reunions with old friends, for Mrs. state in which he resides. A good many M. D.'s Laughlin knows nearly all the gradnates, and from this city go to Alabama professionally, and The 'Williams especially the veterans in the field, who were at are not molested, are not required to have a AutoDlatic SeU-Adjusting Kirksville in the old days. It is surprising, too, license. Sel1"- Regulating SW'ing how faithful the old guard is in coming to these ""VI' believe that law will hold good in our annual meetings. . case, and if it does not, it will make our case Considerable interest, not to say, mirth, was a great deal strouger, before the higher courts. furnished the ladies at the meeting by Dr. Clara \Ve will be glad to have 'The O. P.' cooperate L Gerrish, of Minneapolis, who apneared in a with us as usual in the matter. Your advice corsetless robe at clinics. She is advocating and influence we want, and it will be appre that our good women D. O.'s leave off corsets ciaied by us. We are going to win if it takes while busy professionally, ou the theory that the hide off our backs! they can do the subject better justice. 'Vhat "Financially they may disable us, but they do you say, girls? shall never down us! We will be glad to hear Dr. J. M. Littlejohn is in England thi" sum from you at any time, and any advice will be ap- • mer, so his paper on "Scientific Jou:'nals" was prcciated. Yours fraterna]]y. read by Dr. James B. Littlejohn. "CLARENCE BARNES, D. 0." It may not be that this is just the case the 'Roo$ter oT Cle'()eland 'Deleiatu. Legislative Committee i~ looking for, but it would appear to have stroilg claims to that dis The roll of honor as signed by those attending tindion on the surface. the Cleveland convention shows but 355 names, At any rate, the Doctors Barnes are entitled to but those who did not register, the additional help in this emeragency-if it is not a good test members of the families present ancl local Os case. teopaths who failed to sign, it is e"ident there Dr. Charles E. Still said on the convention were fully 400 in attemlance. The roll of honor floor that he would undertake to provide the r.s far as it was recorded is as follows: proper lawyer, free of expense, to tbe A. O. A., Chas. C. Teall, Brooklyn. who both COULD and \VOULD win a proper Edythe I? Ashmore, Detroit, Mich. test case in the Supreme Court·. Irene Harwood Ellis, Boston, Mass. At such an interesting juncture as this, how A. L. Evans, Chattanooga, Tenn. important seems the need of contralizing the f-;iclney A. Ellis, Boston, Mass. power of our professional organization by Cllas. H. \\'hitcomb, Brooklyn. unifying the state and national societies. A Su :11. F. Hulett, Columbus, O. prell1e Court case would be a hoI iday for tbe J l. 11. Gnn-ett, Piqua, O. profession so organized-especially with Dr. :KeLtic S. Whitesell, Elizabeth, N. J. Charley Still's offer to find the lawyer who Hertha O. \Yhite, Clarion, Pa. would do it without a fee! Ella K. Stow, Binghamton, N. Y. This work of unification of our organizations, C. M. Lowe, Butler, Pa. and the appeal to the Supreme Court, are two Julia E. Foster, Butler, Pa. \'ery important assignments for our ofiicials the b:.atllerine G. Harvey, Scranton, Pa. coming year. Ella L. Robie, Rockford, Ill. K R. Booth, Cincinnati. Adil. A. Achorn, Boston, Mass. Con'()ent;on Chat and Chatter THE OSTEOPATHS ALL Evelyn K. Underwood, New York City. LIKE IT 9.) Mary Y\'. 'VhitI', Brooklyn. (Continued from Page DRS. KLEIN & SPATES, Sherman, Texas: "\Ne have been using the vt'i11iams switig in ha i:l. Frame, Philadelphia. good terms), and both were at Cleveland to ride both OUf Sherman and McKinney offices and Elizabeth B. Frame, Philadelphia. in the band wagon. are well plea!:ed with sq.me. We do lIot Edwin J. Elton, Kenoshil., Wis. Dr. and Mrs. R. E. McGavock, of Saginaw, hesitate to say that we consider it the best osteopathic device of its kind offered on th.e Cllas. "'iV. Bliss, Janesville, "Vis. Mich., took in the convention on theIr summer market, and as a labor saver to the practI Anua W. Mahony, Minneapolis. outing. tioner, it is of inestimable value." Susan Reid Bottonfield, Minneapol is. Dr. Leslie E. Cherry's was a familiar face. He Oliver Van Dyne, Utica, N. Y. . was the founder and president of the Milwaukee Albert Fisher, Syracuse. Co]]ege of Osteopathy, which was susj)ended two DO YOU USE ONE OF THE U. M. Hibbets, Grinnell, Ia. years ago. OLD SWINGS? John J. Howard, Boston. Dr. "V. M. Smiley, of Albany, N. Y., looks so Albert Fisher, Jr., Chicago. much like Dr. N. A. Bolles that one or two dele If you do, send it to me and I will "'-alter J. Novinger, Trenton, N. J. gates from other conventions button-holed him allow you a reasonable price for it on an Janet M. Kerr, Grinnell, Ta. to know how things were going ill Colorado. exchange. Any of the old models taken ,J. E. Mandeville, Sayre, Pa. Dr. Gambetta F. Staff, who won such a signal up if in fair condition. \Villiam Smith, St. Louis, Mo. victory in a court fight over the "medics" at Marilla E. Fuller, St. Paul, Minn. :Meadville, Pa., a year or so ago, was on hand George "'iV. Reid, Hiram, O. io say the big fight had not hurt his practice SPECIAL J. F. Reid, 'Varren, O. any or cost him any friends. I have just made the finest lot of n. F. Bailey, Minneapolis, Minn. "Dr. E. W. Culley" and "Dr. Emily Tappan Lillian G. Higinbotham, Pine Bluff. Ark. Culley" sounded a bit strange to thl'll' old das,, Swings ever put on the market. The P. M. Colburn, Newark, N. J. mates; it read oddly on the register; but Dr. leather is selected stock and will be H. L. Chiles, Auburn, N. Y. and Mrs. Culley certainly looked as natural as an ornament to any office. If you E. G. Magill, Peoria, Ill. ·life, both individually and collectively. C. H. Stearns, vVashington, D. C. "Rowly" "Vheeler, otherwise known as Dr. order a Swing and mention this· P. L. Hodges, Washington, D. C. G. A. 'Vheeler, ex-leader of the A. S. O. glee magazine I will pay express chlirges. John H. Murray, Trenton, N. J. club, was among the sunniest of the New Eng If at the end of thirty days' trial W. A. Wilcox, Waterbury, Conn. land delegation. Mrs. "Vheeler accompanied B. W. Sweet, Erie, Pa. him. He reports that his brother, Dr. J. D. you are not perfectly satisfied with S. A. Love, Erie, Pa. \Vbeeler, is much improved from his unfor the Swing send it back and I will D. Webb Granbury, Orange, N. J. tunate stroke of paralysis. refund your money by first mail. I St. George Fechtig, New York. Dr. Chloe C. Carlock, of Youngstown, 0., re H. D. Trask, Batavia, N. Y. newed old acquaintances among the delegates. ask no questions, but refund the Mrs. Arthur Latham Conger, Akron, O. Dr. Charles L. Marste]]er, her partner, was also money as cheerfully as I get it. Arthur H. Paul, Bridgeport, Conn. in attendance. The Swing is sold for $10. J. S. Baughman, Burlington, Ia. Dr. George V. Wheler, or Bo~ton-not one of C. J. Blackman, Bluffton, Ind. the Brothers Wheeler-said he would not miss Wilfred E. Harris, Cambridge, Mass. another convention as long as practice was good Frank C. Leavitt, Boston. and fellowship took hold like it did at Cleve Dr. R. H. WILLIAMS J.'A. Root, Erie, Pa. land. New Ridge Bldg., Kansas City, Mo, W. D. Sigler, Salem, O. No one gets mnch more gennine pleasure out L. S. Irwin, East Palestine, O. of the annual meetings of the association than H. V. Dunsmore, Boston. Mrs. Blanche Still Laughlin. She never misses J. F. Bumpus, East Liverpool, O. IJ It ]Vot True You Want to 'Be 7 © Still National Osteopathic Museum Then Yhy 1Jon;t You Send in SO Cent.J' THE OSTEOPATHIC' PHYSICIAN 15 A. J. Bumpus, Steubenville, O. Edward C. Crow, Elkhart, Ind. Dan. L. Tasker, Los Angeles. Clara J. Gerrish, Minneapolis. Elizabeth N. Crow, Elkhart, Ind. E. H. Boyes, Marietta, O. \\'. A. Gravett, Troy, O. Agnes V. Landes, Chicago. Loa Ermina Scott, Cleveland, O. H. P. 'Whitcomb, Burlington, Vt. M. Eo Pearson, Louisville, Ky. C. H. Vance, Chillicothe, O. 'lTenry S. Bunting, Chicago, III. Orella Locke, Cincinnati, O. J. A. Vance, Chillicothe, O. .\. B. Shaw, Des Moines, Ia. Katherine M. Severson, Honolulu, H. I. Louise A. Griffin, M. D., Brookline. Walier 1\'. Steele, Buffalo, N. Y. George 'full, Indianapolis. Clara E. Morrow, Butler, Pa. F. J. Marshall, Uniontown, Pa. J. B. Kinsington, Rushville, Ind. :i\Iark Shrum, Lynn, Mass. \\'. \V. Blackman, Bluffton, Ind. Lillian B. Daily, Rochester, N. Y. K. IV. Coffman, Owensboro, Ky. .John Allen \\Iest, Greencastle, Ind. Anna B .. IVoodhull, Philadelphia. R. VV. Bowling, Franklin, Ky. IWic H. [Coontz, London, O. W. 1];. Herrick, Pontiac, III. J. Erie Collier, Nashville, Tenn. l~. K \\'ilmot, Claridon, O. .). S. Blair, Owosso, Mich. F. K Corkwell, Newark, O. .J. IIenry Hoefner, Franklin, Pa. Clara A. Davis, Bowling Green, O. W. F. Traughber, Mexico, Mo. lda M. Hoefner, Franklin, Pa. J. S. Crawford, Dallas, Tex. V. P. Urbain, Hamilton, O. I~,"",. Davis, Cleveland, O. IV. V. Green, Jackson, Mich. H. F. Collier, Columbia, S. C. Tillie M. Banning, Conneant, O. Harriet L. VanDeusen, Albany, N. Y. Dora vVheat, Buffalo. D. Wa McNicoll, Frankfort, Ind. Lewis D. Martin, Barre, Vt. L. P. Meaker, Auburn, N. Y. .J. R. ~\Icorn, Des Moines, Ia. Anna K. Aplin, Milwaukee, 'Vis. Frank B. Kaun, Hamburg, Pa. IWa D. i::ltill, Des Moiues, Ia. W. D. Willard, Norfolk, Va. Mr.. D. C, Westfall, Findlay, O. ~\Iary E. McDowell, Troy, . Y. Mary A. Heard, Boston. D. C. Westfall, Findlay, O. ~label C. Tt\l'ner, Greeley, O. Lillian P. ""elles, IVallingford, Conn. Jo eph "'enger, Mt. Vernon, O. ,J. II. McDowell, Troy, N. Y. Cora L. Gooden, Lflconia, N. II. Albert E. Hook, Cherokee, Ia. Warren H. Davis, Mil wankee. IV. S. Mills, Ann AI'bor, Mich. C. \V. Young, St. Paul, Minn. Itobcrt 11. Miller, \Vashington, Pa. F. H. Griffs, Middleton, O. .\ And Help Along a Good CaUJe' © Still National Osteopathic Museum 'DelinquentJ and Forlieiful FoIl( MUJt Not iKlck 16 THE OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Gus O. Maxwell, Huntiugton, Ind. Oora R. Oonnor, Port Huron, Mich. W. G. Olassen, Des Moines, la. R. E. Tuttle, Des Moines, la. \V. H. Robinson, Des Moines, la. H. \V. Oarlisle,.New Brighton, Pa. Edward B. Underwood, New York. Marcie lone Hulett, Oleveland, O. E. O. Pickler, Minneapolis. H. A. Thayer, Medina, N. Y. H. E. Wortsell, Oanton, O. Jennie L. Evans, Akron, O. Nellie M. Evans, Akron, O. Della Renshaw, Deproit, Mich. Chas. J. Higinbotham, Pine Bluff, Ark. R. O. Dugan, Marion, O. R. H. Underwood, Elmira, O. J. A. Underwood, Hornellsville, N. Y. Olive Rupertus, Philadelphia. Elizabeth Broach, Hot Springs, Ark. Laura J. vVilson, Urbana, O. J. P. Bashaw, Erie, Pa. A: O. Proctor, Rocldord, Ill. Jennie B. Neal, Port Clinton, O. K. T. Vyverberg, Lafayette, Ind. Elmer H. Beavan, Oedar Rapids, la. M. O. Hardin, Atlanta, Ga. J. VV. Sylvester, Oleveland, O. M. E. Garrett, Detroit, Mich. ]~leanore Poland, Oolumbus, O. \Villiam S. Peirce, Lima, O. Josephine Liffering Peirce, Lima, O. Frank R. Heine, Pittsburg, Pa. Mrs. Oharlotte \Vest, Ohicago, Ill. Mrs. Bernard, Ohicago. Julia A. Fogarty, Michigan Oity, Ind. Mary E. Noyes, Ottawa, Ill. Oharles Payon, Philadelphia. M. A. Barrett, Oleveland, O. B. H. 'White, Bolton, Kan. A. VV. Oloud, Oanton, O. J. M. Ohurch, Detroit, Mich. Lucy K. Peel, Findlay, O. VV. J. Oain, Benton, Hm'bor, Mich. W. E. Saltzman, Benton Harbor, Mich. James R. Bailey, Ashland, vVis. R. H. Singleton, Oleveland, O. Edythe Ashmore, Detroit, Mich. W. M. McOully, Ohicago. Mabel M. Glover, Toledo, O. G. W. Riley, Kirksville, Mo. S. G. Morris, Kirksville, Mo. W. J. Oonnor, Kansas Oity, Mo. Harry M. Vastine, Harrisburg, Pa. T. L. Ray, Fort Worth, Tex. J. B. Jones, Napoleon, O. O. E. Still, l\.irksville, Mo. Ohas. E. Fleck, East Orange, N. J. L. Chase, Holland, Mich. E. M. Oramb, Tecumseh, Neb. Alfred W. Young, Ohicago. O. O. Oarlock, Youngstown, O. Joseph F. Byrne, Ottumwa, la. Elizabeth E. Ewing, Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Lewis, Barre, Vt. Dr. F. Alice Ooffman, Owensboro, Ky. J. W. Hofsess, Ohicago. Julia M. Sarratt, Steubenville, O. Katherine L. Huston, Oberlin, O. Silas Dinsmoor, Louisvme, Ky. George M. Smith, Mount Olemens, Mich. J. Margaret Andrews, Beaver Dam, Wis. mail them out to get rid of them. We did so, and O. M. Turner Hulett, Oleveland, O. \Ve expect the roster to show 1,000 names at as a result got several new patients at once, and L. O. Thompson, Red Oak, la. St. Louis. we can now trace $300 worth of practIce to S. S. Still, Des Moin,es, la. this' source alone. The total cost to us to date has been about $40. Not only has it al F. J. Fassett, Boston, Mas'S. Forty 'Dollars 'Brought 'Bac,t Three O. W. Proctor, Buffalo, N. Y. ready brought us this much business, but it has Mrs. Ellen B. Ligon, Mobile, Ala. Hundred introduced us to some of the best families here, Olarence V. Kerr, Oleveland, O. The Osteopathic Publishing Oompany, Chi which we had before been unable to reach. We Charles H. Richardson, Oleveland, O. cago, Ill.-Gentlemen: Last year, on account of expect, not only to continue' our contract with Mrs. o. H. Richardson, Oleveland. O. the vigorous way you went to work to help us you, but to increase it whenever we can do so. Mrs. A. B. Shaw, Des Moines, la. get an Osteopathic law in Alabama without any Any Osteopath who is not using '0. H.' is PaulO. Goodove, Oanandaigua, N. Y. solicitation on our part, we decided that it was simply cutting himself off from a class of prac Ollarles H. Spencer, Des Moines, la, nothing but right for us to give you a contract tice which ;s justly his. A. \V. Oloud, Des Moines, la. for OSTEOPATHIO HEALTH. However, we With best wishes for your continued prosper Oscar Albertsen, Austin, Minn. did not appreciate its value as an instrument of ity, Yours sincerely, Mrs. T. L. Ray, Fort vVorth, Tex. promotion till after several months' supply had DRS. MORRIS AND NORMAN. \'V. J. Olsen, Des Moines, la. accumulated in our office, when we decided to Birmingham, Ala., Aug 1. At Not 'Recelvlnli UThe o. 'P:~ for September! t