in the recollections of their contemporaries, a great opportunity is offered to perpetuate their characters and the momentous events in which they participated. Our Cause, though lost, was not born to perish ! "Truth crushed to earth shall rise again, The eternal years of God are hers; And dies amid her worshippers." HOW A CABINET OF HISTORY MAY BE ESTABLISHED. The sources from which the funds necessary to establish a Cabinet of Confederate History are principally five: 1. Appropriations by State Legislatures; 2. Appropriations by cities in their corporate capacity; 3. Contributions from industrial and commercial bodies; 4. Contributions from other organizations; 5. Donations from such persons as may be disposed to contribute Confederate mementos, journals, magazines, manuscripts, personal reminiscences, coins, currencies, portraits, etc., and to give of their means in aid of such an enterprsie. Such appropriations would not violate any provision of either city charters or State constitutions, as can be clearly shown by precedents. The city of Baltimore appropriated $100,000 to the Chicago sufferers from the great fire of 1871; the State of South Carolina gave $10,000 towards erecting the National Monument at Washington, and Virginia has recently provided for a statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee, to be placed in Statuary Hall, in the National Capital, as a companion piece to that of the Father of his Country," notwithstanding the objections raised by partizans of the North, who apparently cannot forget that General Lee, though gentle in victory and renowned in peace, was, like his great exemplar and compatriot, terrible in battle. Assuming that a competent or, at least, a very liberal endowment for a Confederate Cabinet of History could be obtained from the several sources pointed out, the statues of both General Lee and General Washington would fit with much more grace a place in this cabinet, among other jewels, of which neither time nor violence can rob the South. In this way the statue of Gen eral Lee would become tributary to the noble aspirations of his heart for a complete obliteration of all the bitter memories between the sections, and benefit mankind by the reflex influence of the lesson which its moral sentiment would teach. Here, too, we should do well to assemble the youth of the South to catch and renew fresh love and zeal for their native land as they gaze upon the statues of these two great men : "Sweet in manners, fair in favor, Mild in temper, fierce in fight, Never shall behold the light." Such an institution, moreover, would become a repository for the productions and resources of the South and Southwest in art, science, literature, history, commerce, agriculture, manufactures and mechanics, and like the British Museum and the French Academy, would in time become a valuable object lesson to the world. Editorial. MEDICAL ORGANIZATION. As stated in our last number, we have been an earnest advocate of a thorough organization for many years, the better part of a life that is now moving onward with rapid steps to the last decade of the allotted "three score and ten," and should its days be lengthened to four score, it will be with a more earnest desire than ever for the accomplishment of an organization throughout our broad land, similar to our magnificent government, with its tentacles well fixed in each county, permeating every State in the Union, and culminating in a united, progressive, and perfected National Association, thoroughly representative, and for the good of ALL. Sincerely hoping that our readers will be patient with our editorial efforts, permeating every one of the 25 volumes of THE SOUTHERN PRACTITIONER, although some may think we are "harping much on one string" as we are approaching the close of its 26th annual series of monthly issues, the times are so auspicious, the tide is at the flood, and if our medical readers throughout this and other States will but make one earnest effort all along the line, we feel more than confident that the results that will be accomplished will redound to very material good to not only the Doctors themselves, but to those depending on them for advice and assistance" when pain and anguish wring the brow." Feeling a solicitous interest not only as it affects Tennessee, but other States as well, to our large circle of readers do we most sincerely appeal in behalf of so important an interest. The pages of the Journal of the American Medical Association each week bring most encouraging intelligence from every section of our broad land-new county societies are falling into line on all sides; old organizations are increasing their membership, and perfecting their working methods. It will be but a short time until the medical profession in the great State of New York, so long divided into two almost hostile factions, will be harmonious and united. The following correspondence that has recently been sent to us shows the present auspicious trend of affairs: NEW YORK, June 10, 1903. Dr. F. H. Wiggin, President of the New York State Medical Association: MY DEAR DOCTOR—At the last meeting of the Medical Society of the State of New York the committee on conference appointed to confer with a similar committee of the New York State Medical Association, after making its report, was continued and instructed to await the action of the American Medical Association at New Orleans before considering further the methods of amalgamating the regular profession of the State of New York. At a recent meeting of the American Medical Association radical action was taken removing the obstacle which prevented unification. Appreciating the fact that no further barrier stands in the way of unifying the profession of the State of New York into a single State society, the committee representing the Medical Society of the State of New York would respectfully ask the New York State Medical Association that further conference with its representatives be arranged, with the object of speedily settling on a definite plan which shall form the basis for amalgamation of the two existing bodies. In making this request the committee representing the Medical Society of the State of New York assures the Association of its earnest desire to increase the influence of the State profession by the action suggested; that it would further state to that body that it is ready to suggest to the Medical Society of the State of New York that it amend its charter to continue, consolidate and amend Chapter 128 of the Laws of 1806, Chapter 94 of the Laws of 1813, and Chapter 454 of the Laws of 1900, for the purpose of cultivating and advancing the science of medicine, the promotion and protection of public health, and the establishment of a death benefit fund for the dependents of the members of the Medical Society of the State of New York. That it feels justified still further in assuring the Association that it will recommend to the State society the method of organization founded on the plan suggested by the American Medical Association and considered by the joint conference when in session in April, 1902, and that all other matters of detail which must be considered before final action can be taken by the respective societies must, of necessity, becomes subjects for conference. The committee asks for careful deliberation in conference, that both the society and the Association may in the near future be able to present completed and satisfactory plans to the State bodies for ratification. Respectfully, (Signed) Henry L. Elsner, chairman; A. Jacobi, A. Vander Veer, George R. Fowler. committee. NEW YORK, June 10, 1903. Dr. Henry Elsner, Chairman Committee on Conference, Medical Society of the State of New York, Syracuse, N. Y.: MY DEAR DOCTOR-I have received your communication of the 28th requesting the appointment by our Association of a committee to confer with your committee relative to plans for uniting our State bodies, signed by yourself, Drs. A. Jacobi, A. Vander Veer and George R. Fowler, and I shall take pleasure in presenting it to our council at the earliest practicable moment for consideration and such action as they may see fit to take on it, as under our constitution and by-laws, matters of importance are so referred. Respectfully yours, (Signed) FREDERICK HOLME WIGGIN, President. In pursuance to the above a special meeting of the Council and Fellows of the New York State Medical Association was held in the New York Academy of Medicine, at which there were 70 present. After reading the above correspondence the following preamble and resolutions were offered by Dr. Joseph D. Bryant and were unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, The members of the New York State Medical Association desire a union of the medical profession in the State of New York, and WHEREAS, It is deemed expedient, for the attainment of this purpose, to make further effort to bring together the New York State Medical Association and the Medical Society of the State of New York under the name of "The Medical Society of the State of New York." Resolved That a committee of five be appointed by the chair, and said committee is hereby empowered to do whatever is necessary and expedient to bring about such a union in a just and equitable manner, and Resolved, That the committee so empowered may confer, co-operate and unite with a committee of the Medical Society of the State of New York for the purpose of forming said union of the two medical organizations, and Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the secretary of the Medical Society of the State of New York, with a request that their conference committee be granted similar powers. The following committee was appointed: Drs. E. Eliot Harris, chairman; Julius C. Bierwirth, Alexander Lambert, Parker Syms and Wisner R. Townsend. Bearing on this matter is the action of the committees appointed by the Cortland County Medical Society and Cortland County Medical Association, held September 4, when the following resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, About 35 or 40 per cent. of the members of the Cortland County Medical Society are members of both the Society and Association. Resolved, That we believe that we express the sentiment of nearly all the profession of the county in the desire for the harmonious union of the two medical organizations of the State, since we believe our influence and power in the State in obtaining medical legislation and preventing enactment of harmful laws, would be greatly enhanced thereby, and we recommend that all proper measures be taken to bring about this end. The committee for the Cortland County Medical Society consisted of Drs. F. W. Higgins, H. T. Dana and J. W. Whitney. The committee for the Cortland County Medical Association consisted of Drs. S. J. Sornberger, C. D. Ver Nooy, and F. D. Reese. Other county societies and Associations in the great Empire State have taken or will take similar action, and we can confidently hope at the next meeting of the National Association the entire medical profession of so great a State will be properly represented both in the House of Delegates and in the scientific work of the several sections. In our own State we have now 54 regularly chartered County Medical Societies; before the closing of this year others now in process of organization will be added, and by the time of the next annual meeting of the State Association, we have every reason to believe that but very few counties in the State will be without a County Medical Society, in affiliation with and a component part of the State Association. Quite a number of Doctors throughout the State have had occasion to visit the Capital since our last issue went to press, a number of whom we have had the pleasure of meeting. To a man, they all bring most encouraging reports. The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows being in session while this editorial is being made ready for the printer, quite a number of the delegates being Doctors, and all of whom we have had the pleasure of greeting sing the same note—either that their county organization is steadily gaining in influence; or that there will soon be a medical society organized in their county. Shelby County Medical Society has been adding to its membership since our last stated meeting. The Davidson County Medical Society has also steadily gained in members since that time. The organizations in Knoxville and Chattanooga, with our next annual meeting to be held in the latter city, we can confidently expect that both Knox and Hamilton counties will more than double their membership of last April, and that every county in East Tennessee, like all of those in West Tennessee, will be thoroughly in line. Born and reared in the city of Nashville, familiar with its medical men from my earliest days, a member of its medical profession for the past 25 years, I have never at any time witnessed such a degree of harmony, courtesy and correct professional conduct as exists at the present day. The Nashville Academy of Medicine and Davidson County Medical Society has done more in accomplishing this felicitous state of affairs than all else, in addition to the influence it has had on municipal affairs, and the very material effect in increasing the experience and technical |