"Adenoid Vegetations in the Naso-Pharynx of Children" was the title of a paper read by Dr. Clarence Warfield, of San Antonio. Discussed by Drs. W. A. Harper, of Austin; J. C. Loggins, of Ennis; W. Rape, of Victoria; John T. Moore, of Galveston; H. C. Haden, of Galveston; and closed by Dr. Warfield. The Section on Dermatology was then taken up, and Dr. W. B. Russ was called to preside. Owing to the lack of time Dr. Russ did not read his address as Chairman, but called on Major Chas. F. Mason, U. S. A., to read a paper entitled "Dhobie Itch." Discussed by Drs. Boyd Cornick, of San Angelo, and John T. Moore, of Galveston. No other papers to be read in this Section, after several announcements had been made, the Association adjourned to meet at 2 p. m. at the Grand Opera House. THIRD DAY.-Afternoon Session. Promptly at 2 p. m. the Association was called to order by Dr. First District.-Dr. J. A. R. Moseley, Jefferson. Twelfth District.-Dr. J. D. Osborn, Cleburne. Thirteenth District.-Dr. W. P. Pennington, Justin. Fifteenth District.-Dr. H. J. Hamilton, Laredo. Secretary West then read the following telegram: CHICAGO, ILL., April 30, 1903. Dr. H. A. West, Secretary Texas Medical Association, San Antonio, Texas: Congratulations. Louisiana, Illinois and Nebraska yesterday adopted constitution practically unchanged. GEO. H. SIMMONS, Secretary American Medical Association. The Section on Pathology was then called, and Dr. A. J. Smith took the chair, with Dr. J. M. Frazier as Secretary. Dr. Smith then read his address, as Chairman, entitled "The Advisability of a More Definite Course of Instruction in Physics in the Medical Curriculum." After the conclusion of Dr. Smith's paper "The Fermentative Theory of Infection and Immunity" was the title of a paper read by Dr. J. W. McLaughlin, of Galveston. Executive business was called, and Dr. West called up the resignation of Dr. Taylor, of New York, as follows: Dr. H. A. West, Secretary Texas State Medical Association, Galveston, Texas. DEAR SIR: Since the adoption by the National Association of a rule making it obligatory that its members shall form affiliations with the local corresponding societies in their place of residence, it no longer seems proper or desirable that I shall continue my relations with your Association while a resident of New York. I am, therefore, obliged to trouble you to offer my resignation as a member of the Texas State Medical Association. Much regretting the necessity of this step, I am The resignation was accepted. Sincerely yours, T. M. TAYLOR. Dr. H. A. West then read the following resolution, which, on motion, was referred to the following committee: Drs. West, Jackson and Daniel. This committee subsequently making a favorable report, the resolutions were unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, The United States government, through Surgeon-General Walter Wyman, in correspondence with United States Senator Carmack, at the instance of the International Quarantine Bureau, J. M. Lindsley, M. D., President, under date of February 17, 1903, has declared that Cuba is not now considered infected with yellow fever, nor was that island thus infected in 1902; and WHEREAS, The quarantine regulations and requirements enforced during the season of 1902 at Southern ports of entry, in the United States, were practically an embargo, in effect, against freedom of commerce and travel from Cuba to United States ports; and WHEREAS, The convention held January 26, 1903, at Galveston, Texas, by the representatives of the Boards of Health of the States of Texas and Louisiana and Mobile, Ala., adopted a set of quarantine regulations to be enforced during the season of 1903, which regulations require the disinfection of vessels, passengers and baggage, at the Cuban ports of departure, and also that the vessels and passengers shall be disinfected at the quarantine station on arrival at the United States port of entry; and WHEREAS, The regulations referred to in the immediately preceding preamble are to be enforced whether infection from yellow fever exists or not, and even though no yellow fever exists on the entire island of Cuba, much less at the immediate port of departure; and WHEREAS, The United States quarantine regulations require a bill of health from all vessels sailing from any foreign port, whether infected or not infected, for United States ports. This bill of health is signed by the United States consular office, setting forth the health conditions at the port of departure and the sanitary conditions of the vessel, cargo and crew. This bill of health is all that is required from vessels coming from unin fected ports, provided they arrive in good sanitary condition; therefore, we, the undersigned citizens, do hereby petition the various Gulf State Boards of Health to adopt the regulations for the season of 1903, as laid down by the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service of the United States, thus giving open quarantine with Cuba, until such time as Cuba may become infected with yellow fever. Dr. Crouse then read the following resolution: WHEREAS, There has been called to our attention the unfortunate, unsatisfactory and unsafe method of conducting the business of the American Medical Association by a few men meeting in the city of Chicago, after the adjournment of the regular meeting of the American Medical Association each year; and WHEREAS, It appears that there is no national recognition of this representative body of physicians of the United States, nor even of any State, except under general laws; therefore, be it Resolved, That there be selected a committee of five members of the State Medical Association, who shall attend the next annual meeting of the American Medical Association, for the purpose of using every possible proper effort to secure the required action on the part of the national body toward a national charter from the Congress of the United States; and the regular delegates in the House of Delegates from this State organization are hereby instructed to vote in favor of such a resolution, and use their best endeavors toward its passage. Dr. Daniel asked who were the authors of the resolution and what was the object of said resolution, to which Dr. West replied as follows: I wish to state in explanation of the resolution offered by Dr. Crouse that it was sent to me by Dr. F. H. Wiggin, of New York, for endorsement by our Association. If the Association does nt understand the matter properly, it can be passed, as it will be taken up in New Orleans before the House of Delegates of the American Medical Association. DR. CROUSE: I know nothing about this, and was simply asked to read this. Candidly, it looks like a fight between the New York Medical Society and the American Medical Association to me. I do not think that we have any right to take any part in this matter. We have accomplished a little bit in reorganization and settling of several difficulties at this meeting, and the best thing, it seems to me, for us at the present time, it not to take this up, but instead to state to them that further investigation is necessary before we interfere. Motion was tabled. Dr. West then reported as Delegate to the A. M. A. as follows: I wish to make a brief verbal report as your delegate to the House of Delegates of the American Medical Association, which met last year at Saratoga. This House of Delegates was a fine body of men, and considering the enormous amount of business which was brought before them it was transacted with remarkable success. If any fault could be found it was that too little time was allowed for discussion, as this was the first meeting and so many important matters were presented. Your delegate was honored by being appointed upon the Business Committee for the coming year; to this committee all new business is referred. I considered this honor was bestowed rather upon the State of Texas than upon your delegate individually. I will also state that I was made a member of the Committee on Public Health, on Transportation and Place of Meeting; these committees are permanent. As you remember I was elected for two years, hence there will be no occasion to elect a delegate at this meeting. I trust, however, that by next year instead of one we will be entitled to at least three or four. Dr. Daniel asked unanimous consent to take up the paper of Dr. Morris in the Section on Pathology, to which objection was offered. The recall of Sections was then had and General Medicine was taken up. The first paper called was "Sporadic Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis," by Malone Duggan; same was read by caption and referred to the Publishing Committee. Dr. J. H. Evans, of Palestine, read a paper entitled "Pneumonia and Its Treatment," which was discussed by Drs. F. D. Garrett, of Gainesville; S. C. Red, of Houston; T. P. Weaver, of De Leon; M. M. Smith, of Austin; Frank Paschal, of San Antonio; H. A. West, of Galveston; C. E. Cantrell, of Greenville; J. T. O'Barr, of Ledbetter; J. H. McCracken, of Mineral Wells; Bethel Nowlin, of Jonah; J. T. Orr, of Terrell; and closed by Dr. Evans. "Some Observations on the Treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Private Practice" was the title of a paper then read by Dr. H. J. Chapman, of San Antonio. Dr. Chapman's paper was discussed by Drs. M. M. Smith, of Austin; McGregor, of Laredo; H. W. Crouse, of Victoria; Boyd Cornick, of San Angelo; and closed by Dr. Chapman. This closed all the papers in the Section on General Medicine, and, after a few words of thanks by Chairman John T. Moore, the Section on Obstetrics and Diseases of Children was called. Dr. C. E. Cantrell, in the absence of the Chairman, took charge of the Section and read his paper, entitld "Some Thoughts on the First Stage of Labor," which was discussed by Dr. Crouse, of Victoria. Adjourned until 8 p. m., on motion of Dr. Paschal. THIRD DAY.-Night Session. At 8 o'clock the Association met at the Grand Opera House, where Dr. Frank Paschal, as Chairman of the Committee of |