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10 THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAN, PORTLAND, DECEMBER 13, T ulatea. Pine It refused to dr thi. It would tend to Indicate' that their prelim inary requirements were possibly not btn enforced. Wttuld ynur bomrdf have authority to pass upon the preliminary credential of medical piudent previous to or at the time of ma triculation ? As you doubtless know, on of the weakest points in medical educa tion in this country at the p-ee-nt time Is the low requirements of preliminary educa tion. I'S SCHOOL Oil GRILLS JOSEPH Says State University Medical Department Is Not Up to Standard. Again, June 27. 1908. he writes: I miht also mv a word about the Cnl- verelty of Oregon medical department. That school is ve. y much handlca:ied by not receiving; financial aid frum the state. it should be made an organic pari m me State rniversltv in order that it could re ceive such aid. While we have placed It rnr the present on our satisractor n.t, ir instead oi To we made 75 our minimum rating, we would not be able to do so. Portland in the het cltv for a state medicai ! srhool. m.n'd Oreeon should have a medical department for Its State I'ntverrity. One Kood. strong medical school, hold In a; hitch standards of prelim I nary and medical edu cation. Is a plendtd stimulus to the medi cal profession of any state. Graduates Are Dissatisfied. Various graduates of the school com ing betore the board and finding- their I unfitness, have toid me they felt they I had been wronged In being accepted as students, allowed to pay out their hard-earned money, and graduated; that. they knew they wer not properly equipped for the struggle of profes sional life; that they had wasted their time, and fell embittered. Who could fall to sympathise with these honest, j worthy fellows? In taking my stand moTi.ivn r..- rw i2To the Erii- I against the old order of things, that tor.)-Dr. Joseph."' having made certain Jllu rad"atf s' no , matter what snowing they made in our charges against me In his letter of the examlnatioB3 though I have made intn instant, a reply seems 10 ue murs- some enemies. 1 have had the consola- sary In order that the truth may be I tion of meeting with the approval of SHOULD HAVE AID OF STATE Declares It Is Now Simply Money- Making Proposition and Xeeds .Many Reform to Place It Among First-Class Schools. known, unpleasant as It is to me to lyive to speak out. for the faculty of the local medical school is composed principally of my most esteemed personal friends. those whose opinions are valued most, among whom are nearly all the" pro fessors of the medical department of the University of Oregon, who have ex Tho .rwnlleri medical deriartmcnt of pressed themselves emphatically, say- tlie L'niverslty of Oregon is, as I under- I Ing that there had been abuses, and t.nri it nractlrallv so in name only. I that the changed attitude of the board belnsr a private stock corporation, a I was the best thing In the world for mnnev-making Institution, subsisting al- I the school itsjlf, which has of late most entirely upon the fees paid by Its I made and is still making material re- students and getting only $1000 per year from the state educational fund, wnne forms. On March 1? last, at a meeting of the university proper is supported by the I the rortlarid Academy of Medicine, a state. The income of this medical college, I motion was carried to the effect that although not sufficient to equip and I tne academy Indorsed and approved maintain such an institution as it was I my efforts for higher medical stand- supposed to be. has been for the most I urds. Two new mt mbers recently ap- oart divided among tne professors insiean i pointea to our state Hoard or Medical of. being Invested in better laboratories Examiners. Drs. MeAamei and Coffey, and other necessaries. An effort is being have warmly expressed their, commen made to get an appropriation of Jlrt.OK) dation of my position, and promised per vear from the state for the school In I to co-operate with me in the effort question, and 1 hope this may be ac- I to exclude unfit practitioners from our comolished and the money used as it I state, while from near and from far should he, for this sum will be necessary I kindly words of thanks and encour- to Justify the existence or a medical i agement huve come to me from the school here. I lally as well as from the most honored . . , jii-h I members of our profession. And then Standard Is Xot High. tnere )s ,h(. BenBg (f d done hjw Dr. Joseph! dies not claim much for I ever imperfectly and at times faltcr- his school when lie says that his grad- lngly. uates "are tl equals in educational at- . JonM Wo.l thr. talnments of any average lot of students in the medical schools of the I. ultra States for the same periods." for the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association has ad judged S of the medical schools in this country unworthy to continue, ana aooui 50 per cent of all our medical schools im properly equipped, without making re forms, to be entitled to an existence, al- Vt'lll Dean Joseph! explain why he is" in the medical sc'hooi business? Is It out of a philanthropic desire to benefit the public, to elevate the medical pro fession, or for revenue only and inci dentally to feed his vanity? What has be done for the advancement of knowl edge? It would seem that the commer- u l. h.t-. ur.r.i me.ilcHl rnlleees I rial side of the subject Is not without probably equal to any In the world. It chf,rm. toT nJ1m- Is not true that the medical department 11 the findings of the state .board of the University of Oregon has been, were unjust, why did not Dr. Joseph! unless recently, refusing admission to its I m io tne iront long ago and nght classes as students people who dia not come up to its professed requirements as for the rights of his graduates, who had a legal right to appeal from the to preliminary education, for it Is evl- (decision of the Board? What can have dent to any one of intelligence that some I delayed him, but the consciousness that grossly Ignorant persons, without any I tne question was not debatable? When knn.'M of Ijitln and but primitive I In reading a paper before our State Med education in English, were accepted and I leal Society laet July. I said. "There is no graduated and came before the board ror gainsaing tne ract that our medical license. schools are being conducted very loosely, I have never sugsested that "our stu- and it will take more than a quarter of dents were all 'numbskulls" and defec- a century to live down the bad work Uvea." for In the Interview to wnicn ur. men ueen uone oy mem. Dr. Josephl objects I spoke kindly of hie Josephi sat and heard it through, and did ..h,i .nH the Im nrovpm en ts I am told I not open his mouth in the discussion are being made in it. referring particu- I which followed and which was open to larly to some honored members ot our i "-rc are some supero meaical col profession who got their start here. Graduates Kail In Examinations. Dr. Josephi"s statement that "very many of our graduates have taken the examination In other states, and it is a rare occurrence when any fails to pass." is incorrect, as shown by the report of the secretary of the State Medical Exam ining Board of Washington published November. 1907, which states that up to that date out of 62 applicants for the Washington license from the University of Oregon, eight (or 13 per cent had failed. The secretary adds: "I think I am not mistaken when I say that with our board the largest percentage of fail ures Is among them who have been out of the college for quite a period, or from leges in our country. Johns Hopkins. Uni versity of Pennsylvania. Rush Medical College, and a few others whose gradu ates are men of the highest qualifica tions. To them these little State Board examinations are as child's play, and they an; prepared to use the most ap proved means to mitigate human suffer ing and prolong life. There are enough of these men to give our people all the high-class medical talent they need. State Is Too Healthy. One of the principal difficulties in teaching medicine In Oregon arises out of the fact that as we have the most healthful and In general the most de lightful climate In the world, and have almost no paupers. It Is difficult to get second-class colleges." As a matter of cases of disease to exhibit to students. fact, hardly any of our local graduates the small percentage of our people who have applied for licenses in any other I are aiinciqn oeing not in such a station states than Oregon and Washington, and a small number in Idaho. in life that they are willing to be ex ploited for purposes of study. So few My contention as a sworn officer of people In Oregon die. too, and these not the state, acting in the interests of and for the protection of our people, is that all applicant for the state license should of the homeless type, that "anatomical material," which Is an essential for the teaching of the groundwork of our pro be examined without prejudice or par- fession. is always scarce. tiality. although personally I would rath-I It matters not to me personally who er honor Oregon graduates than any I practices medicine and surgery here, and others, upon finding them worthy; but if I it is my wish to live at peace with all our schools are of low standard they should go out of business, for the inter- men, but the people are being sadlv wronged In having any unworthy nhv- ests of the public far outweigh those of slclans among them. Some communities individual doctors or medical schools. It as Jut to say that one who advances such a view as this is disloyal to Oregon. as to brand Millard Lownsdale a traitor because he makes the farmers clean up their orchards. Dr. Joephl Responsible for Defects. Our medical schools as they were when r hecame n member of our State Board. did not reflect honor or credit upon our I the most vital Importance to everybody state, and I have often heard It re- In our state, and a citizen calling for marked, and believe myself, that Dr. the services of a physician or surgeon Josephi Is personally responsible for the I snouid know that he Is consulting a man defects of our local school, for he has I or woman of honor, education' and high been its dean and manager. The reforms I general attainments, who will not bring which he claims, admirable though they ridicule or reproach upon the great be. have been made, it would seem, under I truths of our profession. I Invite the compulsion, and not because of any I people and the members of the medical In our state have none but unlicensed practitioners, and in many others the grade of doctors is low. commanding neither confidence nor respect. There is no proper Justification for this state of things. In general our standards of med ical education are far below those of Europe, but are our people inferior? Are they not entitled to the best of every thing, even doctors? This Is a matter of scruples of the dean. The spontaneous testimony of Dr. James F. Bell, professor of the prac tice of medicine in the local medical college, upon the merits of the school is interesting. In conversation with Dr. Coffey and me last Summer he said. In almost. If not exactly these words: "I will grant you that the graduates of our school are not the best, or fit to practice in such a city as Portland, but they are good enough for country cross-roads. and In that respect we have filled a want." He did not reply to my remark that I supposed human beings lived at the cross-roads, or the question: "Are there not plenty of first-class medical colleges turning out eminently qualified men to fill the de mand?" When Dr. Bevan inspected the medi cal college at Portland for the Ameri can Medical Association, it seems to me probable that if it were not for his former connection with the institution, and his persona.1 friendship fr some of its professors, his report might have been less favorable than it was. al though he placed the school in the low est rank of the accepted class. Criticised by Officials. Dr. N. P. Coldwell. secretary of the council on medical education of the American Medical Association, writing me. February 24 last, says: In regard to the Portland school although we have luted that rolieg-e "above 70 per cnt." it should b provided with better laboratories to make it a satisfactory rol l.e. Is there any chance that the medical department of the University of OrtKou could secure a rloser orranle connection with the State University? At re. nt I understand It l the medical department practically In name only. I have been told that the reaon thai this school Is no lonser a member of the Association .t Amerlcsn Medical Colleges Is that the col late refused ti fumtFh reports regarding tns preliminary requirements of Its matric- , profession to raise their voices and say what they think and believe and know, to the end that better things may be the outcome. A. C. PANTOS, M. D. BANK'S CAPITAL DOUBLED First National of Hood Hlver .Now Capitalized at $100, 0C0. HOOD RIVER. Or.. Dec. 12. (Spe cial.) The First National Bank of this city received word today from the Con troller of the Currency at Washington authorizing it to increase its capital stock from $50,000 to $100,000. The stockholders of the bank voted to in crease its capital stock a short, time ago. since which time the additional amount necessary has been paid In. The increase was made on account of the demands on the bank for a larger amount of money to transact its increasing business. The bank sur plus has also been increased from $15, 000 to $20,000. MEN'S W00LC0ATS, $1.00 If you are at all interested in buy ing your clothing at half price, ' don't delay in visiting the closlng-out sale of the wholesale clothing stock at Front and Oak streets. Men's wool coats. $1.00; men's wool vests, 50c; men's good pants, $1.00; boys' knee pants, 25c; men's wool suits. $5.00. On sale at northwest corner Front and Oak streets, in the cen ter of the wholesale district, where rents are low. $30.00 Three-Piece Parlor Suit $19.50 . i Useful presents are the ones worth while, and nothing can be more worthy than a wisely . selected piece of Furniture. Especially suitable for gifts we mention Rockers, Dressing Tables, Rugs, Portieres, Couch Covers, Princess Dressers, Parlor Cabinets, Tabourettes, Pedestals, Desks, Mirrors and Chairs. If a Range is needed in the house, nothing could be more acceptable to the wife than a MONARCH. Description Frame birch, mahogany fin ish; loose velour cushions. Twenty other suits to select from If you want fine goods. Prices up to $175.00 A number of new patterns this week, Parlor Cabinets At Cost Closing out these beautiful cabinets at cost price : $22.00 Cabinets for $13. OO $27.50 Cabinets for S19.00 $45.00 Cabinets for $31. OO $47.50 Cabinets . for .$33.00 Buffets Reduced as desk and CHAIR $2.95 liil This week speclul sale for cash only For children, solid oak. mission style ; slzo, desk 2S inches high, top 22 x 17, with compart ment under for hooks, etc. Two pieces the marked price of any Buffet in the store, for S2.95 14 Off m . w i ""& II LI II . Leather Covered Chairs and Rockers About a dozen sample chair greatly reduced. $26.00 Chair, leather sent, bark and arms, oak frame. .817.50 $3S.00 Rocker, leather scat and hack, mahoganv finish frame $21. OO $47.."i0 Overstuffed Leather Rocker, like Illustration, spe f'el $33.00 This Tabourette 75c Strong, substantial and nicely ptilLshetl; toj) 12 inches squaVe; made of quartered oak; lejrs turned and wedded in, same as a parlor table. Extra good value, only 7o YOU ARE WELCOME TO CREDIT Ladies' Desks These are very ac ceptable gifts, and we show pat terns. Prices $5 to L $49.00 Pedestals -AT Special Prices , Some very trood bargains are offered here this week. Pictures at Half Price Selling out all our pictures. Price no o It j e u t. A k o o d c h a- n c e to buy a nice present cheap . 39c to $7.00 BED 65c mm Sale of DINING TABLES 14 OFF This week Special pash Discount on any Table 25 Per Cent This Table Made of solid oak, six-foot ex tension top, when closed 32x40. Regular $7.50 value. Brass Doll Beds 65c $1.Tj value; just like the Illustration; com plete with mattress pillows and canopy of flowered cretonne: Is inches Ions. 11 inches wide, l." iuchis hi?h; constructed of un breakable brass-finished steel rods. Can be folded perfectly flat. Do not put off buying one S.'O hae alrtady been sold. 100 remain. '" '1 Get a Rug for Christmas Hundreds here to pick from this week. Axminster Rugs, 27x54, $2.75 value, just like illustration, are of fered at. .., $1.85 till mm jTTf $2.75 Values $1.25 Child's Morris Rocker Cut "shows a chair which can be had by removing the rockers. These are made of solid oak, golden finish and have mljust able hack. Those are nut toy chairs, but are made for chil dren up to S years of aife. Same style chair with leather ette seat and back $1.75 Music Cabinets T lese we are selling out at a givat rate All fresh, new goods. Selection Is still good, but wll not be so for long. Nothing better for a Christ mas gift. Priced mmmwMWWwhi Killiii! J iniUuinns intu mik finniiiniP! llii! $7.65 to $40 iiHiiniini inii! m iraro 'j in in in ii.i.i j:zi Mtir milt tii. it'if uVir ttin ? 1 n it i el ill , 1 Eight Day Clocks Are Priced $2.50 to $8.75 1 .1 9 J WWII I I If tit ' ! ..ill .!!! mm mi a m uiuitiintinHiNiiniei uumzii it air m n ti ! " 1 0 B U mm us i n it U H ll;.'i if f U N I I I R j.i ii ii in ii:ihiiii a a n ii r i ;i '! ii ii' oi Kim iiimiirtniimin UuiHihiiiuH" qiUiuuililuiiUiuiuuuuu PWiI!!i!!!l vi m itiiiKiifiiiiiiniiiiin iiijiiMUiiulillUii"' COME JUST TO SEE ES oqd place to vmimn Mm HOSPITAL FDR SICK BENKDICTIXE SISTEHS HAVE FIXE SAXITOKlt'M. Vebfoot Oil Blacking: Keeps reet ary. Makes shoes last. All dealers. Tubori'ulois Patients . Are Especial ly Caretl tr, but Institution Heceives All Sufferers. Out at Oak Grove, a station on the O. W. 1 P. line a . short distance from Portland, the Oak Grove., or Sister Theresa Sanitorlum. is caring for many sufferers and aiding scores of patients who might ' be denied admission into other hospitals or sanltorla". Under the patronage of the Bene dictine Sisters the'Oak Grove Sanitor lum has already established a reputa tion of taking as good or better care of Its patients than any similar institu tion in Portland. Although it has been established a comparatively brief period, it has built up a large business and is growing rapidly. During the single year the order of t Benedictine Sisters has conducted the sanitorlum scores of unfortunates have been cheered In spirit and benefited in physical condition by the constant and Intelligent care of the sisters and spe cial nurses. The same degree of care and attention is paid the inmates dur ing the night as during the day. The sanitorlum is designed -especially for the care of tubercular patients. And all sufferers are admitted, no mat ter to what stages the ravages of the disease may have progressed. Other chronic cases are admitted, and indeed it is a hospital for the care and atten tion of all sick people. In connection with the institution there is a home for poor children. They are given an opportunity to study not only the regular courses, but mu sic as well... The home feature of the sanitorlum is especially prominent, for special ef forts are made to cause every patient tb feel as if he were at home, and the work in that line has been especially satisfactory. The buildings are of the most sani tary construction, and . the grounds present as beautfui a vew as could be found. Since the buildings and grounds 1 were acquired by the Benedictine Sis ters a large sum of money has been expended in beautifying and improv ing them generally. . Leg Ten Blocks From Hotly. NEW YORK, Dec. 12. A woman's leg was found in the Bronx last night 10 blocks from a mutilated body which was picked up near a bridge used by trolley cars. No motorman reported running over a body in the vicinity during' the evening and the police 'are wondering if they have a murder mystery to solve. The woman was apparently about 35 years old and wore a red fiweater. Clutched in one hand were two nickels, four pennies and a $5 goldplece. She also wore a wedding ring. Every car on the line where the body was found will be inspected to learn if possible which one, if any, struck(the victim. Millions May Await Montana Woman Vlxlt to .Son In Portland Reveals ta Mrs, t'rlppen Her Possible Share of Ancient Wealth. ANNOUNCEMENTS. F. E. Beach & Co., Pioneer Paint Co., 135 First st. Phones Main 1334, A 1334. D. Chambers & Son. opticians. 321 Morrison, cor. Sixth, are the best. Dr. Rubenstein. the optician, moved to 1S9 3d St.. opp. Baker Theater. i DO.M ANCE seldom weaves its pe culiar mantle about a person In a more striking way than it has about Mrs. Ellen Springer Crlppen, a Montana woman who has come to Port land to spend the Winter with her son. E. P. Prebble, president of the Van couver Ice & Cold Storage Company. Mrs. Crippen thought the surprising things of her career had all happened, and that the remainder of her days would be graced with the peaceful tenor of life that is the lot of most mortals. But on her arrival here she found that tilings were to be different; and she Is now a very likely candidate for a share of an immense fortune, variously esti mated at from $120,000,000 to $100,000,000. Before she was married. Mrs. Crippen was Miss Ellen Springer. Her father. Juden Springer, was the son of Stephen Springer, a direct descendant of Carl Christopher Springer, the Swedish mil lionaire who came to America in 16.V and nettled in Delaware. He and his father. Christopher Springer, accumulnli ! an immense property: the smi owning ;it that time what is now the heart of l!" nusiness section of Wilmington. Del.; and the father having trad? Interests in Sweden that amounted In minimis. Re cently there have been . formed associa tions, in the different parts of I lie Lnii ed States, of Springers and their rela tives, to bring systematic suit for the re covery of t lie ir share of this immense wealth. The deeds to the properly acquired by these Springers of olden times, are in such shape that ll is hcllcved a direct hereditary property right can be traced back through the years; most of the real estate having been leased for long terms. Mrs. Crinpen has been interested by the association of heirs living in Washington and Oregon, and lias been asked to join them in their battle. This she has dune, and now site is indulging in day-dreams of great wealth, dreams founded upon much better authority than usually comes to people of her years of life. The plrasantept monlh nf the yrnr st Chamounix and other places in Switzerland Is October.
