Since the foregoing was put in type we learn from the secular press, notwithstanding the high professional standing of both Dr. Carlin and Dr. McGraw, that Secretary Hunter has declined to accept the health certificate as given, unless changed to suit his ideas of the case. It is too bad Drs. Thompson and Graff cannot sue the State for damages; one or two object lessons of that sort might convince the Governor that Colorado would be better off if it had no State Board of Health. 坐坐坐

ENEVOLENT

ASSIMILATION AND OTHER

BUNCOMBE, The expression "benevolent assimilation" has been applied so frequently in describing the apparently disinterested doings of our erstwhile and persistent patronizers who pretend, in public at least, to place the homoopathic profession upon a plane of equality with themselves that many look upon their antics in the light of a highest and purest desire to promote the welfare of all mankind, homoopaths included. To those, however, even though but meagerly informed as to the duplicity of the regulars in their dealings with homoeopaths, this horseplay has no more harmful effect than to stimulate a latent inclination to laugh.

Laying aside thoughtlessness, horseplay and inclinations, the fact still remains uppermost that unless every member of the homeopathic profession, every homoeopathic journal, every public official holding position through homoeopathic influences, as well as instructors in homeopathic institutions, declare themselves uncompromisingly for homoeopathy, instead of being, as the dictionary declares, one of “our ornamental grammatical terms covering a large mass of phonetic phenomena,” assimilation, deprived of its descriptive term "Lenevolent," will develop beligerent proportions calculated to cause more or less concern on part of those whose complacency at the present time is offensively conspicuous.

This, of course, does not apply to those who have joined the A. M. A. for purely protective purposes as well as to obtain standing as doctors. This class have surrendered without firing a shot, and you know with what contempt soldiers in any cause are considered who do a weak-kneed stunt of that sort.

While it is altogether probable the A. M. A. is responsible for much of the mismanagement of municipal and other public matters, that it is responsible als for organization of mixed boards and other bad mixtures, the cause of collapse

of homoeopathic institutions is not due wholly to this source. Much of the mischief is done in an unconscious way by enthusiasts who fail to consider facts; by those who fail to practice what they preach.

Many of the lotty flights of fancy indulged in by airdisrupting disciples of Hahnemnan show allegiance by lip service only. Papers read before State and other societies, the subjects of which are, among others, "Hurrah for Homœopathy," "Homoeopathy to the Front," etc., etc., uusally go hand in hand with the perennial nuisance who answers his own interrogation of "Who pulls the silver doorbells"? with the solemn and evidently sincere reply, "The Homœopath."

Now it matters little whether there is a doorbell to the domicile to which you are called or not; the question of importance is whether you benefit your patient and, in benefitting him, demonstrate your knowledge of the law of cure. The technique employed should be of your own choosing, as it is about the only thing connected with the case you can conscientiously claim, inasmuch as the principle of cure is the property of the people who employ you.

Homœopathy has not cured all cases of disease, but it has come nearer doing so than any other method. If it is to be continued as a part of the scientific side of medicine and recognized as a progressive feature connected therewith, let us at least insist upon recognition by the public and the old school profession, as well as maintain our organizations, institutions and individuality. If we are satisfied with the mere fact that we are doctors and the question of method is to be jackpotted, there is no more reason for different schools, examining boards and permanent institutions than there would be for different church organizations, if everyone thought similarly along religious lines.

STEOPATHS AND THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS. Ever since the osteopathic profession of this State gave the A. M. A. and the Colorado State Board of Medical Examiners that painful sensation felt so keenly by both just prior to adjournment of the Legislature last year, there has been a marked tendency on part of the latter and others to form more friendly reiations with the aforesaid osteopathic profession. Under ordinary circumstances, say when there was "nothing in it," any

move of this sort would be considered very much beneath the dignity of the so-called ethical ones.

Now, however, that indications point to renewal and increased effort on part of the osteopaths to secure that which was denied them by the last Legislature, the State Board of Medical Examiners, and those more or less interested in monopolizing medical matters of the State, have begun a campaign of concession, the activity of which, compared with osteopathic energy, places the latter in the light of nervous prostration.

We learn that osteopaths have been approached with the proposition to give them representation on the present "mixed" board. The homœopaths have that and-what does it amount to?

Osteopaths have been assured, if they will take the State Board examinations (paying the fee therefor, of course), that the said examinations will be satisfactory, etc., etc. Several homœopaths, graduates from accredited homoeopathic institutions, have been denied license. Yes, but that is different; the homœopaths have a representation on the board. Marvelous!

So far very few osteopaths have taken the bait thrown out by the State Board, the object of which is to head off further effort towards securing a separate board of examiners. The homoeopaths, at one time, had a separate board in Colorado, but it was submission to just such solicitude on the part of the old school, now being worked overtime on the osteopaths, that brought about the downfall of homoeopathy in this state. There is no further need for placating the homœopaths; they have swallowed bait, rod, reel, line and all and have been "landed."

Just whether the State Board of Medical Examiners has authorized Mr. Geo. W. Sibbald, 1414 Tremont street, Denver, to act as its agent or not we are unable to say, but we have heard that this gentleman has solicited members of the osteopathic profession in Denver to take a course under his direction, the object of which was to familiarize those participating in this program and paying the stipulated fee of fifty dollars, with State Board requirements, and assuring all such that none of his students were ever turned down by the said State Board.

Osteopaths do not pretend to use or understand the action. of drugs; this they will admit, and why anyone should desire a license to practice medicine under these conditions is almost as much of a mystery as why any State Board should pros

titute its high position by issuing a license to those whom they know utterly unprepared for such public service. There is some little excuse for the latter, however; examination of applicants on subjects pertaining to medicine does not enter into the game, as this feature has been entirely eliminated from the inquisition. This is another brilliant example of what "mixed" boards have accomplished; the only fault in the mixing being that the principle most prominent in homoopathic practice has been dispensed with entirely to suit-the other fellow. But, you say, "wha'cher kickin' about; haven't the homœopaths a representation on all mixed boards?"

THE CRITIQUE is glad to know that the more conservative element of the osteopathic profession look upon the loving-cup exhibitions of the State Board with more or less suspicion, having observed with no small degree of penetration that what has been the undoing of the homœopaths in this State, if accepted by themselves, is quite likely to prove equally disastrous to them in the long run. We do not look for them to "bite."

MISCELLANEOUS

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THE CRITIQUE would like the address of Dr. J. E. Clayton.

Send your news items to this office; we will be glad to publish

Read Dr. Dewey's article in another part of this issue. Homœopathic remedies as applied in diptheretic cases.

The News of February 17th made the startling statement that "8,000 Denver working girls are living on $5 a week." Well?

Dr. C. M. Worth, secretary of the Colorado Homœopathic Society, and prominent in the profession, has removed from the city.

The issue of the Cleveland Medical and Surgical Reporter for December reached this office February 2d. Something decidedly wrong with the postal arrangements between Denver and Cleveland?

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Dr. Birdsey T. Peck, Eaton, Colo., was one of the out-of-town callers in Denver the fore part of last month. Dr. Peck seems prosperous and may be numbered among the successful ones who graduated from the Denver Homœopathic Medical College.

Send us the names of good homoeopathic physicians; not the lipservice sort, but the ones who do things homeopathically. We believe there are a lot of such who would be pleased to receive a copy of THE CRITIQUE. We will take great pleasure in providing for their wants in this direction.

Medical Counselor, Detroit, Mich., has succumbed to the inevitable and suspended publication. It was one of the best journals of our school and Dr. Dale M. King an exceptionally bright editorial writer. The Cleveland Medical and Surgical Reporter has fallen heir to the Counselor's subscription list and other business.

LOCATION: Editor of THE CRITIQUE is in possession of information concerning a most excellent location which is for sale. It will require but little ready money; there is a guaranteed income from one source alone of fifty dollars per month, besides a very good practice. The location is an unusually desirable one and THE CRITIQUE will be very glad to give all information upon request. Cause for selling-poor health.

It is very evident our former mention of The Homoeopathician was made from a sort of nodel of this journal, instead of the real thing. The January issue reached us the fore part of last month, and certainly places a different aspect upon the case. The number now before us is a credit to its editors and publishers, and a decidedly different looking publication than the one sent us some time ago. In its "Greeting," by Dr. Kent, the writer declares: "This journal will not be found in the