a happy and united people, yet fell before the assassin's bullet, his task incomplete, his work not done.

In the profession of medicine it would seem as if the bitterest calumny, the intensest hate, the most scathing scorn and unfairest and most unjust criticism was hurled at him who fain would reach some lofty ideal or accomplish a noble purpose.

Why the divine professions of theology and medicine should, in their forward march, be linked with the most fiendish conflicts, is not accounted for by human philosophy, yet the fact remains and it must not discourage, for humanity moves onward, and he who has a lofty purpose, who with his eye upon the pole star of destiny turns neither to the right nor to the left and never once looks back is a benefactor even though success comes to him in apparently the smallest conceivable degree.

Fortunately we do not know the power of an act, however trivial, yet, we are taught to believe that he who made us and inspires us, looks upon man's heart, knows our inmost purposes and sees success where others see defeat. Looking back upon a year with many failures and perhaps a few successes, we are justified, not in worrying over our defeats, but rather in gathering wisdom from the failures and successes of the past and for the New Year taking a higher purpose, a nobler ideal than that which was our guide before. For the great science of medicine, the future is full of hope; silently yet certainly there work the mighty forces that make for the world's betterment, and whatever the work given the toiler in medicine, however humble his lot, it is his privilege to look forward to the loftiest achievements and upward to the eternal stars. W. J. B.

ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL SOCIETY.

This society held its annual meeting in the Y. M. C. A. hall, on the evening of January 13, 1904, and elected the following officers for the en

suing year:

President, Dr. J. W. Leonard.

Vice-President, Dr. E. S. Ballard.

Secretary, Dr. T. M. Paul.

Treasurer, Dr. F. H. Spencer.

An amendment to the constitution was adopted, changing the name to the "St. Joseph Medical and Surgical Society."

Women seldom live in the future; they are happy in the reign of

today.

BUCHANAN COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY

This society held its last meeting of the old year in the auditorium of the Public Library on the evening of December 16, 1903. When President Doyle called the assembly to order he found the largest attendance of the year. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Reports of the secretary and treasurer for the year were presented and adopted.

Committee on Banquet reported that arrangements had been made, and a motion prevailed authorizing the committee to invite all regular physicians in Buchanan county.

Dr. P. I. Leonard presented a clinic, a man 37 years of age; ulcerous growth upon the tongue. History of traumatism, but none of syphilis nor of tuberculosis. Ulcer has a soft base, and its edges are also rather soft. No glandular enlargement. The growth has been cauterized with nitric acid and presents a large granulation surface. Dr. Leonard inclines to the view that it is probably due to traumatism. The case was examined by a number of the members of the society, remarks being made by Drs. T. E. Potter, Jacob Geiger, O. B. Campbell, J. W. Leonard, W. L. Kenney, W. F. Schmid and C. H. Wallace. the majority of whom incline to the view of its carcinomatous nature. The discussion was closed by Dr. Leonard

In view of the fact that this was the meeting for the election of officers, the subject of Rheumatism, which was on for discussion, was deferred to another meeting

Bills were allowed for the Union Printing Co. $2.50, and for the School District of St. Joseph, janitor service and light, $8.75.

The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: President, W. T. Elam; Vice-President, J. B. Reynolds; Treasurer, J. J. Bansbach; Secretary, Chas. Wood Fassett; Delegate, O. B. Campbell; Censor, T. E. Potter, three-year term.

After short speeches by the officers-elect the society adjourned.

THE RETIRING PRESIDENT,

Dr. Thomas H. Doyle (whose portrait graces our front cover) is one of the familiar figures in the medical profession of the State of Missouri. Dr. Doyle was born at Doylestown, Pa.. on the 5th of November, 1840. His medical education was received in the University of the City of New York, being graduated from that institution in March, 1865, in the last class which sat at the feet of the famous Dr. Mott. Subsequently Dr. Doyle served a term in Bellevue Hospital, New York. In March, 1869,

he located in St. Joseph, entering at once into general practice, and at one time was associated with Dr. E. A. Donelan. He soon rose to the front rank as a skillful and successful practitioner, a position which he holds today, a leader among men.

Dr. Doyle has always taken an active part in local politics, and is unswerving in his devotion to the democracy. His great popularity carried him to the mayor's chair in 1886, where he served two years. He has been a member of the United States Board of Pension Examiners, and has ever been prominent in all matters connected with education and the advancement of his profession. He was one of the organizers of the St. Joseph Medical College, and at present holds the chair of Principles and Practice of Medicine in the Ensworth Medical College of this city.

Dr. Doyle is the happy possessor of a loyal wife and two grown children: Dr. John M., a veritable chip off the old block, who is serving his third term as coroner of the county, and Miss Agnes, one of the most popular young ladies in society.

Dr. Doyle undoubtedly enjoys the largest practice of any general practitioner in the county. He is beloved by every one with whom he comes in contact, and were it not for his generous nature and the remarkable amount of charity practice, he would be a millionaire today. His treasures, however, are laid up where the moth does not corrupt and thieves cannot break in and steal. The name of Dr. Doyle will be handed down to posterity as a benefactor to his race. Courteous, kind, unassuming, a friend to the needy, with gentle words of encouragement, his visits to the sick-room carry sunshine and good cheer, while his native wit never fails to act as a tonic to tired souls. May his days of usefulness be prolonged for the sake of the suffering ones who are wont to wait his coming. F.

THE ANNUAL BANQUET.

At the Christmastide, when the spell of good fellowship should be upon all mankind, and the heavenly choir-song, "peace upon earth" vades the very atmosphere-this is the occasion for harmony, and the one time during the year at least when doctors agree. A typical occasion of perfect unanimity was experienced at Hotel Metropole on the evening of December 22d, when the members of the Buchanan County Medical Society gathered round the banquet table and disposed of an excellent menu. Dr. Doyle, the retiring president, was the toastmaster, and introduced the speakers in his usual happy manner.

The guests of the society were Mr. W. B. Norris of the local bar; Mr. C. D. Morris of the Gazette, and Dr. E. A. Donelan, the oldest practitioner in the county.

THE TOASTS.

Dr. J. B. Reynolds spoke on "The Physician as a Politician," emphasizing his views with earnest advice to the doctors to take an active interest in civic affairs, and thus promote the health and welfare of the community.

Mr. C. D. Morris handled his delicate subject, "The Lay Press and the Doctor" in a masterly and entertaining manner. He was frequently applauded and upon resuming his seat, Dr. Woodson moved that a vote of thanks be extended him by the society. This was carried unanimously. Mr. Morris pointed out that a newspaper, like the physician, must be honest, must be free, must be brave, intelligent and fraternal. His comparisons and similies were much enjoyed.

Dr. E. A. Donelan urged the necessity of medical legislation in a short heart-to-heart talk, and especially advised those members present to be active and ever-present to see that good laws are formulated in regard to sanitation and health.

Dr. W. F. Schmid assumed the role of the gallant, and drew a pleasing word-picture of woman, her sphere and her virtues. The ears of the fair sex must have fairly burned as Dr. Schmid proceeded in his eloquent and touching tribute to the absent ones.

Mr. W. B. Norris, in speaking of the doctor "From a Legal Viewpoint, "said "He who understands the human body and dreams to know the working of the human brain is greatest of all. We, in our profession, study human justice, grand, sacred and holy as is the study, yet to some extent it is man's creation, it is this attempt to reach the divine right. You, in your profession, attempt to reach that same divine right, nature, the human body; greater, grander than any form of nature exhibited to us, for there is templed within it the human brain, the God incarnate."

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"The Yankee Doctor Abroad" was the subject of a toast by Dr. W. E. Pentz, who has made several trips abroad in the English service. speaking of the doctor in London the speaker said: "You go down the Strand and you see him there. You are honored by an invitation to an operation in private--you see the Yankee there. In an emergency call at Charing Cross he comes perched on the front seat of an ambulance. He is known to the barmaids as a deucedly funny fellow who takes his whisky straight."

Dr. Charles G. Geiger was in a reminiscent mood. He spoke of the old physicians of St. Joseph and on the "Buchanan County Medical Society.' He advocated harmony on the part of the doctors of St. Joseph and said that the society is a blessing to the medical fraternity of the county. He proposed a toast as follows:

"Thought is deeper than all speech,
Feeling deeper than all thought;
Souls to souls can never teach

What unto themselves is taught."

In speaking on "What of the Surgical Future" Dr. Daniel Morton reviewed the great advance which had been made in surgery and medicine

of recent years. He spoke of the work of the bacteriologist and predicted that in many cases where the knife is now necessary surgery will be dispensed with when the science of bacteriology is more thoroughly developed. Dr. Morton said: "The pendulum has swung its full limit on the side of surgical mechanics. It is starting on its return vibration to the side of surgical philosophy. As a result of the forces thus set in motion. we will see surgery lifted again to a still higher plane of human endeavor than that which it now occupies."

Dr. R. C. Deppen spoke in a humorous vein on "The Doctor as a Good Fellow." He said: "The doctor is like a dinner pot; he is full of good things. His outward appearance may not always indicate it but you are sure to find something rich under his lid. He is also patriotic, because he bleeds for his country. He is the first to extend to us the hand of good fellowship on our arrival into this world of trials and tribulations, the last to sooth our aching brow when we make our exit; the first to probate his account against our estate and the last one to be paid. He is the most charitable institution on earth because he believes it is more blessed to give than to receive."

"Our Mistakes" was the subject of a toast by Dr. O. B. Campbell. Among other mistakes he enumerated "To ask a lady patient her age when she has passed the forty mark. To fail to comment upon the beauty of the new-born babe in its mother's presence, though it may have a pug nose and terribly distorted features. To try to pull up by pulling on a great man's coat tails. To fail to recognize the growth a young man is making. To represent yourself to the people as a much abused man among your fellow doctors, because of jealousy on their part. To give out the impression that you are the only intelligent physician where you reside."

"One physician, like a sculler plies,

The patient lingers, and by inches dies;

But two physicians, like a pair of oars

Waft him with swiftness to the Stygian shores."

On another page will be found life-like pencil sketches taken round the board by the Herald special artist.

At the close of the banquet extemporaneous speeches were made by Drs. C. R. Woodson, T. E. Potter, Jacob Geiger, George A. Nash of Maryville, and W. T. Elam, the newly-elected president.

Those who attended the banquet were Drs. Ferd Haskins, H. B. Adler, Henry W. Stiles, W. J. McGill, Chas. Wood Fassett, L. A. Todd, O. B. Campbell, W. F. Schmid. C. A. Tygart, C. R. Woodson, T. E. Potter, Jacob Geiger, Thomas H. Doyle, W. T. Elam, E. A. Donelan, Daniel Morton, J. B. Reynolds, W. F. Goetze, J. J. Bansbach, W. W. Butts, P. 1. Leonard, R. C. Deppen, Charles G. Geiger, F. G. Thompson, Floyd H. Spencer, George C. Potter, William E. Pentz, W. L. Kenney, O. G. Gleaves, D. L. Hunterson, J. H. Flynn, J. M. Brown, Maysville; George A. Nash, Maryville; W. B. Norris and C. D. Morris. F.