Los Angeles Herald, Volume 25, Number 247, 5 June 1896 — RECEIVED THEIR DIPLOMAS [ARTICLE]

RECEIVED THEIR DIPLOMAS

Commencement Exercises of the College of Medicine

TEN BRAND NEW MEDICOS

Launched on Tbeir Profession at the Los Angeles Theater Last Evening

Interesting Literary and lluelcal Exercises. Addressee by Drs. Barber and Brsln-erd-The Graduating Class

The annual commencement exercises of the College ot Medicine of the University of Southern California were held at the Los Angeles theater last evening. The friends or the studentß and faculty were out in force, almost every Beat on the main floor being occupied. On the stage were seated the members of the graduating class, the members of the tacu'lty and a number of well-known physicians. A number of beautiful floral tributes to the graduates were banked In front of the stage, Just behind the footlights, while about the stage were placed palms and other tropical plants, besides several handsome floral pieces. The exercises opened promptly at 8 o'clock with a march, Monte Crlsto, by the college orchestra, after which Dr. W. 1,. Wade, secretary of the faculty, who officiated as master of ceremonies, Introduced Dr. J. P. Widney, the dean of the College of Medicine, who delivered the opening prayeY. An overture by the orchestra, Fest, followed, after which D. D. C. Barber delivered the address on behalf of the faculty. The doctor gave a review of the practice of medicine among tho ancients, and coming down to the nineteenth century, touched on the marvelous advance made within the past twenty years. In fact, said the doctor, all that had been discovered In regard to medicine, aside from anaethesla, previous to the lost twenty years, might be wiped out apd the world would be none the loser. He contrasted the old methods of surgical operations, when the unfortunate wat held down by strong men while the surgeon proceeded with hie work amid the shrieks of the victim, with the new system, when the operation is performed noiselessly and painlessly, while the patient was under the Influence of anaesthetics. The speaker

scored the quueks and charlatans who prey upon the public, and again warned the people against them. Speaking of the Los Angeles college. Dr. Barber said that the course of study had been increased to four years, and he could now say without boasting that It was the equal of any in the country, and that Students of the Los Angeles college were admitted to any of the classes of th-» other colleges of the country on terms of equality.

After another selection by the orchestra. My Dream, a waltz, the graduating class was presentd by the secretary. Dr. Wad", and the decrees were conferred by Rev. George W. White. D. D., president of the university, Dr. Klizabeth A. Follansbee handing up the diplomas as each name was called. Following is the class of '96 who last evening received their diplomas: Melvin A. Bresee of I.os Angeles, Charles Dee Caven of Dos Angeles, Wilder Dwlght of Los Angeles, Nettie E. Hammond of Denver, Col., Wall Jean Damn of Canton, China, John G. MeDeod of Seaforth, Ontario, John Lincoln Rogers of Dos Angeles. Raymond Grlswold Taylor of Covina, William Todd, M. D., of New Zealand, Herbert N. Wales of Dos Angeles. There was another selection by the orchestra, and then Dr. H. G. Uralnerd delivered the valedictory address. The speaker gave the graduates some good advice, urging them to always maintain a high standard of ethics, cautioning them against any line of practice that would tend to lower the profession, and reminding them to at all times bear in mind their high calling. He urged the necessity for regular living and taking care of their own health, and, above all things, cautioned them against the use of stimulants, which had caused the ruin of so many bright minfls in the profession. The speaker alluded to the overcrowded ranks of the profession, especially in Dos Angeles, but reminded the young doctors that they must not be discouraged, for there was always room at the top. Special attention was also railed to the necessity for reform In the laws relating to the commitment of insane persons to the asylums, and he asked the graduates to lend i heir Influence In bringing them about. After music by the orchestra. Rev. C. C. McLean delivered the closing prayer, and as the audience left the theater the orchestra gave another selection. Immdtately after the close of the exercises, the friends of the students crowded around them on the stage to extend their congratulations. During the exercises, Dr. M. D. Moore, professor of obstetrics, according to his usual custom, presented a special prize to the student who passed the best examination In that branch of study. The lucky student this year was Charles Lee Cavin of Los Angeles, and the prize was a handsome case of obstetrical instruments. Among the graduates was one woman. Nettle E. Hammond of Denver, Col., and one Chinaman, Wah Jean Lamb of Canton, China. There were several of the latter's countrymen among the audience. The graduate had discarded his queue and was In American dress. Following Is the present faculty ot the college: J. P. Widney, A. M., M. D„ LL. D., Dean, Emeritus Professor of Principles and Practice of Medicine; H. H. Maynard, M. D., Emeritus Professor of Principles and Practice of Surgery; J. H. Utley, M. D., Professor of Principles and Practice of Medicine; Horace B. Wing, B. S., M. D., Professor of Clinical Medicine; George W. Lasher, M. D., Professor of Principles and Practice of Surgery; Joseph Kurtz, M. D., Professor of Clinical Surgery; William LeMoyne Wills. M. D., Professor of Descriptive and Surgical Anatomy; W. L. Wade, M. D. , Professor of Therapeutics; Melvin L. Moore, M. D., Professor of Obstetrics; Walter Llndley, M. D., Professor of Gynecology; Carl Kurtz, M. D., Associate Professor of Gynecology; T. J. Mccarty. M. D., Professor of Materia Medlca; D. G. MacGowan, M. D., Professor of Diseases of the Skin and Genlto-Urln-ary Organs; H. G. Bralnerd. A. B„ M. D„ Professor of Diseases of the Mind and Nervous System; E. A. Follansbee, M. D., Professor of Diseases of Children; Henry Sayre Orme, A. 8., M. D., Professor of Hygiene; D.'C Barber, A. M„ M. D., Professor of Pathology, Histology and Microscopy; H. Bert Ellis, A. 8., M. D., Professor of Ophthalmology; Wlllam D. Babcock, A. M. M. D., Professor of Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat; Nathaniel P. Conrey. A. M., Professor of Medical Jurisprudence; George L. Cole, M. D., Lecturer on Physical Diagnosis; Frank D. Bullard, A. M„ M. D.. Professor of Chemistry; Claire W. Murphy, M. D., Demonstrator of Anatomy and Lecturer on Physiology. POLICE COURT NOTES A Dull Day's Work on Potty Cases Transacted Yeiterday A light day's business was done in the police courts yesterday, although full time was put in, especially In Justice Morrison's department. The vagrancy case again N. H. McLean was in progress all the afternoon before a Jury. The testimony was not at all conclusive and McLean was promptly exonerated by the Jury without leaving their seats.

Mariana Perez, a poor half-witted Mexican, was arraigned for petty larceny for having stolen a sack of flour. Trial was set for today. Tom McDermott was to have been examined for petty larceny, with a prior conviction, but the McLean case dragged along too late, and the matter went over until Saturday at 10 a. m. Joe Buchanan, the potato peddler accused of battery upon a woman, Kitty Cummlngs, will have trial on Saturday. William Rogers, the expressman, was convicted of disturbing the peace and got $90 or ninety days in jail. Ah Len paid $15 fine for unlawfully selling lottery tickets. James Robinson, Charles Gustlng and J. R. Morgan, three box-car Bleepers, who were arrested early yesterday morning In the Southern Pacific yards, were given floaters of sixty days each. J. S. Pervier, a saloonkeeper, was tried for violating the Sunday-closing ordinance, his case being heard and taken under advisement. Frank Wood and Joseph Lawson, for the same offense, will have trial on June 13th and 11th respeotivcly. A dismissal was entered in the case of Maggie Ferdlana, accused of malicious mischief.

Six drunkards completed the list for the day. receiving lines of $3 to $10 or a corresponding number of days In Jail.

LA FIESTA DE 1897

The Committee of Thirty Appointed—First fleeting Tuesday Next The permanent Fiesta committee of thirty has been selected. It is composed of ten gentlemen drawn from each of the three organlatlons, the chamber of commerce, the Merchants' association and the Los Angeles board of trade, and are as follows:

J. O. Koeplll, J. M. Crawley, R. H. Howell. H. Jevne, C. S. Walton, M. H. Newmark, W. C. Patterson, tlregory Perkins jr., W. E. Roberts, John M. Johnston, A. Jacoby, John F. Francis, Fred 1,. Alles, C. D. Willard, F. J. Thomas, K. H. Wade, F. M. Wood, W. C. Bluett, Ad. Petsch, D. W. Klrkland, H. J. Fleishman, H. W. Frank, D. A. Hamburger, John A. Kingsley, C. F. A. Last, George A. Montgomery, R. W. Pridham, Ferd. K. Rule, J. M. Schneider, A. E. Stuart.

The committee of thirty wil hold its first meeting at 4 oclock on Tuesday afternoon, next, and will commence the Fiesta campaign of 1897 by appointing an executive committee and the transaction of other business. The planning, arranging and perfecting of details of a carnival season such as La Fiesta de Los Angeles has grown to be entails an amount of thought and work that few persons comprehend, and ten or eleven months afford no more time than Is necessary to Insure the success that is looked lor. Indeed, in New Orleans, the work of preparing for the following year's carnival commences within a week after the close of the great fete season. HUNTINGTON'S CONVICTS Rumor That He Has Leased Arizona's Prisoners They Are to Irrigate Public Lands That He Will Then (let Rent Free—Governor Franklin Surprised PHOENIX. Ariz., May 30.—1f opinion hereabouts is not grievously at fault C. P. Huntington is Involved in the most shameful of the scandalous acts which characterized the last territorial administration. It is believed that he is one of the prospective beneficiaries, if not the inspiration and central figure, of a contract secretly made by the board of control last December whereby the convicts of the territory are leased to a company which proposes to use them In the' construction of an irrigating canal near Yuma. The purpose of the canal is to bring public lands under cultivation, and the purpose of the contract Is to turn over these lands to a company which Is believed to represent CP. Huntington. The contract was made public today. As It was made under the Hughes administration and as the members of the board of control were sworn to secrecy, Governor Franklin was unaware of its existence until recently, when Eugene T. Ives of New York called upon him. Informed him that he was successor to Mr. Fleming, the original lessee, and demanded that the provisions of the contract be carried out Governor Franklin was astonished at the news and it is said will contest the legality of the The contract provides that the comvicts of the territory are leased to the canal company for ten years. They are to work from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. daily and the territory is to receive 70 cents per diem for them, payable In water rights at |20 an acre on land under a canal that the company proposes to build with the labor of the convicts. The territory is to transport the convicts to any place designated by the company in or out of tho territory where their labor is required. It is further provided that the territory is to feed, clothe, guard, shelter and furnish medical attendance to the convicts. In four years from the date of the contract the lessees are to take possession of the territorial lands covered by the canal, and are to hold them rent free for a period of ten years thereafter. It Is estimated that the cost to the territory of carrying out the contract would be $1,000,000 o $1,500,000, for which the territory would receive no practical benefit—San Francisco Examiner. K. O. T. M. Officers Following are the new officers of Los Angeles tent, No. 2, K. O. T. M.: Past commander, William Brooks; commander, Frank James;. lieutenant commander, T. E. Stanton; chaplain, Fred Anthony; record keeper, E. M. Guthrie; finance keeper, John Spiers; sergeant, Bralnerd Smith; master at arms, Frank Bryson; first M. of G., E. G. Russell; second M. of G., T. J. Phillips; sentinel. J. P. Stocksdale; picket, C. A. Luckenbach; board of managers. Sherman Smith, George Varcoe, C.J. Waller; musician, Eugene Bassett; physician, Dr. William Dodge; physician, S. and A. department. Dr. J. S. Owens; correspondent, Lester Osborne. Native Sons Elect Officers The new officers of Los Angeles parlor, No. 45, of Native Sons of the Golden West, are as here given: Past president, C. Bennett; president, E. C. Schnabel; first vice-president, E. G. Hookstratton; second vice-president, S. M. Levy; third vice-president, C. Blumenthal; treasurer, A. Ramish; financial secretary, Lee Payne; record"ecretary, H - G - Elkeles; marshal, C. Balzer; trustee, I. Notion. The Tourist club composed of members of Los Angeles parlor will give a trolley picnic at Rublo canyon next Sunday, leaving Fourth and Broadway in special cars at 8:30 a, m. All "Natives" and their friends are invited. Houses Wanted Party with $800 to pay down wants good cottage north and west of Adams and Main; must be a bargain. Also we have customer for a cheap cottage southeast; some cash, balance Installments. Also another at Pico Heights. Langworthy & Co., 226 S. Spring, Dhplaya tor the Chamber John Branch of Artesla sends the chamber of commerce Bamples of fine Eureka lemons. Messrs. McCreery & S6n of the city send a bunch of alfalfa, a fair sample from their field, It Is the third cutting this year. There has been no Irrigation done but the growth has been dependent on the exceedingly light rainfall of the season. Yet this grass is fully three feet high and so he says lt will yield all of one and one-half ton to the acre.