this tax is levied by the representatives of the county societies, it is a voluntary setting apart of the county societies of a certain portion of their dues for general state expenses. It follows from this, therefore, that the state assessment, or as some members, and even some county secretaries persist in erroneously designating it, the "state dues," is a part of the county societies' dues, and that no member is in good standing with his county society unless the entire amount, including the state assessment, is paid to the county secretary. It is essential for a clear understanding in this matter that members get away from the idea that the payment of the state assessment has anything to do with attendance at state meetings. Members occasionally make the statement that they "did not pay any state dues last year because they did not attend the state meeting." The state assessment is not for the purpose of paying the expenses of the state meeting, nor has it anything to do with it. It is for the purpose of carrying on the work of the state organization, which goes on twelve months out of the year, entirely regardless of the annual session. It would be just as reasonable for a citizen to refuse to pay his taxes on the grounds that he had not been in Springfield for two years. A thorough understanding of these underlying principles will greatly facilitate the work of the officers of both county and state societies and will also increase efficiency of organization throughout the state.-Illinois Medical Journal, December, 1906. A COLORADO EDITORIAL. We all have reason to be proud of the achievements of the American Medical Association and of its co-ordinate bodies, state and county, in the direction of better organization and increased membership. In these particulars this society has shared in the honors, more than doubling its membership in three years, and establishing itself on a basis that makes it a power in the community and a source of strength and inspiration to every one of its members. Its advancement is serving to disintegrate sectarian lines of demarcation, and is bringing all reputable physicians under one flag, whether they belong to the heavy artillery or the light infantry, and whether they employ grape and canister or minnie balls. There is nothing now to prevent any of us from employing any weapon we may possess against the common enemies, disease and death; and so long as we fight from the same stronghold and under the same flag none need be known by any other name than physician or surgeon and a member of the legion of honor of the American Medical Association.-Colorado Medicine, October, 1906. THIS TABLE IS COMPILED FROM THE BEST INFORMATION John W. Foss, Phoenix. Alabama, Medical Assn. of the State.. J. N. Baker, Montgomery. of San Francisco. Colorado State Medical Society........ Melville Black, Majestic Bldg., Denver. Connecticut State Medical Society.... Walter R. Steiner, 4 Trinity St., Hartford. G. W. K. Forrest, 1000 Jackson 3 3 Delaware State Medical Society....... Florida Medical Association.. Maryland, Medical and Chir. Faculty Washington. J. D. Fernandez, Jacksonville... Walter E. Tobie, 126 Free St., J. Ruhräh, 839 N. Eutaw St., Bal- F. W. Goss, 217 Warren St., Rox- B. R. Schenck, Detroit Massachusetts Medical Society... New Mexico Medical Association.. S. K. Morrison, Reno. D. E. Sullivan, Concord. R. E. McBride, Las Cruces.. North Carolina, Med. Soc. of the State David A. Stanton, High Point... Ohio State Medical Association....... Frank Winders, Columbus. South Carolina Medical Association.. Walter Cheyne, Sumter. Texas, State Medical Association of... I. C. Chase, Ft. Worth.. 1,288 780 T. 195 104 T, 985 484 T.&J 45 22 137 81 99 98 11 3,594 1719 T.&J. 105 64 8 2,458 1202 J. †Representing 82 counties. Is organized by districts. J-Journal. T-Transactions. B-Bulletin |