The prevalent discussion aroused by Governor Rollins' Fast Day proclamation as to the condition of religion in New Hampshire has called attention to the fact that religious statistics show that in 1896 there were in the state 780 religious organizations with 854 churches and other places of worship, having a seating capacity of 258,376.
That
the Methodist Church in cities had ceased to grow in membership; that the Christian Church at large was passing through a revolution, and was face with a crisis; that religious themes no longer interested men, and that ministers, as such, were no longer revered, were some of the statements made by Rev.
Governor Thomas
should veto the proposed law limiting the practice of medicine to those who have obtained a diploma from "some reputable medical college.
It
is a fact which cannot be successfully denied that the medical bill, which was passed by the late legislature, seeks to establish what practically would be a medical trust.
Editor Sentinel :—Although a trifle late, I hand you herewith a copy of the iron-clad medical bill presented to the late Oregon Legislature for enactment into law.
If
a medical prescription could be written that would prevent sin, disease, and death, men worth hundreds of dollars, would give their hundreds to possess it; men worth thousands would give their thousands; and men worth millions would give their millions.