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FORMULAIRE DES SPECIALITES PHARMACEUTIQUES. By Dr. Gautier, ancien interne des hôpitaux, et F. Renault, pharmacien de 1re classe, lauréat de l'Ecold de pharmacie. 1 vol., 300 pages, 3 fr. J. B. Bailliere et Fils, Paris, France.

This is an interesting hand-book, giving detailed information regarding the composition, therapeutic_applications and mode of employment of many remedies, and special treatment for diseases, classified in alphabetical order.

A BAD WAY OF SETTLING DIFFICULTIES BETWEEN CAPITAL AND LABOR.

This pamphlet consists of a series of prize essays by different contributors. It represents much thought, and will be interesting to all. Will be sent free by addressing the American Humane Education Society, Geo. T. Angell, Pres.; 19 Milk St., Boston.

IF you have any patients that stammer, send for pamphlet (free), "Do Not Stammer." Address, Phila. Institute for Cure of Stammering, etc., E. S. Johnston, Principal, 1033 Spring Garden St., Phila., Pa.

HAVE you heard of that remarkable book "Merrie England," which was published only about a year ago, and of which nearly a million copies have been sold? This phenominal circulation has been mostly in England, but it now has a large sale in this country. Its application is mostly to the industrial conditions as they exist in England; but the principles developed, as to what is justice to the producers of wealth, are equally applicable in this country. Social science is always interesting; the correct interpretation of human nature throws a light upon every study; the author of this book is a master of both, and makes the highest use of them-the securing of justice to the producers of wealth. The book has made a great impression in England, and is destined to do the same in this country. It is not only a marvel of clearly expressed views, but also a marvel of cheapness-a book of 172 pages for 10 cents! Address The Coming Nation, Tennessee City, Tenn.

How to Feed the Baby for Ten Cents a Day, on Domestic Foods. Sent for 2 two-cent stamps by the Daily News, Chicago, Ill.

FOOD AS MEDICINE. A little book on a big subject comes to us. "The Food-Cure for Constipation and Resultant Diseases" is its title and it is published by C. F. Hart, box 631, Philadelphia, price, 25 cents. The author holds that we swallow too many drugs and that the rational cure for many diseases is food used medicinally. He writes interestingly of the curative virtues of various articles of food in ordinary use. Speaking from long experience and observation he contends that in stomach troubles-notably constipation and diseases resulting from it-drugs should never be used; that Nature furnishes a remedy in the shape of food; that certain foods have medicinal effects, and when used in accordance with the simple system which he explains not only prevention but cure may be depended upon. The author gives lists of food articles, with their effects upon the bodily functions, showing what one should eat and drink to secure health, and what should be avoided.

A BETTER FINANCIAL SYSTEM; OR GOVERNMENT BANKS. By Geo. C. Ward, Pub. by Arena Co., Boston, Mass. Price 25 cents.

This is a substantial volume of 505 pages, and well worth its price. It is deep and argumentative. It gives facts, figures, and makes sound deductions.

The management of the Cotton States and International Exposition is jubilant over the brilliant results achieved by Mr. Luther Stieringer, Consulting Electrical Engineer, in the design for an Electric Fountain. The design is that of a twin-fountain, rising from an island in the centre of the grand basin, immediately in front of the Machinery Hall. The island which forms the groundwork for base of the fountain and covers the operating chamber is one hundred feet long and fifty feet wide. There are nineteen orifices, each with seven to ten jets. The electric lights used under each orifices to project the beam of light through the water, are of two hundred and fifty thousand candle power each in the beam.

The four forms of water used are the solid stream, the geyser, the spray and the fog bank. The highest jets will rise something over one hundred feet from the basin of the lake. The fog bank is to be produced by steam, condensed by means of spray. The four forms will be used alternately in various ways with fine effect. The streams and geysers will be interspersed with circular pipes throwing jets in the form of wheat-sheaves.

Mr. Stieringer designed the electric fountain at Chicago, but thinks this will surpass that in brilliancy of effect. Walter G. Cooper, Chief Department Publicity and Promotion, Atlanta, Ga. [Opens September 18; Closes December 31, 1895.]

A CHART OF THE SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM. By Dr. Byron Robinson, price, 75 cents. E. H. Colgrove & Co., Chicago.

This is a complete and instructive drawing, with explanatory references, of this most complicated and too little understood portion of anatomy. The great sympathetic nervous system possesses an importance in physiological processes and pathological conditions not generally recognized. Our esteemed correspondent, Dr. Robinson, has made a thorough and exhaustive study of it, the results of which he has embodied in this chart.

REPORT of Board of Managers of Pennsylvania Hospital, including the Department for the Insane. Henry Haines, 514 Walnut St., Phila., Treasurer.

THE opening paper in The Monthly Illustrator for July is a consideration by George Parsons Lathrop of Japan's influence in American art, taking a series of drawings by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Herter as the text for his remarks, which lead to the conclusion that this influence is perceptible and beneficial, especially in the direction of greater simplicity of treatment.

The National Gallery of Norway is rich in paintings by Norwegian masters, who have mainly dealt with the life and scenery of their own land. In The Monthly Illustrator for July a score of these pictures are reproduced, all out-door subjects, leaving the indoor or genre pictures of Norwegian life and character for future representation. Prof. Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen accompanies these interesting pictures with reminiscences of his own youthful experiences on the farms and among the fiords and forests of his picturesque land.

Very different in material and treatment, yet sub.

stantially the same in subject, is Hamilton W. Mabie's essay on "Country Sights and Sounds," as he has understood them in our own land. This is illustrated by numerous photographs of rural scenes and incidents. Harry C. Jones, Editor and Publisher, 92, 94 and 96 Fifth Avenue, New York.

CALOMEL. By W. Blair Stewart, A. M., M.D., Atlantic City, N. J. Reprint. Address the author.

Wit and Wisdom.

HEROISM OF MEDICAL OFFICERS IN THE CHINESE

WAR.

An item which must excite admiration is reported by a correspondent at Wei-hai-wei in the current number of the Broad Arrow: "Now came a touching proof of heroic devotion to duty. While the storm of lead was still hurling thickly through the air, a company of Red Cross men, always well to the front, appeared on the field, stolidly marching out from the ravines, two and two, with stretchers and 'first-aid' appliances for their comrades, right under the withering fire from the gunboat, with never a moment's hesitation. Unarmed, but for a paltry dirk at the side, helpless in any case against such an attack, with foes heedless or ignorant of the sacred significance of the Red Cross badge, they did not flinch for a moment on their errand of mercy. It would have been easy to wait until the fire should cease, but they nobly went on and did their work as if on their parade ground at home. One by one the dead and wounded were sought out all over that wide field of blood, and borne away, until within twenty minutes the place was completely cleared of every man, living or dead. Colonel Taylor, A. M. S., declared it the most splendid deed he ever saw, and the other foreign attaches who saw it were equally emphatic in their praise."-Medical Record.

The Sexual Tonic Granules have proven to be a great success in relieving nocturnal emissions, spermatorrhea, etc,; $1.85 per thousand or 20 cents for a trial hundred. The Epilepsy Granules are also satisfactory; same price. The Special Tonic Granule is the best combination known to tone up a debilitated system; same price. The best formula for weak, irregular heart action is the Heart Tonic Granule; same price. The Uterine Granule is most excellent in case of lucorrhea, pelvic pains, irregular, painful or scanty menstruation-as a general tonic and regulator of the female genative system, $3.35 per thousand; 100, 45 cents. Philabelphia Granule Co., 10 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

A FATHER'S LETTERS.

No. 1. "My Dear Son: I am so glad to learn that you are starting in your noble profession with the idea that there is something higher and grander than the simple procuring of a livelihood. I am glad to see that you appreciate the opportunity which opens before you for doing good, without thought of the sordid gold which so often defiles those who handle it. Let this be your motto: 'He went about doing good.""

No. 2 (one year later.) "My Dear Son. You cannot expect me to give you a thorough education and then supply you with means afterwards. You should now be able to earn your living, it seems to me. Have you tried hard to collect some of your bills? I will

not see you suffer, you know, but do not let the people get the idea you are to do their work for nothing. Enclosed you will find a portion of what you request. 'The laborer is worthy of his hire.'”—National Med. Review.

INSANE WIT.

The Medical Press tells a story of a gentleman who went to visit a friend who was an inmate of a lunatic asylum. When he had been there about half an hour he looked at the clock and asked if it was right. The lunatic gazed at him with a look of compassion for a minute or so, and then said: "Do you think it would be here if it was right, you lunatic?"

FOR samples of Proto-Nuclein send to Reed & Carnrick, New York, N. Y.

INSTEAD of malt extracts use Taka-Diastase, for starch digestion, made by Parke, Davis & Co., Detroit, Mich.

PASSIFLORA INCARNATA, the new hypnotic is made by John B. Daniel, wholesale druggist, 34 Wall St., Atlanta, Ga.

A FULL size bottle of Celerina will be sent if you request it of Rio Chemical Co., St. Louis, Mo., and agree to pay express charges.

FOR fine elastic trusses, abdominal supporters, elastic stockings and woven goods generally, address G. W. Flavell & Bro., 1005 Spring Garden St., Phila. Pa.

MESSRS. Helbing and Passmore, the great English Chemists, have pronounced Peacock's Bromides a preparation of chemically pure Bromides and far superior to the commercial salts.

PASSAIC, N. J., December 20th, 1892. I have used the Freligh's Cough Tablets sent me, and was much pleased with the effectiveness of the article. RICHARD A. TERHUNE, M. D.

Class of 1850. Mellin's Focd enjoys an enviable reputation among physicians, nurses and mothers.

SOMATOSE is a very concentrated and yet pleasant nutritive substance. It agrees perfectly with the digestion. Use it in patients, young or old, who need rapid building up or long sustaining with in sufficient digestion powers. It is very useful for syphilitic patients. W. H. Schieffelin Co., New York are sole agents.

ACUTE MUSCULAR RHEUMATISM.

W. H. H. & Co., Phila.

Gentlemen:-I used the Syrup of Hydriodic Acid in a case of Acute Muscular Rheumatism in a little girl of six years. The relief was prompt, so much so that after the fourth day's treatment I discharged her cured. About six months later she had a return of the same troubles which was again promptly relieved by the Syrup of Hydriodic Acid,-Hostelley's. Port Rep., Va.

STUART YANCY,

A REMARKABLE CASE OF INCONTINENCE OF URINE IN A CHILD.

Four months ago I treated a remarkable case of incontiner ce of urine in a child. It was seven months old, and had urinated from fifteen to twenty times every night since it was born, requiring its wrappers

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1. Massage applied to muscle at rest increases its resistance to fatigue and modifies and delays fatigue proper.

2. In certain cases the good effects of massage are in proportion to the length of time that it is given.

3. Massage prevents in muscle the accumulation of fatigue-products due to work that is too closely consecutive.

4. Percussion and rubbing are inferior to kneading and to mixed massage; that is to the alternate application of these three methods.

5. In muscles weakened by fasting, massage increases resistance to the effects of work.

6. Upon muscles fatigued or weakened by general causes, as forced marching, watching, brain-work, massage exercises a restorative action.

7. Massage has no good effect whatever upon muscles in which the circulation of the blood is suppressed.

"Yes;" said the tourist in the Pennsylvania metropolis, "I have been in Philadelphia three days and I would kind of like a little "livening up."

"Certainly, sir," said the polite Philadelphian, "we understand that travelers like excitement. Just let me show you around to the morgue."

A SUGGESTION FOR INCREASING THE FLOW

OF MILK.

Too many mothers have not quite enough milk for Baby, and desire to increase the amount. A most successful doctor recommended, with best results, a very simple thing that he said never failed in such cases. It was putting olive oil on the breast several times a day and rubbing it in with gentle yet firm massage toward the nipple. The oil acts as a food, while the massage empties and stimulates the milk glands. A decided improvement can be seen in two or three days.

SAYS A PROMINENT PHYSICIAN.

"I am astonished at the remarkably beneficial results obtained in cases of La Grippe in which I have, of late, prescribed Horlick's Malted Milk. In my own case it not only proved very refreshing and nourishing, but at the same time quenched my thirst and assured me a good night's rest. I attribute my

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