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night from a wedding feast, bringing me a bunch of sweet violets which some lady had given to him, saying: "See, I thought of you in all that crowd." I don't know whether he did or not, but I think of him every time I see or smell sweet violets.

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Phytolacca Decandra for Epithelioma. The method of using the remedy is to bruise the green leaves to a pulpy mass; collect the expressed juice in a shallow receptacle, as a plate; allow it to evaporate to a thick, pasty consistency; spread a portion of this on a piece of silk or other suitable cloth, and apply to the morbid growth.

The plaster should be removed; the part washed twice daily. The remedy causes severe pain. It has a selective action for the morbid tissue; follows out all the irregularities of the epithelioma; causes, as it were, its liquefaction and removal; and then acts as a cicatrizant for the open sore.

As soon as all the morbid tissue is destroyed a bed of cicatricial tissue begins to spread from the periphery, and as this occurs the plaster should be cut smaller each day, so as to conform to the size and shape of the surface to be covered by it.

Under this treatment the writer has seen large epitheliomatous masses destroyed in a few weeks, and nothing but a faint scar left at the place occupied by the growth. In no case was there a recurrence at the original site.

Unlike other remedies, it can be used fearlessly, does not endanger the patient, combines within itself a caustic action and healing property, and requires to be used in the same manner from beginning to end. -Goodman, S. C., Med. Jour.

Practical Points.

The monosulphate of sodium is given with excellent results in lead poisoning, to hasten the elimination of the lead, and to retard any toxic influence until the climi-nation is effected.

Senecio is especially indicated in amenorrhea from cold, acute and accompanied with languor and chilliness. Aconite, with or without, may be indicated by the symptoms and in full doses may prove very serviceable.

One drop of a one per cent. solution of nitro-glycerine, three times daily, has cured some intractable cases of sciatica.

In the treatment of acute cystisis five

drops of the tincture of thuja every three hours is a valuable remedy.

A French medical pessimist predicts that it wil be only a short time until it is discovered that the bicycle exercises a most fatal influence in inducing uterine versions, flexions, prolapsus, cellulitis, metorrhagia and every possible evil.

An epithelioma may develop in a wart, or a scar, or a mole.

The application of the tincture of bloodroot to surfaces poisoned with ivy will immediately relieve the itching and burning and will quickly cure.

Apple cider has long been advised as a remedy for hepatic and renal colic. This influence is found to be due to the presence of the valerianate of amyl, a substance which belongs to the ethers and readily dissolves cholesterin. This agent is found to be valuable for this purpose and also as an anodyne and antispasmodic. Two and onehalf grains is the dose.-From Chicago Medical Times.

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M. Sig. Two pills every morning.Hugo Engel, M. D., Philadelphia, Pa., in Med. Summary.

For vulvar pruritus.

R Sulphophenate of sodium, 5 to 10
parts;

Vaseline and lanoline, of each, 45
parts.

For blennorrhagic vaginitis.
R Pure Creosote,

Solution of potassium hydrate, of
each, 3 parts;

Camphorated water, 240 parts. Injection twice daily of a teaspoonful of this solution into the vagina.

For genital herpes.

R Lanoline and gray ointment, of
each, 20 parts;

Olive oil, 10 parts.

For moist herpes.

R Starch powder, 100 parts;

Subnitrate of bismuth, 1 part;
Tannic acid, 1 part.

-Revue Medico-Chirurgicale des Maladies des Femmes, May 25, 1895.-Therapeutic Gazette.

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Dr. T. Griswold Comstock, 3401 Washington avenue, St. Louis, Mo., recommends very highly in pruritus ani the following: Eucalypti (Sander & Son's), Creosoti,

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Gummi camphorae

Lanolini

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White vaseline. Rub thoroughly in a mortar. First cleanse the parts with castile soap suds; then apply the ointment. Repeat every day until a cure is effected. Stramonium Ointment for Hemorrhoids. Take lard, a couple of pounds; place it in a skillet on the fire. Gather the green stramonium leaves and drop them into the hot lard. When crisped take them out and drop in others, thus continuing until the lard is thoroughly saturated with the properties of the leaves. This, when cool, forms a beautiful green ointment. An excellent application for piles. Morphia, cocaine, hamamelis and such drugs as may be desirable to be used can be mixed with this. The piles should be thoroughly annointed at night and pushed well up above the sphincter.

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Cathartics must be avoided. Drink glass of water on rising in the morning, and bathe the lower portion of the body with strong salt water, rubbing and kneading thoroughly. After breakfast solicit an action of the bowels without straining. Make this a regular habit. If the bowels fail to act use an injection of cold water. An aloin pill, 1-40 grain, taken at night will tend to laxing the bowel. A dose of sulphur and cream of tartar may be used. Tr. of nux vomica arouses peristaltic action. This may be added to the morning glass of water, one or two drops. If want of fluid with the feces, give twenty to forty grains of phosphate of soda in a glass of water on going to bed.

2. Restore tone to the vascular system of the pelvis and improve nutrition. For this there is nothing better than hamamelis virginica and hydrastis three or four times a day. If nutrition is feeble, the bitter tonics are indicated.

3. The change of structure is gotten rid of by the use of some of the above local applications. Old standing cases with permanent tumors should be treated surgically.

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M. Sig.-Take one teaspoonful every four hours, alternating with the application.

It will be seen that, by alternating the topical application with the internal medicament, one or the other will be brought in contact with the diphtheritic membrane every two hours.-Dr. E. B. Robertson, Jackson, Cal., in St. Louis Courier of Medicine.

To Administer Salicylate of Sodium. According to Bouchardt, when the stomach will not tolerate the salicylate, it may be successfully given in a tablespoonful of a mixture composed of

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TRIALS AND TRIUMPHS OF LABOR. By G. B. De Bernardi. Price 50 cents. Address the author, Independence, Mo.

Occasionally a genius arises in human affairs, and when he explains his idea it seems so simple that we involuntarily exclaim, "Why did we not think of that before?" Mr. De Bernardi has written a book which, we think, will live long after he has passed away, and will be a blessing to mankind. It is a book which no one who is studying the problem of human society can afford to miss. We hope that all who read this notice will secure a copy of the book, read it, and then use his best endeavors to secure the establishment of a Labor Exchange in his community. If used early enough, and extensively enough, it will save us from the perils of gold bondage and bring plenty and prosperity to our people without any political action whatever. It is purely a private and an industrial affair, appealing to the common sense and honesty of the people. By its successful establishment we should soon see physicians getting their financial reward for their practice without fail. We think Mr. DeBernardi's work is a great one, and that its influence will grow and extend in ever-widening circles.

The world with its wealth should belong to those who by intelligent work or scientific research, produce wealth, and not to schemers and speculators. This work is in the line of bringing us back to original justice.

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The study of diseases of the nervous system is always exceedingly interesting and beneficial to the general practicing physician. Prof. Gowen brings to the work years of rich experience and a mind well trained in systematic scientific research. The lectures are interesting, logical, easy and pleasant in style, and are very useful and instructive.

REPRINTS AND PAMPHLETS.

STATE BOARDS OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS VS. MEDI

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ONE OF THE CAUSES OF ANEROTICISM IN WOMEN. By Eugene P. Bernardy, M.D., 221 S. 17th St., Philadelphia.

Physicians are often consulted as to the causes of the lack of natural amativeness on the part of the wives of their patients. Dr. Bernardy shows a cause of this absence of passion and the simple treatment that brings relief.

THE PROTECTIVE FEATURE OF UNDERCLOTHING. By H. L. Deimel, M. D. Address the author, 409 Pearl St., New York, N. Y.

TREATMENT OF INTERNAL HEMORRHOIDS. By E. P. Miller, M.D., 41 W. 26th St., New York, N. Y. THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING THE STOMACH AND INTESTINES FROM PATHOGENIC GERMS. By Dr. Boardman Reed, Atlantic City, N. J. APPENDICITIS. By John B. Deaver, M.D., Philadelphia, Pa.

This is a valuable paper, read at the American Medical Association.

ELECTROLYSIS OF SMALL GROWTHS, WITH PHOTOGRAPHS. By Homer C. Bennett, M.D., Lima, O.

In the September Arena Magazine (Copley Square, Boston, Mass.), Prof. Frank Parsons, continues his most interesting and valuable series of articles on The Peoples' Lamps, Electric Lights, etc. In the same number Hon. John Davis continues his unique and remarkable sketches of Napoleon Bonaparte.

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as compared with 1,024 in 1893. Cases of fatal nakebite were three times as numerous in Bhandara as in the previous year. On the other hand, only 102 human beings were killed by tigers instead of 119. Leopards and panthers accounted for 25 deaths against 30, but only 12 deaths are ascribed to bears compared with the 26 of the previous year. Six children were carried off by wolves in the Sangor District, whereas fourteen innocents were destroyed in the same way in 1893. The mortality among wild beasts was heavier than before, owing largely to the presence of European sportsmen. 261 tigers were killed compared with 207; 533 leopards instead of 500, and 154 bears compared with 106. An additional number of wolves, hyænas, jackals and snakes were also despatched. The increase among the cattle slain by these creatures is, however, very alarming. 10,000 heads are reported to have been killed during 1894 as against 8,000 heads in the year preceding. Is it possible that the returns are at fault?-Indian Med. Record.

FOR description of the Auto-Sterilizing Thermometer Case, a prop hylactic and labor saving device, indispensible to every conscientious member of the medical profession, address Alfred A. Smith & Co., Mertz Building, corner Eleventh and F streets, Washington, D. C.

HAVE you ever considered the true scientific principles upon which Mellin's Food is prepared?

GOLD is king in therapeutics. See advertisement of Arsenauro and Mercauro, this issue.

DO YOU realize that you can have a box of Stewart's Pile Ointment free by asking Fied. W. Stewart, Oswego, N. Y.?

FOR influenza or la grippe, use the Pil. Phenacetine, camphor et atropine, made by Schieffelin & Co., New York, N. Y.

HAVE you yet used Keith's Avena sativa for the morphine habit? Address B. Keith & Co., 75 William St., New York City.

DOCTORS keep pouring into Mexico from the United States at a tremendous rate. Some of them would be glad to go back if they were able to earn money enough to do so. It is peculiar how little common sense these men display. One should think some were not yet out of their childhood days. Going into a strange country, not understancing its ways, nor its people, not knowing its language and not even trying to learn the same, they expect to get rich in less than no time, and if they meet with disappointments the country is "no good."-Cincinnati Med. Jour.

SEND to Imperial Hernia Cure Co., Jacksonville, Fla., for instructions in regard to the permanent cure of hernia.

ADVISE the use of Dr. Julius Fehr's Baby Powder for infants.

WE HAVE always been satisfied with the Supporters and other fabric goods obtained from G. W. Flavell & Bro., 1005 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia.

For alkaloidal granules address the Abbott Alkaloidal Co., Station X, Chicago, Ill.

A CASE OF INVETERATE SPERMATORRHEA.

Patient, young man of 20, when he came under observation, November 25, 1894, had been under treatment for two years, though able to work some all the while. Soon after I commenced treating his case, and when I thought him to be improving satisfactorily, he got exposed to severe cold, frost-biting his hands and

feet and nearly freezing him to death. From this time his spermatorrhea got bad as ever, and was complicated with torpid liver, constipated bowels and gastrointestinal dyspepsia. I had the complications under control when I received the Sexual Tonic Granules from the Phila. Granule Co. I gave as directed and required him to report to me when one third of his medicine had been used. He had greatly improved; the vermicular feel of the scrotum had greatly improved; he had gained self confidence and had had but one nocturnal emission, and that the second night after commencing the use of the Granules. I then directed the next third of the supply to be used on alternate days. He was to, and did, report when this second third was used. I then directed him to use at any time when he felt like relapsing; then he was to use for a day or two. Since he had used the second third I have heard no complaint and had practically lost sight of the case, when I chanced to see him yesterday. I examined him and considered him well and he so considered himself and that you know is three-fourths of the battle. He told me that he yet had fifteen or twenty of the Granules, and did not suppose he would ever need them. W. H. BENTLEY, M. D.

Woodstock, Ky.

DR. A. N. SCOTIN, of Russia, noting that an epidemic of small pox was approaching the district under his charge, personally examined every child under fourteen years of age before the disease arrived. The total number of children examined was 1564, distributed among 665 families and in 30 villages. He found that 1055 had been vaccinated and had visible scars; 75 children formed a second group of doubtful cases which were said to have been vaccinated, but on which no scars were visible, and 424 have never been vaccinated.

The small pox arrived and a wide spread, although not very fatal epidemic resulted.

It was found that of the 1055 "vaccinated" children only 16, or 1 3%, contracted the disease; of the 75 "doubtful," 35, or 46.6%, suffered, while of the 434" unvaccinated" children, 244, or 58.6%, caught the disease.

In other words, the unvaccinated suffered to an extent forty five times as great as the vaccinated.

Further, it was observed that in 189 families all the children were unvaccinated, and in these families if one child sickened with the small-pox, the disease spread, with only seventeen exceptions, to every other child in the house. On the other hand, in houses where some children were vaccinated and some were not, the disease without exception attacked the latter and the former escaped.-Lancet.

MELACHOL is useful in the following, among other diseases: Diarrhea, Constipation, Catarrh of the Bile Ducts, Hepatic Colic, Jaundice. Alta Pharmacal Co., Fourth and Lancaster Ave., St. Louis, Mo.

SOW.

THE law of the harvest is to reap more than you Sow an act and you reap a habit, sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny.

SAMPLE of Pancreo Bismuth with Pepsin will be sent on application to George C. Frye, Chemist, Portland, Me.

FOR free sample of Electrozone address The Electrozone Co., 72 Park Place, New York, N. Y.

FOR Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic, or for Svapnia, the purified opium, address Charles N. Crittenton Co., 115 Fulton St., New York.

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