patient has had uterine disease and its accompanying ills for a long time; and was induced by some of her lady friends to try this "Orange Blossom" as a remedy. She says she is much better in some respects, but has weakened considerably since she has been using it. Several Several other ladies in this county are using it, and all so far as I know with the same result, as far as the exfoliation of the membranous cast of the uterus is concerned. They obtain the suppositories from a woman here, who acts as agent for the party sending it out.

Please tell us in the WORLD what they are composed of, and what you think of their use. An immediate reply is desired.

[The mass contains alum and extract of belladonna, mixed with flour paste, a little oil and probably glycerin. Its action is probably mechanical; with a little credit to be given the novelty.-Ed.]

Editor MEDICAL WORLD:

Dr. McCoy will find by examination Dr. H. H. Green's dropsy medicine is principally salts with a placebo of confection of senna. He will also find in dropsy depending on liver trouble it will remove the fluids fast. I do not or cannot account for it unless the Epsom salts agree with the stomach as well; the senna can have but little effect.

[Get the best extract of phytolacca to be had. If a solid extract, dilute it with lanolin or lard, to a semi-solid consistence. Apply this to the skin over the enlarged glands; rubbing well in once every day. If you cannot get a good solid extract, use the fluid extract, evaporated to the consistency of tar; mix with lanolin and apply as above. Internally give iodide of iron and cod liver oil with lime.-Ed.]

THE binders seem to give universal satisfaction. Where else can one be found which answers the purpose so well, and at so low a price as 30 cents ?

A number of interesting communications are crowded out, but will appear in next issue.

Editor MEDICAL WORLD:

What will be the cost of having a nostrum analyzed by a competent chemist? It is an opium cure, which seems to possess some real virtue, but which is very expensive.

Spartansburg, S. C. J. NOTT MOORE.

[Dr. L. Greenbaum, N. W. Cor. 10th and Arch Sts., Phila., will analyze the preparation for you. Write to him for terms. You will probably find morphia in it, if you apply the usual tests. Nitric acid colors it red, changing to yellow.-Ed.]

lows.-Ed.]:

R Tinct. capsici..

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Tinct. camphora. Tinct. guaiaci,.

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REVIEWS.

A COMPENDIUM OF PHARMACY. By F. E. Stewart, M. D., Ph. G., Lecturer on Pharmacy, Medico-Chirurgical College, of Philadelphia, etc. P. Blakiston, Son & Co. Pp. 196. 12 mo. $1.

This volume forms the last of the series of Quiz Compends, issued by the above firm. Although designed primarily for the use of students, there is in this little book an abundance of useful material for the physician.

To the graduate of ten years ago the names of glycerites, abstracts, trituration, chartae, etc., have an unfamiliar appearance; and one, at least, savors strongly of our infinitesimal neighbors. They improve on acquaintance, however.

Indeed, after laying down Dr. Stewart's book, we can only regret that medical schools do not compel their students to acquire a respectable degree of proficiency in practical pharmacy. Such knowledge would be of incalcuable advantage to them, even if they should never dispense their own drugs. The intelligent pharmacist must feel some contempt for the physician who orders incompatible mixtures, and who fails to utilize the more recent improvements in the art of the druggist.

It does not follow that a book is of little value because it is small in size. In the following list of monographs are some which contain the latest conclusions of the leaders of medical thought; others whose compilation has demanded much research. We have only space to notice the scholarly paper of Dr. McEwen on Protobiology. When so much that is badly written, or hastily prepared, comes to one's hands, it is a relief to meet with an essay whose well-turned sentences smacks of the days of Addison. Dr. McEwen authorizes us to say that he will send copies upon application to him, at 1107 Walnut St., Phila. Club Foot. A. S. Roberts, M. D., Phila. Bulletin of North Carolina Board of Health. National Conference of State Boards of Health. Lanolin, Benno Jaffé and Darmstaeder. Berlin. Heredity and Education. E. A. Wood, Pittsburg. Protobiology, J. W. McEwen, M. D., Philadelphia. Memoir of Austin Flint. A. Jacobi, M. D., N. Y. Tarnier's Forceps. Ellwood Wilson, M. D., Phila. Proceedings of the Connecticut Medical Society, 1885. Report of Inspection of Quarantine. John H. Rauch. Transplantation of Eyes. C. H. May, M. D., N. Y. Bulletin No. 1., School of Pharmacy. Purdue University.

Esthetics of Medicine. H. A. Cottell, M. D., Louis

ville.

Intra-Pulmonary Injections in Phthisis. J. B. White,

M. D.

Spasmodic Stricture. Same author.

Scarlet Fever. T. G. Comstock, M. A., M. D., St. Louis.

The St. Louis Gynapod. Same author. Medical Education, etc. Illinois State Board of Health.

Seventh Annual Report of the Illinois State Board of Health.

Pneumatic Therapeutics. Drs. Houghton & Jenson, -Chicago.

Insidious Septicemia. By Geo. J. Engelmann, M.D., St. Louis,

A new Departure in Uterine Therapeutics-The Dry Treatment. Same author.

Oxygen, &c., S. S. Wallian, A. M., M. D., Bloomingdale, N. Y.

Malarial Hæmaturia. R. H. Day, M. D., Baton Rouge, La.

Note Book for Abdominal Tumors. John Homans, M. D., Boston.

Ethics of Female Sterility. A. R. Jackson, A. M., M. D., Chicago.

The Genu-Pectoral Posture. H. F. Campbell, M. D., Augusta, Ga.

Limit of Contagious stage of Syphilis. F. N. Otis, M. D., N. Y.

Biniodide of Mercury in Obstetrics. E. P. Bernardy, M. D., Phila.

Surgical Cases. Mass. General Hospital. Drs. Bigelow, Hodge & Beach.

Relation of Bacteria to Puerperal Diseases. E. W. Cushing, M. D., Boston.

Perineal Lacerations During Labor. By Henry T. Byford, M. D., Chicago.

Report of a Case of Pelvic Abscess. Same author.
By Henry O.

The Role of Bacteria in Parturition.
Marcy, A. M., M. D., Boston.

The Climatic Treatment of Disease. Western North Carolina as a Health Resort. Same author.

Persons interested in any of these publications can apply to the authors for copies.

To the New York journals Dr. Corning has added a new monthly, devoted mainly to clinical work. Among the contributors are a number of the indefatigable workers who are now pushing New York to the front in medcal teaching. The new journal has our best wishes for its success.

But what shall we say of the Medical Missionary Record? We have the highest respect for that devoted body, numbering perhaps 100, and if their interests demand the founding of a special journal for their benefit, well and good. But we would rather see the funds used in the journal devoted more directly to the benefit of the missionaries.

While the field of medical journalism is certainly well filled, we can still welcome any worthy competitor. If the succeeding issues of PROGRESS keep up the high standard set by the opening number, Dr. Reynolds will not be long in winning a high place for his new monthly. There is not an article in the copy before us that is not well worthy of perusal.

The Alabama Medical and Surgical Journal also makes its first appearance. It's raison d'etre is the fact that until now the medical profession in this great and growing State had no home journal. That this is not due to any lack of capacity in the Alabama physicians is evidenced by the very creditable monthly before us. We are pleased to notice that the staff embraces a proofreader, in which some other journals would do well to follow its example.

Milk Analysis and Infant Feeding. By Arthur V. Meigs, M. D. P. Blakiston, Son & Co., Philada,

Dr. Meigs' book is the result of original investigation, and contains valuable information for any one who is interested in this important subject. It is well worth its price.

A recent and welcome addition to our exchange list is Mind in Nature, published by the Cosmic Publishing Co., 171 W. Washington St., Chicago. Monthly; $1 per year.

The Neurological Review, a new monthly, edited by Dr. J. S. Jewell, Chicago. The contents are of interest to the general physician, as well as the alienist. The ournal is well gotten up and we hope it will succeed.

The Annals of Hygiene appears as the organ of the Penna. State Board of Health. The contents include so much good matter that we must regret it is published in a journal whose circulation is so limited, as a first number must be. If merit be recognized, this is a fault which will soon be remedied.

The Student's Manual of Venereal Diseases. By Berkeley Hill and Arthur Cooper. P. Blakiston, Son & Co., Phila. 4th edition, revised. 12 mo. Pp. 132. Cloth $1.00.

An excellent manual, concise, clear and full. We have no words but those of commendation for this useful little book.

Analysis of the Urine. By Hofmann & Ultzmann. 2d edition. D. Appleton & Co., New York. Pp. 310. 8 vo. Price, $2.00.

This is a very complete and practical work on the subject. The additions by the American editors are of much value. We note with pleasure the preference given to the old and tried tests for albumen; heat and nitric acid.

12 mo.

Price 25c. each.

Practical Notes on the Treatment of Skin Diseases. By George H. Rohe, M. D., Baltimore. I. Cutaneous Glands. Pp. 61. II. Eczema. Pp. 46. 12 mo. These admirable little works show two things conclusively: First. They are written by a man who understands his subject. Second: The author is a teacher. Hence the clear, plain statement of facts in his books. Dr. Rohe's remarks on eczema of the breast in relation to the causation of cancer deserve consideration. They certainly emphasize the importance of attending to the eczema promptly.

It

The present edition, has been carefully revised and brought up as nearly as possible to the present time. is an old friend and we have long regarded it as one of the best works on the subject in the market. The alphabetical arrangement, the index of diseases and the brief practical notes render it exceedingly serviceable. We are sorry the author has omitted some matter contained in the earlier editions, which is not yet antiquated; and also such remedies as thallin, paraldehyde, theine, guaranine, &c. The book shows a lack of familiarity with late American works; the references to this side of the Atlantic being mainly from the least trustworthy of American works on therapeutics. An American edition of this book would be exceedingly valuable.

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Lithiated Hydrangea grows in favor daily.
Send ten cents for a big sample of Grainlet.
Barry's Thermometers are fast coming into general

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How well Listerine holds its place among all the new antiseptics.

Send thirty-five cents and get a sample ounce of Procter's celebrated Pepsin.

The Quichua Coca Co. want you to try their preparation just once in neuralgia.

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Hawley's Syringe for once shows that there may be something new and good as well.

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Dyspepsia hasn't an excuse for living, when Kidder's Pepsin will dissolve hundreds of times its weight of al

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