ment of Newport, and besides, this latter date was found to be more convenient for the local societies. Prospects for success are unusually bright. NOTWITHSTANDING the approach of cold weather, the yellow fever in Florida seems unwilling to take its departure, the number of cases being reported from day to day showing that it still has a strong hold upon that unfortunate country. How far the hotel proprietors will experience a set-back on that account does not at present appear, although it is said that many of them in that section of the State some distance from the scene of the scourge are making calculations upon having the usual winter harvest from the presence of Northern tourists. The case just cited is a very good illustration of the value of this remedy, and Dr. Howe says in his communication that other cases which had resisted ordinary treatment have been benefited to an equal extent. He recalls the case of an Israelite, who, after taking the succus for a time, was exposed and reinoculated with the syphilitic virus, a result believed to be extremely rare. DR. HENRY Berton Sands, one of the wellknown physicians and a popular surgeon of New York, died suddenly while riding in his carriage in company of Dr. A. A. Smith of the same city. At an examination after death there were no fresh cerebral lesions indicated, and it was thought his death resulted from heart trouble. Dr. Sands was well known in connection with many of the hospitals of that city, and was probably first brought into prominence on account of his association with the physicians of the late Gen THE rumor has been confirmed that at the close of the present term at the University of Pennsylvania, Prof. D. Hayes Agnew will with-eral Grant. His work was characterized by caudraw from that institution. He has long been connected with the school, and, through his work as a surgeon and as a teacher, as well as an author, has always reflected great credit upon the institution, and his loss will be sincerely felt by his associates and by the students. Although retiring from active work as a teacher, Professor Agnew will devote his time to the legitimate demands of private practice and consultations, and doubtless his busy pen will not be allowed to rust in the intervals, but, as heretofore, he will continue to give the profession the benefit of his most mature deliberations. tion and conservatism, and, although he was not a liberal contributor to medical literature, his writing was clear and forcible, and, aside from his medical learning, he was a great reader and close observer, and those who knew him best say he was a most interesting and attractive conversationalist. His loss will be sincerely felt by a large circle of friends and acquaintances, to whom he had greatly endeared himself. At the time of his death he was but a trifle more than fifty-eight years of age, and had spent his entire life in the city of his birth, full of honors if not of years. TREATMENT OF SYPHILIS BY THE USE OF A NEW TREATISE ON ELECTRICITY.-We have SUCCUS ALTERANS.-An abstract of the follow-received from the Jerome Kidder Manufacturing ing case, reported in the Atlanta Medical and Surgical Journal, will doubtless prove exceptionally interesting reading. Dr. George Howe, of New Orleans, gives the history of the case in full, an epitome of which is here presented: A gentleman under the care of various eminent practitioners for six years applied to him while residing temporarily in that city, and stated that at the time he was taking seven hundred grains of iodide of potassium daily, with health greatly impaired. He was persuaded to take succus, two teaspoonfuls three times daily, and for the relief of pains, the nodes were first painted with a solution of cocaine, then tincture of iodine applied half an hour later. The result was good, and ten days later this practice was discontinued. A small quantity of iodide of potassium was added to the succus, five grains to each dose for the period of one month only, and for six months the full dose of one tablespoonful was taken three times daily, after which it was gradually decreased to a teaspoonful, the patient in the meantime having apparently regained his health and strength, with no reappearance of the pains for a period of eleven months. Company, of No. 820 Broadway, N. Y., a copy of their latest edition of a work entitled “Researches in Electro-Allotropic Physiology, Uses of Different Qualities of Electricity to Cure Disease," by Jerome Kidder, M.D. This book, which consists of one hundred and twelve pages, exclusive of the handsome cover, is an exhaustive treatment of the subject of the therapeutic value of electricity as applied to diseased and devitalized parts of the human body. Dr. Kidder's success in constructing batteries that would permit of a fine control of both the primary and the secondary, or induced currents, by which the application of electricity could be adapted to all forms and degrees of disease, has been a matter for general congratulation among scientific men; and the wisdom of the theories on which he worked in the construction of his instruments has been proved most abundantly by all who have used the latter in accordance with his instructions. A "Summary as to the Different Physiological Qualities of Electricity," a very complete list of "Directions on Electro-Therapeutics," and some thirty pages of reports from various eminent physicians regarding their treatment To all who are interested in the science of electrical therapeutics we would suggest that they write to this Company for a copy of this instructive work. of difficult and otherwise hopeless cases are some | ating and the most approved plans of treatment BOOK REVIEWS. Quick Cooking: A Book of Culinary Heresies. The "Quick and the Dead" is in every one's mouth nowadays. Any article quoted in this little work can be got up quickly, but there is nothing dead about the product when it reaches the mouth, for the whole six hundred and thirty-one dishes are not only rapidly prepared, but they are delicious. The preliminary twenty-five pages are a guide under which even a stupid cook can get up handsome dishes, and a dexterous one can make herself solid with the family. The book is a neat, economical, and excellent guide for the professional or family cook, and many of its recipes are entirely novel. Fifteenth Annual Report of the Secretary of the State Board of Health of the State of Michigan for the Year ending June 30, 1887. Cloth, 8vo, pp. 232. Lansing, Michigan: Thorp & Godfrey, 1888. Transactions of the State Medical Society of Ar- The annual meeting of this Society was held this year at Fort Smith, and was marked by the usual routine business, and in addition some very interesting papers were presented. Among the number should be mentioned the able paper of Dr. B. Hatchett "On the Effects of Antifebrin." The reviewer has been very much interested in the observations related, and is of the opinion that other physicians would gain benefit. from its study. One class of cases in which this observer has found it of great value is that of headaches, and although he has not used it indiscriminately in these cases, a large number have yielded to his entreaties with this drug. Another valuable contribution to our literature is the paper of Dr. J. C. Minor, "On the Use of This report is somewhat late in appearing, but Ergot in Congestions." "The Abortive Treatto many it will form interesting and profitablement of Pneumonia," by Dr. S. P. Green, is also reading, as everything else coming from the pen an interesting paper. The next meeting of the of that indefatigable worker, Dr. Baker. The Society will be held in May, 1889, at Pine Bluff. work of this office is systematically arranged, Transactions of the Medical and Chirurgical and to those who have in view any investigaFaculty of Maryland. Nineteenth Annual tions in this line, it cannot prove otherwise than Session, held at Baltimore, April, 1888. Paper, of great assistance. As stated by the Secretary, 8vo, pp. 250 Baltimore: Press of Isaac Frethe work of the office is naturally distributed denwald, 1888. under three closely related heads-the collection of information, the compilation and elaboration of information, and the dissemination of information. The volume before us includes many valuable observations and suggestions, and is a credit to the great State from which it ema nates. Transactions of the Medical Association of the State of Missouri. Thirty-first Annual Session, held at Kansas City, April 17, 1888. Paper, 8vo, pp. 462. St. Louis: E. E. Carreras. In noticing a large collection of papers such as is here contained, it would be impossible to do justice to all without occupying far more space than can be given in these pages. Suffice it to say, however, that the book has been examined somewhat hastily, but, even then, the reviewer has found that the more recent methods of oper The work of this Society is made to cover a wide range of topics, and through the management of the committee in charge it has been very thoroughly systematized. Dr. I. E. Atkinson, the President, contributes a readable paper upon "Medical Charities." The annual address by Dr. Richard Gundry is devoted to some problems of mental action, considered from the different points of view as indicated by inheritance, environment, and personality, and is philosophical as well as practical. Surgery is considered by Dr. Christopher Johnston; the practice of medicine by Dr. P. C. Williams; obstetrics and gynaecology by Dr. L. E. Neale; and upon sanitary science timely papers are contributed by Drs. George H. Rhoé and John Morris, the subject of the former being "Practical Measures for the Restriction of Contagious and Infectious Dis 1 eases;" that of the latter, "Insanitary Agents in Common Use: Trees, Refrigerators, Ice-boxes, Filters." Other sections may be mentioned, as anatomy, physiology, and pathology: psychology and medical jurisprudence; microscopy, micro-chemistry, and spectral analysis; ophthalmology, otology, and laryngology, all of which are well represented by the members of this active association. There are, besides the departments named, a number of volunteer papers which will repay the student for the time expended in reading. It is with pleasure we note that this Society has for some years conducted a directory for nurses, and the matter is mentioned here for the purpose of attracting the attention of our readers, many of whom would, no doubt, be glad to avail themselves of the advantages which such an institution affords. A full report of this branch is given, showing that it is self-supporting, and, further, it is stated that the demand for its registered nurses is largely on the increase. Transactions of the Michigan State Medical So- | accomplished at small expense, it would be well The Ear and Its Diseases, being Practical Con- The treatment of not less than thirty thousand aural cases in the short space of twenty years forms a sufficient basis for issuing a work upon ear diseases, and when we bear in mind that the work before us is based upon ten thousand of these cases, in which careful memoranda were kept, it is but right that we should assume the work to be of a practical character. This is, in fact, one of the prominent factors of the book, the work being confined largely to those cases, a large number being given in the body of the work as illustrating the various ear affections, together with methods of treatment. Subjects which our author deems worthy of special mention, referred to in his preface, which are less prominently considered in works generally, are the following: Catarrh of the upper air-tract; oral irritation, especially dentition and diseased teeth, and sea-bathing—their causative influences upon the ear; wounds and injuries of the ear occurring in warfare and in civil life; rupture of the drum-head from boxing the ears and its medico-legal aspect; concussion from the blast of great guns, explosives, etc.; anomalies of audition, noises in the ears and their connection with insane hallucinations and delusions. The effects of false hearing on singers, actors, lecturers, and musicians are also considered. The book, of course, is not confined to the treatment of those matters just mentioned, but covers the whole range of ear affections which have presented themselves within the time mentioned. It may, therefore, be taken as a reflected image of the diseases which will ordinarily meet the physician in general practice, and as such it will be found of the utmost service, embracing, as it does, the latest methods in diagnosis and treatment. A chapter is given to the claims of M.D., Philadelphia, Pa. Reprint from Medical Register. soldiers, sailors, and marines for pensions on | Writing Machines for Doctors. By John Aulde, The Physicians' Leisure Library: Clinical Lectures on Certain Diseases of the Nervous System. By J. M. CHARCOT, M.D., Professor to the Faculty of Medicine, Paris, etc. Translated by E. P. HURD, M.D. Paper, sq. 12mo, pp. 155. Detroit: George S. Davis. Price, 25 cents. In giving this work to the profession of this country, Dr. Hurd has performed an invaluable service, as, with the exception of Pasteur, there is, perhaps, no more prominent man in France than Professor Charcot-at least, not from a medical standpoint. Those who wish to obtain some information as to Charcot's view relating to hypnotism will, of course, purchase this little work, as it presents an epitome of his teachings in that new department. Those who wish to compare his teachings and methods with those of the Nancy school, as presented by Liébault, will naturally seek for the writings of the latter. But in this little brochure we find something more than a study of hypnotism, as will be seen from a brief reference to the various topics considered in the lectures. The first lecture is taken up with spiritism and hysteria; the second, on isolation in the treatment of hysteria; the third, on choreiform movements and tremblings; the fourth, on muscular atrophy consequent on certain articular lesions; the fifth, on contractures of traumatic origin-painless tic of the face in an hysterical patient; the sixth, muscular atrophy consecutive to articular rheumatism. The seventh and eighth lectures are given to a study of six cases of hysteria in the male subject, and the whole forms a capital introduction to the study of this class of affections. Perhaps one of the most attractive features of this little book will be found in the translator's preface, in which he passes in review, with a running commentary upon them, all the contributions of our author to scientific medicine, and which run up to no less than forty-nine. We anticipate this work will meet with a warm welcome on this side of the Atlantic, and that it will have an unusually large sale. PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED. Annual Report of the Commissioner of Pensions for 1888. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office. Transactions of the American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, at the First Annual Meeting, held in Washington, D. C., September 18, 19, and 20, 1888. Abstract. Should not the National Government Defend our Ports Against the National Enemy, Contagious Disease? By Benjamin Lee, A.M., M.D., Ph.D., of Philadelphia, Pa., Secretary of the State Board of Health of Pennsylvania. Reprinted from the Journal of the American The Preferable Climate for Phthisis; or, ComparaMedical Association, May, 1888. tive Importance of Different Climatic Attributes in the Arrest of Chronic Diseases. By Charles Denison, A.M., M.D. Reprinted from the Transactions of the Ninth International Medical Congress, Vol. 5. Address on Rhinology. The President's Address before the American Rhinological Association. By Carl H. Von Klein, A.M., M.D., of Dayton, Ohio. Reprinted from the Journal of the American Medical Association, September 22, 1888. Miss Parloa's New Cook-Book. By Maria Par loa. Limited edition. The Causation of Cold-Weather Diseases. By Henry H. Baker, M.D., Secretary of the State Board of Health, Lansing, Mich. Reprinted from the Annual Report of the Michigan State Board of Health for the year 1887. A State Board of Medical Examiners. Read before the Medical Society of the State of New York, February 2, 1882, by P. R. Furbeck, M.D., Gloversville, N. Y. Consequences of Acute Suppuration of the Middle Ear, with Special Reference to Opening the Mastoid. By A. R. Baker, M.D., Cleveland, Ohio. From Transactions Ohio State Medical Society. The Formula of Morphine. By K. B. Dott, F.I.C., and Ralph Stockman, M.D. (from the Materia Medica Department, Edinburgh University). State Board of Health Bulletin, Nashville, Tenn., October 15, 1888. Report on Hydrophobia. By Charles W. Dulles, M.D., of Philadelphia. Reprinted from the Transactions of the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania, June, 1888. Compendium of the Laws Relating to Public Health and Safety of the State of Pennsylvania, Together with the Decisions of the Supreme Court and County Courts Relating Thereto. Compiled by the State Board of Health. The Physiological Action of Borneol, a Contribution to the Pharmacology of the Camphor Group. By Ralph Stockman, M.D. (from the Pharmacological Laboratory of the University of Edinburgh). COMMERCIAL NEWS. A NEW TREATMENT of accounts, recently discovered by Henry Bernd & Co., of St. Louis, seems to be creating quite a revolution in that oft-neglected branch of the doctor's work-book-keeping. We refer to Bernd's Physicians' Registers, which, in the short space of two years, have come into general use throughout the United States and Canada. These books are always posted. The possessor can inform those wishing to pay their bills at a moment's notice the exact amount of their indebtedness, without referring to auxiliary books, thereby frequently collecting an account which otherwise might go unpaid. Sample pages of this book can be had by addressing the publishers, Henry Bernd & Co., 2631 Chestnut Street, St. Louis. (See their advertisement, p. 20.) CRYSTALLINE PHOSPHATE. Wasting Diseases.-As a reconstructive or tissue food in convalescence from fevers and all wasting diseases, Crystalline Phosphate is an admirable remedy. E. YOUNKIN, M.D., MELLIN'S FOOD. A suspicion that there is a difference between merely getting food down into the stomach and its digestion is abroad; and that a tablespoonful of milk and Mellin's Food, which is digested, is really better for the patient than a beef steak which simply passes through the alimentary canal. To supply to the muchtried organism that which it really requires is to give the most efficient help to it. J. MILNER FOTHERGILL, M.D., Edin. "Manual of Dietetics." "THE Science of hypnotism' is developing fast," says Bertrand, the Secretary of the French Academy the St. James Gazette. "M. Joseph of Science, submitted to that body at its last sitting a mode of superinducing anesthesia by purely mechanical means. It consists in directing the rays of a mirror, of the sort employed by lark-catchers, on the eyes of the subject. A species of hypnotic trance, accompanied by absolute physical insensibility, is thus produced." Prof. Surgery Am. Med. Col., St. Louis, Mo. Sleeplessness. It seems to be well adapted to those troubled with sleeplessness and nervous-troubles. ness, seeming to impart to the brain the needed tone to restore its healthful activity. B. W. STILLINGS, Sand Hill, W. Va. THE witty feuilletonist of La France Médicale has discovered that the names of thirty-one physicians are inscribed upon the roll of the saints. But, lest any doctor thereupon becomes unduly vain, he hastens to add that not one among them was duly canonized because he was a doctor, but notwithstanding that fact. So far from receiving a reward for their services to mankind as physicians, he even hints that the methods for which these ancients were canonized savor strongly of modern quackery. LOCATION WANTED. A University of Pennsylvania graduate, who has had two years' experience under private preceptor, and who has made a specialty of Laryngology and Gynecology, would like to learn of a location; or would assist an old practitioner. Address, stating full particulars, MEDICUS, Care Medical Bulletin, Philadelphia. PEACOCK'S BROMIDES. I have fully tested Peacock's Bromides, and find it not excelled, and a reliable and efficient remedy, producing the most happy results in its administration in epileptic and other similar Shall continue to use it in my practice. Wм. A. HUNT, M.D., Lynnville, Ind. I have used Peacock's Bromides in cases of nervousness with great success. In every case I have prescribed there was marked improvement in the patient. I regard it as a valuable medicine, and one that will continue to be used by the profession wherever tried. Columbus, Miss. H. M. LANIER, M.D. PAPINE. Dr. Charles H. Merz, the house physician to University Hospital at Cleveland, Ohio, April 25, 1887, said: "I have made use of Papine for some time past, both in hospital and private practice, and find it a most agreeable substitute for morphine and opium. It is the anodyne par excellence." YOUNG FATHER" Blamed if I know what's the matter with the baby, Doc.; but she cries all the time." Doctor" Perhaps she has been cutting her teeth." Young Father-"I don't belive it, Doc.; she aint had a knife or anything sharp to play with since she was born."-Judge. |