application of Plaster-of-Paris as a splint material. Several new fractures are now first described in the present edition, and a chapter on gunshot fractures of the long bones has been added, in which some important facts concerning the relation of the smallcaliber bullet to these fractures are presented.

THE MATTISON METHOD IN MORPHINISM.-A Modern and Humane Treatment of the Morphin Disease. By J. B. Mattison, M. D., Medical Director, Brooklyn Home for Narcotic Inebriates. Published for the author. E. B. Treat & Company, New York, 1902. Price, one dollar.

The author's method consists chiefly in the substitution of oral administration for the hypodermic injections, and the gradual withdrawing of the drug, meanwhile keeping the blood charged with well diluted sodium bromide, for purposes of sedation. He also gives many valuable pointers on the treatment of complicating symptoms. This brochure is about what the general practitioner needs in dealing with morphinism in his patients.

TRANSACTIONS OF THE ELEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE WESTERN SURGICAL AND GYNECOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION— Held at Chicago, Ill., December 18 and 19, 1901. Lincoln, Neb. Western Medical Review Publishing Co., 1902.

The present volume contains representative contributions from Indiana to Utah inclusive. Dr. Jas. E. Moore, of Minneapolis is president for 1902; Dr. J. R. Hollowbrush, of Rock Island, and Dr. W. W. Grant, of Denver, vice-presidents; and Dr. Geo. H. Simmons, of Chicago, secretary-treasurer.

SELECTIONS.

SANMETTO IN CYSTITIS, U RETHRITIS, PROSTATITIS AND GENERAL INFLAMMATION OF THE GENITO-URINARY TRACT.—I am an earnest friend of Sanmetto. It is a valuable and ethical preparation. From years of experience in its use I have learned to rely upon it in cases of cystitis, urethritis, prostatitis and general inflammation of the genito-urinary tract. In cases where its use is indicated its curative properties are most remarkable. I am satisfied if the profession will carefully discriminate in their cases they will always be well pleased with the results obtained from the exhibition of Sanmetto. I shall continue its use where indicated.-W. E. J. Michelet, M. D., Chicago, Ills.

HEROIN-In the supplement to the Journal of Tuberculosis, the whole subject of Tuberculosis is covered by a series of articles written by Dr. Carl Von Ruck. For controlling the cough of Pleurisy, one of the complications of Phthisis, the doctor says (January 1902, Page 101.) "Cough must be allayed by heroin, codein or even morphine, the choice being in the order named, but only when required on account of severe pain. I have also employed papine, which has given me very satisfactory results and which possesses the very desirable advantage of not causing constipation.”

RUDOLPH LUDWIG VIRCHOW-HIS THEORY REGARDING CELL LIFE. APLICABLE TO CLINICAL MEDICINE TO-DAY.-By the death of Rudolph Ludwig Virchow the world lost one whose career is a mile-stone in the path of scientific medicine.

Virchow gave birth to a theory which determined itself into indisputable fact. In direct scientific application to principle Antiphlogistine was constructed. The immediate factor essential for success was the reduction of inflammation. This Antiphlogistine does through the physical process of osmosis. Relief from pain occurs on diminished pressure of the congested tissue. Through the admixture of bland antiseptics the chemical irritation of the nerve ends is neutralized. In every way, chemical, physical and medicinal, Antiphlogistine re-establishes the stability of cell life, by acting upon and dispersing the mass of extravasated fluid. Absorption rapidly takes place through the relieved lymphatics. Antiphlogistine is the only medium to impart recuperative energy to the inflamed tissues.

MODERN METHODS.-Progress in the treatment of diseases of women has kept pace with the advances made in general medicine. The physician who subjects a patient suffering from endometritis, vaginitis, leucorrhea, etc., to the disagreeable tamponing of the vagina with boro glyceride, etc., will find her leaving him for the modern and up-to-date practitioner.

Micajah's Medicated Uterine Wafers are astringent, antiseptic and alterative and when inserted into the vaginal canal up to the uterus, slowly disintegrate and offer a treatment for the above conditions which is most effective and satisfactory to the patient and doctor alike. No powder to spill nor water to soil the clothing. Write to Micajah & Co., Warren, Pa., for samples.

KENNEDY'S EXTRACT.-As a remedy in diseases of the mucous surfaces, S. H. Kennedy's Extract of Pinus Canadensis has successfully passed through the crucial test of practical experience. Recent observers have given it a place far in advance of that class of mineral astringents which have hitherto held a front rank in the treatment of mucous discharges, "especially vaginal and urethral," sores, ulcers, piles, sore throat, nasal catarrh, dysentery, diarrhea, and hemorrhages. While not altogether a new remedy, medical text books have nevertheless,thus far considered it in a very brief and cursory manner, and the great favor it now enjoys among those who have used it, has not yet extended, we believe, throughout the medical profession in its entireness. A knowledge of its merits should be, therefore, more thoroughly disseminated, since an intimate acquaintance with its virtues means an improved method of treatment of diseases heretɔfore particularly obstinate and intractable.

CHIONIA-Embodying the therapeutic principles of Chionanthus Virginica, is an hepatic stimulant pure and simple. It acts specifically as a stimulant to the biliary, hepatic and cystic ducts, exciting their muscular and hence secretory action. This physiological action might be termed a tonic to the biliary, hepatic, cystic and choledoch ducts; encouraging the flow of the hepatic and cystic bile into the duodenum. Purgatives produce a temporary congestion rather than a stimulation, and upon withdrawal of such medication the reflex action establishes a condition that is too often responsible for habitual constipation. Chionia does not remove constipation, jaundice and hepatic torpor by a direct cathartic action, but by its action as a gentle vasomotor to the biliary

system. It is not aimed to take the place of powerful cathartic medication when such procedure is necessary to remove mechanical obstruction, but in the treatment of chronic hepatic function as required, the vegetable kingdom gives us just the thing needed in constipation.

So-called "Christian Science." While it is totally incomprehensible to the practical, hard-headed, common-sense individual that any one should pursue an intangible chimera as "Christina Science" with such sublime faith as to depend upon it in the presence of serious bodily illness, certain it is that the disciples of this vicious religious monomania are increasing in number and temporal power, and that it is no longer safe to entirely ignore it is a menace to the health and well-being of the community. Both the medical and secular press have devoted considerable attention to the subject, largely in the way of ridicule, but the most powerful, logical and altogether unanswerable argument we have yet seen is comprised of a series of short lectures by Rev. Andrew F. Underhill, of St. John's Episcopal Church, Yonkers, N. Y., entitled "Valid Objections to So-called Christian Science." Realizing that their interests are identical with those of the medical profession, and that the enemy of one is the enemy of both, The Arlington Chemical Co. is anxious to do its part in relegating this absurd cult to the limbo of oblivion, where it may rest peacefully side by side with the many foolish fads that have preceded it. The Arlington Chemical Co. has obtained the permission of the author to reprint these lectures in booklet form and distribute them to physicians. If any of our readers have been overlooked in the mailing, a request to the above company will bring a copy.

PONCA COMPOUNDS.-"For a girl 17, who had experienced a cessation of menstruation for three months, which had been diagnosed by a physician as due to consumption I prescribed Ponca Compound and by the time she had taken two dozen tablets her menses appeared."-C. M. Von Langua, M. D., Chicago, Ills.

DANIELS' CONCENTRATED QUICK PASSIFLORA INCARNATE is most valuable in rheumatism where great pain, restlessness and insomnia are natural consequences. Where given in doses of a teaspoonful every two hours the result is all that can be desired. The patient is given the needed sleep and the general condition be

comes improved. This preparation does not constipate or depress the heart. Being a mild diuretic and laxative in addition to its narcotic qualities, it is the ideal remedy to relieve pain and irritatio nby inducing healthful sleep and toning the system to the performance of its normal functions.

CASES IN HAEMATHERAPY FROM SOUNDVIEW HOSPITAL.
By T. J. BIGGS, M.D., STAMFORD, CONN.

SKIN GRAFTING WITH CALLUS SHAVINGS, IN BLOOD.— Mary M.; age 60 years; Irish. Diagnosis. Ulcer of Leg. Patient admitted to Hospital, March 3, 1902. She had a large varicose ulcer situated over the tibia, about 31⁄2 by 2 inches. This condition had existed for nine years, and during that time in spite of all treatment employed had never entirely healed. It had been skin-grafted in the old way, three times successfully. At the time of entering the hospital the patient suffering so severely from pain that at times she would cry out. She was put to bed, secretions regulated, the ulcer cleaned up by means of a dermal curette, and dressed for the first twenty-four hours with a Thiersch pack. On the morning of March 5th, after the surface had been thoroughly cleaned up, a bovinine-pure pack was applied and kept wet with the bovinine for twenty-four hours.

On the morning of the 7th, I determined to employ grafts secured from a callus on the small toe, in order to demonstrate the technique of this mode of skin-grafting to five visiting phyiscians. The mode of procedure was as follows: The callus was thorough scrubbed up, and the external layers scraped off. Then thin sections of the layers next to the true skin were obtained by means of a very keen razor. Nine of these were deposited on the ulcerous surface. Over these were laid strips of perforated rubber tissue, then strips of plain bi-sterilized gauze saturated in bovinine, and a bandage applied. The nurse was instructed to keep the dressings wet with bovinine pure. This dressing was removed on the 14th, and it was found, much to the delight and astonishment of the visiting physicians, that out of the nine grafts employed eight were firmly adherent and in a healthy growing condition. The ninth had become displaced and was removed. The wound was now dressed with bovinine pure; the dressings