New Publications.

STORIES OF A COUNTRY DOCTOR. By Willis P. King, M. D., of Kansas City, Mo., Illustrated. The Clinic Publishing Co., Publishers, Chicago, Ill., 1902. Price, Cloth, $1.00.

Every practitioner, in order to keep up with the times, must of course, read something outside of medical literature, and as a stimulus to his vitality, or as a recreation, as it were, we could suggest "Stories of a Country Doctor," and where is the country doctor that does not like to read such stories? Of course it is not exactly educational, but then, it supplies a deviation from the general course, and the wit, pathos, anecdotes and personal experiences of this book, as well as that of a companion volume, "Recollections of a Rebel Surgeon," published by the same house, will appeal to every brother in the profession. We are informed that the two books, above mentioned, will be sent for the price of one, namely, $1.00.

CLINICAL EXAMINATION OF THE URINE AND URINARY DIAGNOSIS. A clinical Guide for the use of practitioners and students of medicine and surgery. By J. Bergen Ogden, M. D., formerly instructor in Chemistry, Harvard University Medical School, Boston; Assistant in Clinical Pathology, Boston City Hospital, etc. Second Revised Edition. Handsome octavo volume of 418 pages, illustrated, including eleven plates, nine of them in col

ors.

W. B. Saunders & Co., Publishers, Philadelphia, New York, London, 1903. Price, Cloth, $3.00 net.

Our words of approval given this work in reviewing the first edition not so very long ago, still hold good. As a practical help to the physician in the field of urinary examination there is probably no other book to equal this. It presents, in as concise manner as possible, the chemistry of the urine in its relation to physiologic processes; the most approved working methods, both qualitative and quantitative; the diagnosis of diseases and disturbances of the kidneys and urinary processes. It is a work eminently in demand, since most of the books on the urine are devoted exclusively to urinary chemistry, a knowledge of urinary diagnosis being obtainable only

by an extended search through works of medicine, surgery, pathology and chemistry.

Part I is devoted to technical methods of examination, and here is where the most important changes have been made in this, the second edition.

Part II to peculiarities of urine in certain general diseases and diagnosis of diseases of the kidneys and urinary passages. The changes in Part II, while not so extensive, are nevertheless numerous and practical, and show that the author has spared neither pains nor time in making the revision thorough.

PRACTICE OF MEDICINE. By James Tyson, M. D., Professor of Medicine in University of Pennsylvania, and Physician to the Hospital of the University, etc. Third Edition. Thoroughly Revised and in Parts Rewritten. With 134 illustrations, including Colored Plates. Large 8vo. Pp. 1240. P. Blakiston's Son & Co., Publishers, Philadelphia, 1903. Price, Cloth, $5.50.

The changes and additions made by the author in preparing the present edition of this very excellent work on practice have been so numerous that it was found necessary to reset the type for the entire book. It is an admitted fact that the author's judgment upon difficult points in practice is unusually sound; along with his vast clinical experience, coupled with that of a conscientious practitioner and teacher for a number of years, eminently fits him for the production. of a work that can be depended upon by the practitioner as a thoroughly reliable treatise, to the pages of which he may turn in thorough confidence of receiving the best possible teaching.

The simple, clear and direct manner in which the author explains some of the obstruse problems of diagnosis, and the easy description he gives of diseases in general, give this work a special value, as it enables the student or the practitioner to imbibe the truths as he reads, and causes him almost to wonder why he had not understood the subject in hand before. The physician who desires to keep himself abreast of the times can not afford to be without this very valuable work on the practice of medicine.

A TEXT-BOOK UPON THE PATHOGENIC BACTERIA. For students of medicine and physicians. By Joseph McFarland, M. D., Professor of Pathology and Bacteriology in the Medico-Chirurgical College, Philadelphia; Pathologist to the Philadelphia Hospital and to the Medico-Chirurgical Hospital, Philadelphia. Handsome octavo volume of 629 pages, fully illustrated, a number in colors. W. B. Saunders & Company, Publishers, Philadelphia, New York, London, 1903. Price, Cloth, $3.50 net.

This work gives a concise account of the technical procedures necessary in the study. of bacteriology, a brief account of the life histories of the important pathogenic bacteria, and sufficient description of the pathologic lesions accompanying micro-organismal invasions to give an idea of the origin of symptoms and the causes of death. Owing to the rapid strides that have been made in the subject of which this book treats, during the past few years, it has been deemed necessary by the author to entirely rewrite this work, although but a short time has elapsed since the previous edition appeared. This entire revision brings the subject down to date. All the new facts recently added to our knowledge on infection and immunity have been incorporated in this work. As a work of reference, its value is largely enhanced by the introduction of a large number of thoughtfully chosen references to bacter iologic literature. Another valuable addition is a bibliographic index containing the names of over 600 authors.

This is a very commendable work and one that students and practitioners will find of unusual interest.

A LATIN GRAMMAR OF PHARMACY AND MEDICINE. By D. H. Robinson, Ph. D., Professor of Latin, University, Kansas, with introduction by L. E. Sayre, Ph. M., Prof. Pharmacy, University, Kansas. Fourth edition with elaborate vocabularies, thoroughly revised by Hannah Oliver, A. M., Assistant Professor Latin, University, Kansas. P. Blakiston's Son & Co., Publishers, Philadelphia, Pa., 1903. Price, $1.50 net.

That this is the Latin Grammar of Pharmacy and Medicine, we do not think there

can be any doubt; the fact, that a fourth edition having been called for already should itself be sufficient evidence to prove that it satisfies a long felt want. "The minimum of theory and maximum of practice" is exactly what makes this work so practical and useful to the student.

The present edition retains the essential features of the three earlier ones, but a number of changes and additions have been made and these, along with the new features added, will, no doubt, enhance the value and effectiveness of the book. This is an important and valuable work for students of medicine and pharmacy, as it explains all the terms used in medicine and pharmacy, as well as correct rules for prescription writing.

A MANUAL OF THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE. By A. A. Stevens, A. M., M. D., Professor of Pathology in the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania; Lecturer on Physical Diagnosis in the University of Pennsylvania; Physician to the Episcopal Hospital and to St. Agnes' Hospital; Fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, etc. Sixth Edition, Thoroughly Revised, Enlarged and Reset. 556 pages, illustrated. W. B. Saunders and Co., Publishers, Philadelphia, New York, London, 1903. Price, Flexible Leather, $2.25

net.

This manual is exceedingly comprehensive in its range of subjects, covering the field of medicine in quite a complete manner, especial stress being laid on diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment. Each disease is treated in a concise, clear and scientific manner, and the reader can not fail to grasp the author's meaning. This sixth edition has been entirely reset and greatly enlarged, without changing,however, the original style of the work. Many articles, notably those on diseases of the digestive system, diseases of the myocardium, malaria, diseases of the blood, gout, diseases of the spinal cord and larynx, have been entirely rewritten, thus bringing the work absolutely abreast of the times.

The numerous editions of t.us work attest to its popularity. As a work of quick reference practitioners will find it handy, and for medical students it is invaluable.

Summary Gleanings.

According to Potter, the pilula aloes et ferri is perhaps the most generally useful agent in anemic amenorrhea and constipation of girls at the period of puberty.

Hare asserts that aloes is a specific for amenorrhea due to constipation and anemia.

Calcium iodide is a prompt and powerful solvent of inflammatory exudates, a fact on which its chief usefulness as a remedy depends.

Dr. Sutton Giles recommends Blaud's pills for anemic amenorrhea, nine a day for six weeks, with saline laxatives.

Heitmann's formula for cutaneous pus infections consists of one part salicylic acid to thirty parts of vaseline. Grindon states that in place of the ointment, a weak boric acid lotion may be kept constantly applied.

Bryonia is valuable in ophthalmia,glandular enlargements and scrofulous ulceration with stinging pains in the parts.

Night terrors in children are often found to be dependent upon anemia. When anemia does co-exist with night terrors in children, iron is the remedy.

There is behind the last molar teeth a space sufficient for the passage of a small tube into the mouth for feeding a patient with spasmodic closure of the jaw.

The severe pain of gout, it is stated, has been promptly relieved by the application. of lint saturated with alcohol, and covered with oiled silk.

Potassium permanganate, 10 grains to the ounce, used as a gargle every four hours is valuable in tonsillitis.

A rectal injection of an infusion of capsicum is efficient in cases of deep coma.

To control a hemorrhage after extracting a tooth, wash the mouth out with hot water and drop one or two minims of sulphuric acid into the socket..

An application of guaiacol ointment, 5 per cent. renewed daily, gives excellent results in mumps.

A combination of acetanilid and Dover's powder is very useful to prevent abortion in most cases.

Salicylic acid given every hour in very small doses will prevent measles, mumps and whooping cough.

A mixture of euonymus atropurpureus hydrastis canadensis and populus tremuloides makes a good combination for malaria.

A dram of sodium hyposulphite to an ounce of rose water makes an excellent mouth wash for thrush.

A good remedy for lumbago is made as follows: Sulphur, two parts, potassium bitartrate, one part. Dose, a teaspoonful.

An infusion of chestnut leaves is very useful for whooping cough. Remember when prescribing this remedy that an infusion gives better results than any other form.

To remove warts apply a saturated solution sodium carbonate several times a day and they will be removed in less than a week.

The antidote to nitric acid is ammonium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate or sodium bicarbonate to be followed with whiskey and heart stimulants such as strychnine and glonoin.

An application of menthylene blue gives good results in ulcerative tonsillitis and the internal use gives good results in most cases of neuralgia and sciatica.

It has been claimed by old Indian medicine men that cumila mariana will expel dead children. This deserves a trial in obstetrics for much has been learned from these men.

A sure corn cure is made as follows: Fluid extract of cannabis indica, one drop; morphine sulphate, 20 grains; salicylac acid, 10 grains; and collodion enough to

make two ounces.