perium lie in the borderland between health and disease. Absolute rest is required during involution. The abdominal band, if worn, should be so adjusted as not to press the uterus down into the pelvis.

The therapeutic applications of the X-rays was the subject of an authoritative resume by Dr. George H. Stover, of Denver. The fact of radiotherapy was first called to his attention by the patients themselves, while taking skiagrams. It is a curative agent in lupus and in surface epithelioma and rodent ulcer, and should be tried first in these cases. It is also of value in Hodgkin's disease, and to prevent recurrence of cancer. In glandular and visceral carcinoma surgical measures should be first employed. The Roentgen rays are always of more or less service in relieving pain. Dr. Stover reported briefly a case of lupus of the leg (cured); one of carcinoma at the base of the bladder (pain and hemorrhage relieved); cancer of the cervix, facial epithelioma of several years' duration (apparently cured); and Hodgkin's disease (very favorable results). The Tesla coil is more powerful than the static machine, and, according to Stover, is not more likely to produce dermatitis. In applying the rays, unaffected parts should be covered with sheet lead. A moderately low vacuum is indicated for surface treatment; a fairly high vacuum for internal growths. Treatment should be given for from five to fifteen minutes, every day at first. A month's trial at least is necessary to come to any definite conclusion. The outlook for radiotherapy is very encouraging.

Dr. George H. Cattermole, of Boulder, read a practical paper on "Scarlet Fever and Other Contagious Diseases in Public Schools." According to official statistics in Colorado, last year there were 139 deaths from diphtheria and croup and 85 deaths from scarlatina, 66 from measles, 92 from whooping cough, and only 12 deaths from the dreaded small-pox. Any child with a cough should be excluded from school during the prevalence of pertussis. Inspection of school children by a medical health officer, notification and quarantine are necessary measures, and should be enforced. The writer alluded to the successful efforts of Boulder physicians to organize for uniform quarantine and disinfection.

The first paper of the last session was by Dr. B. Oettinger, of Denver, on "Delusions, Sane and Insane." The essay brought out some fine, yet important, distinctions. Delusions are the usual cause of commitment for insanity. They may be based on illu

sions, from disorder of the bodily functions, or they may be purely hallucinatory of persecution, apotheosis, etc. Disordered somatic functions play a leading part in nearly every instance. Delusions uncorrected by judgment based on common experience are usually insane. Apparitions are not seldom thought to be seen by the sane, and belong to the same class as hallucinatory illusions. Demonology rests upon ignorance. Delusions of children are due to undeveloped judgment. Eccentric people have delusive beliefs, but do not act upon them.

Dr. Moses Collins, of Denver, gave a detailed account of original observations with the tuberculin test on 24 patients in the Jewish National Home for Consumptives. The lack of unanimity of other observers as to value and safety of the test and its dosage is exemplified in the carefully performed tests described by Dr. Collins. We may conclude that the weight of evidence as to the reliability of the test is in the negative.

Dr. S. D. Van Meter mentioned in abstract a number of interesting cases in his practice. One was the removal of a vesical calculus encrusted about a copper wire eight and one-half inches in length, the patient being what passed for a man. Another was that of a phosphatic renal calculus weighing 245 grains. One other was the successful replacement of two lost teeth in a boy of II six hours after they had been knocked out. A case of priapism of nine days' duration, due to disorganized blood in the corpora cavernosa, was relieved by incision and washing out. An eruption of tubercular syphilides appeared 12 years after specific infection and complicating an acute variola.

Very practical and suggestive was the paper on surgery of the extremities by Dr. W. L. Dorland, of Pueblo. There have been as great advances in this field as in the surgery of the head or abdomen. Owing to asepsis, the fullest conservatism may be practiced, retreating as needed, and the great vascularity of the hands and feet is a favorable factor. Free incisions, moist gauze drainage and aluminum acetate were mentioned favorably. According to Dr. Dorland, artificial legs are a success.

The last paper which time permitted to be read was that of Dr. Arthur McGugan, of Denver, on "Surgical Care of Insane Women," with special reference to the author's experience in the Michigan State Insane Asylum. He remarked on the great frequency of genital disease in the female inmates, and reported the more or less successful results in 50 operations, involving 25 of these patients.

THE NEW OFFICERS.

The committee on nominations, consisting of Drs. McHugh, Freeman, Boyd, Chipman and Hopkins, nominated for president Drs. W. W. Grant, S. D. Van Meter and Edward C. Hill, all of Denver. The two latter nominees withdrew their names, and Dr. Grant was unanimously and enthusiastically chosen as president for the ensuing year. Drs. J. M. Blaine and Geo. H. Stover were nominated for the office of corresponding secretary. On his second effort Dr. Stover succeeded in withdrawing, and Dr. Blaine was re-elected. By vote of the society, the secretary was empowered to cast the ballot for the following single nominees of the committee: First vice-president, Sol Kahn, of Leadville; second vice-president, H. A. Black, of Pueblo; third vice-president, T. J. Forhan, of Trinidad; recording secretary, Minnie Love, of Denver; assistant recording secretary, George F. Libby, of Colorado Springs; trustee, Wm. P. Munn, of Denver. The society also concurred in the nominations of ten councilors made by the special committee of five (Freeman, Forhan, Kahn, Hopkins and Finney) as follows: For one year, Drs. Levy and Campbell; for two years, Drs. Graham and Forhan; for three years, Drs. Bull and Sol Kahn; for four years, Drs. McHugh and Rogers; for five years, Drs. Hall and Work.

IMPRESSIONS AND OBSERVATIONS.

The Pueblo meeting was distinctly a success, largely through the efforts of a few men, including Drs. Corwin, Work and Marmaduke. The attendance of Pueblo physicians was unexpectedly small, but their hospitality was unbounded.

The reception at Woodcroft was a thoroughly enjoyable occasion, participated in by a two-car special of physicians and their friends. A charming night, beautiful home and grounds, music and lawn pictures, refreshments, and a most cordial greeting made the evening one to be long remembered for pleasure without alloy.

The visit of the members of the state society to the State Insane Asylum was more of a treat than could have been surmised by the uninitiated. The patients, to the number of about 560, were nearly all on the shady lawns. The dormitories were clean and well-lighted. The new spiral fire escape renders danger to life from this source extremely remote. The members of the society were pleasantly entertained by Superintendent Busey and his amiable family.

The social quarters of the Minnequa Club, on the shore of Pueblo's lovely lake, were filled with professional guests on the night of June 25, shaking off the cares of practice as they danced

to the terpsichorean strains. The walls of the dancing hall were suitably decorated with such legends as "There are no quacks here."

Thanks to Dr. Corwin, backed by unlimited resources, the new hospital of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company is a model in every respect, with its pavilion pattern, inclined plane ascents, monolith floors, shower baths, heating devices, lead-lined operating room, etc. Let it be said to the honor of this corporation that in the perigee of its prosperity the physical welfare of its employees has not been overlooked. Casa Bianca, the executive building connected with this hospital, is a tasteful, home-like structure, in one room of which Dr. Corwin has collected a rare variety of curios, including an old harp, about which the doctor tells a most pathetic (sic) story.

The question of a state journal is a most important one, and like all questions has two sides. The vote of the society was in favor of printing the papers and transactions as heretofore, at least for the present. The appointment by the newly elected president of a special committee of five to make an impartial study of the advantages and disadvantages of a state journal, and, if necessary, to formulate plans for its creation and submit definite propositions as to means and ends, at the next convention, should be an effective method of arriving at correct conclusions.

That truth is really stranger than fiction was demonstrated by the case reported by Dr. S. D. Hopkins. A New York business man of 43, addicted to alcoholics and interested in a boating club, disappeared and was thought to have been drowned. This man "woke up" from an amnesic state lasting from Aug. 6 to Sept. 21, while walking along a street in Denver. His hands were now calloused and he wore overalls bought in Chicago. Whether during this time he forgot to take a drink or not is not on record. At any rate, the scare produced by his dilemma, not to mention the doctor's treatment, has worked the Keeley cure on him for good.

In looking over the program we observe that 26 papers were read and 37 were not read. In part, the authors of the latter were not present, but quite a number failed to present their papers because of sheer lack of time. A few good discussions took place, but a general feeling of the necessity of haste acted as an inhibitory influence to discourage comment. Now, with the new regime of solidarity, we may confidently expect the membership of this society to increase largely, perhaps to be doubled, by the next annual meeting. How can then all the papers at hand be read and properly discussed within three days? The only solution, so far as we can judge, is in dividing the next program in two sections-one, let us say, for internal medicine, the other for surgery and the specialties. Ample time could thus be allotted for each member at every session without hurry, worry or any sort of disappointment.

EDITORIAL ITEMS.

The Latest-Ping-pong tenosynovitis is said to be the latest of occupation maladies.

Little Rock, Arkansas.-This is the place selected for the next meeting of the American Medical Association.

Kremo. This adulterant for cream and milk is a yellowishwhite powder, consisting simply of colored powdered gelatin.

Genital Pruritus.-Menthol is recommended (Medical Summary) as a specific for the treatment of eczema of the vulva and scrotum.

Sciatic Pain. It is claimed (Medical Times) that 10 drops each of chloroform and tincture of aconite applied locally will instantly relieve sciatic pain.

D. V. S.'s.—It is reported (Medical Times) that never betore in the history of the United States has there been such a scarcity of veterinary surgeons.

Incompatibilities of Apomorphine. It is incompatible (Northwestern Lancet) with alkalies, iodides, ferric chloride, pieric acid, tannic acid and silver salts.

Apomorphine in Asthma.-Asthmatic attacks says the Northwestern Lancet, frequently subsided after the initial dose, even though the paroxysms seem alarming.

Inguinal Adenitis.-If healing progresses slowly, Eugene Fuller (Medical Record) states that the granulations may often be stimulated with ichthyol and blue ointment.

Gouty Bronchitis.-Bruce recommends a smart mercurial and saline purge, low diet, removal of stimulants and employment of an alkaline iodide mixture at short intervals.

For Lumbago.-The Practitioner recommends a liniment composed of I dram ammonia water, 2 drams laudanum, 3 drams tincture of cantharides and 10 drams soap liniment.

The Dallas Medical Journal.-This journal of medicine, surgery and electrotherapeutics has entered upon its second volume in the best of condition, though looking quite blue.

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