covering of the cervix is formed. One application is frequently sufficient; but should the nausea continue or return, the application is to be repeated at intervals of from five to fifteen days. This method appears to have been extensively used with perfect safety, and attended with a large percentage of cures. Another method is to dilate the os uteri to the extent of about six or eight lines, which has succeeded in quickly relieving some cases of persistent nausea. But dilatation, unless very carefully accomplished, is attended with dangers which prudent physcians try to avoid. Of course the philosophy of these plans is well understood by practitioners.

In hunting through our modern materia medica for an efficient agent to control the irritation of the gastric nerves, I thought to try the amygdalus persica, as it had proven to be so valuable to check vomiting associated with various diseases. Consequently, some obstinate cases of vomiting during gestation were selected, and the fluid extract of amygdalus persica was given, in doses of from two to ten minims, every half-hour. In all, twelve cases were thus treated, and the average length of time was forty-eight hours that the remedy was continued. Eleven of the ladies entirely recovered, not even experiencing any "morning sickness" for weeks after the medicine was discontinued. In the twelfth case, however, there was no apparent benefit from the drug, and cauterization of the cervix uteri was resorted to.

The success of the drug in the few cases treated would seem to indicate that, if the stomach was kept free from irritation of its lining membranes and nerves, there would be a great lessening of the severity of reflex nerve impressions during the period of gestation.

LARYNGEAL POLYPI.

The perfection of the modern laryngoscope has rendered the detection of these growths in the larynx quite an easy procedure, and when discovered, and their anatomical relations and make-up are definitely determined, modern therapeutics can often be called upon to relieve even the most skilled

surgeon from attempting one of the most difficult operations known to the art. To pass an instrument into the larynx and seize and remove a small fibrous polypus, may appropriately be classed among the major operations in surgical practice.

After treating a few cases by this surgical method, and fully demonstrating that you can perform the operation as perfectly and scientifically as the laryngologists of Europe, you should treat a few cases by the simple method of using a medicine to disorganize these vascular and fibrous growths. For this purpose, nitrate of sanguinarina heads the list. One grain of this agent should be triturated with ten grains lycopodium until it is quite as fine as it can be made. An ordinary powder insufflator should be used to convey this powder into the larynx, and after the patient has drawn a full inspiration the powder is blown over the surface of the polypus. Half a grain of the above-mentioned powder may be applied in this manner, and if required, repeat it in three days. The remnants of the tumor, however, will usually be coughed out in twenty-four hours after the first application, if the growth has been well covered over with the powder. In cases of similar growths in the nasal region, this powder is applied directly through a nasal speculum to the growths, or a solution of the nitrate of sanguinarina may be carried into the polypus by a hypodermic needle.

PREVENTION OF PUERPERAL PERITONITIS.

Some six years ago a noted obstetrician of Paris gave to the medical world a synopsis of his long experience in this line of practice, one notable feature of which was, that he invariably administered a full dose of opium to his patients immediately after delivery, and congratulated himself upon the fact that his practice showed a smaller percentage of puerperal cases than occurred in the practice of other physicians of his city. In studying the matter over, we were inclined to conclude that the quiet rest induced by the drug contributed much to his great success and comparative beneficial results, but as the agent was continued for three days.

after delivery and the narcotic and anodyne effects of the drug were so prolonged, it is but reasonable to suppose that during this time oxydation would be greatly lessened and any tendency there otherwise might be to a retention of heat, would be prevented also. Nerve exhaustion, occurring during a too rapid oxydation, and defective elimination of heat from the surface of the body, are usually found among the incubation symptoms of puerperal peritonitis.

Acting upon the theory partially outlined above, my method (in all cases where puerperal peritonitis is at all probable) is to exhibit one dose of an opiate and secure the required sleep, after which 20 to 30 grains of salicylate of soda are given every four hours, and, if there is any dryness of the skin, small doses of aconite every half-hour. And the two remedies are usually continued until the lacteal period is fully. established. This course has been pursued with cases presenting various complications, instrumental labors, injuries and wounds about the pelvic organs, and as I have not had a single death from puerperal peritonitis occur where this treatment was followed, I conclude that the plan is a safe one to continue, and that the ounce of prevention is worth many pounds of (attempted) cure.

ERRATA.

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In the last issue of the TIMES two grave errors occur. page 578, twentieth line from top, the word Eclectic should be Elective. On page 579, sixth line from top, cannot should

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SOCIETY MEETINGS.

The National Eclectic Medical Association will meet in Chicago, June 16, 17 and 18, and, without doubt, will be the largest assemblageof the kind held by the Association. Every eclectic or liberal physician who resides within 700 miles of Chicago is expected to be present. The full programme of

the Committee of Arrangements will appear in the MEDICAL TIMES for May. In the mean time, get your "addresses" and "papers" ready, and contribute to the interest and success of the session.

The Ohio Eclectic Medical Association will be held at the city of Springfield on Tuesday, May 4 next.

The Illinois State Eclectic Medical Society will be held at the city of Springfield, Ill., June 2 and 3 next.

The Iowa State Eclectic Society will be held at the city of Des Moines, 9th and 10th of June next.

The Indiana Eclectic Medical Association meets in Indianapolis the second Wednesday (12th) in May next.

The Massachusetts Eclectic Medical Society (the annual meeting) will be held at the city of Boston, June 3 and 4

next.

The Nebraska State Eclectic Medical Association will be held at the city of Omaha, on the 8th and 9th of June.

STATE ECLECTIC MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SOCIETY OF MICHIGAN.

DOWAGIAC, Mich., April 1, 1880.

To the Eclectic Physicians of Michigan:

As is generally well known, this Society was organized four years ago, and three years ago became chartered by special act of the Legislature, since which time it has been the only Eclectic Medical Society recognized or known in Michigan. It has now an active membership of fifty-three, as per last report. Transactions have been issued in pamphlet form each year-Series IV, this year, completing the first volume.

The next, and fourth, annual meeting of this Society will be held at Detroit on the last Wednesday in May, 1880 (the 26th), commencing at 10 o'clock A. M., and will continue in session two days.

We expect to go up to Detroit in full force, and with a programme of exercises full of interest to any medical gentleman who may choose to attend the sessions.

It is hoped that every member will arrange to be present at this meeting, as business of importance will be transacted, also that all who may contemplate becoming members will make special efforts to be present. Several have already signified a desire to unite with the Society at that time. An earnest invitation is hereby extended to every eclectic physician in Michigan to be present.

The platform of this Society is broad and liberal, restricting no one in his practice, but discouraging ostracism and bigotry in every form. The code of ethics is the Golden Rule.

Those desiring to become members will please to at once notify the Secretary at this office of that fact, and, in due time, they will be furnished another circular, giving full particulars of arrangements, together with a blank application for membership. We trust a large number will avail themselves of this privilege. The Legislature will meet the coming year, and it is expected that matters of interest to the profession will be brought forward for action by that body. Such matters should be anticipated by this society, and fully discussed by those interested.

The National Eclectic Medical Association meets this year in Chicago, June 16, and, in view of the fact of its nearness to Michigan and of the important character of that meeting, it is hoped Michigan will be able to fill her quota of delegates (fifteen), exclusive of those who are now permanent members of that body, and consequently entitled to all the rights and privileges of other delegates, making a total solid delegation that may attend from this State of thirty-five, including two from Wayne County Society, to which that Society is entitled. Only delegates from State or local societies are admitted to membership in the National Society, so that those who desire to become members of that body will understand that they must first become members of the State Society, or of some local society, recognized by the State Society.

Several of the wives of our physicians have already indicated their intention to be present at our Detroit meeting; and a hearty invitation is extended to all our eclectic women