astringent in firm organic combination with the proteid material. This product, known as lacto-somatose, has thus far been found to answer all the demands for a food in diseases attended with severe diarrhoea, such as enteritis, cholera infantum and morbus, typhoid fever. It is agree able to the palate, readily soluble in a variety of solvents, and, above all, supplies a large amount of concentrated available nutriment, without irritating or disturbing the stomach and intestines; on the contrary, it exerts a beneficial influence in regulating the intestinal functions and arresting the diarrhoea, and thus contributes materially to a speedy recovery.

Handsome and Timely.-In this time of deep interest in everything pertaining to thenavy, and the heroes who are so nobly defending the grand old flag, the very unique and beautiful brochure, entitled, "The Ship's Doctor," gotten out by The Arlington Chemical Co., of Yonkers, N. Y., is especially noteworthy.

Numerous as are the current chronicles of sea warfare, there has been one void in the record of heroic deeds. Deep down in the bowels of the ship there is hidden in times of battle, this phase of sea-life of which the world knows nothing, which has not been written of, and which artists have rarely seen or imagined.

The beauty of this booklet, its professional interest and its timeliness, are certain to make a lively call for it, and phsicians who have not recived a copy should at once send for it, as the edition is limited and will be issued in the order as requests are received. The more important pictures are admirable subjects for framing, and if there are received a number of requests sufficient to warrant the great expense, a series of plates in large size, with liberal margins suitable for framing, will be made and supplied free to physicians. Remember this is free to any physician requesting same. Address, Arlington Chemical Co., Yonkers, N. Y.

Gratifying Results.-F. A. REW, M. D., Imboden, Ark., says: My experience with S. H. Kennedy's Extract of

Pinus Canadensis was so decidedly satisfactory and gratifying that I prescribed it with a positive assurance that benefit will follow its use. On the principle that "all astringents are tonics," I use the Pinus Canadensis, in small doses, in pneumonia, bronchitis, typhoid fever; indeed, where the mucous membranes need a tonic, and recognizing the similarity between mucous membranes and the external skin, I use it in erysipelas, nervous forms of eczema, and wherever the skin needs a tonic. It is all I need in many cases of ophthalmia and gonorrhea. Its special therapeutics would fill many pages, and I an satisfied that we will yet find new uses for it.

The Prompt Solution of Tablets. We are glad to know that the Antikamnia people take the precaution to state that when a prompt effect is desired the Antikamnia Tablets should be crushed. It so frequently happens that certain unfavorable influences in the stomach may prevent the prompt solution of tablets that this suggestion is well worth heeding. Antikamnia itself is tasteless, and the crushed tablet can be placed on the tongue and washed down with a swallow of water.

Real Patriotism.-We desire to announce to the retail druggists of the United States that we will pay the stamp tax ourselves, and will not raise the price of Peacock's Bromides and Chiona. We do this to prevent the burden of the tax from falling upon the retail druggist. In return for this concession, we solicit the good will and moral support of the druggists, and hope for their good assistance in preventing substitution.

N. B.-All goods in the hands of the trade when law goes into effect are to be stamped when sold at retail. This expense the retailer will have to stand, but it will only be temporary.

Peacock Chemical Co., St. Louis.

Hypnotic Effects.-The hypnotic effect of Bromidia does not by any means represent the sole benefit to be derived

from this preparation, but it meets, in a very perfect manner, many other indications involving hyperaesthesia of In doses of nerve tips and over-excitability of spinal cord. one-half teaspoonful, given every four hours for two days, will so benumb the sensory nerve tips of the buccal cavity that dentists can take impressions of the mouth, fit in rubber dams, etc., that would otherwise be impossible on account of the gagging peculiar to some patients. In the hands of the medical practitioner, given in half-teaspoonful doses every four hours, will make life endurable for hayfever patients during the months of August and September. A teaspoonful will completely quiet the paroxysmal pain following childbirth or miscarriage without in any way interfering with uterine contractions.

No Advance.-The reliable firm of G. W. Flavell & Bro., Philadelphia, Pa., desire to express their appreciation of continued favors from the medical profession and to call attention to the fact that there will be no advance in prices for goods on account of the war tax.

Deserving of Praise.-The Imperial Granum Company deserves the support of the profession and the medical press for its course in refusing to furnish samples of its food to the laity. This company believes that the infant's diet should be regulated alone by the physician, and on this account is receiving some flattering compliments.

Send for One.-The Mellier Drug Company, St. Louis, has issued a very beautiful engraving of the first meeting of the Medical Society in London in 1773. The portraits of some of the most eminent men in medical literature of that day are correctly given. The engraving will form a beautiful and interesting ornament for any physician's office.

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"God said wait, I will repay thee." She wearied, but obedient spirit quelled not nor resisted, but patiently waited the end. Patiently, as she had always taught others, Dr. Elmina Roys Gavitt, our loved editor, quietly laid down her pen, folded her hands and calmly waited for the summons from the Master.

"We must always lay down the penny ere we take up the pound," said this philosophical doctor, and she bravely laid hers down and will assuredly receive the pound. Brave, womanly, courteous and generous, Dr. Gavitt leaves a niche that will be vacant many years. A pioneer in a profession she loved, she has helped to make the way smooth for those who are to follow her.

Realizing that pioneers must blaze the way, Dr. Gavitt was always careful that the path should be broad and straight, and true, and she never hesitated at the obstacles she encountered. Never frivolous, always dignified; never fretful, always true, our chief was an inspiration to all that is best to all who were fortunate enough to know her. She did the best she could, the tools she had, may not have been the tools she would have chosen, but she smiled cheerily and said they were the best available. What more would you? She did her best and waited the end with faith that what was best for her would be given to her. Doing her best, she hoped for the best and God would decide, she was content to leave it to Him.

The end has come after many weary months of sickness and pain, and Elmina Roys Gavitt passed into immortality August 25, 1898.

She has lived past the three score and ten years allotted to us, and her work is done so well done, so faithfully done, that those of us who are left, find her life an example of sincere zeal and honest inspiration.

The world is better because of her, the profession is wiser and medical women stand higher because she was given to us. "God be with us till we meet again."