expected to be at least one-half of the net profits of the proprietor, it is well to occasionally get a glimpse of the chances for the young man in the old world. In England young doctors, for instance, are glad of a chance to pay liberally for a position as assistant to a well established physician. Too often here the young understudy, taken into a position of trust and great advantage in the office of the older physician, deems himself the better equipped man of the two, and wants almost a full partnership from the start, and in many cases, he proves to be an ingrate, if not a thief, stealing patients as well as the good name of his superior, whom he should have looked up to and served loyally as a benefactor. Only a short time ago a medical friend of mine had apply to him for a position as assistant, a young doctor recommended by a friend and well endorsed who was willing to take the place in the doctor's office as assistant, with his banner on the outer wall, ready to take such cases as might be assigned to him, for the small charge of two dollars each visit or one in office, forgetting that he was an associate of an office, the rent of which was at least one hundred dollars a month, not to question other expenses, with free access to medicine, surgical instruments, library, etc.; with a chance to get busy at once in the heart of a large city; with the advantage of association, introduction and indorsement by a medical man of national fame. What was the result? Why, naturally, this young man with his monumental nerve, and the courage of his audacity, was permitted to go back to his parental retreat poorly equipped as he was without experience, to direct his "know it all" energies upon an unsuspecting, helpless community. To illustrate the opportunities of young men in the older countries, I present the following, clipped from the Bulletin of Pharmacy for December, as follows: 66 AN ENGLISH DRUG CLERK HAS A SNAP" OFFERED HIM. Drug clerks who think they have troubles are invited to read the following exact copy of a letter received by a clerk in England in reply to his advertisement asking for a situation. It was published in the Chemist and Druggist: Sir: Replying to your advertisement in the Chemist and Druggist, I have a berth open which I hope will suit you. My business is strictly up-to-date, cash trade, with one or two adventitious branches. I want a smart, homely, intelligent young man, who would be most likely to stay with me for some time. The hours of business are 6 a. m. to 10:30 p. m., with a quarter of an hour for breakfast, twenty minutes for dinner and ten minutes for tea. Furnished rooms provided, but the assistant usually does most of the cooking and all the washing up. He is also supposed to provide his own knife, fork and spoon; plates and dishes are not required, as we usually eat out of the pans. A woman comes in once a month to do the rough work, but the assistant makes his own bed and sees to the cleanliness of bedroom, etc. He also cleans the windows and shop floor every morning and blackleads the grates twice a week. When trade is slack he may be required to deliver bills or take goods out on the truck. Baby has been teething lately, and if you should see your way to come here, I have no doubt you would not mind looking after it during the night, as my wife says she cannot sleep on account of its crying. You would have plenty of amusement here, and if you are musically inclined, I may mention that there is a violin of venerable appearance and surpassingly beautiful tone in my possession which you would be at liberty to use. I do not know whether you are acquainted with this district; If not, I may tell you that the climate is beautiful. We are able to see the sun every day in the year except when we have fog, which is not more than two days a week during winter on the average. From the tone of your advertisement, which is essentially businesslike, I am sure you would not mind helping me with the washing, as washing days are, we find, very expensive, having a woman in to help. The salary I usually pay my assistant is fifteen shillings (about $4.00) a week for the first three years, and if satisfied as to his ability, industry and honesty, I may advance him to fifteen shillings, six pence per week. Should these terms suit you, I should like to hear from you by return mail. Or should you see your way clear to come down here for a personal interview, railway fare and other expenses would be paid by-yourself Trusting to see and hear from you soon, I remain, Yours sincerely, SAMUEL B. SQUEEZER, Eagle's Nest, Cornwall, May 12. Adapted from Dr. I. N. Love. NOTES. Dr. and Mrs. L. M. Ottofy are rejoicing over the addition of a new boy to their family. Jerome J. is the name of the young man. Dr. A. L. Boyce the genial Captain of Company E. I. N. Y., has invited a few of his medical friends to accept an honorary membership in the company. Dr. Engelbrecht from Stony Hill, Mo., is spending a few months in this city doing post-graduate work and devoting his attention to the special study of diagnosis. We are indebted to Dr. W. E. Green, of Little Rock, for a copy of House Bill No. 8 introduced in the Arkansas Legislature and providing for three boards of examiners in that state. A good bill if it passes. The Clinical Reporter. D. M. GIBSON, M. D., Editor. PUBLISHED MONTHLY. W. W. GILBERT, M. D., Manager. SUBSCRIPTION PRICES: ONE YEAR, $1.00; SIX MONTHS, 50c. Remit by Draft, Post Office Order, Postal Note or Registered Letter at our risk. Make all drafts or money orders payable to THE CLINICAL REPORTER, ST. LOUIS. Telephone Connections. BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS for review, EXCHANGES, CONTRIBUTIONS, and matter for the Edito should be addressed to D. M. Gibson, 241 S. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, Mo. This journal is not responsible for the individual views of contributors. 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They are now enjoying farewell banquets and bidding adieu to their friends, as they expect to leave. St. Louis on March 18. A Bill to amend and regulate the action of the State Board of Health in Missouri, and providing for four separate examining boards, is now having its ups and downs with the lawmakers of Missouri, and thus far none can conjecture with any reasonable certainty, the results of the discussion and the results of the votes. THE AMERICAN CONGRESS OF TUBERCULOSIS. The next meeting of The American Congress of Tuberculosis will be held in St. Louis, July 18th to 23rd inclusive, 1904. Much good is expected from this Congress as it is in the hands of worthy gentlemen, who are working to make it a great success. As yet, it is only in the organization stage; but by that time it will have been thoroughly organized and thoroughly advertised. We trust that the tubercule bacilli will be held in sway at least temporarily, after the meeting of these learned gentlemen. 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