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Experiences Collected During Practice. -Homeopathy and Surgery. By Dr. F. W. Kallenbach. Trans. from Homeopathisch Maandblad.-June. There does not exist a strict line between Homeopathy and Surgery. The sphere of action is quite extended and promises to reach still farther, although experimentation upon the human organism must be confined within certain limits. Many objective symptoms without being results of direct experimentation are classed in the pathogenesis with the series of confirmatory experiences at the bedside of the sick. To the category of symptoms belong-e. g.--some internal and external tumors following as a result of acute and chronic affections; after constitutional troubles, etc. Even after the extirpation of a glandular tumor, as after the elimination of a worm or after the destruction of parasites it is proper to still institute homeopathic treatment. surgery and homeopathy go hand in hand. But very often in affections of the domain of surgery the intervention of Homeopathy would be salutary at the beginning. This notably in superficial tumors, sequence of inflammations, glandular induration, hypertrophies of organs, cutaneous neoplasms, cysts, etc. The author quotes in support of the intervention of homeopathy, the following facts taken from his practice:

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a. Tumor in the foot size of a pigeon egg, sensitive to pressure, cured by Arnica externally followed by Calc. internally. b.--Ovarian cyst resulting from a fall cured by Apis.

c. Tumor located between the matrix and the rectum as large as a medium sized pear disappearing slowly in less than a year through the influence of Arsenicum Muriaticum.

d. Suppurative periostitis of the footwith fistulous openings in a girl of twelve years, cured at the end of fifteen months. Amputation had been deemed necessary. e. Large varicose veins noticeably re

lieved by Hamamelis internally and externally.

Revista Homeopathica de Barcelone. May. At a meeting of the Academie Medico-homeopathique de Barcelone took place an interesting discussion upon the question of dose. Dr. Giro combatted vigorously the use of low attenuations in homeopathy. He is a partisan of dynamized medicine. At the June meeting the discussion was continued, Dr. Derch y Marsal making a plea in favor of the same.

Leipziger popul. Zeitschrift fuer Homeopathie.-August.

Treatment of Acute Articular Rheumatism. The author advises the following remedies to be selected: Aconit., Veratr. Viride, Colchi., Ars.

The first two are of constant utility during the first week. The high fever, the flow of blood to the head and the cerebral symptoms may render necessary the use of Bellad.

If the muscles of the chest and abdomen are attacked as in some severe cases, Byron. is indicated, while Nur rom, is useful for the muscles of the back.

Quite rarely the author has had occasion to advise Chamom., Sanguinaria, Ferrum carb., Pulsat., Rhus. toxic.; and he does not hesitate to give alternately three or even four medicines at halfhour intervals in medium potencies-3rd or 4th.

Veratrum viride is frequently indicated; its properties resemble those of Aconite and of Gelsemium which, nevertheless, cannot take its place.

Veratrum viride reduces fevers whose rapid progress becomes menacing and acts moreover, instantly, thus distinguishing it from Aconite and Bellad. But the most astonishing action of Veratr. viride is upon the pericardium and threatened paralysis of the heart.

In certain cases we see its power develop gradually, and the action of the heart reinforced little by little.

We notice, moreover, its beneficent influence upon the stomach, which in serious cases of acute articular rheumatism is impeded in its functions.

While using these medicines we must at the same time avoid the use of bouillon, white bread and of too highly seasoned food. Meat should be given only once a day, veal, either roasted or boiled, must be entirely forbidden, fowls and game are preferable. Fruits, especially apples, are recommended. The treatment is to be completed by Sulphur 30th. If thirst is excessive let Curare 1st. be added.

Steam baths are to be avoided. However, we must not expect to cure every case. There are some which will resist this treatment. There are gaps in our knowledge. Dr. M. Picard.

Annaes de Medicina Homeopathica of Brazil.-March.

Case of Opium. By Dr. March.

The author gives the history of various cases of ileus, of broncho-pneumonia and of intermittent fever that he has cured with Opium 5, a medicine which corresponds to the totality of the symptoms.

Traumatism.-By Dr. Dias de Crux. The medicines indicated in contusions are: Arnica, Ledum, Sulphuric acid, Hamamelis and Conium macul.

In sprains: Rhus tox., Arnica, Bellis perennis, Hypericum, Calcarea ost. and Nur vom.

In fractures: Calcar. ostr. and Symphytum.

In dislocations: Arnica and Rhus tox. In cut wounds: Staphys. and Calendula. In stab wounds: Ledum, Hypericum, Ruta, Calcar. phos., and Symphytum.

Mygale avicularis.-By Pharmacist Martins.

After some data upon the anatomical structure and the habits of this variety of spider, the author indicates the manner of preparing this medicine.

Annaes de Medicina Homeopathica of Brazil.-April.

Strangulated Hernia.-By Dr. March.

Interesting history of a case of strangulated hernia cured by Belladon. 3 and Nux. vom. 3, alternately every hour.

A Case of Natrum Muriaticum.—By Dr. Dias da Cruz.

A lady suffered from intermittent fever, the attacks occurring every three days. Besides these attacks she suffered from prostration, from cephalalgia, from vomiting and colic. The skin was pale, earthy, the epigastric region very sensitive to presQuinine had aggravated the symptoms. Natrum muriat. 5, followed by Nur rom. brought about a speedy cure.

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Nerium Oleander.-By Pharmacist Martins. The doctor dealt with botanical information upon this plant and the mode of preparing it.

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uated from the New York Homeopathic Medical College, the first class having been graduated in 1861 and Dr. Smith in 1862. He went to Philadelphia from a location in Ohio in 1872, to take the chair of Diagnosis in the Hahnemann College, but after two years' work in the College resigned and went into general practice. His death occurred at his home on N. 20th Street, Philadelphia, of Bright's disease, from which he had been a sufferer for several months. He was the strictest of strict Hahnemannians.

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We have received an announcement of the marriage of Dr. Chas. L. Moore, '99, to Miss Jennie Pruden, at Burgh Hill, Ohio. There is nothing too good for Moore and the best wishes go with him from the editorial office.

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The Homeopathic Medical Society of Western Massachusetts is joining with the Western Massachusetts district medical societies in the endeavor to have established near Pittsfield a new home for consumptives. A committee was appointed to confer with the State Board of Charities and to arouse public interest in the matter.

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Our friends of the old school who resigned from the staff of the Jamaica, Long Island, Hospital because homeopathic physicians were appointed as members of the staff, are to have a new hospital under their management. The building is to cost $20,000, this not including any estimate for the equipment. The president of the old hospital staff, who is now president of the Jamaica Medical Society, will probably be chosen as medical head of the staff.

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Pulte College had its opening on the first of October, at which time also took place the opening exercises of its new hospital. After the fire of last winter, which destroyed the roof of the building, an additional story was added, and this, with the whole east side of the structure, has been converted into as neat a little hospi

tal as one would expect to find anywhere. New throughout, it has three large wards with thirty beds for free patients and seven private rooms excellently arranged. In addition to this there is a large, bright and airy operating amphitheater with every appliance for the most intricate surgical operations. Near by is a dispensary for medicines and several rooms for clinics. Dr. R. G. Reed made the address of the occasion, after which refreshments were served by the women friends of the college. Profs. J. D. Buck and C. E. Walton also made addresses.

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Dr. Wm. O. Forbes announces that he has opened an office at Hot Springs, Ark., 242 Central Ave., and that after October 15th he will be pleased to look after any patients who may be referred to him. His Chicago address is 3901 Cottage Grove Avenue.

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Dr. F. A. Morrison, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, reports that there is a good opening for a good homeopathic physician at Rock Creek, Ohio. He will be glad to correspond with any one in reference to it.

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The Cleveland Medical Library is to be enriched to the extent of several hundred volumes of modern and valuable medical works, which were the property of the late Drs. Read and Ford, of Baltimore, Ohio.

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Out in Indiana, at Lafayette, one of the doctors had an experience which he will not soon forget. On his way home he was accosted by a crowd of freshmen in attendance at the University there, who thought he looked young enough to be a sophomore. In fact, they were so positive about it that they immediately made preparations to haze him, and it was only by strenuous exertions, explanations and pleadings that the doctor escaped.

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The homeopathic hospitals all over the country seem to be very active in the planning of what may be termed a fall

campaign. The Ladies' Association of the Essex Country (Mass.) Homeopathic Hospital gave a supper and held a fair for the benefit of the Hospital October 14th. The Ladies' Association of the Wilmington (Del.) Homeopathic Hospital had a benefit sale on the 4th of October, and Buffalo Homeopathic Hospital held its annual gift reception on Tuesday, October 14th. Their invitation showed a great number of the most prominent ladies of the city to be interested. The Junior Board of this same hospital is to give a ball on the 18th of November at the Twentieth Century Club for the special benefit of the chil dren's ward fund. These are only a few of the many we have noticed and seeing them has led us to wonder what is the matter with Cleveland.

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preciation and affection. Dr. James A. Campbell, of that city, made the presentation address, and Dr. David N. Gibson distinguished himself by reciting an original poem appropriate to the occasion.

Doctor Comstock, in responding, referred to the motto: "Qui non proficit deficit," which means, "who does not progress goes backward," and touched on the progress of homeopathy.

The physicians present were: Doctors James A. Campbell, Willis Young, W. W. Gilbert, L. W. Schermann, F. W. Grundmann, W. John Harris, Louis E. Bunete, Carl J. Luyties, David R. Overman, John W. Higson, W. J. Gundelach, Baylis Chamberlin, J. L. Dryden, R. Y. Henry, Scott Parsons, C. H. Eyermann, T. W. Conzelman, Paul R. Fletcher, David N. Gibson, W. L. Reed, H. A. Uhlemeyer, W. L. Galloway, Adolphe L. Boyce, Chas. J. Carriere, John H. McCaughan, A. Schnell, Orlando G. Gibson, C. H. Goodman, J. E. Buchanan, Edw. Francis Brady, Edward L. Perry, S. A. Benson, W. E. Jones, B. Brickbauer, L. C. McElwee, F. W. Lester, F. T. Knox. T. F. Blanke, Chas. H. Gundelach, George H. Gibson, W. B. Morgan, August H. Schott, Charles Mellies, G. S. Schuricht.

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The Syracuse Homeopathic Hospital, though only seven years old, has made a firm place for itself in the affections of the citizens of that stirring town. A recent report shows the work accomplished there to be equal to that of any in the country. Dr. J. W. Sheldon is president of the medical and surgical staff of the hospital, Dr. E. Olin Kinne, vice-president, and Dr. Gordon W. Hoyt, secretary. The consulting physicians are Drs. J. W. Sheldon, A. B. Kinne and J. W. Candee. Dr. W. L. Hartman is the surgeon and the attending physicians are Drs. E. O. Kinne, G. W. Hoyt, C. M. Lukens and J. M. Keese. Dr. H. A. Church is the oculist and aurist at the hospital and Dr. J. M. Keese the pathologist and pharmacist.

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Toledo is the latest city in which trouble has arisen in a hospital in which both

schools are represented. As is the usual result in these cases the homeopathic physicians stood their ground and are now in full control of the situation. Space forbids our entering into the minutia of the contest, but we are sure that with the homeopaths who are on the staff there can be no unfair advantage taken. These are: Drs. Louis K. Maxwell, Arthur T. Barnum, Oren C. Rees, Emma W. Butman, F. C. Crawford, F. A. Stafford, C. E. Stafford, W. S. Walker, W. A. Humphrey, N. R. Simmons, J. H. Harvey, J. H. McVay, Howland M. Flower.

Dr. C. E. Sawyer, of the Sawyer Sanitarium, Marion, recently delivered a very able and instructive address on "The Care and Treatment of Crippled and Deformed Children" before the Ohio State Conference of Charities and Corrections, which held its annual session at Springfield. Dr. Sawyer really has made somewhat of a hobby of this subject and for a number of years has been giving a great deal of time and study to it. He advocates the founding of a home where those who are crippled can be carefully treated and those whose physical condition cannot be made normal can at least have the benefit of such a training that they may be finally enabled to become independent of charity. There is scarcely a cripple who cannot in some way be benefited and perhaps made self-supporting. This is the only class of unfortunates in Ohio for which the State has made no provision, and it is to be hoped that an institution may be established which shall receive these patients. The members of the convention expressed themselves as being heartily in accord with Dr. Sawyer's ideas and will make an effort to assist him in carrying them out.

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Dr. Mitchell, of Newark, read a paper on "The Treatment of Chronic Nephritis," and Dr. W. B. Carpenter, of Columbus, one on "The Neurasthenia of Picric Acid," at the regular monthly meeting of the Homeopathic Physicians of Central Ohio, held at the Neil House, Columbus, October

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It is with regret that we note that Dean John P. Sutherland, of the Boston University School of Medicine is unable on account of illness to take up his duties there. His work is to be done by a woman physician, Dr. Eliza Taylor Ransom, of Dorchester, who is a B. U. graduate of 1899. For some time she has been the Dean's assistant and last year was an instructor in histology. We hope that Dr. Sutherland's illness may not be a serious one. * * *

The Homeopathic Hospital of Wilmington, Del., has a training school for nurses which is second to none in the country. The schedule calls for a course of sixty lectures to be delivered during October, November, December, January and February. The following is the faculty: A. Negendank, M. D., Dean, homeopathy, general and special nursing, hygiene and ethics; Lewis W. Flinn, M. D., registrar, surgical dressings and bandaging; J. Harmer Rile, M. D., surgical emergencies; A. E. Frantz, M. D., medical emergencies; Irvine M. Flinn, M. D., anatomy and physiology; E. T. Negendank, M. D., fevers and fever nursing; J. Paul Lukens, M. D., obstetrics; George R. Carmichael, M. D., gynæcology; Harrison W. Howell, M. D., electricity and toxicology; Miss Alida H. Turner, supervising nurse.

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