being equal, a five-inch incision will heal as well as a three or two-inch wound. Had every ovariotomist the delicate touch, keen perception and operative dexterity of Mr. Tait, essentials the sequence of twenty years' experience and study, then undoubtedly two-inch incisions would be the rule.

Most worthy of consideration and application is the toilette of the peritoneum by warm washings. Aside from the possibility of leaving a sponge in the peritoneal cavity, is the danger of even slight irritation of this sensitive membrane from contact with the sponges. No harm can possibly follow the warm washing, which is continued until the water returns as clear as injected.

The treatment of threatened peritonitis has scarcely found foothold in this country, but physiologically the practice would be indicated, and Mr. Tait's experience proves its advisability. We fear that many will look upon the abandonment of opium as little short of heresy, and be apt to accept with misgivings the results of one who so tramples on the cherished traditions and accumulated experiences of the profession. But is there not the possibility that this "opium splint " may become an opium shroud?

As to antiseptic precautions, while an operator like Mr. Tait may feel justified in dispensing with them, it scarcely seems justifiable for the rank and file of operators to do without the slightest minutia which may serve to assist the case to a successful issue; and if a fatal result should follow, they cannot be blamed for the omission of this detail.

In regard to the statistics themselves, we find that this surgeon is honored in his own country," almost forty-five per cent. of the cases coming from Birmingham. Of the 139 operations, 108 were for cystoma, 25 for parovarian cyst, 4 for abscess of ovary, and 1 each for dermoid cyst and cystic sarcoma. In 48 cases both ovaries were removed.

Mr. Tait's results will serve as an admirable example of what may be done, and we doubt if in England he will receive more hearty applause and admiration than in the United States.

THE Nashville Academy of Medicine and Surgery is the name of a new medical society recently organized in Nashville.

THE fifteenth annual meeting of the Southwestern Kentucky Medical Association was held in Paducah on the 11th of May, 1886. The meeting was very largely attended by the profession of Southwest Kentucky, and many scientific papers were read, reflecting much credit upon their authors.

The annual election of officers resulted in the choice of the following: Dr. R. T. Hocker. President; Dr. T. M. Prince, Senior Vice-President; Dr. B. T. Marshal, Junior Vice-President; Dr. J. R. Coleman, Corresponding Secretary; Dr. B. F. O'Daniel. Recording Secretary.

After adjournment of the night session, the Association was invited to attend an elegant entertainment in the form of a grand banquet at the Richmond House, given by the Medical and Surgical Society of Paducah in honor of the visiting members in attendance.

The Association will hold its semi-annual meeting at Hickman in November next.

DESOTO COUNTY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.-The bi-monthly meeting of this association was held in Hernando, Miss., on Monday, May 3. The President, Dr. S. M. Watson, in the chair, and Secretary A. J. Jagoe guiding the quill.

The regular essayists, Drs. McNeill and Jones, failed to present papers, and were each fined two dollars.

Dr. Watson read a paper on erysipelas, which elicited a long and exhaustive discussion; Dr. McKinne read a paper on congestion of the stomach, and in a second paper gave notes of a case in his practice which the majority of the members decided to be a case of typhlitis.

Dr. D. S. Richmond of Eudora was admitted to membership; Dr. Lundy was directed to prepare an essay on constipation, and Dr. Maxwell to prepare one on a subject to be chosen by himself, both to be read at next meeting, Monday, July 5.

IT was Dr. S. W. Caldwell of Trenton, and not "S. P.," as stated in our last issue, that introduced the resolution in State Medical Society regarding the death of the "Nestor of American Medicine," Prof. Austin Flint, sr.

ST. LOUIS HOSPITALS.-During our recent visit to St. Louis in attendance on the meeting of the American Medical Association, the opportunity was offered of visiting several of the hospitals of that city.

The U.S. Marine-Hospital, in charge of Surgeon John Vansant, is similar to the one in this city, though of greater capacity, which has been described in this journal. We were very agreeably entertained by Dr. Vansant and his assistant, Dr. Carrington, in examining several interesting cases in the wards.

From the Marine-Hospital, by a pleasant drive we arrived at the Insane Asylum, in charge of Dr. Chas. W. Stevens. This magnificent institution is situated in the suburbs of the city, and although a very large building, its capacity is overtaxed. Dr. Stevens' reputation as an alienist would be a sufficient promise for the admirable condition of the Asylum.

A few blocks beyond the Asylum is the Female Hospital, in charge of Dr. Geo. F. Hulbert. While this institution was, like the former, overcrowded, yet good discipline and careful attention to hygienic requirements were everywhere apparent. Dr. Hulbert has a large amount of material to serve for study, and his already excellent local reputation bids fair to occupy a larger field at an early date.

Too little time interfered with visiting the Poor House, City Hospital, Sisters' Hospital. and Iron Mountain Railroad Hospital, all of which are reputed to be admirable institutions.

A VALUABLE REMEDY FOR DIARRHEA AND DYSENTERY.-The intestinal catarrhs so prevalent during the summer months, make up a large proportion of the practice of every physician. While the treatment of this class of affections must necessarily be modified to suit the stage of the inflammation. and the idiosyncrasies of the individual case, there are nevertheless certain symptoms common to all cases which may generally be relieved by a remedy which has been extensively used in Europe and in this country, with the most gratifying success. We allude to chlor-anodyne, manufactured by Parke, Davis & Co.

Chlor-anodyne is an improvement upon the proprietary

preparation which, under the name of chlorodyne, was introduced into England by Dr. J. Collis Browne, and was widely used and commended by physicians of the highest standing. Chlor-anodyne is a happy combination of anodynes, antispasmodics and carminatives. It is diaphoretic, anodyne and astringent in its action, and, intelligently administered, has almost a specific action in diarrhoea and dysentery.

Each gram (an ordinary adult dose) contains: morphia muriate, .0060 grms.; tine. cannab. indica, .0800 grms.; chloroform, 1350 grms.; oil of peppermint, .0025 grms.; tincture capsicum, .0025 grms.; hydrocyanic acid, .0170 grms.; alcohol, .3000 grms.; glycerine, .4570 grms.

Those desiring literature more fully descriptive of chloranodyne, should send to Parke, Davis & Co. for their interesting working bulletin relating to this preparation.

EDITORS MONTHLY-In reply to Dr. Caldwell's question, why I dusted calomel over the erysipelatous eruption, I have to say that I did not dust the calomel over the eruption but over the wound, as stated in my article. The calomel was used on the wound as a convenient and safe antiseptic dressing; it was applied only once, however. Aconite was used, as stated, to control the temperature, and I think evidence is entirely wanting of its beneficial effects further than this. I have the record of several cases treated alone with jaborandi as well as several cases successfully treated that had refused to yield to quinine, iron, aconite and purgatives.

I suggest that Dr. Caldwell give the readers of the MONTHLY the benefit of his experience in the treatment of erysipelas. SIDNEY THOMPSON, M.D.

PECAN PT., ARK., June 2, 1886.

RESIGNATION.—We regret to learn that Deering J. Roberts, M.D., has resigned the professorship of Theory and Practice of Medicine in the Medical Department of the University of Tennessee.

The faculty have created two distinct chairs of the Practice of Medicine, and our good friend, Dr. A. P.Warterfield, formerly of Union City, takes one of them.

MARION JUNCTION, Dec. 3, 1885.

Of the Kaline Comp. Pills I have to say, that I have found it the equal of quinine in the treatment of chronic malarial indications, as an antiperiodic, besides having the great advantage of producing none of the unpleasant and troublesome disturbances of the stomach or nervous system, often produced by quinine. I have had marked success with it in the treatment of malarial hæmaturia, having treated a number of cases principally with this drug, and every one a recovery. Its action on the eliminative and secretory functions is, in my opinion, the secret of its advantages in this disease, and chronic malarial diseases.-JOHN F. BLEVINS, M.D.

YELLOW FEVER INOCULATION.-Dr. J. McF. Gaston of Atlanta,. Ga., presented a preamble and resolution touching yellow fever inoculation, at the recent meeting of the American Medical Association, which received the sanction of the Association, and a committee was authorized to memorialize Congress in favor of the pending bill to appoint a commission and appropriate funds for the investigation of this prophylactic measure.

DR. W. T. SMITH.-In giving the "Inaugural Dissertation of Dr. W. T. Smith to our readers in the April issue of the MONTHLY, we erroneously located him in "Roan," La. His residence is Ruston, La. Dr. Smith reports good success in the practice and a very satisfactory amount of it. We congratulate him and wish him that prosperity justly due so faithful a student of Nature.

It is said that the pain of a burn may be instantly arrested by painting the surface with essence of peppermint.

"HAVE used Tongaline in all forms of neuralgia and rheumatism. I find it a safe, easy and efficient remedy. In all cases of rheumatic and neuralgic pains, accompanying the colds that predominate in this damp and malarial region, it seems to be a specific I take much pleasure in recommending it to the profession."-C. W. PRINDLE, M.D., No. 7 West Bridge street, Grand Rapids, Mich.