NECROLOGY. SIMEON W. CALDWELL, M.D. It grieves us to chronicle the death of this noble gentleman and skilled physician, our friend, Sim. Caldwell, as he was familiarly called by those who knew and loved him. He was born Nov. 1, 1832. and died Sept. 13, 1886. Graduated at the old Memphis Medical College about 1854. Directly after, he went to Mississippi and practiced his profession in that State four or five years. He then removed to Trenton, in this State, where he spent the remainder of his life, with the exception of a period during the late war. Just before the first gun was fired at Fort Sumpter he returned home from New York, bringing with him a diploma from the Aural and Ophthalmic College at that place. He entered the Confederate army in 1861 as Surgeon to the 12th Tennessee Volunteers, and continued in the medical department, field and hospital, to the close of the struggle. Returning to his old home he settled down to practice his chosen profession, and, notwithstanding a rather austere manner, he had a heart as tender, as warm as a woman's, soon won the confidence and esteem of all those with whom he came in contact. Dr. Caldwell was an easy, graceful and fluent writer, and contributed liberally to the literature of the profession he adorned. Since the foundation of the MONTHLY, he has from time to time contributed to its pages. We give below in verse the graceful tribute of his friend, and for many years his partner, "McGee." While we mourn his loss we bow in submission to the fact that Heaven's most hurtful thunders are ofttimes hurled at what seems noblest in humanity; He is gone; he, the tired and patient and gentle, From the world that could give him his heart's home no more; Gone from his toiling, his labor of healing, To join the loved one who had gone on before. Gone from our midst like a spirit departed, The pilgrim whose footsteps we all loved so well; How many are weeping his hand has brought healing, Only God and the angels of Heaven can tell! Oh Father of Mercy, Oh Greatest Physician, He has answered thy summons, this servant of thine, 'Mid the tears of the many he loved and who loved him; But the heart that most loved him, Oh Father, was mine. Too well do I know that the blessing of Heaven Is his, to need pray that his soul be with thee; In the thunder of war, in the storm-cloud of battle, I saw his soft touch, where the fierce wounds were gaping, I saw his strong hand, that was soft as a woman's, I heard in the hospital's gloomy pavilion Low thanks sighed to him with the soldier's last breath. I saw him weep, soft, for the soldier's he'd tended. I saw his bowed head, when the struggle was over, J. P. McG. "PRACTICE."-A new venture in the journalistic arena, by J. F. Winn, M.D., Richmond, Va. The first number of " Practice" has reached us, and presents a creditable appearance. We welcome it to the dollar family, and wish it the success that must of necessity follow any enterprise backed by the energy of Dr. Winn. PROF. T. J. CROFFORD.-This gentleman removed to Memphis some few years since from Coffeeville, Miss., where, although but a young man, he gained the confidence of the people, and gathered about himself a handsome clientelle. His indomitable energy and versatile mind, however, demanded a broader sphere of activity, and he came to this city. Since his residence here, he has been devoting considerable attention and study to gynecology and gynecological surgery, and has become quite well-known as a rising young specialist in this branch, through the several valuable and interesting papers he has contributed to the literature of the subject. Recently he has opened an infirmary, at 251 Main street, for the treatment of female diseases, which enables him to offer those patients which come to him from a distance the advantages of a comfortable home and constant medical attention. We bespeak for our friend from the profession that confidence which his ability and his carefulness entitle him to. See his advertisement on page 2. SHARP & DOHME.-We have just had the pleasure of a call from Mr. J. A. Seiler, of the old and reliable house of Sharp & Dohme of Baltimore. He leaves us some samples of Cod Liver Oil with Hyposulphite of Lime and Soda, an agreeable, pure and very valuable combination. The fluid, solid, and powdered extracts, soluble hypodermic tablets, lozenges and gelatin coated pills of this house, are quite popular with the profession, because of known reliability. THE NEW SURGEON-GENERAL OF THE ARMY.-LieutenantColonel John Moore, Surgeon and Assistant Medical Purveyor, has been appointed by President Cleveland Surgeon-General of the Army, vice Surgeon-General Robert Murray retired on account of age. No better selection could have been made. THE ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY, OBSTETRICS AND PEDIATRICS, New York, series of 1886 just completed, has met with such warm encouragement, the publishers have decided to issue monthly, and commencing January, the parts will so appear, instead of bi-monthly as heretofore. ANTIPYRIN-It is stated that antipyrin makes an excellent agent for promoting granulations in old ulcers of the leg. The surface of the ulcer may be covered with the powder, over which should be placed a layer of salicylated cotton and retained in position by means of a bandage. The dressing should be changed each day until free granulation is established, then it should be gently touched with nitrate of silver and dusted with iodoform. READING NOTICES. COMPARATIVE TESTS OF INFANT FOOD.-W. H. Rassman, M.D., Attending Physician, North Eastern Dispensary and Late House Surgeon, Maternity Hospital, New York City, under date of Aug. 1, 1886, reports as follows: "Impressed with the importance of the proper feeding of infants, I determined to make as thoroughly as possible a series of comparative clinical tests, both in the North Eastern Dispensary, and in private practice. I obtained eleven varieties of Food, using of each one or more packages, according to the duration of the case. I used as little medicine as possible, and took particular care to have the directions on each package of Food carefully followed. Some Foods I found absolutely worthless if not injurious, containing undigested starch and other elements. Others seemed useful in simple mal-nutrition, but were too laxative and irritating in their action to be safe in intestinal derangements. The Food, however, which in any and every case fulfilled all requirements, was Lactated Food. In mal-nutrition it was "a complete substitute for mother's milk," acting in a way which charmed the mother, and was highly appreciated by the physician. In the exhaustion consequent on summer diarrhoea and entero-colitis, its effect was wonderful, filling out the emaciated body and checking the disease with little or no medicine. In cholera infantum, however, it achieved its greatest triumph, holding the disease in check in a grand manner, and finally restoring fully the lost weight and strength." UTERINE TONIC.--With pleasure I recommend Aletris Cordial (Rio Chemical Co.) as an excellent Uterine Tonic and Restorative. I have used it in several cases with great success. Will prescribe it in future in all such cases.-G. J. RANDALL, M.D., Nashville, Tenn. KALINE COMP. PILL-It is with much pleasure I bear testimony to the satisfactory results obtained from the use of the Kaline Comp. Pill as a substitute for quinine in all cases in which that drug, from any peculiarity of condition of patient or temperament, is in its effects unpleasant. In chronic intermittent fever, and when the stomach and brain are intolerant of quinine, I have found it especially beneficial. I think this valuable medicine in the near future destined to supersede all rivals for the purposes above indicated.-J. W. BRAND, M.D., Randolph, Ala. INFLAMMATION OF OS UTERI.-I have used Kennedy's Pinus Canadensis in inflammation and abrasion of the os uteri and was much pleased with its effects.-H. BRUBAKER, M.D., Somerset, Pa. T. R. DICE, M.D., Utica, Mo., says: I have been using Celerina the past two years, in neurasthenia and nervous headache, with marked success. BOOK NOTICES. TARDY FIRST STAGE OF LABOR. PROFUSE POST-PARTUM HEMORRHAGE. ELECTRICITY AS AN OXYTOCIC. By N. L. Guice, M.D., Fayette, Miss. The experience related by Dr. Guice in the little monograph before us is both entertaining and instructive. Owing to inefficient uterine contractions the first stage of a case of labor was protracted twelve hours, although the os uteri was soft and dilatable. Electricity encouraged uterine action and terminated the labor rapidly. The placenta was delivered by the Crede method, firm contraction secured, and a drachm of Squibb's fl. ext. ergot given. Thirty minutes later the doctor left the room, but was speedily summoned on account of postpartum hemorrhage. Manipulations with the hand in the uterus, vinegar, hot water, etc., failing to restore Nature's great hemostatic-uterine contraction-he again resorted to electricity. "A strong current having been put on, the positive electrode was firmly pressed against the palm of the patient; the negative being held in my left hand, I grasped with my right, through the walls of the abdomen, the still flaccid and bleeding uterus. The result was instantaneous, and firm contraction with total suppression of the hemorrhage. The current was continued for a few minutes and was then withdrawn and reapplied alternately, the softening of the uterus under the hand supplying the indication for its use." Dr. Guice concludes his remarks as follows: |