Literary Lore

"If you would be happy and optimistic. pay your debts. The only man then happier than you will be the one who has collected."-Robinkam.

"The Scarlet Car."-Richard Harding Davis' latest book, is an intensely interesting account of the adventures of a girl, her brother, her finance, an automobile, the chauffeur, and the owner of the car. The author dashes into romance and adventure with true auto daring and speed, and his heroine encounters some exciting experi ences. The illustrations are by Frederick Dorr Steele.

Fraulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther, is the title of a clever book from the Scribner press, by the author of "Elizabeth and Her German Garden," in which the writer has eclipsed all former efforts at entertaining the reading public. The letters of Rose Marie from foreign lands are brimful of humorous, life-like descriptions, comment and criticism, taking a wide range of subjects, and holding one's interest until the last chapter. which by the way does not end in the usual "novel" manner

It is said on good authority that "Tom Felder," who figures prominently in Hallie Erminie Rives' new novel, Satan Sanderson (Bobbs-Merrill Co.) is the real name of a real man-Thomas B. Felder, of Atlanta, Ga. He is a noted young lawyer and a friend of Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler, and although Hallie Erminie Rives has always threatened to put him into one of her books, he was as much surprised to find himself there as his friends were to find him. Mr. Felder was one of the first to encourage the former Miss Rives in her literary work.

New Books.-The fall publishing season of Charles Scribner's Sons opened with

the publication of some important books. The first were the
six volumes of the new edition of the works of Ivan Tur-
genieff. There are fourteen volumes, in all, in this edition,
eight of which were published last spring Each of these
volumes is sold separately and the edition is the most
practical and attractive edition translated in English. Their
first books of fiction in the fall, "The Domestic Adven-
tures," by Josephine Daskam Bacon, the live story of the
experiences and romances of three girls who try to keep
house in the country, and a new edition of Mrs. Bacon's
most successful books, "The Imp and the Angel."
will contain a new story, "The Imp's Christmas."

This

Taking Her Pick.-The following was told at a smoker recently, and it is not so bad either. The narrator told of another little feed he once attended, where -eight men were sent home in one hack; and the driver simply rang the door-bell and when a feminine voice called from an upper window, "Who is there?" the Jehu replied, "Missus, will you be so kind as to come down and pick out your baby?"-October Lippincott's.

The next four numbers of Putnam's Monthly will contain a series of essays by Tommaso Salvini on his interpretation of the Shakespearian parts on which his reputation chiefly rests. In the October number, he will give a study of "Othello," and this will be preceded by an appreciation of the great tragedian, by J. Rankin Towse, the well-known dramatic critic. Miss Dirce St. Cyr, who translates these papers from the author's manuscript, will also contribute for the October number an account of a personal interview with Salvini, in which he relates to her the awakening of his ambition to be a great tragedian

WHAT IT SAYS.

If money talks,

As some folks tell,

To most of us

It says: "Farewell!"

-September Lippincott's.

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Notes on Reliable Remedies

"Prejudice is the child of ignorance."-HASLETT

"Inequality is bitter to all except the highest, and miserably lonely for him."Bernard Shaw.

The Invigorating Action of Fellows' Hypophosphites is so prompt and pronounced in the case of convalescents, that it is a common thing for patients to comment enthusiastically upon the benefits which they derive from its employment.

Triacol (Alpers)-presents a preparation superior to other guaiacol compounds. being prepared with the guaiacol salts of potassium, sodium, and ethyl-morphine, which are tasteless, digestible, and active. Write for literature and sample. Alpers Chemical Co. 4 and 6 White Street, New York City..

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The Willows Maternity Sanitarium-has been open to the public just two years. Starting with seven rooms, it grew to twelve and now has been increased to a capacity of twenty-three rooms. The Willows stands out unique among confinement institutions. It is strictly ethical and is operated as much on the plan of general hospitals, as is consistent with making it a real home for its patients. It is one of the few Maternity Sanitariums in the United States that invites the cases of regular physicians. Accommodations for the unfortunate girls seeking seclusion are separate from other confinement patients. Home life, comforts and privileges are furnished them, all the advantages of a private home with special parlor and reading room for patients' use, thus assuring seclusion and protection, and an enjoyable stay during expectancy. Patients are prepared for sickness while in waiting. We court the fullest investigation. For further information, address, E. P. Haworth, Superintendent, 1217 Park Ave., Kansas City, Mo,

Chinosol, the very remarkable antiseptic, germicide, disinfectant, and deodorizer, is now introduced to the medical profession of America after having established its value in the minds of many of the leading medical men of Germany. It is endorsed by the Imperial Board of Health of Germany, the Royal Scientific Commission for Therapeutics of Prussia, the Hygienic Institute of the University of Munich, etc. It surely is a remarkable advance in chemistry. Chinosol can in reasonable doses be administered internally without harm, and when administered externally it is positively without danger. In destroying the bacteria of pus, chinosol has been shown to be five times as efficient as corrosive sublimate, 100 times as effective as lysol, and 100 times as active as carbolic acid. In the germs of typhoid and diphtheria chinosol produced results not obtainable with carbolic acid. or lysol, or corrosive sublimate. It surely is of interest to every medical practitioner to have at hand a substance which will kill the germ without killing the patient or without even the danger of poisoning, Its action as a deodorizer is immediate and leaves absolutely no odor in place of the one it has destroyed.

H-M-C and a Happy Delivery.-A few days ago I was called to see a case of obstetrics. The lady was a primipara, twenty four years old, was anemic, dropsical, with a very bad heart. She began having pains on Sunday forenoon, and I was called Monday morning. She was having pains at intervals of five minutes, but the os did not dilate. During the day and up to ten o'clock the pains grew stronger, were very severe, with but little dilation of os; patient almost exhausted. I gave one half-size H-M-C (Abbott) at 10 p. m. She was sleeping thirty minutes after and was delivered of a fine boy at 2 a. m. Complained some during the last three or four pains I was delighted and so was the patient. J. H. Hammond, Enigma, Ga.

"If an offense come out of the truth, better it is that the offense come, than that truth be concealed."-St. Jerome.

Typhoid Fever and Modern Treatment.-Good elimination should be maintained from every gland and emunctory, writes W. T. Marrs, in Merck's Archives. Every secretion should be aroused and made to do its best. Calomel in small doses is one of our best remedies. Salines are nearly always indicated. Abbott's saline laxative is pleasanter and better than crude salts. He has observed that if the bowels act not less than twice daily, the course and severity of the disease is modified. The old idea that in typhoid the bowels should be kept confined for a few days at a time, is now looked upon as having been an untenable theory. The more debris and toxins eliminated, the less will the disease be compelled to oxidize by the process of fever. The more water the patient drinks, the more are poisons eliminated or diluted, thus lessening their absorption In case of hyperpyrexia, give a colonic flushing and the high temperature usually comes down a degree or two. The sulphocarbolates (W. A. Intestinal Antiseptics) should be given to neutralize remaining foci of infection. Patients treated along this line seldom require the cold bath. Tepid spongings at frequent intervals usually serve a better purpose than baths of low temperature.

Creosote and Chlorophosphate of Lime in Broncho-Pulmonary Affections.-Pure beechwood creosote is not only a first-class pulmonary and gastro-intestinal antiseptic, but it is also a stomachic and aid to digestion. Dissolved or diluted in a proper menstrum, it is well tolerated even by children, and it can be administered without inconvenience for long periods. On the other hand, chlorophosphate of lime is an excellent means of supplying to the system the phosphate of lime which it lacks in phosphaturia and in the deficiency of phosphates of tuberculosis, neurasthenia, rickets, etc. At the same time the hydrochloric acid which it contains has a beneficial effect on gastric secretions; it is a tonic of recognized efficacy. Pautauberge's Solution of Chlorophosphate of Lime with Creosote is, consequently indicated in all cases of broncho-pulmonary or gastro-intestinal infection, or where the system is debilitated. Besides its specific action on pulmonary lesions, it stimulates the appetite, aids digestion, increases the strength and vitality of the patient by developing the organism's means of defence. Finally, it is a valuable and even indispensable accessory in the curative treatment of tuberculosis.

Dr. Stephen L. Strickler of Roggstown, Indiana, favorably comments on the action of Cactina Pillets as follows: "I have used Cactina Pillets for ten years and can say they are more to be relied on than most any thing in medicine that I know. They surely must be made of the drug gathered at the most favorable time of the year, because the Cactus you buy on the market is not reliable." Cactina Pillets have been on the market for twenty years and testimony of this kind has been heaped upon it by the medical profession. It is being employed with benefit in functional, cardiac and circulatory disturbances and exhibits no cumulative action.

Mixed Bromides.-Dr. Robert J. Preston, Brown-Sequard, Hazard and other learned men of the profession have strongly advocated a combination of bromide salts in preference to the use of potassium bromide alone. The salts of the lighter metals, as sodium, ammonium and lithium, seem to have less of the untoward action than the potassium salt. In Peacock's Bromides we have a union of these salts that has proven itself a most available and trustworthy combination. In this regard we are pleased to quote Dr. Caldwell, who says: "It is a mystery to me why bromide of potassium is so generally used by the profession. Its action is not nearly so reliable as the bromide of sodium but better still is a combination of bromides. For such a preparation I use Peacock's Bromides, as I know it is made of the purest salts, and the difference between its therapeutic action and that of the commercial salts is very great. I have used it for years and it is always reliable and stable. It is impossible to obtain satisfactory results in prescribing bromide of potassium, and thus I have depended upon this preparation. I have also learned that it is necessary to see that my prescription for it be filled at a first-class pharmacy."

POEMS FOR THE SENTIMENTAL DOCTOR

IF WE BUT KNEW.

Homer Clark Bennett, M. D., M. E., Lima, Ohio.

There's many a tale of the tongue that is untold
That trembles to turn tears away;

There's many a song of the sad soul moaning:
That sighs to see sorrow still stay;

There's many a hope of the heart that's unheard,
That harks to hear heavenly strains;

There's many a wish of the will unexpressed,
That wonders why worry remains.

There's many a mood of the mind, that is masked,
That might move the millions, in voice;

There's many an agency acting alone,

At which all the angels rejoice;

There's many a smile that seldom is seen,

But some time and somewhere shall show;
There's many a love of the life, not unloosed,
That's learned long lessons below.

The tongue and the soul, and the heart, and the will,
May be, each and all, out of tune;

The tale and the song, and the hope and the wish,
Will likewise, forgotten be, soon;

The act is soon ended, the mood is soon gone,

The smile fades quickly away.

But the lesson of life, is lasting and long,
Only love, is the one sure to stay.

HUMOR.

Humor dwells with sanity, and common sense, and truth.-Bishop Brewster.

Humor dwells with sanity,

Truth and common sense.

Humor is humanity,

Sympathy intense.

Humor always laughs with you,

Never at you; she

Loves the fun that's sweet and true,

And of malice free;

Paints the picture of the fad,

Folly of the day,

As it is, the good and the bad,

In a kindly way.

There behind her smiling mien,
In her twinkling eyes,

Purpose true is ever seen,
Seriousness lies.

Hers the tender mother's touch

Easing all distress;

Teaching, e'en though smiling much;

Moulding with caress.

John Kendrich Bangs in Putnam's Monthly for October.