The institution has asked for an appropriation of $45,000 for a new hospital building and $43,000 for a new barracks. The Pierce County legislators, after their inspection,asserted that the new hospital is needed, and that some arrangements should be made for having trained nurses in charge of this part of the institution.

Plain Medical Lectures

The University Extension Lecture Committee of the Spokane Medical Society is arranging for lectures during the summers of 1917, 1918 and 1919 to be given by prominent medical profesors of Harvard, Columbia and Johns Hopkins. The plan is to have three or four doctors come at the same time and give a week of lectures here.

The committee consists of Dr. S. E. Lambert, chairman; Dr. Wilson Johnston, Dr. H. P. Marshall, Dr. C. H. Weisman and Dr. W. S. Frost. The chairman has just returned from an Eastern trip, and while in New York, Baltimore and Boston talked with some of the professors and received their assurance that they would be glad to come to Spokane to lecture.

It is pointed out that many of the members of the profession are unable to make long and expensive trips East to the medical centers, and, consequently, their advancement has had to be accomplished entirely by reading. By having these men come here it will open the field for all.

beat that. I can make three words of it-Wright, write right."

Third Boy (excitedly): "Hear thisWright, write rite right."-Tit-Bits.

Accuracy

"I am delighted to meet you," said the father of the college student, shak ing hands warmly with the professor. "My son took algebra from you last year, you know."

"Pardon me," said the professor, "he was exposed to it, but he did not take it."-Christian Register.

Small Gain

Employer: "Can you write short

hand?"

Applicant: "O, yes, only it takes me longer."-London Notes.

The Difference

"Well, George," said the president of the company to old George, "how goes it?"

"Fair to middlin', sair," George answered. And he continued to curry comb a bay horse.

"Me an' this here hoss," George said suddenly, "has worked for your firm sixteen years."

"Well, well," said the president, thinking a little guiltily of George's salary. "And I suppose you are both pretty highly valued, George, eh?"

"H'm," said George, "the both of us was took sick last week, and they got a doctor for the hoss, but they just docked my pay."-Home Companion.

Hard to Say

Passenger: "What makes the train run so slow?"

Irate Conductor: "If you don't like it you can get off and walk."

Passenger: "I would, only I am not expected until train-time."-Squib.

R. Yocum, Tacoma, president; G. S. Gordon, Vancouver, first vice-president; G. S. Whiteside, Portland, second vice-president; E. A. Rich, Tacoma, secretary and treasurer; M. G. Sturgis, Seattle, counsellor, and R. E. McKechnie, Vancouver, counsellor.

The program is as follows:

Friday, 9:30 A. M.-Paper, "A Study of Traumatic Myositis Ossificans," E. A. Sommer; discussion opened by P. W. Willis. Paper, "Plating of Fractures-Exhibiting an External Plate," H. W. Riggs; discussion opened by P. A. McLennon. Paper, "A Procedure for the Relief of Recurrent Dislocations of the Shoulder," Edward A. Rich; discussion opened by C. F. Eikenbary.

2:00 P. M.-Address, "Surgery at the Front-Saloniki," A. S. Monro; response by M. G. Sturgis. Paper, "The Use of Drainage and the Use of Bismuth Paste in Infected Wounds," Herbert Nichols; discussion opened by W. S. Mowers. Paper, "Goiter," Kenneth A. J. MacKenzie. Paper, "A Study of Accessory Thyroids at the Base of the Tongue," Henry R. Storrs; discussion opened by L. H. Hamilton.

Saturday, 9:30 A. M.-Paper, "Disease of the Stomach," Paul Rockey;

discussion opened by G. S. Whiteside. Paper, "Results in Stomach Operations in the Aged," J. B. Eagleson; discussion opened by O. M. Jones. Paper, "Gall Bladder Surgery," O. F. Lamson; discussion opened by W. B. Holden. Paper, "Report of an Unusual Intestinal Case," C. W. Sharples; discussion opened by H. P. Marshall.

2:00 P. M.-Paper, "Volvulus," Robt. M McKechnie; discussion opened by E. F. Tucker. Paper, "Spinal Anaesthesia," G. N. Pease; discussion opened by A. E. Rockey. Paper, "Osteoplastic Closure of the Trifacial Foramina," George M. Horton; discussion opened by A. Raymond. Paper, "Difficulties of Accurate Localization of Infections," Andrew C. Smith; discussion opened by E. O. Jones.

Medical Meeting Voted a Success

Nearly fifty of the most prominent men in the medical profession met in Albany Dec. 7, when the members of the Marion, Polk, and Yamhill County Society were guests of the Central Willamette Medical Society, embracing Linn, Lane, Benton and Lincoln Counties.

At the election of officers, which was held prior to the combined meeting, Dr. J. H. Robnett, of this city, was elected president. Dr. Bennett, of Monroe, was named for vice-president; Dr. G. E. Riggs, of Albany, secretary-treasurer, and Dr. G. R. Ferra, of Corvallis, was named to succeed Dr. W. Kuykendall, of Eugene, on the board of censors. The other members of the board are Dr. H. S. Pernot, Corvallis, and Dr. M. H. Ellis, of Albany.

The retiring president was Dr. C. H. Newth, of Philomath, and Dr. R. L.

Sosworth, of Corvallis, was the retiring secretary.

The society will hold its next meeting on March 1, in Eugene.

were

The discussions and papers very interesting and held the attention of the doctors until one o'clock. Dr. Robnett Gaylord Davis, of Bremerton, Wash., in charge of the naval hospital at that place, and who is a guest at the home of Dr. B. R. Wallace, was a guest and made a very interesting talk on the observations of his travels in the Philippines, China and other Oriental countries.

Dr. Noble Wylie Jones, of Portland, gave an able talk on "The Modern Conception of Diabetes," and this was followed by a discussion led by Dr. J. P. Wallace of this city. "Obstetrical Operations" was the subject of the paper read by Dr. Robert Hale Ellis, of Portland; and Dr. E. E. Fisher, of Salem, led the discussion. Dr. Willis B. Morse, of Salem, was scheduled to lead the discussion, but was unable to attend.

Dr. W. C. Smith, who was assigned the paper on "Pain as a Symptom of Disease in Women," was unable to be present, and his paper was handled by Dr. W. H. Byrd, of that city. discussion was led by Dr. A. G. Prill, of Scio, in an able manner.

The

The meeting was said to be the most successful and thoroughly enjoyable yet held, and the members are anticipating the forthcoming quarterly meet in Eugene in March with pleasure. The chance to mingle with members of their profession from other cities is not only refreshing, declare the doctors, but the papers, discussions, exchange of experiences and relation of amusing happenings is an more humorous in attendance is an actual help.

Manager Bert Westbrook, of the Hotel Albany, again proved himself an able host and won the praises of the

visitors for the manner in which he cared for their wants. The convention hall of the hotel is a convenience for such meetings, and the Albany proved an ideal place for such gatherings.

Spokane Doctors Are Given Honor

Drs. Arthur T. R. Cunningham and A. A. Matthews of Spokane have been granted membership in the North Pacific Surgical Association. Five surgeons were admitted at a recent meeting of the association at Tacoma, the others being Dr. A. O. Loe of Seattle and Dr. C. D. Hunter of Tacoma.

Thirty-seven of fifty-two members of the association attended the meeting, which ended Saturday evening with a banquet at the Union Club in Tacoma. Seven members from Canadian cities are now at the front in hospital detachments.

The association voted a prize of $500 for the surgeon doing the best work during the coming year. It was hoped that such a movement would stimulate research in surgical work.

Dr. J. M. Short Chosen President of Portland City and County Society. Great interest was aroused among members of the local medical profession at the recent meeting of the City and County Medical Society, at German House, Thirteenth and Mill Streets. The election of officers, over which considerable excitement was developed, resulted with the choice of Dr. J. M. Short for president.

Other officers were selected amidst the same excitement, several ballots being necessary for the decision of the close races. Those finally chosen are as follows: Dr. C. J. McCusker, vicepresident; Dr. J. Guy Strohm, secretary, re-elected; Dr. Katherine C. Manion, treasurer; council, Drs. David N.

Roberg, Ralph Fenton, Mary McLaughlin, H. M. Greene and C. C. Moore.

Delegates were chosen to represent the society at the meeting of the Oregon State Medical Society as follows: Drs. J. Chris O'Day, A. C. Smith, William S. Knox, W. B. Holden, L. H. Hamilton, Eugene Rockey, Ernst A. Sommer, H. Mount and E. McDaniel.

The general policy which the medical society had pursued for the past year was reviewed by Dr. George Whiteside, the retiring president of the organization. "Since its organization a number of years ago," said Dr. Whiteside, "the medical society has established the paths in which all physicians should walk. The foremost purpose of our profession is to heal, and money matters should be of secondary consideration. Those physicians who concern themselves more over their fees are doing harm to three classes of individuals: First, they are harming themselves; second, they injure their brother physicians, and, third, they menace the welfare of their patients."

Dr. Whiteside warned physicians against the temptation to perform unnecessary operations. In mentioning the class of surgeons who sometimes perform operations for experiments, or merely for the sake of fees, he recommended that all organs removed from patients in hospitals should be turned over to the professor of pathology of a medical school, who should see that it had not been removed unnecessarily. "I hope to see a time when hospitals will refuse to take the patients from this class of doctors," he said, in referring to those who are known to perform operations unnecessarily.

Meeting of Portland City and County Medical Society

Meeting of the Portland City and County Medical Society was held in the German House December 6, 1916,

at 8 o'clock. Dr. George S. Whiteside, president.

Minutes of preceding meeting were read and accepted.

It was moved and carried that the Medical Society give its library books to the Medical School Library, with the understanding that the Medical School furnish at once a librarian and provide a place for the library with adequate light and heat, that the library be open in the evenings as well as in the afternoon, and that all books be accessible to all members of the profession.

Dr. T. W. Watts read a paper on "Focal Infection in relation to certain Skin Diseases." He says it is common after tonsilitis for an erythematous rash to appear which may be confused with scarlet fever. Reports a case of erythema nodosum relieved by treatment of the accompanying pyorrhea.

Dr. O. Miller Babbitt spoke on "Focal Infections and the Eye," and gave case reports of Iritis due to infections about the tonsils and teeth.

Dr. Paul Rockey read a paper on "Focal Infections and Surgical Conditions." He urged a careful study of the cases especially from a pathological aspect, and recommends that all physicians read Dr. Billings book on Focal Infections.

Papers were discussed by Drs. Chance, Sears, Henton, Parker, Baar O'Day and Else.

It was moved and carried that the Council prepare program for the annual meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p. m.
J. GUY STROHM,
Secretary.

Tom: "I wonder why Harry broke his engagement with Miss Peckem?"

Jack: "According to my information, her father offered to lend him money enough to get married on."Indianapolis Star.

Lack of space prevents us publishing any more "Book Reviews" this issue.

Physicians' Visiting List, 1917. P. Blakiston's Son & Co., Philadelphia. Price, $1.25.

The Physician's Visiting List for 1917 includes an entirely new dose list prepared in accordance with the new United States Pharmacopoeia. This will prove an exceedingly useful feature, as there were many changes, improvements in standards, new drugs, and other material inserted. This list gives the dose in both the Apothecary and Metric systerms and the solubility and important incompatibilities when called for.

Several other new tables have been inserted, such as isolation periods in infectious diseasse, table of mortality, etc.

The Practitioner's Visiting List for 1917. Four styles: weekly, monthly, perpetual, sixty-patient. Pocket size, substantially bound in leather with flap, pocket, etc.; $1.25, net. Lea & Febiger, Publishers, Philadelphia and New York.

The text portion of The Practioner's Visiting List for 1917 contains, among other valuable information, a scheme of dentition; tables of weights and measures and comparative scales; instructions for examining the urine; diagnostic table of eruptive fevers; incompatibles, poisons and antidotes; directions for effecting artificial respiration; extensive table of doses; an alphabetical table of diseases and their remedies, and directions for ligation of arteries. The record portion contains ruled blanks of various kinds, adapted for noting all details of practice and professional business.

It affords a simple and complete sys tem for keeping the records of daily practice. In addition to the ruled pages for daily calls and their notes, general memoranda, addresses, cash account, etc., it contains specially arranged spaces for data desired for permanent record such as births, deaths, etc. The value of such records is best appreciated by the physician who has been suddenly confronted by the necessity of producing such data after the lapse of years and in the absence of an orderly system for their preservation.

Printed on fine,tough paper, suitable for either pen or pencil, and bound with the utmost strength in handsome grained leather.

"It always gives a man confidence," remarked the popular candidate proudly, "to know that a vast body of people are behind him."

"Not if they are coming too fast," murmured the horse-thief judiciously. -Widow.

As Widow Watts bent industriously over her washtub, she was treated to polite conversation by a male friend. who presently turned the conversation on matrimony, winding up with a proposal of marriage.

"Are ye sure ye love me?" sighed the buxom widow, pausing in her wringing.

And the man vowed he did.

For a few minutes there was a silence as the widow continued her labor. Then suddenly she raised her head and asked him suspiciously: "You ain't lost yer job, 'ave yer?"Chicago News.