THE yield readily to organic, or true animal iron A resort to inorganic iron preparations or A preparation of TRUE ANIMAL IRON that will supply every deficiency in the blood, and assure the proliferation of all the corpuscles to a full and sturdy maturity, is found in BOVININE It contains 10% ANIMAL IRON, 20% coagulable albumen, and every element of nutrition of the animal, mineral, and vegetable kingdoms. It is readily absorbed by the tissues, requires little or no digestion, is prompt and reliable in stimulation and support, and is a nutrient of the very highest value. BOVININE administration causes quick increase of the leucocytes, and a consequent arrest of all pathological processes. BOVININE is advertised to the Profession only, and is a strictly ethical physician's preparation. Its formula is open to all. A postal request brings you our Hand-book on Haematherapy, giving valuable information to both the general practitioner and the specialist. THE BOVININE COMPANY, 75 W. HOUSTON ST., NEW YORK. LEEMING MILES & CO., MONTREAL. Sole Agents for the Dominion of Canada. For literature apply direct to The Bovinine Co., New York. ALBARGIN, A COMPOUND OF GELATOSE WITH SILVER NITRATE. THE silver salts recommended for the treatment of gonorrhea may be divided into two groups, which are distinguished by the different states of combination of the silver contained in them. From a therapeutical point of view the main difference between the two groups is that such as contain the silver in form of a salt (ichthargan, itrol, actrol, etc.) possess an irritant action as well as antiseptic properties. The albumen compounds of silver, which contain-silver in a peculiar state of organic combination, show a different behavior. These argentic compounds cause no irritation to the tissues, but their chemical and physical properties, on the other hand, endow them with certain disadvantages; for instance: Comparatively small percentage of silver, slight degree of solubility, nonneutral reaction of the solutions, and the colloid character of the products are amongst their disadvantages. Further, the employment of the albumen silver preparations is rendered expensive, because they must be employed in concentrated solutions, a drawback which militates against their use in hospitals, garrison infirmaries and the poorer class of practice. Albargin, a combination of silver nitrate with gelatose, meets, we believe, the requirements of medical men by uniting the advantages of the albumen-silver compounds with those of silver nitrate, whilst free from the disadvantages of either. The combination of the silver in Albargin is similar, but in a more labile condition than in the albumen-silver compounds. Albargin therefore acts as promptly and precisely as Argentine nitricum, without giving rise to symptoms of irritation. Albargin contains 15 per cent. silver, or 23.6 per cent. silver nitrate. Albargin is exceedingly soluble even in cold water. Albargin solutions are completely neutral in reaction and absolutely per manent. Albargin dialyzes through animal membranes. Albargin treatment is much cheaper than with the albumen-silver compounds hitherto employed. Albargin is employed for irrigations and injections in the treatment of acute and chronic gonorrhea, both of males and females, for irrigations of the bladder, chronic empyema of the jaw, and for treatment of wounds, in 0.1 to 0.2 up to 2 per cent. solutions; in the form of rectal injections (two 3-grain tablets in 2-pint water) for diseases of the larger intestine; for ophthalmic purposes in the form of 10 to 20 per cent. Albargin solutions in glycerin; as a prophylactic against contagious disease in the form of 20 per cent. Albargin solution in glycerin. Dilute solutions may, in default of distilled water, be made with ordinary water. For concentrated and stock solutions it is advisable to use distilled water and to keep the solutions in brown bottles for protection from light. Boiling water may be used for dissolving Albargin without any fear of decomposition, as in the case of albumen-silver preparations. If ordinary water is used for dissolving Albargin, the water must be gradually added with gentle shaking to the Albargin, and not the reverse; otherwise the solu E. Merck Chemical Works O Darmstadt Peroxide of MERCK Absolutely chemically pure, 30 per cent. by weight H2 O2 Excellent for chirurgical, urinological, otological and odontological purposes, indispensable for the treatment of wounds. Methylatropinium bromatum Mild acting, pain re lieving atropine derivative. In connection with cocaine and tropacocaine, it is an excellent adjuvant for examination of the eye. Tropacocaïne An excellent local anæsthetic, free from the disagreeable effects of other anæsthetics. When writing advertisers, please mention THE CANADIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE AND Surgery. tion is turbid. When distilled water is employed none of these precautions are necessary. Albargin is supplied as a voluminous slightly yellow powder, or in the form of 3-grain tablets. The attention of medical men is particularly directed to the Albargin tablets, as they not only facilitate the dosage in consultations and in hospital practice, but also economize the use of the drug. Albargin tablets, like all compressed drugs, dissolve rather more slowly than Albargin powder, and it is therefore advisable to crush them with a spatula or knife upon paper before use. Albargin has been submitted to a prolonged clinical trial, lasting several years, to test its utility. Victor Koechl & Co., 122 Hudson Street, New York, sole licensees for the United States and Canada. Canadian Exhibit at World's Fair. In the fine exhibit by the Dominion Government at the World's Fair, St. Louis, Mo., goods made by E. W. Gillett Company, Limited, of Toronto, Ont., are quite prominent. The Government Officials realizing that Magic Baking Powder, Gillett's Lye, Royal Yeast, etc., are the standard Canadian articles, caused them to purchase a large quantity of the various goods to form part of the exhibit referred to. All Canadians visiting the World's Fair will be sure to be much impressed with the fine display. Prideaux's Casumen.-Perhaps there is no better way of demonstrating the value of Casumen as a therapeutic agent than giving the following reports on the use of that splendid preparation at the well-known Necker Hospital, Paris: B—, aged 70; chronic bronchitis. Commenced Casein, June 9th: Morning, 1 tablet Casein chocolate; noon, 37 grms. Casein macaroni; 3 Casein rolls (bread), meat; 5 o'clock, same as noon. Weight-July 8th, 96 lbs.; July 15th, 101 1-2 lbs.; July 19th, 103 lbs.; July 22nd, 105 lbs.; gained 9 lbs. in 14 days. At the end of treatment the patient had regained his strength and asked to leave. D- -, Eugenie; aged 25; entered July 30, 1901; consumption second degree. August 2nd, weight 99 lbs.; treatment a la Casein: Morning, 1 tablet Casein chocolate; noon 7 grms. Casein in soup; 40 grms. Casein macaroni, meat. Evening, same as noon; food well digested. Weight-August 2nd, 99 lbs.; August 6th, 101 lbs.; August 13th, 103 lbs.; August 28th, 103 lbs. ; September 2nd, 103 lbs.; September 16th, 103 lbs.; September 22nd, 105 1-2 lbs.; gained 6 1-2 lbs., August 2nd to September 24th. M, Eugenie, aged 79; entered 2nd August; old age; senile decay; weight, 108 lbs.; regimen Casein: Morning, 1 tablet Casein chocolate; noon, 7 grms. Casein in soup; 40 grms. Casein macaroni; meat; 6 Casein rolls (bread); evening, same as noon. Weight-August 13th, 112 lbs.; August 26th, 112 lbs.; September 2nd, 114 lbs.; September 16th, 116 lbs.; September 24th, 117 lbs.; September 25th, 117 lbs.; treatment discontinued; gained 9 lbs. August to September 25th. Also great results have been obtained at His Majesty's military hospitals throughout all England. Casumen is being introduced by The H. W. Smith Co. of Niagara Falls, Ont., who are agents for both Canada and the United States, and the medical profession are respectfully requested to give it a trial in suitable cases. The advertisement appears on inside cover of this issue. Tired of using the many so-called digestive preparations on the market, which give you only positive results in about one case in ten, then try PEPTENZYME which contains the enzymes of all the glands which go to aid digestion. The digestive disorders of the summer can be prevented by using Peptenzyme, thus not allowing the undigested food to irritate the intestinal tract. 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