A Corrector of Iodism.-Dr. W. H. Morse reports (Southern Clinic for May) success in the use of Bromidia, which he says has proved corrigental of iodia. Discussing his results he says: "Vomiting is so frequent and troublesome a symptom, in many diseases besides irritation and inflammation of the stomach, as to demand much practical attention from the physician. So, although the causes are so various, and although we are actually treating a symptom, for this symptom Bromidia is remarkably effectual. We have all employed the remedy for colic and hysteria, two disorders where nausea and vomiting are as pronounced as they are persistent, and almost the first evidence of relief is shown by the disappearance of these disagreeable symptoms. It is quite as efficacious for the nausea and vomiting from ulcer or cancer of the stomach. There is nothing that will more quickly check the vomiting, and the hypnotic effect is quite in order."

A Valuable Auxiliary in the Treatment of Pneumonia.-Pneumonia is. nowadays considered a general infectious disease, due to a special germ, and not, as was formerly believed, a local condition resulting from exposure to cold. It is therefore of the utmost importance that once it appears in a household every precaution should be taken to prevent its spread to other members of the family. As the germ is carried through the air, this cannot be accomplished by fluid disinfectants; an unirritating and non-poisonous antiseptic which is sufficiently powerful to destroy the infection and yet can be freely breathed by the patient is required. There is only one safe and efficient agent of this kind, and that is Vapo-Cresolene. Experiments by a member of the Pathological Department of Yale University have demonstrated its high germicidal power. Its vapor permeates the air of the sick-room, destroys the infection at its source, and when inhaled by the patient allays cough and irritation in the air-passages, promotes expectoration, and thus aids materially in bringing about recovery.

The Lancet" and Tobacco.-A recent number of the English medical journal, the Lancet, contains a long article on the cigarette. After stating that of all the methods of smoking the cigarette owed its great spread to its convenience, our confrere thus concluded: This being recognized (the growing general use of the cigarette) it is important to ascertain if its use is more dangerous than that of the cigar or the pipe. One fact which militates in favor of the cigarette is that it gives a much lighter smoke than the pipe. Moreover, the cigarette, from one end to the other, is in direct contact with the air, and the combustion is absolutely complete. It is also objected against the cigarette that the combustion takes place near the nose, and the smoke from the end is constantly inhaled, and that through the lips the objectionable matter may penetrate, a reproach attaching, but in a less degree, to the cigar. The employment of a cigarette-holder obviates these two inconveniences, the inhalation of the smoke, and the flow of tobacco juice into the mouth. A long pipe, kept constantly clean, effectively protects the smoker against these two dangers. Nevertheless,, smoked rationally, it is certain that the cigarette is the most inoffensive way of using tobacco. Thanks to its convenience and its cheapness, it is easy to understand the immense favor it enjoys throughout the world.-Extract from Liqueurs et Tabacs, July, 1902. One of the mildest and purest cigarettes on the market is "Sweet Caporal." It can safely be termed extra fine.

It needs but little physiological knowledge to see how, in case of diabetes mellitus for example, in which disease cod liver oil is the "sheet-anchor," the use of substitutes for cod liver oil would be attended with disagreeable results. Cod liver oil possesses all the good qualities that the proposed substitutes lack, and none of their defects. The highest grade of pure cod liver oil is admirably combined with hypophosphites of lime and soda and glycerine in Scott's Emulsion.

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Digests All Food, Especially Proteids.-We again call the attention of the Canadian medical profession to the fact that Lyman Bros. & Co., Toronto, and Lyman, Sons & Co., Montreal, are Canadian agents for the preparations manufactured by The American Ferment Co., of Jersey City, N.J. One of the main preparations of this firm is Caroid, an article which has had a very large run all over the United States, and has received the endorsement of the best medical men across the line. Caroid represents a very marked advance over other so-called digestive preparations, being made practically non-hygroscopic and vastly more active, especially in the direction of converting starch. When it is considered that Caroid acts in either an acid, an alkaline or a neutral medium, digesting albuminoids and fats and readily converting starch, its action not being affected by the many conditions that interfere with the action of animal ferments, it will be seen that it is an ideal digestive.

Calvert, the Synonym for Pure Carbolic Acid Goods.-It is little wonder that the name Calvert & Co., of Manchester, England, is known the world over as the original manufacturers of carbolic preparations of every description, so that all that is required to stamp an article of this kind as being genuine is to see that "Calvert" is printed or stamped thereon. It is little wonder that the firm is meeting every day with a rapidly-increasing sale for all its goods. It is a sincere pleasure to us to find that the Canadian profession are endorsing these goods, and using and prescribing them more and more every year. Calvert's No. 1 Carbolic Acid is the finest to be bought in any country. Every physician and every druggist, who desires to use or dispense the best, will always keep in stock in the front of his shelf Calvert's acid. The firm also manufacture Calvert's carbolic ointment, a carbolic toilet soap, carbolic glycerine soap, carbolic nursery soap, a twenty per cent. carbolic soap, carbolic tooth and shaving soap, carbolic tooth powder, and Calvert's carbolised smelling salts. They are all good. So long as "Calvert" is on the article, it can be depended upon every time.

An Up-to- ate Iodine Preparation.-Iodine remains one of the best alteratives in our armamentarium. Whenever it is indicated calcium iodized (Calcidin) will prove the best form of the drug, as it is rapidly absorbed and never causes symptoms of iodism even though taken for prolonged periods. This preparation has won a reputation as the reinedy for croup, but it is equally effective in most bronchial affections. Iodine is set free in the stomach, and is eliminated largely through the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract. Thus infective and inflammatory processes are speedily controlled. In local diseases (croup, diphtheria, etc.,) there is no question but that the combined action of the lime and iodine upon the morbid tissues has beneficial effect, and it is advisable always to give the powder dry upon the tongue, in such cases instructing the patient to swallow slowly. Infants and small children will make some fuss over taking the powder perhaps, but once on the tongue it has to go down, and the results pay for the trouble. Where the powder cannot be taken, or where the patient is very young, a solution should be made, and ten to twenty drop doses, measured with a dropper should be given. The solution is best made with hot water, and when dose is required the bottle should be well shaken. If the lime is allowed to settle the fluid given is merely an aqueous solution of iodine.

Gly co-Thymoline and Bermingham Nasal Douche. In Stock with the following Wholesale Druggists Lyman Sons & Co., Montreal. Lyman Bros. & Co., Toronto. Simson Bros. & Co., Halifax. Lyman, Knox & Co., Montreal and Toronto. Kerry, Watson & Co. Montreal and London. Sole Agents for Great Britain: Thos. Christy & Co., 4, 10 and 12 Old Swan Lane, London, E.C.

The Best Road to Washington for Canadians. It is but natural and right that those who contemplate visiting Washington should look for comforts and conveniences on the way, and in so doing, the facilities in this direction afforded them by the equipment and appointments of the Lehigh Valley Railroad must command their attention. The track is double, steel rail, and stone-ballasted throughout its entire length; and is safeguarded from collisions by the most perfect system of electrically controlled block signals ever devised. The dining car service is a la carte, affording an elaborate menu or a simple commissariat; and toilet, reading and smoking rooms are those of a first-class hotel. Exceptionally attractive, also, is the diversified beauty of the country traversed by the Lehigh Valley Railroad and its connections.

Phillips' Phospho-Muriate of Quinine Compound. This preparation supplies the necessary elements required for phosphatic nutrition, and is applicable to a large class of pathological conditions. It is particularly recommended as a general tonic for the nervous system, and to stimulate the digestive functions. In pulmonary disorders, anemia, impotency, fevers, convalescence, and diseases due to malarial poisoning, its action is prompt. In exhaustion and debility, especially in the spring and summer, Phillips' Phospho-Muriate of Quinine Compound will be found especially valuable. Each fluid drachm contains phosphoric acid, 2 grs., the phosphate of potassium, of magnesium, of calcium, and of iron, of each four grains, muriate of quinine, 1-4 grain, and strychnine, 1-120 grain. It is made by The Chas. H. Phillips Chemical Co., New York City.

Seng.-Seng mildly stimulates the intestines. The volume of succusentericus is increased. The result of this gentle stimulation is more than two-fold. First, by mechanical action the secretions tend to cleanse the minute channels in the villi and the absorbent surfaces composed of delicate epithelial structure. It will readily be seen how important is this mechanical function when we realize that it is nature's method of cleansing and keeping open the absorbents which by their location and delicacy of structure are practically inaccessible to artificial means. And furthermore when one contemplates the disturbances resulting ultimately to the functions of lacteals by catarrhal and other affections of the mucous membranes where viscid mucus acts much like a coat of varnish, gluing up the absorbent ducts, and interfering with the normal activity of the columnar cells, one is inclined to wonder that so little attention is paid to this mechanical function of glandular secretion. Second, a gentle stimulation of the glandular system in cases of retarded and labored functions strengthens the glands as gentle exercise strengthens a muscle. The activity and capability of the absorbents are increased. The secretions moisten the absorbent surfaces with the right kind of fluid (chemically) to best facilitate the complex process of absorption. The digestive fluids are poured out in exactly the right places to be most serviceable to digestion. Nature digests the amount of food she would absorb. Seng induces her to do this normally and after her own methods. It is thus easily understood why Seng is superior to artificial digestants.