isolate these toxins and study them outside of the organism. So far the idea of the antitoxic treatment of the auto-intoxications is nothing more than a hopeful suggestion.

Following the address in medicine occurred the annual banquet. Every place in the large dining hall at The Courtland was occupied to the end of "the feast of reason and flow of soul."

Dr. C. A. L. Reed acted as toastmaster, having for his sentiment "Hang sorrow! Care will kill a cat. So, therefore, let's be merry."

Toasts were responded to by Dr. H. R. Gaylor of Buffalo, "Innocuous Growths;" Dr. D. N. Kinsman of Columbus, "Looking Backward;" Dr. Park L. Myers of Toledo, "Compensation;" Dr. John C. Hemmeter of Baltimore, "The Nobility of Work;" Dr. Dan Milikin of Hamilton, "Hysteria," with the sentiment, "If you have tears to shed, prepare to shed them now."

On Friday morning both the medical and surgical sections were well attended.

Concerning the final results from the Lorenz operation for the bloodless reduction of congenital hip dislocation, Dr. Walter G. Stern of Cleveland said in part: The first successful operation was announced in 1896, but no great results were achieved until several years later. Then followed the triumphal visit of Dr. Lorenz to America to operate on the Armour child and the pendulum of public and scientific sentiment swung strongly in favor of bloodless surgery. With the departure of Dr. Lorenz it was found that a majority of the cases that he operated upon were unsuccessful and the pendulum swung back to the cutting surgery. After a lapse of several years again the pendulum has swung in favor of the bloodless surgery, and it appears to me that it has come to stay. I have been very successful in the operations securing good results in 90 per cent of the cases. With skill and practice the bloodless art will rapidly become the great relief in the treatment of congenital hip dislocation.

The reason for the large per cent of failures in the operations performed by Dr. Lorenz was that many of the patients were not studied, and care after operation was not always the

best. It is true that at a large Philadelphia clinic the attendant broke the bottle of chloroform and Dr. Lorenz was forced to hold in place the joint of a child struggling in intense pain. When another bottle was secured too much was administered and all effort was expended in restoring the child. Other cases of like nature have been cited.

The report that has been circulated concerning the failure of the operation upon the Armour child is misleading. This little girl has the use of her hips and the functional qualities have been restored. There is no doubt a slight stiffness, but this should not reflect upon the success of the operation.

If the operation is not successful the first time, perform it at least four times; then if no results are attained use the knife.

Dr. Stern illustrated his paper with x-ray photographs.

Dr. N. Worth Brown of Toledo read a paper on the etiology of oesophageal carcinoma. He cited opinions of the cause of these carcinoma as probably that of alcoholic liquors, poorly chewed food causing irritation, and one instance of the scar of a fish bone wound producing the growth. His conclusion was that any irritation of the tube, if prolonged, finally results in cancerous growths.

Dr. Ben R. McClellan of Xenia, President-elect, is a graduate of the University of Wooster (1881) and Miami Medical College (1884). In 1890-1, he took a post-graduate course at the New York Polyclinic. He has been an active member of the State Association and has served as its Vice President.

With the close of the meeting, many were the comments of the visiting physicians of the treatment they had received from the hands of the local committees. Great praise was showered upon the fraternity of Canton on the way in which it handled the convention, and many complimentary things were said concerning the Auditorium and Canton's hotels.

HOUSE OF DELEGATES-OHIO STATE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.

The house of delegates of the Ohio State Medical Society was called to order Wednesday morning by President Thomas Charles Martin of Cleveland.

The roll call showed that there were 43 delegates present. Under the head of miscellaneous business a resolution was introduced and passed offering aid and the taking of a collection and forwarding of same to the doctors of San Francisco.

A motion was made that the president appoint a committee of five to confer for the purpose of formulating a plan for the subdivision of the state society on a sectional basis. The motion, which was brought forth by T. Clark Miller of Massillon, passed.

The report of Secretary Frank Winders of Columbus showed an approximate membership of between thirty-seven and thirty-nine hundred.

The report of Treasurer James A. Duncan of Toledo showed a balance of $422.66 on the right side of the ledger.

The following nominating committee was elected from the different districts: C. L. Bonfield, First; C. E. Johnson, second; H. V. Givin, Third; Park L. Myers, Fourth; T. A. Burk, Fifth; L. B. Santee, Sixth; J. E. Groves, Seventh; C. S. McDugal, Eighth; W. F. Marting, Ninth; J. H. J. Upham, Tenth.

The following committees were appointed by President Martin: On collection of San Francisco fund, Dr. Ford, Cleveland: Marting, Ironton, and Teachnor, Columbus. Committee on sections, Chairman of eye, ear, nose and throat and dermatologic sections, T. Clark Miller, Massillon; T. W. Mitchell, Cincinnati.

In the evening the house of delegates, with President Martin in the chair, met and heard reports of councillors. All reports showed growth in membership and an increasing interest all over the state in scientific work. Dr. Beebe of Cincinnati, Chairman of the council, spoke of the growth of the association from five hundred members four years ago to nearly four thousand at the present time.

Dr. Mitchell of Cincinnati, as Secretary of the committee to which was referred the subject of subdividing the association, reported in favor of division into five sections, viz: General medical, general surgical, pedriatic, dermatologic and eye-ear-nose and throat sections. The report was endorsed.

State societies not now affiliated are to be given an opportunity to do so if they so desire.

At the Tuesday afternoon meeting of the House of Delegates, Dr. C. A. L. Reed of Cincinnati, as a representative of the Ohio Medical Society on the national legislative council, made his report. He spoke of the workings of the council, which is composed of a member from each state and territory, in an effort to secure legislation along lines suggested by the American Medical Association and the various state societies. The council favors the army medical reorganization bill and also the pure food bill. He said that both had passed the senate but for some reason had been held up by Speaker Cannon and the committee on rules in the house. He asked that each member write to the speaker and their representative with a view to securing early action on the bill. A resolution was adopted instructing the secretary to telegraph to the speaker of the house the wish of the Ohio Medical Society that the house act upon the bills.

Just before the first ballot for President of the association was cast Dr. Brooks F. Beebe of Cincinnati, who was regarded as a strong candidate, withdrew from the race. The other two candidates reported by the nominating committee were Dr. T. Clark Miller of Massillon and Dr. R. B. McClellan of Xenia. Dr. McClellan was elected on the first ballot. The vote: Dr. McClellan, 57; Dr. Miller, 25; Dr. Beebe, 1.

The other officers were elected by acclamation as follows: Dr. J. S. Deamy, Bellefontaine, First Vice President; Dr. F. E. Bunco, Cleveland, Second Vice President; Dr. W. W. Pennell, Mt. Vernon, Third Vice President; Dr. C. F. Clark, Columbus, Fourth Vice President.

Delegates to the American Medical Association: Dr. F. D. Bain, Kenton; Dr. A. B. Walker, Canton. Alternates to American Medical Association: Dr. John Beck, Dayton; Dr. H. B. Blair, Lebanon; Dr. E. C. Brush, Zanesville; Dr. Frank Winders, Columbus; Dr. H. G. Sherman, Cleveland.

Councilmen were elected as follows: F. D. Bain, Kenton, Third district; C. S. McDougall, Athens, Eighth district. Delegate to National Legislative Council, C. A. L. Reed of Cincinnati. Public Policy and Legislative Committee, J. W.

Clemmer, Columbus; G. H. Masson, Columbus; W. H. Snyder, Toledo, Publication, C. F. Clark, Columbus; J. H. J. Upham, Columbus. Scientific Work, B. H. Blair, Lebanon, and G. F. Zinninger, Canton.

At the meeting of the Council Dr. Brooks Ford Beebe of Cincinnati was re-elected President, and Dr. Horace Bonner of Dayton, Secretary.

STATE DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETY.

The Ohio State Dermatological Society was organized at Canton May 8, and the following officers were elected: M. L. Heidingsfeld, Cincinnati, President; E. A. Montenjahl, Akron, First Vice President; Pearl Hahn, Cleveland, Second Vice President; E. O. Smith, Cincinnati, Secretary; W. I. LeFevre, W. E. Sampliner, Cleveland, and E. D. Tucker, Toledo, members of Executive Committee. Dr. E. O. Smith read a paper which was thoroughly discussed.

OHIO STATE PEDIATRIC SOCIETY.

The eleventh annual meeting of the Ohio State Pedriatic Society was held Tuesday, May 8, at Canton, there being about sixty members in attendance. Dr. William Clark of Cleveland, President, and Dr. Myron Metzenbaum of Cleveland, Secretary and Treasurer. The official Council is composed of Drs. Mitchell, Cincinnati; Howell, Dayton; Kelley, Cleveland, and Hanson, Cleveland. Dr. Kelley is a brother of Dr. G. A. Kelley of Canton.

Dr. P. L. Myers read a paper entitled "Where We Skid," in which he pointed out the tendency in our research and conclusions to go a little too far, and as a result in therapeutics to give remedies for hypothecated diseases.

J. Morton Howells of Dayton read a paper on "Inheritance a Factor in Disease." He distinguished between diseases caused by heredity and those resulting from environment.

As to legal prophylaxis against hereditary disease, it is incumbent upon persons making application for marriage to answer numerous questions. It must be certified that neither of the parties to the marriage is habitual drunkard, epileptic,