by side with the many foolish fads that have preceded it.

Appreciating the force of the argument referred to, and being convinced that it will place in the hands of the physician a well-forged weapon wherewith to combat such a subtle and dangerous enemy, the Arlington Chemical Company has obtained the permission of the author to reprint these lectures in booklet form and distribute them to physicians. If any of our readers have been overlooked in the mailing, a request to the above company will bring a copy.

FOR CHRONIC ALBUMINURIA.

Last April I was called to attend a man, 64 years old, who had been suffering from chronic albuminuria for nearly two years; his urine was heavily loaded with albumin, and he was so badly bloated that at times his eyes were closed and his hands were almost useless. I had but little idea of doing more than possibly to make him comfortable temporarily.

After awhile, not having accomplished much, for a change I gave him some Protonuclein, and to my surprise I found (in the course of a month) his urine almost free from albumin and the dropsical condition entirely relieved. Thinking perhaps it might be a coincidence I stopped the Protonuclein for a time, and found the albumin increasing. I began giving Protonuclein again, and in a week's time the urine was almost free from albumin and the general condition is highly satisfactory.-A. Frank Taylor, M.D., Castle Creek, N. Y.

AN HEPATIC STIMULANT.

Chionia, embodying the therapeutic principles of Chionanthus Virginica, is an hepatic stimulant pure and simple. It acts specifically as a stimulant to the biliary, hepatic, and cystic ducts, exciting their muscular and hence secretory action. This physiological action might be termed a tonic to the biliary, hepatic, cystic, and

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choledoch ducts, encouraging the flow of the hepatic and cystic bile into the duodenum. Purgatives produce a temporary congestion rather than a stimulation, and upon withdrawal of such medication the reflex action establishes a condition that is too often responsible for habitual constipation. Chionia does not remove constipation, jaundice, and hepatic torpor by a direct cathartic action, but by its action as a gentle vasomotor to the biliary system. It is not aimed to take the place of powerful cathartic medication when such pro- . cedure is necessary to remove mechanical obstruction; but in the treatment of chronic hepatic troubles, when a tonic to the hepatic function is required, the vegetable kingdom gives us just the thing needed in Chionia.

MEMBRANOUS COMPLICATIONS (THROAT, BRONCHI, AND LUNGS).

Under the above heading we find the following by Walter M. Fleming, A.M., M.D., New York City, in the September number of the Medical Era: "With all the experience of more than a quarter of a century, in the treatment of winter-cough, and its complications of laryngeal, bronchial, and pulmonary irritability, also dyspnoea, asthmatic spasms, and finally whooping-cough-usually the most persistent and tenacious of all of these membranous maladies-I find no one remedy more strongly indicated, or which yields more prompt and satisfactory results than Antikamnia and Heroin tablets, composed of Antikamnia, 5 grains, and Heroin Hydrochloride, 1/12 grain. The purpose of this combination is manifest at once, for it provides, primarily, a respiratory stimulant; secondly, a soothing sedative to the irritable mucous membrane; and, thirdly, an antipyretic and analgesic. Result: A prompt and efficient expectorant, which at once relaxes the harsh and rasping cough, and releases the tenacious, sticky, and gelatinous mucus, while its soothing influence is at once manifested, greatly to

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CONTROLLING THE COUGH OF PLEURISY.

In the supplement to the Journal of Tuberculosis the whole subject of Tuberculosis is covered by a series of articles written by Dr. Carl von Ruck. For controlling the cough of pleurisy, one of the complications of phthisis, the doctor says (January, 1902, page 101): "Cough must be allayed by heroin, codeine, or even morphine, the choice being in the order. named, but only when required on account of severe pain. I have also employed Papine, which has given me very satisfactory results and which possesses the very desirable advantage of not causing constipation."

PINUS CANADENSIS.

Many of the genito-urinary diseases, which have heretofore depended for a cure upon the different salts of lead, zinc, copper, or silver, now yield permanently and promptly to Pinus Canadensis. In all inflammatory processes, in fact,-whatever may be the stage of malady, this remedy acts successfully. Through its astringent properties it lessens the caliber of the arterioles, minute vessels, and ducts, favorably influencing their secretions, and rapidly bringing about resolution. Even in rheumatism and in various other conditions requiring an external stimulating application, it is a very superior therapeutic agent, and internally it is an efficient remedy in pyrosis, acid stomach, colic, diarrhoea, and dysentery.

PEPTO-MANGAN.

I tried your Pepto-mangan (Gude) in the case of a woman, 23 years old, who suffered from a severe attack of diphtheria. Behring antitoxin had to be injected on two occasions, and nine days elapsed before recovery ensued, and there was a pronounced condition of anæmia with loss.

of appetite. I must confess that I hesitated in resorting to your preparation, since the patient could not even tolerate milk. In spite of this fact the remedy was well borne; the appetite improved, and after five days she was able to partake of the more digestible meats. After she had taken two bottles of your preparation every trace of anæmia had disappeared. Her cheeks became ruddy and the appetite excellent. This case demonstrates strikingly that we possess in Pepto-mangan (Gude) an excellent remedy, which can be administered even in cases of impaired digestion, and I would place it at the head of all ferruginous preparations. -Dr. E. Grun, Vegvar, Hungary, May 17, 1902.

ARTICULAR RHEUMATISM.

Dr. F. W. Stewart, late assistant physician to Milwaukee County Hospital, reports excellent results from the use of Lambert's Lithiated Hydrangea in the treatment of two cases of complicated articular rheumatism due to excess of uric acid in the system, and which had resisted the remedies usually prescribed in such cases. The lithiated hydrangea was administered in 1-drachm doses, three times. daily; the effects were prompt and satisfactory, a complete recovery resulting after two weeks' medication and diet.-Peoria Medical Monthly.

SANMETTO IN CYSTITIS, GONORRHŒA, AND IRRITABLE PROSTATE.

I have been an extensive user of Sanmetto for a number of years, and can truthfully say that, when the therapy of the pure santal and saw palmetto is indicated, I find Sanmetto a remedy par excel lence. I have used it extensively in cystitis, chronic gonorrhoea, and irritable prostate, and it has universally relieved, if not cured, my patients. As long as it maintains its present standard of purity I shall use it, for I deem it pure and ethical.W. R. Hillegas, M.D., Chicago, Ill.

Clinical Lecture.

THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC

ALCOHOLISM.1

BY JOHN V. SHOEMAKER, M.D., LL.D.,
Professor of Skin and Venereal Diseases in the
Medico-Chirurgical College and Hospital
of Philadelphia.

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GENTLEMEN: The man whom I bring before you, admitted to the hospital three weeks ago, is 36 years of age, unmarried, and a leather-cutter by occupation. father died at the age of 72, of heart disease, his mother at the age of 48, of sciatica, as he states, whatever that may mean. has a brother and four sisters living and well. The patient had enjoyed fairly good health until two years ago, when he suffered from malaria. He contracted gonorrhoea when he was 14 years of age and had a second attack at the age of 19. He has long been addicted to the free use of alcoholic liquors. He has also used tobacco.

Two weeks before his entrance into the hospital he suffered from cough and pain in the limbs. He had recourse to his favorite remedy for all ills, whisky, which he consumed in excessive quantities. During his stay in the hospital he has been constantly incoherent or delirious. The history which we could obtain from him is, therefore, imperfect, and perhaps not altogether reliable.

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The main fact of gross intemperance, however, is undoubtedly established. He has been able to answer questions, but his replies have often been contradictory. He has had no idea of time or place. Sometimes he fancied that he was in London, sometimes in Dublin, again he would seem conscious that he was in Philadelphia and even, at times, appeared to realize that he was in this hospital.

The diazo-reaction was negative. There were no bacilli tuberculosis in his sputum. Examination of the blood showed 4,300,000 red corpuscles and 25,500 leucocytes. The urine was straw-colored; alkaline; of sp. gr., 1.010; free from albumin and sugar. There was a flocculent sediment which contained phosphates, calcium oxalate, leucocytes, and bacteria. The blood-vessels of the eye were somewhat congested. When he came into the hospital subcrepitant rales were heard all over his chest. He has a slight ascites and his liver is somewhat enlarged. The abdomen is also distended by flatus. Three days ago there was a slight hæmorrhage from the stomach.

This melancholy object before us, this wreck of manhood and physical vigor, is one of the innumerable instances of the abuse of liquor. The infrequent drinker, who is easily intoxicated, and even the periodical spreer, with long intervals of abstinence, are in less danger of permanent damage than the man in whose blood alcohol constantly circulates and who, perhaps, is sel