ern Association of Medical Colleges will do good, provided, however, that each medical college connected therewith be allowed to preserve its entity and its autocracy or sovereignty, and the Association be perpetuated wholly as an advisory body.

MEMPHIS HOSPITAL MEDICAL COLLEGE.-The new addition to the Medical College was completed in time for the commencement of the session. While the building is not the most imposing exteriorly, it is large and presents a fairly attractive appearance. The interior, however, could not well be improved upon. A large amphitheater, with seating capacity for 500 students and an elevation of flooring that gives each student a full, unobstructed view of operations, graces the western side of the building. On the east side is a fine lecture hall of equal capacity, but more limited elevation of the floor "antero-posteriorly." The acoustics of both could not be better. A new dissecting room, with water-tight floor and abundant water supply for flushing and cleansing purposes, has been provided. Large and airy but comfortable laboratory rooms, with all necessary appliances for teaching practically histology, physiology, pathology and pharmacy, have been added. The professors' apartments and dean's office are superb in appointment. In fact, nothing has been omitted to make the College what it should be to advance the interest of students and upbuild the institution. The expenses incurred have been heavy-twenty-five thousand dollars-but all are pleased with the results. The attendance is large, and has annually increased since the school was founded in 1880.

ELEVENTH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS.-As a recent notice in this journal has informed our readers, the Eleventh International Congress will meet in Rome, Italy, from September 24 to October 1, 1893. By an official letter dated August 22, 1892, and signed by Prof. Guido Baccelli, President, and Prof. E. Maragliano, Secretary General, Dr. A. Jacobi of New York has been directed to form an American Sub-Committee. Its membership is not yet complete, but on it are already found besides that of the chairman, the names of Drs. Wm. Osler

of Baltimore, S. C. Husey of Washington, N. S. Davis of Chicago, Chas. A. L. Reed of Cincinnati, Wm. Pepper of Philadelphia, F. Peyre Porcher of Charlestown, James Stewart of Montreal, and Alexander J. C. Skene of Brooklyn, N. Y. In the interest of facilitating the trip to Italy and reducing the expense, arrangements will be made with the steamship companies. According to a communication from the Central Committee, contained in a letter of the Secretary General's dated September 14th, the North German Lloyd proposes to reduce the fare to Genoa by 20 per cent., and that of the return trip by 10 per cent. It is expected that still more favorable terms will be secured.

The Alienist and Neurologist for October (1892) contains: "Clinical Study on Double Athetosis," by Dr. Dimitri Ivan Michailowski, Russia; "Sentiment," by Prof. Augusto Tebaldi, Italy; "Passivism-A Variety of Sexual Perversion," by Dimitry Stefanowski, Jaroslawl, Russia; "The Pathological State of Berkman, the Assailant of H. C. Frick," by Theodore Diller, M.D., Pittsburg, Pa.; "Experts and Expert Testimony," by Harold N. Moyer, M.D., Chicago, Ill.; "A Case of Simulated Insanity," by Prof. Arrigo Temassia, Russia; "Art in the Insane," by James G. Kiernan, M.D., Chicago, Ill.; "A Case of Cerebral Syphilis," by Frank G. Hoyt, M.D., St. Joseph, Mo.; "Torquato Tasso," by Dr. W. W. Ireland, Scotland. Besides, the usual selections, editorials, hospital notes, reviews, etc. Address C. H. Hughes, M.D., Editor, 500 N. Jefferson avenue, St. Louis. Subscription: $5 per annum; single copies, $1.50.

PAN-AMERICAN MEDICAL CONGRESS.-The first meeting of this contemplated organization will occur September 5th, 1893, at Washington, D. C., and continue for four days. We have received the preliminary announcement, and find it is all it should be for the beginning of so great a work. The officers and committeemen have faithfully fulfilled their varied and numerous obligations to the profession, and in so doing have necessarily incurred a considerable indebtedness. This liability should be promptly met by advance registration and the

payment of the fee incident thereto. The treasurer, Dr. A. M. Owen, resides in Evansville, Ind., and application for membership can be made to him. We would urge those who anticipate attending the congress or feel an interest in the success thereof to forward the registration fee at once, thus relieving embarrassment and encouraging the good work.

PAPOID. We take pleasure in placing this remarkable remedy at the mast head of the MONTHLY in this issue. On the lower half of the first page of cover the advertisement will be found. Besides our own favorable experience with the remedy, we have heard from a number of our friends relative to its uses and superiority. An Evansville friend writes enthusiastically stating "that it is by far the most valuable remedy he has found in the summer troubles of children; in fact, in all disorders of the digestive tract. In no instance have I been disappointed in the action of Papoid; it is the very best product of its character on the market-a product which will do more different things than any half dozen products I have ever seen." Another brother practitioner has used it with entire success in dissolving blood clots in the bladder.” Papoid is certainly of marked value also to the surgeon and gynecologist, and its uses are becoming more and more recognized by this class of workers.

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ALL AROUND THE YEAR 1893.-Entirely new design in colors by J. Pauline Sunter. Printed on heavy cardboard, gilt edges, with chain, tassels, and ring. Size, 4x5 inches. Boxed. Price 50 cents. The "All Around the Year" calendar which Mrs. Sunter sends out this year is as charming a piece of work as anything she has done. Like its predecessors, it is printed on heavy cardboard, gilt edged, with chain, tassels, and ring, and is of convenient size. The designs are fresh and delightful, quaint and picturesque little lads and lassies issuing in each month with just the right words, and in the most charming attitudes, while the lines on the cards combine to form a very pleasing love story. Done in several colors, one can scarcely imagine anything more graceful than the twelve cards, each bearing the dainty design which in

cludes the month's calendar as a part of the picture. The cover shows a pretty little Miss watching a Cupid "warming his pretty little toes" at an open fireplace, while on the last page this same Cupid (or his fellow) is playing sweetly, "Good-by, my lover, good-by."

WE have been favored with a copy of the "Preliminary Address of the Committee of the World's Congress Auxiliary on a Medico-Climatological Congress." The topics to be discussed at such a congress should be of the utmost importance to all interested in the alleviation of distress resulting from disease, and the improvement of health in those afflicted with such diseases as rheumatism, consumption, catarrh, &c. The congress is intended to be held about the end of May, 1893. All communications should be addressed to T. C. Duncan, M.D., Chairman of the Committee of the World's Congress Auxiliary on Medico-Climatology, Chicago.

AMERICAN ELECTRO - THERAPEUTIC ASSOCIATION.-At a recent meeting of the American Electro - Therapeutic Association held in the city of New York, October 4th, 5th, 6th, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Dr. Augustin H. Goelet of New York; Vice-Presidents, Dr. William F. Hutchinson of Providence, R. I., Dr. W. J. Herdman of Ann Arbor, Mich.; Secretary, Dr. M. A. Cleaves of New York; Treasurer, Dr. R. J. Nunn of Savannah, Ga. Executive Council-Dr. W. J. Norton of New York, Dr. G. Betton Massey of Philadelphia, Dr. Robert Newman of New York, Dr. Charles R. Dickson of Toronto, Canada, Dr. J. H. Kellogg of Battle Creek, Mich. The next meeting will be held September 12th, 13th, 14th, 1893.

THE Southern Surgical and Gynecological Association's meeting promises to be a satisfactory one. The program has been received, and many leading thinkers have promised papers. The society will meet at Louisville, Ky., November 15th, in Council Chamber, City Hall. Headquarters will be held at the Galt House. Those who attend the meeting must obtain from the ticket agent at the point of starting a certifi

cate that they have paid full fare to Louisville. These certificates will be signed by the Secretary of the Association at Louisville, and upon his certificate a return ticket will be issued at one cent per mile.

SOCIETY MEETINGS.

The Southern Surgical and Gynecological Association will meet in Louisville, Ky., on the third Tuesday in November (Nov. 15), 1892, at 10 o'clock A.M. W. E. B. Davis, Secretary, Rome, Ga.

The Tri-State Medical Association of Mississippi, Arkansas and Tennessee will meet in Memphis on Thursday, November 17, 1892, at 10 o'clock A.M. A. L. Elcan, M.D., Secretary, Memphis, Tenn.

MARRIED.

COOPER-SIMPSON.-On July 17th, 1892, at Atoka, Tenn., Dr. B. H. Cooper of Bracken Station, to Miss Nannie Simpson of Atoka.

NEWS, NOTES AND ITEMS.

H. C. Buel, M.D., Resident Physician Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, writes as follows to the Albemarle Chemical Company: We have been using your Therapine in our hospital, and find it equal, if not superior, to any other antipyretic and anodyne. Its action is quick and efficient. It is pleasant to take, and, so far as we have observed, has no bad after effects.

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According to the statistics there are more cases of suicide among physicians than any other class of people in this country.

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Creasote, in doses of 4-19 drops daily, has produced good results in the hands of Dr. T. Valentine in diabetes mellitus.

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H. J. W. Martin, M.R.C.S., and L.S.A., Hounslow, Middlesex, England, says: I have used S. H. Kennedy's Extract of Pinus Canadensis in an obstinate case of gleet that had existed for some six months before coming to my notice, with