AN ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY OF MEDICINE, BIOLOGY AND ALLIED SCIENCES. By George M. Gould, A.M., M.D. Royal octavo, 1633 pages. Sheep or half morocco. $10.00 net; half Russia, $12.00. P. Blakiston, Son & Co., 1012 Walnut street, Philadelphia.

We take real pleasure in introducing to our readers this magnificent volume-one that our profession can well be proud of. The science of medicine, extending, as it does, into the domain of all the natural sciences as collateral branches, possesses a very extensive nomenclature. Dr. Gould's Dictionary is the first one to give it full justice. Aided by a competent corps of assistants, it has been the aim of the author to give not only the old and accepted words in medical literature, but also all the new words recently developed in the growth of the science. Thus we find a vast number of words that appear in no other dictionary.

The illustrations are profuse, and very fine and clear. There is a large number of useful tables (110 in all), as those of the nerves, the muscles, bacteria, surgical knots, etc. These economize space, and place the information plainly before the eye, making it readily obtainable. This gives the book an encyclopedic character that makes it doubly valuable.

The spelling, pronunciation, derivation and definition of medical terms are given as fully and clearly as possible. In spelling, the advanced principles are adopted to a most gratifying extent. This, with_the other features, entitles the work to be regarded as strictly up to modern ideas and requirements. Every physician and surgeon will want to have a copy of this indispensable and matchless work.

This is a handy and thorough manual for those in general practice who have a considerable amount of practice in this specialty.

ESSENTIALS OF DISEASES OF THE EYE, NOSE AND THROAT. Part I-The Eye, by Edward Jackson, A.M., M.D. Part II-The Nose and Throat, by E. Baldwin Gleason, S.B., M.D.

ESSENTIALS OF NERVOUS DISEASES AND INSANITY. By John C. Shaw, M.D.

ESSENTIALS OF PHARMACY. By Prof. L E. Sayre, Ph.G., of the University of Kansas.

The above three volumes, price $1.00 each, are the second editions of the popular Question Compends, published by W. B. Saunders, 925 Walnut St., Philadelphia. For a hasty review or for a primary preparation for a more thorough study of a subject, they have a legitimate place in scientific literature. These particular volumes are by authors of eminent ability. TREATMENT OF TYPHOID FEVER. By D. D. Stewart,

M.D., of Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. Paper, 25 cents. George S. Davis, Detroit, Mich. Dr. Stewart is an undoubted authority in matters pertaining to the practice of medicine. The work is divided into four chapters: Prophylaxis; Management of a Case; Specific and Antiseptic Treatment; Treatment of Special Symptoms and Complications. In the antiseptic treatment the author favors betanaphthol. He also discusses other antiseptic agents, but does not recognize the merits of sulpho-carbolate of zinc, the most useful and least harmful of them all. He very justly devotes twenty pages to the treatment by baths-the very best single treatment for the disease yet discovered. The treatment by bacillus cultures is also mentioned and explained.

THE NURSE'S DICTIONARY OF MEDICAL TERMS AND NURSING TREATMENT. By Houner Morten. Cloth, 139 pages, pocket size, $1.00. W. B. Saunders, 925 Walnut street, Philadelphia.

A book which every progressive nurse must have. THE ECLECTIC PRACTICE IN DISEASES OF CHILDREN. By John M. Scudder, M.D. 436 pages. Sheep, $5.00. John M. Scudder's Sons, Cincinnati, O. For sale also by J. B. Lippincott Co., Philada. As this is the seventh edition of this work, its value seems to be recognized by the profession. We admire, especially, the classification of the various sub-divisions of the subject. The treatment of diseases is based up on the practice of the eclectic school, which is not far different from that of successful non-sectrrian physicians everywhere. No one can study this book without receiving benefit from it.

TUSCULUM, a Latin Greek periodical, by the Societas Rugbiana, at Rugby Academy, 1415 Locust street, Philadelphia.

Specimen copies of a little magazine of the above title have reached us, which may be of interest to most of our readers. The object of the publication is, indeed, a great one, for it aims at revolutionizing classical teaching by setting up the principle that a language must be known before one undertakes to read a book in it, while our colleges, as we all know too well, try to make students read Latin and Greek authors before they know the language. The manner in which Tusculum carries out its principles is truly ingenious, yet very simple. Latin and Greek sentences are formed from the start, with the help of points, lines and geometrical figures, which lead up to various

objects, and upon the gained vocabulary conversational facility is gained. It has found its way already into several schools, one even in China, and many private parties are pursuing the course, both in this city and in the country, since the authors profess to give instruction by mail. Beginners and those whose Latin may be "nasty," will do well to try this new method. Price, single copies, 10 cents; $1.00 per

annum.

ANGLO-ISRAEL. By Rev. Thomas Rosling Howlett,

B. A., A. M. Price, $1.00. Published by the author, 16 South Front street, Philadelphia. This is the third edition of this most interesting study of the Jewish problem, with the addition of a supplement of nearly one hundred pages and map. In it the author demonstrates the identity of the "Ten lost tribes of Israel," with the all-conquering Anglo-Saxon race of Europe and later, of America. It is a work which any student of Biblical history or of Anthropology cannot afford to miss.

THE WORK OF JUSTINE SIEGEMUNDIN, THE MID

The above are four very interesting and valuable reprints by Prof. Joseph Eastman, M.D., LL. D., Indianapolis, Ind.

HYGIENIC VS. DRUG TREATMENT OF TYPHOID FEVER. By Charles E. Page, M.D., Boston, Mass.

A pamphlet reprint that would be of interest to all practicing physicians.

OLIVE OIL AS A REMEDY IN THE TREATMENT OF GASTRIC ULCER. By. E. J. Senn, M.D., of Rush Medical College, Chicago, Ill. A valuable reprint.

ETIOLOGY OF PELVIC DISEASES IN WOMEN AND THEIR PROPHYLAXIS. By H. O. Werder, M.D., Pittsburg, Pa. A reprint of interest to ever practitioner.

MENSURATION IN THE PHYSICAL DIAGNOSIS OF PULMONARY PHTHISIS. By George A. Evans, M.D.,

909 Bedford avenue, Brooklyn. A reprint containing information of great value.

ERECTILE TISSUES-THEIR PHYSIOLOGY, PATHOLOGY AND TREATMENT.

SOME INTERESTING REFLEX NEUROSES.

LIQUOR SEDANS, SAW PALMETTO, DAMIANA, PICHI, ETC.

The above are three interesting reprints, by John J. Caldwell, M. D., 1110 North Fulton avenue, Baltimore, Md.

COLUMBIAN COLLECTION OF ESSAYS ON SWEDISH GYMNASTICS. By Baron Nils Posse, B. Sc, M. G., 23 Irvington street, Boston, Mass.

Are

Have you read Mr. Bellamy's famous book, "Looking Backward?" It has caused the rise of "Nationalism," and much good literature on this subject from the pens of Mr. Bellamy aud others has appeared since the publication of the above-named book. you interested in the subject? If so, write to Mr. B. Franklin Hunter, Eleventh and Pine streets, Philadelphia, for free literature. Mr. Hunter unselfishly devotes time, energy and money, to what he believes to be the greatest educationall need of the times. THE ESOTERIC BEAUTY AND UTILITY OF THE MICROSCOPE. By Ephraim Cutter, A.M., L.L.D., M. D., 121 Broadway, N. Y. Price, 40 cents. DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF NEPHRITIS. This is a handy and useful chart, by Emmet L. Smith, M. D., 525 Forty-third street, Chicago, Ill.

RAILWAY SURGEON. Published every other Tuesday. $5.00 per year. Monadnock Block, Chicago. This is the official journal of the National Association of Railway Surgeons, with Dr. R. Harvey Reed as editor.

THE MEDICAL EPITOMIST. Quarterly. Price, 50 cents per year. 72 South Illinois street, Indianapolis, Ind.

THE STRIKE AT SHANE'S. A Sequel to "Black Beauty." Gold-Mine Series No. 2. A Prize Story of Indiana. Price only 10 cents. George T. Angell, 19 Milk street, Boston, Mass.

This story deals especially with the subject of cruelty to animals, and is worth more than its weight in gold. Every person in the United States should read it.

"NIL DESPERANDUM." Price, 10 cents. Published by the American Humane Education Society, 19 Milk street, Boston, Mass.

THE PHYSICIAN'S WIFE. By Mrs. Ellen M. Firebaugh, of Robinson, Ill. Cloth, 186 pages, illustrated, $1.25. The F. A. Davis Co., Philadelphia. This is a breezy little work, giving a very entertaining view of the life of a physician's wife, as observed, particularly, in the medium-sized towns in the great west. The author has an especially ple asing and winning style, equally effective in irresistible humor, in poetical fancies or in touching pathos. The womanly good sense scattered through the book is also to be noted and appreciated. We all know that physicians have the very best wives in the world, and this book in regard to them will please and entertain, but not instruct. In fact, it was not written for instruction.

Medical Association the most sensible and practical article regarding the relation of homeopathy to the regular profession that has ever yet been produced. In the work now before us he is addressing, not his brother physicians, but the laity, and especially women. The language is plain and direct, and the information is of a sensible and useful character. It would be an especially useful book for married women to read, and for those about to be married. A careful reading of it would also prepare a mother for the duty of giving plain instruction to her young daughter upon the mystery of her sexual nature.

The Photographic Times for April 6th, contains an interesting account of an interview with Edison, and a description of his latest invention-the Kinetoscope. The article is illustrated by some photographic reproductions of pictures taken by the instrument. There is also an account of the life and work of Mr. H. P. Robinson, the renowned artist photographer, with some samples of his latest and fine-t productions recently exhibited at the London Photographic Salon. The rest of the magazine is made up of matter interesting to every photographer, amateur or professional.

THE St. Louis Clinique has passed into the hands of Dr. Emory Lanphear, Professor of Surgery in the College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Lanphear will conduct the journal in the interests of the school, and of the medical profession of the West.

Wit and Wisdom.

THE International Medical Congress, at Rome, awarded a gold medal to the Schering Chemical Co.

For the remedies used in Dr. Waugh's Treatment of Morphinism, see the adv. of the Phildelphia Granule Co., No. 10 South 18th street, Philadelphia, Pa. in this issue.

WE HAVE received a communication from a committee representing the candidates from the twelve medical colleges whose graduates came before the State Medical Board of Pennsylvania for examination recently, tendering their sincere thanks for the courteous reception extended and the fair treatment shown to them by the examiners.

MELLIN'S FOOD received the highest awards at the World's Fair.

IF YOU will pay express charges, a free sample of Maltine will be sent you. Address the Maltine M'f'g Co., 168 Duane street, New York, N. Y. You mention the MEDICAL World, of course.

When you want to give gold, arsenic and mercury, prescribe the "Mercauro," made by E. M. Johnson Co., 41 Platt street, New York.

THE LEGAL AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONS.

A writer in the November number of the Forum says some very sharp things of the United States Senate, especially as studied in the light of history. The author has this to say about the profession of medicine:

"We put politics on a lower level than our fathers put it. With them it was easily the noblest of professions, now it is neglected. The law has suffered in the same way, perhaps, but not to the same degree. The profession of medicine, on the contrary, has risen higher in our esteem."-Food.

PREVENTION OF BOILS.

Dr. Roensbach (Munch. Med. Wochenschr.) in order to prevent the development of crops of boils, in the back of the neck and nose, especially advises persistently rubbing the region attacked with some fatty substance, as cold cream, lanoline, unsalted butter or lard. Lanoline, above all, is to be preferred. The development of boils is due to dryness of the skin, and by inunction of a fatty substance the dryness is removed and the penetration of micro-organisms prevented.-Ex.

Dr. R. T. Edes, in the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal, especially recommends Cannabis Indicu for the relief of unpleasant dreams, transforming them into those of a more agreeable character.

"The drug should not be given in so-called 'full doses,' that is, not sufficiently large to produce effects obvious to anyone but the patient, and he hardly should be sure of it. For example, if experiments have shown that ten drops of the preparation to be used gives rise, in the average person, to some excitement, rapid talking, laughter, double consciousness, etc., let the dose for the purpose we are considering be, say, six or seven. I have found that a very convenient plan of administration, admitting of varying the dosage, is an alcoholic extract, which may then be dropped in the desired quantity upon a spoonful of granulated sugar.

"I have frequently had occasion to prescribe Canabis Indica, and have found Parke, Davis & Co.'s Normal Liquid always efficient in doses of ten to forty mimims. It would undoubtedly give satisfaction in cases like the above mentioned, where the dreams are known to be habitual and not due to the 'traditional mince pie' or disordered digestion."

CARBOLIC ACID ANTIDOTE.

In moments of emergency the druggist is often called upon to act in the role of a physician, and the very common mode of shuffling off this mortal coil by the carbolic acid route suggests that an antidote is always at hand in every drug store. A strong solution of sulphate of soda (Glauber's salt) is very prompt in its action. Should the patient be unable to swallow, a stomach tube may be easily improvised with a yard or so of rubber gas tubing and a fuanel through which the antidote should be administered.-New Idea.

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FOR "SENG," a new digestive agent, send to the Sultan Drug Co., St. Louis, Mo.

FOR sample of Micajah's Uterine Wafers address Micajah & Co., Warren, Pa.