Bark, Quillaja.-Advanced; an upward movement of the domestic market for all forms, results from a virtual exhaustion of spot stocks and the constant advancing cost of import from the Chilean markets. Whole is now quoted at 15c to 18c; cut, 17c to 20c; ground and powdered, 17c to 20c the pound.

Beans, Vanilla, Mexican.-Advanced; the higher prices now asked for both whole beans and cuts, results from a material reduction of available spot stocks and not from the imposition of the new import duty of thirty cents the pound, for virtually all of the 1912-1913 crop of beans have reached consuming centers and most of the large users, including extract makers, have covered their requirements. Higher prices will be named for the 1913-1914 crop when it is available, resulting not only from the revision of the tariff, but also the unsettled conditions in Mexico, particularly in the Papantla and Gutierrez-Zamora districts, where the purchase of beans in their green state is likely to be handicapped by the difficulties which will be experienced in shipping.the necessary silver coin to the producing districts from Mexico City, owing to the active operations of the rebel forces surrounding Tezuitlan, or if revolutionary activities approach these sections again. For prime soft new crop beans the price range is $5.50 to $6.50 the pound, according to length and quantity.

Berries, Prickly Ash.-Advanced; reflecting an advance in the country price and the marked scarcity of stocks in the local market, prices mave been raised by holders, who now quote the meager supplies available at 371⁄2c to 45c the pound.

Sabal. Declined; more liberal offerings from the producing regions has resulted in a reduction of prices for supplies on spot, for which the ruling quotations are 371⁄2c to 45c the pound.

Caffeine. Advanced; an advance in the import duty from twenty-five per cent to $1.00 the pound, is at present prices equivalent to an advance of twenty-five per cent, and although foreign manufacturers have joined domestic makers and local handlers in advancing the market price by twenty-five cents the pound, a further uplift of prices is not unlooked for. At pres

ent prices manufacturers are not accepting contracts nor entering orders for future shipment. The pricipal salts are now quoted as follows: Alkaloid, $4.50; citrated, $3.05; hydrobromide, $5.35 the pound, containers included; acetate. 37c; hydrochloride, phosphate, salicylate and sulphate, 47c; valerate, 62c for one ounce vials, inclusive.

Cantharides. Advanced; a sharp advance in the import cost of Russian flies for shipment from Moscow or Hamburg is reflected on spot to the extent of raising local prices from twenty to twenty-five cents the pound, making the ruling quotation for whole flies, $2.00 to $2.15; powdered, $2.10 to $2.25 the pound. Chloral, Hydrated. Declined; keen competition among both domestic and foreign manufacturers and a noteworthy reduction in the import duty for this commodity are responsible for a reduction equivalent to about thirty cents the pound. At the prices now quoted orders only for immediate shipment are accepted and nc contracts are being entered. Crystals are now quoted as follows: One pound cork bottles, 65c to 70c; one pound glass stoppered bottles, 70c to 75c the pound, containers included.

Citrates. Advanced; the recent sharp and spectacular advances in the price of citric acid, due to short citrous crops here and abroad and a greatly increased consumption resulting from a long hot summer, have been recognized by domestic citrate makers, who have advanced their prices by two cents the pound, so that revised quotations are as follows: Iron citrate, 78c; iron prosphate, scales, 74c; iron pyrophosphate, 74c; iron and ammonium citrate, brown scales, 74c; green scales, 87c; potassium citrate, 65c; sodium citrate, 66c the pound, containers

extra.

Ergot. Declined; on spot prices for all descriptions are quotable lower, although abroad and in the countries of production the price range is higher, particularly in Russia, where it is reported the crop will be short, due to a lack of sufficient moisture to produce the parasite except in meager quantities. Spanish description is now quoted at $1.75 to $1.85 the pound for the whole; powdered, $1.85 to $1.95.

The

Flowers, Arnica.-Advanced; in the primary markets operators have advanced their prices sharply as a result of a noteworthy shortage in the new crop. On spot supplies have been reduced

to meager proportions, for which price on a parity of the present cost to import are named. Prime fiery flowers are quoted at 26c to 30c; ground, 28c to 32c the pound.

Saffron, American.--Advanced; the growing scarcity of stocks on spot and the increasing difficulties of replenishing them from the country of production have resulted in a further advance for this variety. The primary markets are also reported almost bare of supplies as this year's crop has proved very meager, owing to the inattention of the natives who have been generally engaged in revolutionary activities, forecasting a further strengthening of values. Prime bright new crop flowers are now quoted at 87% to $1.00 the pound.

Saffron, Valencia.-Declined; the spot market is easier and prices lower, reflecting a similar condition obtaining in the primary market, resulting from the prospects of a new crop of fair proportions, which will be available in the local market within a few weeks, and although these flowers will be subject to the new duty of ten per cent, the lower prices more than offset this fixed charge. Prime flowers are now quoted at $14.00 to $15.00 the pound; $1.25 the ounce.

Hypophosphites.-Declined; prices for the calcium potassium and sodium descriptions have been reduced six cents the pound by domestic manufacturers as a result of the recent reduction

in the duty on the materials from which these derivatives are made. Ruling quotations for bulk are now as follows: Calcium, 672c to 75c; potassium, 772c to 85c; sodium, 77%c to 85c the pound.

Leaves, Buchu.-Advanced; responding to the imposition of an import duty of ten cents the pound in addition to the British Colonial Government export tax of 2s. 6d., prices for all descriptions are higher with the long variety quoted at $1.85 to $2.00; short, $1.85 to $2.00; powdered short, $1.95 to $2.10 the pound.

Cocoa.-Advanced; many importers and handlers in the local market have discontinued offering them because of the imposi tion of an import duty of ten cents the pound. Those who raise either variety and handle them locally have advanced their prices sharply, with the outlook for a further enhancement of values, particularly on the Huanoco variety. Truxillo green leaves are now quoted at 522c to 60c; Huanoco brown leaves, 60c to 70c the pound.

Menthol. Declined; competition for the limited inquiries for this article is keen and prices correspondingly lower with buyers covering only their immediate requirements, as the price is lower for new crop "to arrive" owing to a reduction in the duty from twenty-five per cent ad valorem to a specific rate of fifty cents the pound, and also prospects of a bumper crop in Japan, which although originally estimated at 1,250,000 pounds may fall a little short, based on new estimates made since the cutting of the crop has been completed. The U. S. P. description is now quoted at $6.50 the pound, 45c the ounce; the recrystalized at $8.50 the pound, 60c the ounce.

Mercurials, Hard.--Declined; increasing competition among domestic manufacturers combined with a reduction of the import duty, from thirty-five to twenty per cent are reflected in a further reduction of six cents the pound and a revision of the price for powdered mercuric chloride corrosive to a basis of the prices usually named for the lump, crystal and granular descriptions. The various salts comprising this classification

are now quoted as follows in bulk: Mercuric chloride corrosive, lump, crystal, granular and powdered, 93c; mercuric oxide red, $1.13; powdered, $1.23; mercurous chloride mild, $1.03; mercury ammoniated, $1.23; powdered, $1.28; mercury bisulphate, 70c the pound, containers extra.

Mercurials, Soft.-Declined; a reduction of two cents the pound has been made by domestic manufacturers owing to keen competition and reflecting the easier position of the hard descriptions. The various forms are now quoted in bulk, as follows: Blue mass, 49c to 53c; blue mass powdered, 54c to 58c; blue ointment, 48c to 52c; mercurial ointment, 58c to 62c; citrine ointment, 55c; mercury with chalk, 48c to 52c the pound.

Mercury. Declined; the lowering of the tariff for this metal has been recognized by local handlers who now quote lower prices for flask lots and less. For requirements in bulk, 671⁄2c to 75c the pound is now the ruling quotation.

Methyl Salicylate. Declined; a reduction of three and onehalf cents the pound has been announced by makers of this synthetic product, reflecting the lower prices now named for phenol. Now quoted in 64 pound bottles at 38c; as wanted, 51c the pound, inclusive of containers. Oil, Bergamot.-Advanced; late reports from Messina and Palermo state that the uplift in prices is due largely to heavy damage to this year's crop and as a result a serious curtailment of the oil yield. On spot this primary condition and the imposition of the new import duty of twenty per cent is reflected in the higher prices now asked by leading importers and holders. Reina brand in one pound coppers is now quoted at $8.00 to $8.50 the pound.

Cedar Leaf Advanced; an active buying movement and a growing scarcity of supplies in the local markets have combined in bringing about an advance of this description of oil. True U. S. P. quality is now quoted at 85c to $1.00 the pound. Citronella.-Advanced; the removal of this oil from the free list and making it subject to an import duty of twenty per cent, associated with a greatly increasing buying movement, that has reduced stocks materially, are responsible for the higher market prices now ruling. Native Ceylon oil is now quoted at 75c to 85c the pound.

Clove. Declined; recent reductions in the cost of the Zanzibar variety of this spice, and a diminution in purchasing operations are reflected in a fraction reduction in the price of the oil, which is now quoted at $1.75 to $2.00 the pound.

Cod Liver.-Declined; the constantly increasing demand on spot is incident to the advance of the season and although Norwegian refiners continue to hold their new catch oil at outside prices, now that the import duty of $4.50 the barrel (of thirty gallons) has been removed, local holders seem inclined to shade prices for their meager holdings. Norwegian oil meeting the

U. S. P. requirements is now quoted at $1.40 to $1.50 the gallon.

Croton. Declined; in the hope of augmenting buying operations, which have been slack of late, holders and importers have made slight price concessions. U. S. P. descriptions are now quoted at $1.50 to $1.75 the pound.

Cubeb. Declined; reflecting the flagging demand of the immediate past, local holders have made revisions to a lower price basis. Now quotable at $4.25 to $4.50 the pound.

Lavender Flowers.--Advanced; a scarcity of selected flowers and an increasing demand have resulted in a marking up of prices. Oil from the best selection of flowers on meeting the U. S. P. requirements is now quoted at $5.25 to $5.50 the pound.

Lemon. Declined; a seasonable falling off in the demand for

this Messina essence and the approach of the new crop season have combined in influencing importers and holders to make price concessions, despite the imposition of the new import duty of twenty per cent ad valorem. It is now reported that estimates of the new crop are for an increase of at least fifty per cent over that of last year, and a conservative estimate is for a production of not less than 20,000 pounds of oil, although it has been placed as high as 70,000 pounds. Reina brand in one pound coppers is now quoted at $4.50 to $4.75 the pound. Lime. Declined; the market for pressed oil is fairly well maintained, although with a seasonable falling off in the demand, the distilled oil has been reduced to the extent of fifteen cents the pound and is now quoted at $1.25 to $1.50; pressed, $5.75 to $6.00 the pound

Peppermint. --Advanced; in the producing regions of Indiana and Michigan the production is only about three-quarters that of last year and in consequence prices are firmly maintained by handlers, with many producers planning to hold their oil until Spring for better prices. In the local markets the demand is active with spot stocks of only nominal proportions and the price range tending upwards. Prime natural oil is now quoted at $5.00 to $5.25; redistilled oil meeting U. S. P. requirements, $5.25 to $5.50 the pound.

Rose Geranium. Declined; more liberal offerings and a flagging demand for the African variety have resulted in lower prices, with the extra quality quoted at $12.00 to $14.00 the pound. The Turkish variety is unchanged at former quotations of $5.00 to $5.50 the pound.

Rosemary Flowers. Advanced; the new import duty for oil made from French flowers has developed a stronger undertone in the local markets, and the scarcity of oil made from Trieste flowers an advance in prices for this description. U. S. P. from French flowers, is now quoted at $1.10 to $1.35; Trieste, 85c to $1.00 the pound.

Santal. Declined; early in the month an advance of twenty cents was made by distillers and importers of the true East Indian oil resulting from the high cost of the wood and the poor yield of oil from the raw material. With conditions unchanged at the close, local holders have reduced their prices twenty-five cents the pound, in the hope of stimulating purchasing operations, which have diminished very materially of late. True East Indian oil is now quoted at $7.25 to $7.50 the pound.

Spearmint. Declined; prices in the local markets have been reduced by twenty-five cents the pound, with the completion of distilling operations in the producing districts and the arrival in market of some of the new crop oil. Now quoted at $6.00 to $6.25 the pound.

Wormseed.--Declined; an increase in the offerings of this oil has brought about a further concession of ten cents the pound. and established a price of $3.00 to $3.25 the pound, as to quantity.

Wormwood.-- Declined; the use of this oil has fallen off very materially since legislation prohibiting the importation of absinthe has become operative and with the gathering and distilling of a much larger crop than usual this Fall, has resulted in a noteworthy reduction in prices. Now quotable at $6.00 to $6.25 the pound.

Phenol. Declined; an over production in Great Britain and a flagging demand on spot are the principal factors in bringing about a further shading of prices for bulk, with one "so-called" outside operator offering bulk in carload lots fractionally lower than the market, thereby exerting a further depressing influence. Crystal in one pound bottles is now quoted at 20c to 23c; five pound bottles, 19c to 21e; five pound tins, 17c to 18c; ten pound tins, 17c; twenty-pound tins, 16c; fifty pound tins, 15c the pound, according to quantity.

Phenyl Salicylate. Declined; in sympathy with the downward movement of phenol this product has been reduced to a lower price basis, with one pound bottles quoted 77%c to 85e; one pound cartons, 721⁄2c to 80c the pound, inclusive of containers.

Root, Hydrastis. -Advanced; supplies in the spot markets have become so depleted, reflecting a steady demand for not only domestic consumption, but also for export that prices for the whole root have been marked up quite sharply; the powdered although higher, is in fair supply and has not been advanced in proportion to the whole root. Prime Fall Dug root is now quoted at $6.00 to $6.25; assayed powder, $6.50 to $6.70 the pound.

Jalap. Declined; although the demand for this root is very light, holders and importers have advanced their prices and in the local market 271⁄2e to 35c is now named for whole root; powdered, 3211⁄2e to 40c the pound.

Sarsaparilla. -Advanced; the growing scarcity of the Mexican description on spot, owing to difficulties attending the replenishing of stocks, due to unsettled conditions in the country of origin, have resulted in higher prices for available supplies. Whole root is now quoted at 36c to 40c; ground and cut, 38c to 42e; powdered, 45e the pound.

Unicorn, False.-Advanced; an increasing demand and a further reduction of spot stocks are reflected in the higher prices now effective; whole root is now quoted at $1.15 to $1.25; powdered, $1.20 to $1.30 the pound.

Seed, Celery.-- Declined; an active demand for this seed from pickling interests continues to absorb surplus supplies, although continued heavy arrivals of new crop seed from Marseilles have so replenished spot stocks that a further reduction has been

made and prime seed is now quoted at 21c to 25c; powdered, 23c to 27e the pound.

Larkspur. Declined; the price range has been lowered by local holders owing to the more liberal offerings. Now quotable at 570 to 65c the pound.

Parsley. Declined; the price range for old crop seed is lower, although about double the price based on which new crop seed is offered from France. Now quotable at 57c to 65c the pound.

Santonica. Declined; this description of wormseed is in more liberal supply and in consequence quoted two cents the pound lower, with the price range 42c to 48c for whole, and 44c to 50c the pound for powdered.

Soda, Salicylate.--Declined; reflecting the recent series of reductions in the price of phenol manufacturers of this product have revised their prices by making a reduction of three cents the pound. Now quotable at 38c to 43c the pound for bulk. Strychnine. Declined; the lowering of the duty for this article has been followed by a reduction of five cents the ounce for all salts. Now quotable in one-eighth ounce vials, inclusive, as follows: Alkaloid, crystal, $1.25; alkaloid, powdered, $1.20; acetate, bromide, citrate and hydrochloride, $1.60; glycerophosphate, $1.95; hypophosphite, $1.85; nitrate, crystal or powder, $1.55; phosphate, $1.55; sulphate, crystal or powder, $1.20; valerate, $2.50 the ounce.

10 parts

Rub down smooth the zinc oxide and bismuth oxychloride with olive oil, add the glycerin and lanolin and incorporate the rosewater.-[Pharm. Zeit.

Antique Varnish.-Take one ounce of pure Venice turpentine, mix well with two ounces of pure spirits of turpentine, warm in a large bottle. In another bottle put four ounces of best fir-balsam (it must be pure) with two ounces of ninety-six per cent alcohol, shake each bottle frequently for six hours or more, then mix both preparations in the large bottle. The whole should stand in a warm place for several days before using.

Liquid Glycerin Soap. One hundred parts of olein, melted over water, are stirred up with 300 parts of 28° Bé. glycerin (free from lime), and the whole warmed up to about 145° F. Saponification is effected with 52 parts of 38° potash lye, and the fairly thick soap is allowed to cool. A solution of 6 parts of potash in 10 parts of hot water is then crutched in, and after standing covered for three days the soap is shaken up with a solution of 20 parts of perfume in 30 parts of 96 per cent spirit. It is then set aside for several days longer, and is then filtered and packed in bottles. Another method is by dissolving a pure, clear soft soap in its own weight of alcohol and water (1:1), and adding some scent and 11⁄2 part of glycerin to the filtered solution. [Seijenfabrikant.

AGOBILIN.-A compound, patented in Germany as a remedy for biliary calculus, and defective secretion of bile with the accompanying constipation. Prepared in tablet form, each tablet containing 0.088 Gm. of strontium cholate; 0.032 Gm. of strontium salioylate, and 0.04 Gm. of phenolphthalein diacetate. The dose is one to three tablets once or twice daily; and afterwards twice or three times a week to maintain the cure. Prepared by Gehe and Company, Dresden.-[Pharm. Zentralh., 1913, 54, 613.

Oxalic Acid..

Phosphorus.

Potash and Soda Salts...

Stramonium. Strychnine..

Tobacco..

Zinc Salts.

30 grs. of chloral and 60 grs. of bromide of potash. Nitrite of amyl. Atropine hypodermatically till respirations number 8 per minute. Stomach pump, stimulants, external and internal, brandy and coffee, cold affusion, ammonia to nostrils, galvanic to shocks, compelling

move about, artificial respiration, electric brush.

Lime, not potash or soda.

Sulphate of copper in emetic dose as chemical antidote. No oils. Emetics, and purgatives.

Dilute acetic acid, citric acid, lemon juice, fixed oils, demulcents, vine

gar.

Same as Belladonna.

Same as nux vomica.

Emetic, stimulants external and internal, strychnine, external heat. Carbonate of soda, emetics, warm demulcent drinks.

H. Lazare
D. B. Martin
Adolph Bakst
F. J. Brown
W. H. Muschlet
J. Ollendorff..
J. B. Chisnell.
Wm. F. West..
John H. Nicholson
T. H. Clayton..
H. E. Somerlad

The St. Louis

St. Louis Visitors.

Bauer & Black, Chicago, Ill.
.E. Dupont & Cie, New York City.
Wilford Hall Lab., Port Chester, N. Y.
Geo. R. Gibson Co., New York City.
Faultless Rubber Co., Ashland, Ohio.
The Baird Co., Plainfield, N. J.

Rubber Products Co., Barberton, Ohio.
Tyer Rubber Co., Andover, Mass.
.Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co., Manitowoc, Wis.
. George P. Pilling & Son Co., Philadelphia.
Knickerbocker Mfg. Co., Chicago, Ill.

Branch of the A. Ph. A. met, October 24, and elected the following officers for the ensuing year:

President, J. A. Wilkerson; first vice-president, Arthur C. Schulte; second vice-president, O. J. Cloughly; Secretary Julius C. Hoester; treasurer, J. W. Mackelden. Advisory Board, N. Emery Williams, Professor Francis Hemm and Frederick W. Sultan.

The address of the evening was made by Professor Leo Suppan, which led to a discussion of general plans for the work of the ensuing year.

A Family Affair was the gathering of members of the Alumni Association of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy at Liederkranz Hall, the evening of November 4. The experiment was tried at a get together meeting of the members and their families. The young people danced and those who were not quite so young visited. Supper was served and the More affairs of this occasion pronounced a success. kind will increase the popularity of the organization among the graduates of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy. A. S. Ludwig is chairman of the Entertainment Committee.

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The San Francisco and San Diego Expositions in 1915 are attracting the attention of San Bernardino, San Jacinto, San Juan and the various other Sans of California.

A Fish and Oyster Association has been organized in St. Louis for the trade in oysters. Particular attention will be given church festivals and boarding houses for pharmacy students.

A Young Man Asked His Minister for advice about marrying a lady in the congregation. The minister

advised against the marriage. The young man asked, "Is she not a good Christian girl?" The minister answered, "Yes, but you must remember that the Lord can live in peace and harmony with some people that neither you nor I could."

razors.

The Chemist and Druggist, of London, says: "Poets and Doctors are alleged to be ever on the look-out for jealous rivals, and evidently barbers are not exempt from this distressing ailment. A chemist sold a safety razor to a customer recently, and the purchase was returned a day or two later as not being worth the money. 'Who told you that?' demanded the indignant pharmacist. 'My barber says it's wasting money buying those razors,' was the reply."

Even Salesmen Differ.-J. E. Bradley presented the following at the 1913 meeting of the Utah Ph. A.: "Swartwood has his own peculiar idea of what a salesman is. Ask him about it. Be careful, my friend, Swartwood belongs to the union. He is a salesman, not a pricer. Borring has the happy faculty of rushing in to a store, and is in such a hurry to catch the train, that the buyer gives him the order before he knows it, simply from the goodness of his heart, trying to get Borring off on the next train.

"Tomlinson, some call him whispering Archie. 'Well,' he says, 'this is a part of the Nelden Drug Co.'s old stock. It will all soon be gone.' Tomlinson has sold that Nelden stock at least a dozen times.

I'll wager

"Some salesmen are peculiar in this respect. For instance our friend, Mr. Harry Knowles, is partial to the dry districts. Mr. Rice sees every one as a prospective customer. He has become so in the habit of approaching new trade, that he unconsciously approaches every one something like this: 'It seems to me I met you-let's see, where are you located?'"

In the Pharmaceutical Eye.-W. H. Cousins, pro

proprietor of the Palace Drug Store, Wichita Falls, Tex., is in the pharmaceutical eye of the Lone Star state. Mr. Cousins, who announces that his place of business is "that fussy pill plant on 8th St. between the Elks' Club and the earth," has recently been appointed by the governor as a member of the Texas Board of Pharmacy. Mr. Cousins has a motto, "Do not hand the world a frown when smiles come at nothing a million, the corpse never has any fun out of the flowers."

W. H. COUSINS.

ERNEST BERGER.

Ernest Berger, Tampa, Fla., President National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, was represented on the cover of the MEYER BROTHERS DRUGGIST for November. Mr. Berger wishes our readers the compliments of the holiday season.

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the readers of MEYER BROTHERS DRUGGIST.

Pharmacists Must Spend Time and Money in preparing for registration. They are entitled to remuneration along professional lines but will not receive it unless they are prepared to render professional service.

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