MARKET REVIEW Saint Louis, February 28, 1913. The advance of the Winter season has been unattended by conditions tending to any radical change in the present favorable outlook for a very satisfactory volume of Spring business, and although the open winter in some sections has in a measure restricted sales of cold weather necessities, the movement of luxuries into consuming channels has reached greater proportions than for some years past, owing to the favorable financial position of the agriculturist due to bumper crops of all staples, for which good prices were paid. The political situation is clearing rapidly and although with the inauguration of the President-elect many changes are anticipated, the business world has the assurance that great care will be exercised so business may not be seriously interfered with. The principal factor is the contemplated revision of schedule A of the existing tariff, which will affect many items in the drug line, and although some importers and brokers are now curtailing their operations the majority are depending on the assurances of the President-elect, whose wishes will no doubt be followed by the leaders in Congress, by continuing their trading operations. Price changes for the month have not been so numerous, but chiefly on the advanced side, due to the increasing reduction of spot supplies of many botanical drugs, which has compelled holders to mark up prices, particularly on those, the meager supply of which, cannot be augmented before the new crop is gathered in the Fall. Among the principal items affected are citric acid and citrates on partial failure of the California citrous crop; Glycerin on shortage; Canary, Celery and Santonica seeds on partial depletion of stocks. Camphor is lower on offers of Japanese goods at figures that placed American refiners to a disadvantage. Opium on prospects of an average yield. Alcohol on offers by independents. the sharp and keen competition of New York holders. A list of the principal items affected since our last report, together with a brief summary of conditions under which fluctuations occured, and current quotations for the quantities ordinarily purchased by druggists, follows: Advanced. Acetanilid Acid, Citric Balsam, Fir, Canada Berries, Sabal Camphor, Monobromated Oil, Cod Liver Citronella Linaloe Root, Spigelia Seed, Canary Santonica Declined. Oil, Clove Opium Phenol Root, Ipecac Jalap Seed, Larkspur Silver, Nitrate Phenol Opium. Declined; although reports of damage to the Fall and Winter sowings have been confirmed, it is conceded that the poppy plants had become so deeply rooted that the production would not be curtailed to any great extent and the prospects are now bright for an average annual yield. Buyers have taken advantage of the situation and are making purchases for their immediate requirements only, in view of forcing operators in the primary markets to name lower figures. For the meager business still available the competition is very keen and for round lots of gum prices have been shaded. Powdered and granulated are unchanged with prices firmly held, the granulated at an advance of five cents over the powdered. Druggists current quality meeting the U. S. P. requirement is now quoted at $7.00 to $7.25; Karahissar quality (10% to 11%), $7.50 to $7.75; U. S. P. powdered, $8.50 to $8.75; U. S. P. granulated, $8.55 to $8.80 the pound. Morphine.-There has been no change in the ruling market quotations although the demand has been unusually active, owing no doubt to the prospects for favorable action by Congress' at this session on the Harrison Anti-Narcotic Bill. The present prices for the principal salts are as follows: Sulphate, 1-ounce vials, 21⁄2-ounce boxes, $4.75; 1-ounce vials, $4.55; 5-ounce tins, $4.50; 10-ounce lots, five cents, and 25-ounce lots, ten cents the ounce less. Alkaloid, $6.70; acetate, $5.85; Hydro-bromide, $6.25; Hydrochloride, $5.85; nitrate, $7.80; phosphate, $7.60; Valerate, $6.86; Diacetyl-alkaloid, $6.65; Diacetyl Hydrochloride, $6.40; ethyl-hydrochloride, $8.15, all per ounce, for %-ounce vials. Quinine; the market is very firm with further advances not unlooked for, as mail advices from Batavia, Java, dated December 26, 1912, confirm the cabled announcement of the agreement between quinine makers and growers of bark, establishing the minimum basis for the sale of bark at five Dutch cents per bark unit. On the basis of this agreement the makers' price of sulphate was figured at the equivalent of one shilling although it is now conceded this figure was liberal and that the minimum price will be only fractionally higher than the present basis except as it may be regulated by demand as compared with the supply, which has been fixed by the agreement at 1,760,000 ounces, equivalent to 44,000 cases of bark. That such an arrangement is operative, is confirmed by withdrawals of all offerings from both London and Amsterdam salts auctions owing to offers lower than the minimum basis of the manufacturers. Following the advance, offers by second hands and jobbing interests selling against their contracts, disturbed the market but at this time offers for sulphate and minor salts are firm at the following prices: for one ounce vials inclusive, except Sulphate: Alkaloid, 64c; Acetate, 67c; bisulphate, 34c; hydrochloride, 57c; phosphate, 61c; tannate, 41c: sulphate, 100-oz. tins, 231⁄2c; 50oz. tins. 24c; 25-oz. tins, 25c; 5-oz. tins, 29c; 1-oz. tins, 32c; 1-oz. vials, 34c; 2-oz. vials, 39c; 4-oz. vials, 44c; 16-oz. vials, 54c; 5-oz. tins and smaller packages in 50-oz. lots, 2c less; 25-oz. lots, lc less. Alcohol.--Declined; the lower cost of Corn and other grains, together with the sharp selling tactics of certain independent distillers, seeking to secure a larger volume of this business, induced distillers of grain, cane sugar and molasses alcohol to lower their prices by two cents the gallon with the opening of the month. The present prices for all proofs follow: 180°, barrels, $2.64; 2-barrels, $2.69; 10-gallon cans, $2.84; 5 gallon cans. $2.95 the gallon, containers inclusive, and subject to the usual allowance of 10c the gallon for cash in 10 days. 190° five cents advance over 188°. Cologne spirits, 188°, in barrels, 5c, and 190, 10c the gallon advance over 188° alcohol. Denatured, 188° barrels, 44c; half-barrels, 48c; 180° barrels, 42c; half-barrels, 46c the gallon. Acetanilide. Advanced; the increasing cost of petroleum derivatives is responsible for an advance of two cents the pound by both domestic and foreign manufacturers of this coal-tar product. Crystal or powdered are now quoted in 1-b. cartons at 28c to 33c the pound. Acid, Citric.-Advanced, the curtailment of the California Citrus crop yield and a sympathetic enhancement of values in the Sicilian market are reflected in an advance of one and onehalf cents the pound on this staple, although the movement at this season of the year is of negligible proportions this change has been anticipated for some time. Crystal in 112-mb. kegs is how quoted at 44c to 48c to 52c the pound as wanted. Salicylic. Declined; the keen competition of all manufacturers for a larger volume of business for this staple has influenced a reduction of two cents the pound. Five pound papers are now quoted at 37e to 40c; one pound cartons, 39c to 42c the pound, as to quantity. Balsam, Fir, Canada.-- Advanced; stocks on spot and in the producing districts are virtually depleted, as only a few barrels are available and the price for which has been advanced sharply. Bright filtered balsam is now quoted at $1.10 to $1.25 the pound. Berries, Sabal.-Advanced; the demand of the past thirty days has been very heavy and as stocks have been reduced to near the vanishing point the price range has in consequence been advanced sharply. Select berries are now quoted at 65c; ground, 70c the pound. Camphor. Declined; American refiners reduced their prices early in the month to meet competition for the Japanese refined, comparatively large quantities of which arrived via Seattle from Kobe, having been purchased last Fall, some at figures low enough to permit offers placing American refiners to a disadvantage at former quotations Japanese in 22-Ib. slabs or 1-mb. blocks is quoted at 53c to 55%; tablets in 1-b. tins. 16s. 53c to 57c; 24s, 53%c to 57c; 32s, 542c to 58c; 48s, 551⁄2c to 59%c the pound. Camphor Monobromated.-Advanced; although camphor is lower, manufacturers of this derivative have advanced their prices owing to the higher cost of bromides and bromine preparations. Crystal or powdered are now quoted at $1.50 the pound; 17c the ounce exclusive of packages. Citrates. Advanced; owing to the higher prices named for Citric acid, due to the curtailment of the California citrous crop and a sympathetic upward movement in the Sicilian market, all citrates have been advanced one cent the pound, the ruling quotations for which follow: Iron Citrate, 63c; iron and ammonium citrate, brown scales, 60c; green scales, 75c; iron phosphate, soluble, 60c; iron pyrophosphate, soluble, 60c; potassium citrate, 53; sodium citrate, 54c the pound. Cloves. Advanced; on spot prices have been advanced sharply reflecting the strength of the primary and foreign markets and owing to the very extensive buying operations of speculators, jobbers and grinders on spot, due to the possibility of legislation revising schedule A of the tariff in which it is now templated whole spices will be withdrawn from the free list. Whole Zanzbar are now quoted at 32c to 35c; powdered, 34c to 37c the pound. con Ergot. Advanced; in the primary markets Russian and Spanish varieties are both reported scarce with prices higher in consequence. On spot this condition is reflected in the advanced views of holders, with but little Russian variety obtainable. Spanish, U. S. P. is quoted at $2.40 to $2.50; powdered, $2.65 the pound. Glycerin.-Advanced; the general tendency of the market is upward for both dynamite and C. P. grades with the former in scant supply in the West. The views of refiners are toward higher prices and it is only the offers of a prominent Middle West refiner that prevents materially higher figures being named at this time, for the Eastern price for cans and drums is threequarters of a cent over the Western. C. P. in 50-lb. cans is now quoted at 221⁄2c b.; 100-Ib. lots, 22c Ib. Leaves, Buchu.-Advanced; prices on spot for all varieties are tending upward on advices of the higher prices named at the Cape, where the new crop of short leaves is reported meager and hold over stocks of old leaves light. Surplus stocks of the long variety at the Cape are now being shipped and prices on spot have been advanced to the parity of the cost to lay them down. Prime green short leaves are now quoted at $2.10 to $2.25; powdered, $2.35; long, $2.15 to $2.30 the pound. Peppermint.--Advanced; a material reduction in spot stocks of the German variety has resulted in a stronger undertone with the price range fifteen cents th pound higher. Select leaves are now quoted at 75c the pound. Lupulin. Advanced: owing to the many difficulties encountered in replenishing and the apparent depletion of spot stocks, the price range has been advanced sharply and is now quoted at $3.25 to $3.50 the pound. Manna. Declined; more liberal offers of the small flake have resulted in the naming of lower prices in local markets. First select is now quoted at 77%c to 85c to the pound. Menthol. Declined; the prospects for lower prices with further arrivals of 1912 crop has curtailed buying operations to such an extent that sizeable stocks have accumulated. In anticipa tion of further arrivals of 1912 crop and on offers of 1913 crop at a slight reduction, prices have been revised in buyers' favor by about $2.00 the pound. U. S. P. Crystal is now quoted at $12.00 the pound, 80c the ounce; Recrystalized 60c the pound higher. Methyl Salicylate. Declined; the manufacturers of this synthetic preparation of wintergreen oil have reduced their prices in sympathy with the recent reduction in the price of salicylic acid. Ruling quotation for 64-Ib. bottles is 411⁄2c; one pound bottles 45c the pound inclusive of containers. Oil, Bay. Declined; liberal arrivals are responsible for a slight reduction in the price range. Now quotable at $3.75 to $4.00 the pound. Bergamot. Declined; in the primary market of Messina a slight reduction from the recent high level is reported and followed on spot by some holders although others continue to hold their stocks at former prices. Reina brand is now quoted at $8.00 to $8.50 the pound. Cedar Leaf.--Declined; owing to a material increase in the offerings for leaf oil and the keen competition among dealers in wood oil, prices have been shaded for both. Pure oil from leaves is now quoted at 85c to $1.00; pure oil from wood, 50c to 60c the pound. Clove. Declined; a readjustment of prices to a parity of present values for the spice resulted in fractionally lower prices, with the forecast for an early recovery due to the demand and consequent higher prices for the spice. U. S. P. is now quoted at $1.85 to $2.10 the pound. Cod Liver. Advanced; the results of the fishing are reported unfavorable both in numbers of fish and yield of oil, as the livers are exceptionally lean. These conditions do not apply to any particular district, but to all Norway, with the final results estimated at from twenty to thirty per cent less than for last year, pointing to a further enhancement of values in the near future, the extent of which will in a measure be influenced by Northe demand, that at this time shows a seasonable increase. wegian oil is now quoted at $1.10 to $1.25 the gallon. Citronella. Advanced; the Java variety has advanced sharply owing to the material reduction in spot stocks and the difficulties of replenishing supplies from the country of origin. The strengthening tendency for the Ceylon or Native varieties reflects this condition with quotations firm at 48c to 55c to 60c the pound. Lemon. Declined; lower prices are now named in the primary markets of Palermo and Messina, owing to a slackening of covering operations by traders caught short by the financial embarrassment of a prominent Messina house, are reflected in the easier position of spot oil. An early recovery is predicted as supplies of low priced oil will soon be disposed of. Reina brand in one pound coppers is now quoted at $3.50 to $3.75 the pound. Linaloe. Advanced; the increasing demand has so reduced available supplies that prices have been advanced, making the ruling quotations $4.75 to $5.00 the pound. Santal. Advanced; the growing scarcity of the wood, owing to the great difficulty of obtaining supplies, is reflected in the firming tendency of the market for the oil, U. S. P. qualities of which are now quoted at $7.25 to $7.50 the pound. Theobroma. Advanced; the Amsterdam auction of February 4 resulted in a unit of 76 Dutch cents per half kilo, an advance of 21⁄2 Dutch cents over the unit returned by the auction of January, 99 per cent of the offerings being disposed of at this unit. This strengthening tendency and the extensive buying operations of manufacturing confectioners, massage cream makers and other large users to cover their increasing requirements have combined in influencing the present higher prices named for all descriptions. Wrapped finger-marked half-pound cakes in twelve pound boxes are now quoted at 44c to 48c to 55c the pound as wanted; foil-wrapped cosmetic style ounce fingers at 75 cents the pound. Phenol. Declined; the price range has been reduced by most manufacturers by only three cents, although by one at four cents the pound. This action is the result of the sharp selling tactics of certain interests, an over-production and the accumulation of large stocks, the movement of which, stimulated by the lower prices, will tend to a readjustment of values in the immediate future. U. S. P. Crystal is now quoted at 231⁄2c to 26c the pound for one pound bottles inclusive; five pound bottles, 2c; five pound cans, 3c; ten pound cans, 4c; twenty-five pound cans, 41⁄2e; fifty pound cans, e the pound lower. Root, Ipecac.--Declined; in the spot market prices have been revised downward, owing to heavy arrivals, especially of the Cartagena variety. In the foreign and primary markets prices are firmer, indicating an early recovery. U. S. P. (Rio) root is now quoted at $2.75 to $3.00; assayed powder, $3.00 the pound. Jalap.--Declined; associated with the absence of more than an ordinary jobbing movement of supplies, and favorable prospects for a comparatively large yield, prices have been readjusted to a slightly lower basis. Prime U. S. P. high-test root is now quoted at 421⁄2c to 50c; assayed powder, 60 cents the pound. Spigelia.-Advanced; the true variety is scarce and higher, although unguaranteed root is offered at ten to fifteen cents lower. True root meeting the U. S. P. requirements is now quoted at 721⁄2c to 85c; powdered, 90 cents the pound. Seed, Canary.-Advanced; the scarcity of stocks in the primary and spot markets have resulted in a general marking up of values, with the outlook for a further enhancement. The sup ply of Turkish seed is not available owing to the unsettled condition of that country, where the reported burning of the town of Rodosto has destroyed the last hope of relief from that source and an investigation of the Argentine market shows that the production has been so curtailed that but little relief is to be expected from that source. Present quotations show 61⁄2c for bags to 8c to 10c the pound as wanted. Celery. Advanced; the supply of 1912 crop seed in the primary and spot markets has been reduced to a few tons for which outside figures are now named with the outlook for materially higher prices with the advance of the season. Select seed is now quoted at 57c to 65c the pound. Larkspur. Declined; the accumulation of stocks in the local market has resulted in the naming of lower prices. Whole are now quoted at $1.40 to $1.50; powdered, $1.65 the pound. Santonica.--Advanced; on spot prices have been marked up sharply owing to the extreme scarcity of available supplies. Considerable quantities are now enroute from the source of supply and on arrival will no doubt relieve the situation so that a lower price range will be justified. Whole seed is now quoted at 522c to 60c, powdered, 65c the pound. Silver, Nitrate.-Declined; fluctuations have been frequent during the month owing to the unstability of the market for bar silver. At this time the range is fractionally lower with offers at 46c to 50c the ounce for U. S. P. Crystal. Linseed Oil.--Declined; the present price shows an advance over the figures named in our last report, but against the higher levels reached during the month, a reduction of 12 cents the gallon, the fluctuations of the month showing a range of five cents. Although it is now conceded that the consumption of oil for this season will be greatly in excess of that of former years, buyers are not covering future requirements, as buying operations have been confined to the covering of actual requirements for immdiate consumption only. Spot seed is lower, owing to accumulations, as the mills have been supplied and the prospects for larger receipts of Canadian and Argentine seed are favorable. Raw is now quoted in barrels at 48c; boiled, 49c the gallon. Turpentine. Advanced; a steady market has obtained during the past thirty days owing to an easy but steady demand. There is no great accumulation of stocks at Savannah and in consequence, with the opening of Spring, an active and increasing demand will tend toward higher prices. The high level for the year was reached about the middle of the month but at the close, 49%c is named for barrels. Glassware; the demand continues active with the present outlook for the strict maintainance of the schedules effective since the opening of the fire, and which follow: The following discounts are now named for the styles of ware indicated: M. B. Graduated or Pearl Ovals, case lots, 75-10%; 5 case lots, 7510%; 10 case lots and over, 80% discount; washed, sterilized and corked M. B. or Pearl ovals in sanitary dust proof packing, case lots, 70-10%; 5 case lots, 70-10-5%; 10 case lots, 70-1010%; Comet Oval Flasks, case lots. 85%; 10 case lots, 85-55%) 25 case lots, 80-10%; Brandy Finish Baltimore Ovals, case lots, 80%; 10 case lots, 80-5%; 25 case lots, 80-10% discount. STRICTLY UNOFFICIAL Gutta Percha, according to a school boy, is used for covering wires of cablegrams. Not in the Poison List.-A young lady customer of a Mt. Pleasant, Ia., pharmacist asked the drug clerk whether peritonitis was a poison. Bodemann is a First-class Pharmacist.-Everybody knows this who is acquainted with his reputation. It is not to Bodemann as a pharmacist but to the classification of Uncle Sam's mail that reference is made by a rubber stamp which reads, as follows: "First Class. W, Bodemann, Pharmacist, Hyde Park Station, Chicago," An Umbrella You Cannot Steal. No, not exactly that but what is better still an umbrella which you will not want to steal has been invented. It contains a combination lock on the handle which can be managed only by those knowing the combination and consequently is not put-up-able and of no service to umbrella thieves. Incidentally, such an umbrella accidentally left and forgotten in a drug store will be of no use to the clerks or the proprietors. Seeks Chemical Aid.-A party realizing the value of the test tube in determining the composition of mixtures, writes the editor of BROTHERS DRUGGIST, as follows: Dear Sir: MEYER Hannibal, Mo., Jan. 7, 1913. I thought that I would rite you a few line to ask you what It would caust me to get some stuff anlie; it is stuff sold two Bottle will make you half crazey and sick. I try to get it tested here they say I will hafter to send it to you. Yours truely. let me Know at once. this stuff is sold in a dry town. Drug Clerks' Salaries Must Be Raised. This is true at least for New York and we respectfully call the attention of Dr. Henry L. Taylor and Dean H. H. Rusby to the conditions explained by a prominent New York woman who says that bachelors must remain single unless they have an income of $10,000.00 per year. She says that moderately well educated and well brought up girls must have at least that amount per year in order to live with the comforts so essential to their happiness. In the regulation of pharmaceutical affairs this advance in salaries for drug clerks should be given due attention. An Amusing Mix-up.-Do you know where your nose is and where your ears are? Probably you think you do, but right now is the time to prove it. Grasp your nose with your left hand (you don't have to pinch it any harder than you want to) and your left ear with your right hand. Now as quickly as possible reverse the positions and grasp your nose with your right hand and your right ear with your left hand. Then repeat the operation rapidly several times. After you have convinced yourself that you do not know where these familiar organs are you can spring the surprise on your friends and have the laugh on them. They will feel rather sheepish when they have to spend considerable time searching round for the desired members in places where they cannot possibly be found. [The Pathfinder. What Was Dispensed.-The Terminal Pharmacy, Macon, Ga., correctly filled the following order: "BOst Prustuen chaf srup." Improved Pills.-The Harris-Evand Drug Co., Cambridge, Ida., had no difficulty in properly filling an order which read: "Emphatic Pills Improved." What Would You Dispense on an order for "Cube sage"? Edwin A. Monell, St. Louis, dispensed the wrong article and it was returned. Who would avoid such a mistake in dispensing? No Doubt, the hands are now beautiful. L. E. Westhoff, La Grange, Mo., supplied bay rum, glycerine and rose water, with tincture of arnica on the following order: "For the hands, Barum, glisireem, rouse W arkike." Odd But Easy was the order dispensed by W. C. H. Leyshor, assistant pharmacist for J. H. Mertz, of Sedalia, Mo. It reads as follows: "mr. m.. ....pless send me by this man germack of ginger in lickwid form 15 ets worth for bad cold and cincona 5 ets worth Rubarb 10 cents worth pulvrised alos for Famley us 5 ets worth lickwish 5 cents worth Cash. fool amount 35 cts." Hydrogen Peroxide was dispensed by the Rice Drug Co., Marlin, Tex., on the following order: Pherrookside Animal Drugs Wanted.-Professor Francis Hemm received the following order from a party in Texas: JOHN CRAWFORD WALLACE. John Crawford Wallace, New Castle Pa., President National Drug Trade Conference, was represented on the cover of the MEYER BROTHERS DRUGGIST for March. The Market Review of each issue of the MEYER BROTHERS DRUGGIST will repay careful study. The Price List in the MEYER BROTHERS DRUGGIST is carefully revised. Keep it convenient for consultation. Advertisers as well as this periodical will appreciate it if, when writing them, you say, "Saw your ad. in MEYER BROTHERS DRUGGIST." Market Review, Page 94. Editorial The New Secretary of Agriculture came as a surprise to the political world. Those who enjoy the personal acquaintance of Dr. Houston understand why President Wilson valued his services as a member of the cabinet. Dr. Houston is in no sense a politician, but in every way an executive of exceptional ability. His training and experience coupled with his ideals and ambitions will make him a very potent factor in the determination of policies carried out by the cabinet while he is a member. Judging from Dr. Houston's record in educational work, he will gradually re-organize the Department of Agriculture and establish it on a basis which will bring the greatest returns with the least consumption of time and labor. Dr. Houston's policy in regard to the administration of the Food and Drugs Act is naturally of much concern to the drug trade. We feel justified in saying that those who depend upon human credulity for stock in trade will find as time passes even greater difficulty than ever before in maintaining themselves in business. On the other hand, manufacturers whose business is based upon sound principles have nothing to fear from the new administration. Dr. Houston, although not a physician, has kept in touch with the medical and pharmaceutical features of the Food and Drugs Act of 1906 and studied the methods and effects of its administration. He is not a stranger to the practice of a certain class of manufacturers of cure-alls nor has he overlooked the embarrassing position in which some legitimate manufacturers have been placed by methods which have been followed in the Department of Agriculture. Mexican Revolutions and the Drug Market. The continued disturbances in Mexico have not had the effect on the drug market in this country which might be expected when we realize the number and importance of drugs obtained from Mexico. Jalap, sarsaparilla, vanilla, chicle and white arsenic are wholly or largely Mexican products as far as the United States is concerned. The supply of white arsenic from the silver and copper smelters ceased to be an article of export when the revolutionists became active. The large supply on hand in this country and the fact that arsenic is also obtained from other sources has prevented any marked effect on the market. It is probable that the market must advance before long unless Mexico is again in a position to supply the United States with arsenic. Sarsaparilla is gathered in various sections of Mexico and the railroads are used as a means of transportation. For this reason, the market has been considerably disturbed. Jalap is gathered in a section of Mexico around Vera Cruz, where the revolutionists have not been active. As a consequence, the market has in no way responded to the intranational disturbances. Vanilla beans are another drug little affected by the revolutions since they are grown in districts at considerable distance from the main disturbances and, what is more, they are easily carried by mules to the seaports. The American saffron comes from Mexico, but does not seem to have responded in any way to Mexican troubles. The Salary Question is an important one for a large proportion of the community. The majority of mankind are wage-earners. In pharmacy we find no exception to this general statement. For this reason, the article on the salary problem which we give space in the April issue of the MEYER BROTHERS DRUGGIST must appeal to the majority of our readers. The statements made by the author are so selfevident that they must impress every thinking drug clerk and we hope that those who read what is said will have the force of character to profit thereby. It is too late in the season for New Year's resolutions, but never too late to determine on a course which will result in a raise of salary. This advice comes particularly in season at this time of the year when the colleges of pharmacy are turning out their graduates. It is not uncommon for those securing diplomas to think that the mere possession of such a document is in itself evidence of competency and that a good salary must necessarily come to those who have the sheep-skins. Time and experience will demonstrate that the conditions mentioned by the correspondent of the MEYER BROTHERS DRUGGIST apply quite as much to graduates in pharmacy as they do to apprentices and junior clerks. Salaries may not be adequate in all cases, but they are relatively proportionate to the services rendered. The better the clerk, the more he will receive. The less desirable the employe, the lower must be the remuneration. Are the Drug Clerks of Wisconsin Down-trodden? -The General Assembly of Wisconsin has been considering a bill intended to limit the hours of work for drug clerks, the same as is done for ordinary laborers in some states. The discussion on the bill has developed some bitterness between the author of the bill and the pharmacists of the state. A committee of the Wisconsin Ph. A. visited the capital and secured a re-hearng on the bill which had evidently been railroaded to its position at the present writing. The author objected to the hearing and is quoted as having said to the committee, “A gang of you got arrested last week for selling cocaine." Such charges do not hasten the passage of the law, no matter whether the measure is a just one or not. Wisconsin pharmacists claim that conditions are satisfactory at the present time and that drug clerks are satisfied and that the proposed legislation is unnecessary. Ten States Not in the N. A. B. P.-We learn that the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy has |