C DRUG STORE RULES. Business Principles Which May Be Advantageously Employed by Every Pharmacist. BY ADDISON DIMMITT, LOUISVILLE, KY. Our Motto:-Accuracy, Cleanliness, Politeness and System. Every employe of this store must carefully read the following rules, and rigidly abide by them: ADDISON DIMMITT. 1. Business hours from-a. m. to-p.m. Each clerk will be allowed one hour for meals, also an equal amount of time away from business for recreation. 2. The clerks in this store are graded from head clerk downfirst, second, third, etc. The authority of each will be in proportion to his grade. Each clerk will be assigned specific duties, and will be held responsible for their proper performance. 3. Loud talking, singing whistling, gathering together, or disputes of any kind are prohibited. Unnecessary talking with customers or friends will not be countenanced, as it encourages loafing, which is positively forbidden in this store. 4. Smoking or chewing tobacco is absolutely forbidden in or about this store. Any clerk showing the slightest evidence of being under the influence of liquor will be dismissed from service at once. 5. Politeness to customers, be they old or young, black or white, is demanded. In case of misunderstandings with customers, the question must be referred to the employer or the head clerk. 6. Never sell or dispense any article or ingredient about which there is the slightest doubt in your mind as to its correctNever misrepresent any article to a customer. ness. 7. All purchases by an employe of this store, for his own personal use, will be charged to him at cost; but the purchase must be referred to the employer before it is taken from the store 8. There is a proper place for each article in this store, and clerks are required to return to its proper place any and every article they may have occasion to use in selling or dispensing goods. Make notation in want list of all shortages in stock. Report all breakage to your employer. 9. Each clerk is expected to familiarize himself with the laws governing the sale of drugs and liquors, and comply with them to the letter; also, to see that all articles requiring proprietary stamps have them attached before selling. Suggestions for Employers. The proprietor of a drug store should conform to the above rules as far as practicable, for the example he sets his employes will have more weight than all the set rules he tries to enforce; though, of course, his duties being of so different a character from those of his employes, he cannot follow a fixed line. He should be a man to meet any emergency that may arise, able to assume and discharge the responsibilities that are constantly arising in a drug store. He should be honorable and just in all his dealings, and in every detail of his business. He should try to so conduct his business as to inspire confidence in his customers as well as in his clerks. He should never lose his temper, for it always puts him at a disadvantage. Let him keep in mind the old adage: "A soft answer turneth away wrath." He should be cautious in his buying, and, if possible, discount his bills; watch his credit business closely; collect every 30 days; and, if possible, keep the line of credits within 25 per cent of the total sales. He should watch the details of his business closely; for if the small things are looked after, the larger will take care of themselves. He should keep abreast of the advancement in pharmacy; for a live, active man, who knows and keeps what people want, will always win their confidence and trade. [Awarded the Merck Prize at the late meeting of the Kentucky Pharmaceutical Association. Reprint from Merck's Bulletin.] The Absent-Minded Cutter. While the newly-wakened pharmacist is frothing at the mouth And our iusty Northern leaders tell their brethren in the South By the time we've finished fighting, and our high ideal is gained, Everything cut to the uttermost, so the grumblers say. Everything cut, and nothing to cut (where is it going to end?), How can we possibly make our business pay-pay-pay? Energetic federations, focusing our discontent, Are setting all the country by the ears. Oil-shop-paint-shop-shop of the grocery kind, Shop of the haughty huckster, it's all the same to-day. As long as they get what they think is right nobody seems to mind, It's all the same to the public whom they pay-pay-pay. Eighty bands of pharmacists all itching for the fight; The thought of future conflicts fills our souls with sad affright, And the cutter squats serenely, saying nothing all the while; So we prod his absentmindedness in miscellaneous style, "Glyn-Jones! Go in, Jones! Kick him till he start!" Explaining how we're going to make it pay-pay-pay. But this grim portentous silence of the enemy around, It seems that whisper-echoes from the Northern heights resound; The absentminded manner in which board-directorates Your scheme-our scheme-scheme of a hundred more, Schemes with sense, and schemes with none-it's all the same to-day; The man with the head and the willing hands and the heart sound at the core Is the kind of man to always make it pay-pay-pay. -[Chemist and Druggist. THE MARKET REVIEW. The Month of January has brought about a realization of the reasonable expectations of the commercial world. There have been few disturbances in any line of business. The general tendency of all staples in the drug line has been upward, and, in fact, an advancement has taken place in nearly all staple commodities in other branches of trade, wheat being one of the few necessities which has not yet appreciated. It is reported that this is on account of the large crop of last year and the good prospects of a bountiful harvest this year. The volume of the drug business has kept up in proportion to last year's business, and it is gratifying to note the continued increase with which this market has been favored. Every tendency which would materially influence business points to continued activity. As the readers of MEYER BROTHERS DRUGGIST are aware, there is a general upward tendency in prices on nearly every article handled by the retail druggist. These advances have been taking place for the past several months, and as it is quite frequently the case that the retailer does not advance his prices as soon as he is compelled to pay more for goods, we would suggest the importance of an advance all along the line. Do not be afraid that your competitor will thereby gain an advantage by keeping his prices stationary. If he does, he is not a good merchant, and persistence in this course is bound to result in failure. We give below the principal changes occurring during the month: P. & W. in 100s at 36c; oz. vials, 45c; N. Y. at 33c; oz. vials, 42c. The demand is good and manufacturers are refusing to accept orders for more than legitimate quantities, indicating higher prices. Opium. The conditions have somewhat improved, an advance having taken place of about 10c per lb. Now quoted at $3.30 to $3.40, as to quantity. opium, and an advance of 15c per oz. was noted Morphine has been affected by the firm tone of during the month; s in oz. boxes are now quoted at $2.50 for P. & W. Cocaine continues very firm. Crude material has advanced, and the outlook for higher prices is favorable. Now quoted at $6.05 per oz. Acid, Carbolic, has been unusually firm, with an extraordinarily good demand during the month. Cable advices of January 16, reporting that the British had prohibited the exporting of carbolic acid from England, caused considerable excitement on this side. This action, it is said, was brought about by the large demand of this article for the manufacture of Lyddite. At this writing the market is very firm but in an unsettled condition, and it is not likely that we will see lower prices for some time; whereas, a further advance will be no surprise to those who are posted on the market. It is now quoted in pound bottles at 42c, with the usual reduction for cans. Acids.-Hydrochloric, Nitric, Sulphuric and Salicylic have advanced according to the following schedule. Hydrochloric, Commercial, 18 per cent; carboys, 1; C. P. 9-lb. glass stopper bottles, 12c. Nitric, Commercial, 38 per cent; carboys, 61c; C. P. 7-lb. glass stopper bottles, 12c to 14c. Salicylic has advanced to 60c in lb. packages, and is quoted in bulk at 49c to 55c, as to quantity. Sulphuric, Commercial, 66 per cent; carboys, 1c; C. P. glass stopper bottles, 11c to 13c. Tannic has advanced to $1.00. Beans, Angostura, Tonka, are now quoted at $1.00 to $1.25 per lb. Carbon Bisulphide has advanced to 16c in lbs; cans 8c extra. In bulk it is quoted at 1oc to 14c, as. to quantity. Caffeine has advanced to $5.00 per lb. Citrated is quoted at $3.85. Chloroform has been marked up 5c per lb. Ergot, Spanish, is very firm as well as high. The range is from $1.30 to $1.50. The market is bare. Russian has advanced from 8oc to 85c. Primary markets are very firm. Light stocks. lodine. This article has again felt the effects of the over supply of crude material with which the market has been flooded for the last three years, combined with the strong competition between manufacturers. Now quoted at $3.25 to $3.50 per lb. lodoform, in sympathy with Iodine, has been reduced to $3.25 to $3.50. Leaves, Damiana, have advanced to 30c. ୮ Huanaco Coca are very firm, with prices now being dealers also quote 12s to 14s and supply 16s to 18s. quoted at 45c. Lycopodium has been steadily advancing for the past six months, as indicated in previous reports. It has now reached the highest price for several years, 65c per lb; 55c to 60c in bulk. Demand is good. Naphthalin is firm. The demand for future deliveries is good. Many prudent dealers are placing their orders on contract for future shipment, on guarantee against decline, as there is a likelihood of higher prices. Oils, Essential.—Anise is firmer. Bergamot is weaker on account of the large stock on hand. Cassia is firm, although not quoted higher. Camphor, on account of the strong position of the gum, is very firm. Higher prices are likely. Oils, Heavy.-Linseed has advanced to 52c for raw, 53c for boiled. Olive. The crop of olives in Europe is very light. It is reported that it will not reach thirty per cent of the average crop. The damage to the crop has been done by a fly known as Mosca Olearia, which deposits its egg in the green fruit. This egg is hatched and destroys the olive. The price of olive oil for several years has been gradually declining-possibly on account of the many substitutes which are used for this article. It has been claimed, and is a generally accepted fact, that cotton seed oil is sent to Europe for the express purpose of being returned to the United States as olive oil of the cheaper grades. Where pure oil, however, is required, higher prices will be demanded. The shortage in the cotton seed oil crop has stimulated the price of olive oil. It is hard to predict the outcome of the results of the pests above referred to, as but little is being done to kill out the insect. Until these conditions change, we may look for a firm price on this article. Potassium Iodide, in keeping with Iodine, has declined, and is now quoted at $2.20 to $2.30. Salicin, crystals and powdered, has advanced to $4.75 in lbs. or 38c per oz. Sponges.-The late reports from the crop of Florida sponges indicate a small supply. This has been the case for the past two years, and prices have steadily advanced. Rock Island, Florida, sheepwool has become so scarce that loading of the product has become very general, the greater part of the output being sold in this way. The loading is greater than is generally supposed—in many instances from 35 to 50 per cent. To those who are not posted on the methods of unscrupulous sponge dealers, it will be of interest to know that Rock Island sponges are being heavily loaded with salt and sold at $3.00 to $3.25 per lb. for 125 to 16s in bales; whereas, pure unadulterated Rock Island sheepwool forms are worth $4.25. This loading is not applicable to Rock Island sponges alone. Neither is salt the only article usedin some cases sand and barytes. It depends on to just what extent you wish to be deceived, as to the price you will have to pay. Many Again, the 16s unloaded are as large as the 12s loaded. Dealers whom you haven't confidence in, you should not place orders for sponges with, as deception is very easily practiced on those who are not familiar with the business, and particularly so with those who do not have the opportunity of going into it thoroughly. It seems a strange trait of human characteristics that we are willing to permit ourselves to be swindled, and will pay some one to do it for us. Sulphur, Flour, 175-lb bbls., is quoted at 2c; less quantity, 3c to 5c; 250-lb. bbls., 2 c. Flowers, in 250-lb. bbls., $2.65. Turpentine has reached the highest figure known in many years, and, in accordance with our predictions, is very firm. Now quoted at 57c in bbls. Zinc Sulphate is very firm, and an advance is likely. New Items and Changes in Sundries. Bottles, Water, Pearl, white, per doz.: 1 quart, $7.00; 2 quarts, $7.75; 3 quarts, $8.50; 4 quarts, $9.25. Diana, Slate, and Olympia, red, per doz.: 1 quart $7.50; 2 quarts, $8.25; 3 quarts, $9.00; 4 quarts, $9.75. I. C. Flannel Covered, per doz.: 1 quart, $9.00; 2 quarts, $10.00; 3 quarts, $11.00; 4 quarts, $12.00. Cloth Insertion, Imperial Crown, per doz.: 1 quart, $11.00; 2 quarts, $12.00; 3 quarts, $13.00; 4 quarts, $14.00. Nugget, per doz.: 1 quart, $11.00; 2 quarts, $12.50; 3 qua rts, $14.00; 4 quarts, $15.00. Bottles, Nursing, The Favorite, with 2-inch opening on side for cleansing; doz., 65c. In two styles, straight for nipple and bent for fitting. The Model, with nipple, per doz., $1.50. Brushes, Hand.-No. 76, gross, $3.50; doz., 35c; No. 77, gross $4.50; doz., 40c. Rub Shoe.-No. 27, doz., $3.50; No. 32, doz., $2.50. Cement, Major's.-Note changes as follows-per doz.: ber, 2 oz., $1.20; Leather, 1 oz., $1.20; Leather, 2 oz., $1.80; China, 1⁄2 oz., $1.00; China, 1 oz., $1.50. Combs, Pyralin, No. 22.-Amber, cream, carnelian, crystal, gray agate, green agate, rose and shell, doz., $2.00. This is the best value ever offered in a Pyralin comb for the price. Curlers, Hair.-Advanced. Per doz.: C, 35c; B, 40c; A, 50c; Princess, 65c; Little Princess, 55c; Duke, 55c; Paragon, 00, 90c; Tourist, 85c; Traveler, $1.00; Oxford, $1.10; Vassar, $1.00; Thelma, $1.10; Gem, $1.50; Little Gem, $1.25; Bon Ton, $1.50; Five Oriental Wavers, $2.25; Eaton, $3.50. Dressing, Miller's Crown Shoe.-Per doz., $1.00. Gum, Chewing. Prices changed. Adams' Black Jack, carton, $2.50; box, 55c; Tutti-Frutti, carton, $2.50; box, 55c. The above are put up in cartons containing 5 boxes each. Grape Fruit, per box, 50c. Ripe Fruit Pepsin, 20 packages in box, 5 pieces in bundle, foil wrapped, per box, 55c. Pepo, 20 packages in box, 6 pieces in bundle, wrapped separate, assorted fruit and mint, per box, 55c. Black Jim, 20 packages in box, 5 pieces in bundle, wrapped separate, licorice flavor, per box, 55c. Inks, Pastes and Mucilages.-Carter's, Sanford's and Levison & Blythe's have all advanced; new schedule now in effect; no change in Arnold's as yet. Mirrors. Per doz.: 102, 4x6, chipped metal back, $1.50; 103, 5x7, chipped metal back, $2.50; 104, 6x8, chipped metal back, $3 50; 111, 3x5, bevel metal back, $1.25; 112, 4x6, bevel metal back, $2.50; 113, 5x7, bevel metal back, $3.00; 114, 6x8, bevel metal back, $4.00; 122, 4x6, bevel hand or stand metal frame, $7.50; 123, 5x7, bevel hand or stand metal frame, $9.00; 132, 4x6, bevel stand metal frame, $3.00; Nipples, Anti-Colic.-Half gross, in glass-front cases: No. 140, white, gross $3.80, dozen 35c; No. 146, maroon, gross $3.80, dozen, 35c; No. 147, pure gum, gross $3.80, dozen 35c. Sell at $1.90 per case, net. Anti-Colic.-One dozen in box and 12 boxes in carton: No. 140, white, gross $3.75, dozen 33c; No. 146, maroon, gross $3.75, dozen 33c; No. 147, pure gum, gross $3.75, dozen 33c. Sell in full gross lots, $3.75 net; dozen 33c. Summit.-No. 121, white, sell gross $3.00, dozen 30c; No. 221, black, gross $3.25, dozen 30c; No. 321, red, gross $3.50, dozen 35c. Pencils, Lead-Continue to advance, and prices of last year cannot be duplicated; the manufacturers are all in a combination and their prices are all alike: Plain cedar, gross 50c; polished cedar, rubber inserted, Nos. 140 and 545, 85c; polished cedar, red (No. 160), black (No. 150), $1; Johann Faber, Nos. 235 and 236, $3; Beats-All, round, No. 465, $1.25; Beats-All, hexagon, No. 466, not made now. Sheeting, White, Rubber-4x4, sell yard, 60c. Shields, Rubber, Breast-White, sell dozen, 50c; black, 60c; red, 60c. Glass Nipple-Each in paper box; three dozen in carton: No. 260, white nipple, dozen 90c; No. 261, black nipple, 90c; No. 267, red nipple, $1; No. 271, black nipple with pure gum protector, $1.50. Nipple-With flexible rubber tube: No. 262, white rubber tubing and nipple, dozen $1; No. 263, black pure gum tubing, with nipple, $1.25; No. 268, red rubber tubing and nipple, $1.25; No. 273, pure gum tubing and black nipple, with pure gum protector, $1.75. Silk, C. C. C., Oiled-An exception in quality at any price: 1 yard, bright, yard 80c; 5 yards, bright, roll $3.50; 1 yard, dull, yard 80c; 5 yards, dull, roll $3.50. Soap, Fould's Improved Medicated Tar-Put up three cakes in a box, dozen $1.25. Hay's Harpina-Dozen $1.75. Imperial Crown Old English Glycerin-One gross, $8; 1⁄2 gross, $8.50; dozen, 75c. An assortment of the following Imperial Crown 10-cent soaps can be made up at the above price: Purple Azalea, Louis XV, Cardinal Rose, White Hyacinth, Peau D'Espagne, Violet De Parme. Stomach Tubes-With bulb, dozen $13.50; each, $1.50; without bulb, dozen $10.50; each, $1. Syringes, Eye and Ear Bulb-New prices: No. 50, infant bulb, dozen $2: No. 51, ulcer and ear, $2; No. 52, bulb nasal douche, $2; No. 53, aural and nasal, $1.50; No. 60, ulcer and ear, $2.50. Leader Bulb-White or slate rubber, dozen, $3. This price is reduced from $3.50, which is our last quotation; you will find this of special value for the price. Phyrne Bulb-Dozen, $6.50. Syringe, Fountain, La Kanuka-Infant rectal and vag., screw pipe, paper box, 1 quart, per doz., $7.50; 2 quarts, $8.25; 3 quarts, $9; 4 quarts, $9.75. Dr. Gray's Recurrent-No. 1, complete in wood box, hot water bottle and fountain syringe combined, dozen $24; No. 2, with 3-quart fountain syringe, in telescope box, $19.20; No. 3, recurrent tube separate, can be attached to any syringe, $15. Pearl Fountain-Advanced as follows: Vag., rect. and infant slip pipes, paper box; No. 31, 1 quart, $7; No. 32, 2 quarts, $7.75; No. 33, 3 quarts, $8.50; No. 34, 4 quarts, $9.25. Irri., rect. and infant slip pipes, paper box-No. 41, 1 quart, $7.50; No. 42, 2 quarts, $8.25; No. 43, 3 quarts, $9; No. 44, 4 quarts, $9.75. Vag., rect. and infant slip pipes, wood box-No. 51, 1 quart, $8.50; No. 52, 2 quarts, $9.25; No. 53, 3 quarts, $10; No. 54, 4 quarts, $10.75. Irri., rect. and infant slip pipes, wood box-No. 61, 1 quart, $9; No. 62, 2 quarts, $9.75; No. 63, 3 quarts, $10.50; No. 64, 4 quarts, $11.25. Irri., vag., rect. and infant slip pipes, wood box-No. 91, 1 quart, $9.50; No. 92, 2 quarts, $10.25; No. 93, 3 quarts, $11; No. 94, 4 quarts, $11.75. Combination irri. and infant slip pipes, paper box-No. 71, 1 quart, $11; No. 72, 2 quarts, $11.75; No. 73, 3 quarts, $12.50; No. 74, 4 quarts, $13.25. Combination irri., rect. and infant slip pipes, wood box-No. 81, 1 quart, $12.25; No. 82, 2 quarts, $13; No. 83, 3 quarts, $13.75; No. 84, 4 quarts, $14.50. Combination two-stopper irri. vag., rect., infant slip pipes, paper box-No. 302, 2 quarts, $12; No. 303, 3 quarts, $12.75; No. 304, 4 quarts, $13.50. Toothpicks-Japanese, 500 picks in a basket, 100 baskets in a box; box, $3; dozen baskets, 40c. Tooth Powder, Graves'.-Dozen, $1.75. When bought in three dozen lots it will be billed at 10% discount and a display case containing four extra bottles free will be sent. Urinals -Pure gum, soft rubber-No. 1, male, day, dozen, $11.25; No. 2, female, day, $14; No. 3, male, day and night, $14; No. 3A, male, day and night, $24. Pure gum, soft rubber (French pattern)-No. 4, male, day, dozen, $24; No. 5, male, day and night, $31; No. 6, female, day, $24; No. 6A, female, day and night, $31. Changes and Additions in Proprietary Goods. Ayer's Special Offer.-The J. C. Ayer Co. offer a special rebate on Ayer's Cherry Pectoral (25c size), which allows an extra profit for the retailer. This plan entitles the purchaser to special rebates on his orders bought prior to March 1, next, and in taking advantage of this offer the retailer must sign the Without coupons furnished by the manufacturer. the original signature the special rebate will not go 1 gross Espey's Cream, retail... $36 00 50 00 $86 00 Prices for the above delivered, $40.00. This shows a profit of 115% for the dealer. Cream, Salvea, Imperial Crown.-Healing lotion. The season is now at hand when preparations of this kind sell. The price is $1.75 per dozen, and equal in size, quality and merit to many 50-cent packages on the market. Creme, Simon.-No. 2, medium size, per doz., $6.50; No. 3, small size, per doz., $3.50. Cure, Miller's Dyspepsia, 50c; doz. $4.00. Expectorant, Cheney's, small, advanced; doz., $1.90. Listerine, Lambert's, 3 oz. 25c size, doz., $2.00. Naftalan, s., doz., $4.50; %s, doz, $9.00; 1s, doz., $18.00. McAlister's, doz., $2.00. Pills, A. S. Todd's, doz., $2.00. Pilules, Moore's, advanced; doz., $4.00. Plaster, Few David's, doz., $1.50. Morehead's Magnetic, doz., $2.00. Remedy, Dr. Holten's Rheumatic, 50c; doz., $4.00. Salve, Hawley Corn, advanced; doz., $1.50. Mitchell's Eye, doz., $1.50. Sozodont, doz., $6.00; small, (liquid only) doz., $2.00; tooth powder, doz., $2.00. Sozoderma, doz., $2.00. Tablets, Eupepsia, doz., $4.00. Dr. Holten's Kidney, 50c; doz., $4.00: 25c, doz., $2.00. Lanoix Chill and LaGrippe Cure, reduced in price; doz., $2.00. Tar, Stafford's Olive, doz., $4.00. Tooth Powder, Hood's, large, reduced to $3.00 doz. size. Water, Mineral, Red Raven Splits, case, $5.00. Wine, Mariani.-The following change went into effect on January 1: The selling price is now $10.80 per dozen, and the former offer of one bottle free with each dozen, as window display, has been withdrawn. Paints and Colors. With the advance of spring every one looks to spring cleaning and painting. The latest addition to the list of paint manufacturers is the Meyer Brothers Paint Co., whose line of ready-mixed goods, floor, barn and carriage paints cannot be surpassed; they also make "Karbiron," a black roofing and outside paint, warranted to give satisfaction. This guarantee is also placed on their entire line, including Pacific white lead, which is rapidly growing in favor; this brand of lead is one cent below the price of trust brands. Masury's entire line has advanced-mixed paints to the extent of roc per gal.; also floor, barn, carriage and wood stains. Masury's Colors in Oil have advanced from one to four cents per lb., according to the color. Brighton Colors in Oil have advanced about the same as Masury's. Senour's Floor Paint advanced Ioc per gal. Now quoted in quart cans at $1.05; gals., $1.00; and in gals. at 95c per gal. Paint Brushes.-The advance in bristles at the beginning of the year raised the schedule on brushes from 12 to 30 per cent according, to the quality. Manufacturers are holding stiff at these new prices, with no prospects of any lower prices. The trade has been brisk, however, even at this advance, prudent dealers having placed their orders for future delivery. SEASONABLE GOODS. The up-to-date pharmacist is careful to look ahead and order goods that will be in season for a few weeks to come. The following list is suggestive: Acetanilid, Acid, Carbolic, Acid, Tannic, Arsenic, Balsam, Fir, Balsam, Peru, Bark, Elm, Bark, Wild Cherry, Rock Candy, Gum Camphor, Emulsine, Extract Licorice, Glycerin, Insect Powder, Olive Oil, Quinine, Sal. Epsom, Saltpetre, Mothine, in Marbles or Flakes, Oliphane, Petrolatum, Paris Green, Atomizers, Fever and Weather Thermometers, Brushes, Hair, Cloth and Tooth, Camphor Ice, Imperial Crown, Cream, Salvea, Imperial Crown, Cream, Cold, Imperial Crown, Witch Hazel and Glycerin Lotion, Cough Drops, "Old Homestead," Horehound, Writing Paper, Tablets, Pens and Pencils, Chamois Skins and Sponges, Hot Water Bottles, Purses, Pocket Books, Bill Books, Easter Egg Dyes, Whiskey, Brandies, etc. Painters' Supplies. Mixed Paints, Colors in Oil, Enamels and Varnishes, Brushes and Dusters, Linseed Oil and Turpentine, White Lead. A Severe Criticism.-In the Pharmaceutische Post for January, of Vienna, appears the following: "The adulteration of medicine in the United States of North America is practiced with an audacity that is almost incredible. It is stated as an open secret, that the grinders of crude drugs consider it as a great novelty if powdered drugs are ordered of them that are strictly pure. "As there is no supervision of the drug stores (Apotheken) as we understand it, in the United States, and the freedom to establish such stores having no limit, causes severe competition. There is no limit to the advertising of new remedies. The country being controlled by the almighty dollar, it is considered worth more than a man's life. There is no telling how long this deplorable condition will last; and how soon these ravages of the manufacturers which destroy the health of the public will cease, it is hard to say." We beg to say in reply to this assertion that our friends in Vienna are certainly drawing too much upon their imagination, and making statements that are not true! It is true that, in a number of instances, the proper care is not taken as to quality, and for that reason Congress of the United States has been asked to pass a law that would ameliorate this condition; but our friends must remember that the general standard of honesty in this country is much higher than they imagine-in fact, we believe, higher than in any other country! In the present issue of MEYER BROTHERS DRUGGIST we give a synopsis of a speech made by Senator Lindsay on that subject. Our free institutions may be objectionable in the eyes of Europe, but they make, after all, better citizens, because our character is not forced upon us by laws, but by self-evolution, and we really try to out-do each other by competing for honesty. We ask the Pharmaceutische Post to correct its statement. An Instance of the Use of Liquid Ammonia as a solvent is shown by C. Hugot, says Science, where the selenides of sodium and potassium are thus formed. A mixture of selenium with the alkali metal is treated with liquid ammonia. If the metal is in excess the insoluble selenide Na2Se or K2Se is formed, while if the selenium predominates a polyselenide Na2Se1 or K2Se is formed, which is dissolved in the ammonia and is obtained on its evaporation. Contrary to the observation of Franklin and Krauss, Hugot finds that selenium itself is insoluble in liquid ammonia. Darwin was troubled with poor health throughout his entire life, but accomplished work which has placed his name high on the roll of fame. |