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more of it from any class or any person, be they regular or quack, it is our duty to take it for the sake of those whose lives are dependant upon us, always remembering magna est veritas et praevalebit. (W. H. W.)

WELCOME NEWS.

Scarcely have we gotten over the effect of our jubilation at the success of our homoeopathic co-workers in their magnificent new hospital at Springfield. And only last month the Gazette editorially described the enthusiasm and advancement manifested in the homoeopathic hospitals in Boston, Pittsburg and London, England. We now can make announcement of other steps forward in Maine, Massachusetts and New York.

In Biddeford, Maine, the Trull Hospital, which was burned not long ago, has emerged from the ruins into a larger, more imposing and more useful form. Detailed information concerning this modern product of medical architecture can be obtained from the annual report which has just been received. Accommodation is now provided for nearly double the number of patients that the the old building sheltered. Rooms for private patients, public wards, operating, anaesthesia and electro-therapeutic rooms, and a well equipped laboratory all combine in the formation of a very practical and useful institution.

From Worcester comes welcome news. For some time the Hahnemann Hospital in its location on Providence street has been much hampered in its work on account of the surrounding congestion preventing expansion. After searching for the most available site, one upon high ground facing Brittain square was finally selected. This having been decided the urgent question of ways and means was encountered, as in addition to the initial large expense of the estate would be added the not inconsiderable one incidental to moving from one institution to another. In order to overcome the difficulty Mr. David H. Fanning, one of the trustees, bought outright the large tract of land with the commodious house situated on it and presented it to the hospital. No amount is given as the purchase price, but as the amount demanded for it a short time ago was not less than $30,000 the donation may be truly said to be bountiful. Doubtless further details will soon be known and these will be announced as they appear.

New York city also provides material for homoeopathic enthusiasm. There, through the generosity of Mr. Anson R. Flower and his family, there will be erected a fire-proof five-story dispensary and a nurses' home in connection with the school and hospital. Mr. Flower has been a generous supporter of these institutions in the past so that his present munificent gift is but additional proof of his open-handed spirit.

The dispensary will be fitted with all modern improvements, including special rooms for the various specialties, rooms for the superintendant, house officers and male help. Upon the comple tion of this building the old dispensary will be torn down and a

nurses' home erected on the site.

Thus in the East homoeopathy, the dead faction, appears to be achieving an extensive amount of post-mortem results. Let us hear from the West.

A PROVISION FOR CHILDREN IN SEATTLE.

It is pleasant to know that with all its hustle and hurry to become the powerful city which it is its ambition to become, Seattle finds time to be interested in a Children's Orthopedic Hospital. An association has been formed and now owns free of debt a fine building site, upon which it is proposed to erect a modern fireproof hospital. The trustees are pledged not to go into debt, and already a large sum of money has been raised for the work. During a recent visit to Seattle the business manager of the Gazette greatly enjoyed a water trip to Victoria, B. C., given by the Hospital Association for the benefit of the Hospital fund. It was a beautiful trip, allowing nearly five hours in that charming English city, and not the least gratifying was the opinion of the president of the Association that about one thousand dollars would be realized from it, the use of the steamer having been donated for the day. So "the cry of the children" is heeded, whether among Dr. Grenfell's little patients in bleak Labrador or on the far Pacific

coast.

WESTMINSTER UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE.—A considerable divergence of opinion seems manifest concerning the wisdom of the merger whereby the Denver Homoeopathic Medical College becomes the medical department of Westminster University. This school has had variable degrees of success in the past and thanks to the ardor and hard work of its teaching staff has been able to give a very good account of itself. The question causing divergence of opinion comes with the knowledge that by the union homoeopathy no longer occupies the pedestal alone but must share it with eclecticism and allopathy, all three systems of treatment receiving equal attention. Much can be said in favor of this somewhat unusual combination as theoretically, when every system is equally well taught the student can exercise his own judgment as to which he will follow. We as homoeopaths be lieve that the more one knows of the other methods of treating disease the better homoeopath will he become for he can then compare the results of this treatment with those of others, to the advantage of the former. Certainly, if after the comparison he finds the reverse to maintain he cannot or should not be a homoeopath. We are physicians first and must treat our patients in the way that we believe will best assist them back to health.

Upon the other hand students in college are seldom, if ever, in a post tion to take the wide view-point necessary for this decision of their own accord and must be guided and instructed by those of more mature experience. Now, if three chairs are equally well manned by firm believers, each that his method is best, will not confusion be the result?

We await the result of the experiment with interest, as it is one we have often wished to see tried.

Practice of Obstetrics.

BOOK REVIEWS.

In Original Contributions by American Authors. Edited by Reuben Peterson, A.B., M.D., Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Illustrated with 523 Engravings and 30 Full-Page Plates. Lea Brothers & Co., Philadelphia and New York. 1907.

This is the third and last volume of the Practitioner's Library of Gynaecology, Obstetrics, and Pediatrics. It, like the others, is a compilation, written by a number of obstetricians and edited by Dr. Peterson. Like such works it is open to the criticism that the statements found in the various chapters sometimes conflict. This is not a prominent feature, however. In the text the normal or physiological processes are fully described in the early chapters. leaving the larger part to consideration of the pathology or pregnancy, of labor and of the puerperium. Over one hundred pages are devoted to operative measures. The book concludes with a section on the new born infant, including the diseases, artificial feeding, management and injuries.

Very freely illustrated in all parts, the colored plates deserve particular commendation.

To physicians its greatest value will probably be in connection with the chapters upon pathological conditions, which are very full, concise and well written. It is certainly an important addition to the literature of the subject for which the editor and publishers deserve the thanks of the profession.

Diseases of Infancy and Childhood. Their Dietetic, Hygienic, and Medical Treatment.-A Text-book designed for Practitioners and Students in Medicine. By Louis Fischer, M.D., Visiting Physician to the Willard Parker and Riverside Hospitals, of New York City. With 303 Text Illustrations, several in Colors, and Twenty-seven Full-page Half-tone and Color Plates. 979 Pages. Extra Cloth, $6.50, net; Halfmorocco, $8.00, net. Sold only by subscription. F. A. Davis Company, Philadelphia.

This book includes sections on diseases of the new born, infants hygiene, feeding in health and disease, and the infectious diseases, as well as the usual ones on diseases of the special organs and systems such as the alimentary, circulatory, respiratory, etc. Particular emphasis is given to diagnosis, symptomatology and treatment, although etiology and pathology are by no means slighted. The two parts most deserving of recognition are those describing infant feeding and the infectious diseases. The former section in particular occupying 160 pages has been apparently written with the greatest care and contains a large amount of valuable information. And as this is a most important subject to every physician it gives value to the entire book, some parts of which are less worthy of commendation. Wet nursing, breast milk, cows' milk, milk modified at home or in the laboratory, substitute foods and many of the different infant foods such as Horlick's, Nestle's, Eskay's, Mellin's, etc., all receive attention commensurate with their importance.

The large number of illustrations and plates are for the most part well selected and neatly executed. Some are merely diagramatic. The illustration of the colon bacillus most closely resembles the staphylococcus. As a whole the volume is far from mediocre but will not probably reach the high standard as a classic that certain other books coming from this widely-known publishing house have attained.

Foods and Their Adulteration: Origin, Manufacture and Composition of Food Products, Description of Common Adulterations, Food Standards, and National Food Laws and Regulations. By Harvey W. Wiley, M.D., Ph.D., with 11 Colored Plates and 86 other Illustrations. Price $4.00. Philadelphia. P. Blakiston's Son & Co.

In these days when the questions of pure food and laws to enforce it are agitating the country from ocean to ocean, and when both national and state authorities are in different ways trying to solve the problem the appearance of the above book is most fortunate. It will probably pass unquestioned that no one is better fitted to handle this than Dr. Wiley, occupying the position that he does in the national capitol and possessed of such wide experience along these very lines. Medical and semi-medical statements are continually flooding the country extolling the advantages of this or that particular food or diet, often in the inter ests of some manufacturer to such an extent that a non-technical book like the present is a boon to all. It has been written for the general public as well as for the medical profession and the sanitarian.

Some of the topics included are, meats and meat products, fish, milk and milk products, cereals, vegetables, fruits, nuts, sugars, syrups, confectionery, honey and infants' and invalids' foods.

In an appendix are given various laws relative to food standards, food inspection, etc. Throughout the volume the author gives frequent opinions as to the best manner of improving existing conditions, altering popular misconceptions and aiding the public, most of which would seem to be very desirable. Space forbids detailed consideration of the many valuable features. The careful descriptions of food preparations and the accounts of the most important adulterations with the dangers of each are well worthy of the anticipations that we had experienced ever since we knew of the preparation of the book. A companion volume by the same author, "Beverages and Their Adulterations," will shortly appear and will make complete this prolific field of study. It will amply repay anyone to carefully read and study this book, being certain of obtaining thereby an increased understanding of a very live subject, of being better able to safeguard his own health and of more intelligently caring for others.

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Practical Observations Upon the Chemistry of Food and Dietetics. Second revised and enlarged edition. By J. B. S. King, M.D. 147 pages. $1.00. Postage, 5 cents. Philadelphia. Boericke & Tafel. 1907.

In this, the second edition of his little book, the author has made certain additions and alterations that should increase its usefulness. In these days when even the daily press contains much semi-professional advice on dietetics, both good and bad, an authoritative brief treatment of the subject is pleasing to read. A careful note is made of the ideas of Mr. Horace Fletcher in regards to diet, the importance of complete mastication being given particular emphasis. In addition to consideration of various kinds of food and beverages, dietaries for special diseases and conditions are included.

Diseases of the Stomach. By Dr. I. Boas, Specialist in Gastro-enteric Diseases in Berlin, Germany. The Sole Authorized English-American Edition from the Latest German Edition. By Albert Bernheim, M.D. (Frieburg, Germany.) Appropriately Illustrated with Five Full-page Plates and Sixty-five Engravings in the Text. 730 Royal Octavo Pages. Extra Cloth, $5.50 net. Half-Morocco, $7.00 net. Sold only by Subscription. F. A. Davis Company, Publishers, 1914-16 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

The publishers and the translator deserve much credit for the presentation of this European classic. Anyone who has studied gastro-enteric diseases even to but slight extent knows of the work and reputation of Dr. Boas. He is a man who by sheer force, without hospital or college appointment made himself recognized world-wide as one of the leaders in stomach and intestinal lesions. More than fifteen years ago the first German edition appeared, written at the earnest request of his students. The purpose then, as now, was to produce a book of interest to every practitioner as well as to the specialist on the alimentary tract. In the accomplishment of this aim he has been eminently successful, the book being very readable in all parts, and the translation having well preserved the spirit of the original. Anatomy, physiology and methods of examination are fully covered in a space of two hundred and fifty pages. In the chapters on methods of examination we find particular satisfaction, the use of the Rontgen rays, the gastroscope and the gastrodiaphane being clearly illustrated. General and special therapeutics are equally well covered. In view of the present surgical importance of the gastric ulcer, the devotion of nearly fifty pages to that subject is well justified. Taken as a whole this is one of the most satisfactory publications of this wellknown firm and one that will prove a satisfactory investment to any physician.

A Text-Book of Practical Therapeutics, with Especial Referance to the Application of Remedial Measures to Disease and Their Employment Upon a Rational Basis. By Hobart Amory Hare, M.D., B.Sc., Professor of Therapeutics and Materia Medica in the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, etc. Tenth Edition Enlarged, Thoroughly Revised and Largely re-Written. Illustrated with 114 Engravings and four Colored Plates. Lea Brothers & Co., Philadelphia and New York, 1907. Price, $4.00.

A sufficient guarantee of the popularity and appreciation of this book would be the mere statement that since the last edition, eighteen months ago, three reprints have been made besides translations into Italian and Chinese.

It treats, as have the earlier editions, of various remedial measures both those resting their efficiency upon drug action and those ignoring them.

A large part of the book covers the therapeutics of the various diseases, apparently expressing the latest methods of treatment as now practiced by the dominant school. The short chapter upon feeding the sick is comprehensive and instructive.

We learn with interest that "the study of the physiological action of drugs has aided very greatly our therapeutic measures." A statement that certainly is familiar to every homoeopath, whether old or young.

Homoeopathy is recognized as effectual largely on account of its infinitesimal dose and the mental effect upon the patient. The book is well arranged, neat in appearance and clearly written. To those whose object is to learn the latest ideas of this predominating section of the medical profession it will bring much of value, and to those it can be readily recommended.

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