The name Chicago is from the Ojibwa Indian form she-kag-ong, signifying "wild onion place." It is from a root form implying a "bad smell."

Peoria has a corrupted form of an Indian name signifying "carriers" or "packers."

Aurora has a Latin designation meaning "morning," "dawn," or "east."

Bloomington was named from Blooming Grove, so called from its profusion of wild flowers.

Elgin owes its name to the Earl of Elgin. Another authority states that the name was transferred from the city in Scotland. Evanston was named for John Evans, a former governor of Colorado.

Joliet was first called Juliet, for Juliet Campbell, daughter of the founder. By an act of the Illinois General Assembly, the name was changed to Joliet, in honor of the famous explorer. Quincy was named for President John Quincy Adams.

Rockford was given its name because of its situation on both sides of Rock River.

Rock Island was named from an island in the Mississippi River, which is formed of limestone.

Alton was named by Rufus Easton, the founder, for his son. Belleville, literally "beautiful city," was named by John Hay, a French Canadian, prominent in the early days of the state. Cairo transferred its name from the ancient city in Egypt. Fourteen towns in the country have this name.

Danville was named for Dan Beckwith, an Indian trader, who donated a part of the town site.

Decatur was so called in honor of Commodore Stephen Decatur. This is a very commonplace name in the United States.

The name Freeport was first applied to the home of an early settler because of his hospitality, and clung to the settlement which grew into the city.

Galesburg was named for Rev. George W. Gale, the founder. Jacksonville was so called in honor of a prominent colored preacher.

La Salle bears the name of Rene Robert Cavalier, Sieur de la Salle.

Moline is a Spanish word, sometimes written molino, and meaning "mill."

Ottawa bears the name of a famous Indian tribe.

Pullman was named for the sleeping-car magnate, George M. Pullman.

Streator was so called in honor of Worthy S. Streator, of Cleveland, Ohio.

Belvidere was given its name by one of the founders after his native place in Canada.

Blue Island was so named because when viewed from a distance by the early settlers it appeared like an island covered with blue flowers.

Canton was named, directly or indirectly from the city in China. Centralia was so named by the Illinois Central Railroad from its location at the junction of the main line and the Chicago line. Champaign was named from Champaign county, Ohio. Charleston derived its name from Charles Morton, one of the founders.

De Kalb bears the name of Baron De Kalb, a German soldier who aided the American Revolutionists, and who fell at the battle of Camden.

Dixon owes its name to John Dixon, the founder. Galena took its name from the lead ore found in the vicinity. Kewanee is an Indian word meaning "prairie hen" or "wild duck," or, according to another authority, "to go around."

Litchfield was named for E. B. Litchfield, one of the founders. Macomb bears the name of Gen. Alexander Macomb of the war of 1812.

Mattoon was named for William Mattoon, a landowner. Monmouth was so called in commemoration of the revolutionary battle of Monmouth, fought June 28, 1778.

Mount Vernon derived its name from the Virginia home of George Washington.

Murphysboro was named in honor of William C. Murphy, one of the commissioners who located the town.

Pana is the corrupted form of Pani, the name of a small tribe of Indians.

Paris was named from Paris, Kentucky.

Peru was named from the town in New York, which derived its name from the South American country.

Sterling was so called in honor of Col. John Sterling, of Pennsylvania.

Urbana took its name from the town in Ohio. The name is from urban, "pertaining to a city."

Waukegan was first called Little Fort. In 1849 the name was changed to the present form, said to be the Indian translation of the old name.

Austin owes its name to Henry W. Austin, its founder. Batavia had its name transferred from Batavia, N. Y., which was named for the Batavian Republic, the former appellation of Holland. Seven other places in the United States have this name. Beardstown was named from Thomas Beard, the founder. Braidwood owes its name to James Braidwood, who developed coal mines in the vicinity.

Carbondale takes its name from its coal mines.

Carlinville is a namesake of Thomas Carlin, governor of Illinois in 1834-42.

Clinton was named for De Witt Clinton, governor of New York and projector of the Erie Canal.

Collinsville was settled by four brothers named Collins, from Litchfield, Connecticut; hence the name.

Duquoin is said to have been named for an Indian chief of the Kaskaskia tribe.

Edwards was so called in honor of Ninian Edwards, territorial governor in 1809.

The origin of the name Effingham is in doubt. It has been stated that the town was named for Gen. Edward Effingham, a surveyor, or it may have been named for Lord Effingham, an officer in the British army, who resigned his commission rather than fight against the American colonies.

Geneseo has for name a modification of Genesee,, an Indian term meaning "shining valley," or "beautiful valley."

ODD ORDERS

Sabadilla was Dispensed by the Pony Drug Co., Pony, Mont., on an order for

"Sipidill."

Inter or Intra Urban Pills.-O. R. Glaessner, St. Louis representative for A. J. Jordan Cutlery Company, obliged a colored porter who gave him an order for "confound car track" pills.

The Source of Sealing Wax. It was a girl studying chemistry and using a surplus of sealing wax in the laboratory who attracted the attention of her instructor. He said, "Where did all of this sealing wax come from?" She answered, "I guess it just dropped from the ceiling."

Taking Salts. We suppose the customer desired to distinguish between salts that are to be taken internally and those that are used in taking baths or to cure pork. R. D. McGinnis, of Boswell, Okla., filled the following order by dispensing Epsom Salt. "5 sens woth of takin salseto give mon." Rather Odd but not Particularly Difficult are the following odd orders recently filled by the Schubert Pharmacy, Pierre, S. Dak.:

1. 1 bottle Lydia Pinkham's Sensitive Wash. Price 35c.

JOSEPH R. SUTTER

Joseph R. Sutter, of Burlington, retiring president of the Ia. Ph. A., was represented on the cover of the MEYER BROTHERS DRUGGIST for June. He joins the new president in urging the members to reserve the date of the 1917 for an annual outing.

The N. A. R. D. will meet at Indianapolis, September 18-22.

Only Eleven Months to the 1917 convention of the Mo. Ph. A. at the Elms Hotel, Excelsior Springs.

If You Want What You Want When You Want It, keep watch of your want book so that it will always be up to date.

If the Weather is Hot and business slow, make use of your opportunity for looking over your stock and putting everything in good shape.

Market Review, Page 220.

Books for Pharmacists, Page 19.
Index to Advertisements, Page 32.
Board of Pharmacy Secretaries, Page 12.
Want Advertisement Department, Page 31.

Board of Pharmacy Examination Questions, Page 210.

Editorial

Illinois Pharmaceutical Affairs Play an Important Part in the Pharmacy of the United States and have done so for more than a third of a century. The state is the official home of the A. Ph. A., the N. A. R. D. and the N. A. B. P. as well as the N. A. D. C. Local organizations, such as the C. R. D. A, and the C. V. D. A. also exert a national influence. Such conditions make it timely to analyze the work of the Illinois Pharmaceutical Association at its recent meeting. The attendance of three hundred was not phenomenal, but sufficient to emphasize the fact that a meeting in the southern section of the state does not seriously interfere with the attendance. The I. P. A. has agreed to meet at Springfield for five consecutive years. The June meeting was the second of the series and will be followed by the third in 1917. The convention was made up largely of retail druggists with a goodly proportion of salesmen and a fair representation of the families.

The infusion of new blood is always looked upon as an indication of vitality. Nearly four hundred new names were added to the roster. Just. how they were obtained is a question of more than passing interest. The addition was the work of the retiring president through his friends and co-laborers. It emphasizes the value of individual solicitation. It is indifference rather than a hostile spirit that explains the small membership in state pharmaceutical associations.

The source of supply is almost inexhaustible, so that the president-elect of the I. P. A. has ample opportunity for similar work during his administration. The success in Illinois should also encourage similar campaigns in other states.

For nearly forty years, Illinois has been strong on pharmaceutical legislation. The question occupied a due proportion of the time of the meeting. The state has a good law well enforced but it is not an ideal regulation. The members have the ambition to obtain perfection and the will to keep up the work necessary in order to secure amendments. A pre-requisite clause, a tax on trading stamps and means of curbing the itinerant venders are objects much desired by many members of the association.

The addresses were a feature of the Springfield meeting. They were not oratorical exhibitions such as might be expected in the senate chamber where the convention was held, but carefully prepared discussions on legislative and commercial pharmacy by men of national reputation. The presentations can be characterized as timely and useful.

The Harrison Anti-Narcotic Law may be unknown to some pharmacists, somewhere, but certainly such is not the case with any in Illinois. It is an enactment secured largely by pharmacists and solely for

the public good. Some of the methods of administration have the effect of causing the drug trade as much inconvenience as possible without adding to the value as a public benefactor. Particular attention was called to recent rulings and the trade advised of the work being done by national co-operation to secure a just enforcement of the act.

The Illinois Board of Health has been in close touch with the state board of pharmacy and the physicians and pharmacists are working together in the enforcement of the Anti-Narcotic Law. The records of each body are at the service of the other.

The Illinois Board of Pharmacy has a long history of active work and has been fortunately supplied with funds necessary in enforcing the law. The president made an illuminating report which will be published in pamphlet form. Drug store inspection throughout the state is continually in progress. Only those who comply with the letter of the law are immune from prosecution. The Retail Grocers' Association of Illinois was represented and promised hearty co-operation in carrying out the provisions of the law as far as general merchants are concerned. The boards of pharmacy in other states will do well to cultivate similar co-operation.

The pharmacists of this country endured the restrictions of state rights for a long time before the N. A. B. P. secured partial interstate reciprocity. The records show that the opportunity of registering in another state on the certificate of home state has been greatly abused. The N. A. B. P. is now at work standardizing state board examinations and furthering just and proper reciprocity. The I. P. A. very graciously appropriated $50.00 to be added to the N. A. B. P. Fund. Vacancies in the Illinois Board are usually filled by candidates selected by the I. P. A.

The University of Illinois School of Pharmacy has close relations with the I. P. A. By vote, the entire membership nominates a committee on School of Pharmacy which reports annually on the school. This relationship has existed for many years and gives the pharmacists of the State an advisory voice.

The making of exhibits at pharmaceutical conventions is a custom which has its ups and downs. Just at present the I. P. A. is encouraging exhibits. They were not numerous nor elaborate at Springfield. The meeting is so short that it hardly justifies the making of expensive exhibits.

The Travelers' Auxiliary of the I. P. A. looks after the entertainment and works in full accord with the I. P. A. in obtaining new members and otherwise helping the organization. It is an exhibition of efficient team work. Each one who registers, no matter whether a pharmacist or a salesman, pays one dollar towards the expenses of the meeting. The real freight, however, is paid by the manufacturers and the jobbers.

The entertainment was made up largely of banquets and dances which were strictly informal. The banquet was given with ladies and grape juice, good fellowship and inspiration for a greater I. P. A. There