that the non-poisonous portions of these proteids may be successfully utilized either in the immunization or the sensiti zation of animals. This work promises to be of great benefit, not only in the study of infectious diseases, but in those of autogeneous origin as well. In the February, 1908, number of the Annals of the Pasteur Institute Drs. Nicone and Abt have gone over the work of Dr. confirmed it, in a report in which the Vaughan and his assistants, and have French scientists speak in most complimentary terms of the work "conceived in Ann Arbor."-Mich. Alumnus. SOCIETIES Academy of Medicine. Meeting of March 14-Dr. George Norberg exhibited pathological specimens of a case of tubal gestation in a young woman 26 years of years of age who had had a gonorrheal infection. The doctor then read a very interesting paper on salpingitis. Dr. F. J. Hall showed specimens representing the following: Gonorrheal infection; nutrient arteriosclerotic conditions of the uterus; hypertrophic; interstitial; indometritis; membranous dysmenorrhea; cystic endometritis. Meeting of March 18-Dr. Joseph Lichtenberg presented a very interesting case of albinism. He also showed a case of a child 8 years old who had been blind in the right eye since six months of age. Blindness was considered as being due to atrophy of specific origin. Dr. Tom Fields presented a case of a child with a skin lesion on the face which had commenced to develop at the age of two months. This case was presented for diagnosis. Discussion was by Drs. eWver, Kimberlin and Tiffany. Meeting of March 21-Dr. J. Q. Chambers read a paper reporting a case of aneurism of the aorta. Post-mortem specimens of the heart, part of the trachea and lungs were shown. Discussion was by Drs. Sloan, Frick, Crowell, McArthur and Lyle. Meeting of April 4—Dr. B. H. Zwart Stokes-Adams disease, and read a paper presented a patient suffering from on that disease, reporting at the same time two or three other cases. Discussion was by Drs. Sloan, Bohan, McKillip, Sheldon and Darling. Meeting of April 11-Dr. G. Beedle presented a patient, a little girl 3 years tation of the left leg had taken place. old in whose case an inter-uterine ampuThere was also a talipes equino varus of the right foot. The doctor had performed a tenotomy on the right foot and had placed an artificial limb on the left leg. Dr. H. M. Lyle presented three cases, The first was an indurated acne of the back that had been aggravated by the use of potassium iodide. The second case was one of multiple benign cystic epithelioma. There were sixty lesions on the patient's face, ranging in size from a split pea to the size of a dollar. Dr. Lyle had removed several of the lesions by the use of the X-ray, electrolysis, cautery and curette. The third case was an indolent ulcer of the leg in a young girl. Dr. Wooley presented a patient and X-ray photographs showing a backward dislocation of the ulna. This same patient was suffering from Vincent's angina. Dr. F. J. Hall demonstrated the organisms and showed stained specimens of them. Discussion was by Drs. Hall, Sheldon, Beedle, Merriman and Punton. Meeting of April 18-Dr. Larned of Detroit, Mich., delivered a very interesting and instructive lecture on the methods of preparation of the different sera, illustrating it with stereopticon views. He also showed pictures of eminent bacteriologists and pathologists of this and foreign countries. Dr. Larned is at the head of the experimental department of Parke, Davis & Co.'s laboratories. While his lecture was strictly scientific, his explanations were so complete that an excellent idea was obtained of the various stages in the preparation of sera. Frisco System Medical Association. September 24, 1907-The sixth annual meeting convened at the Auditorium. of the St. Louis Medical Society, St. Louis, with President W. H. Wilder of Birmingham, Ala., presiding. Minutes of previous meeting were read and stood approved. Treasurer W. A. Camp submitted his report. Drs. A. S. Hawkins, E. J. Neathery and J. W. Ballenger were appointed auditing committee. Dr. S. C. James, Kansas City, delivered message to the association from expresident thereof, Dr. N. J. Pettijohn, of Kansas City. Drs. S. C. James, E. D. Meeker and J. A. Goodwin were appointed to frame reply to Dr. Pettijohn's message. The following papers were read: "What to Do With the Patient Himself" Dr. R. L. Johnson, Rolla, Mo. "Pyemia With Report of a Case"-Dr. A. C. Brown, Moselle, Mo. "Report of a Case"-Dr. J. J. Russell, Deepwater, Mo. "Extra Genital Primary Syphilis"Dr. William Frick, Kansas City, Mo. "Contusion of the Abdomen"-Dr. E. D. Meeker, Lawton, Okla. "Report of Some Abdominal Cases"Dr. William B. Burns, Memphis, Tenn. "Ilius"-Dr. S. C. James, Kansas City, Mo. Dr. John Punton, Kansas City, read a very interesting paper entitled "General Principles of Diagnosis of the Brain Lesions, resulting From Railroad Injuries.” Dr. W. A. Camp, Springfield, Mo., chairman of the committee to report their experience and findings on the subject, "Should We Decide Upon a Man's Fit ness for Train Service by the Watch Test?" In this connection, it is decided to continue the committee with Dr. Canıp as chairman, to investigate the so-called "Field test" and take the matter up with the proper officials. Second Day, September 25, 1907-The following papers were read: "Report of a Case"-Dr. F. S. Clinton, Tulsa, Okla. "Tuberculosis Peritonitis"-Dr. G. C. Purdue, Wichita, Kas. "Frequent Oversights if the Doctor" -Dr. A. L. Fulton, Kansas City. "Thoracic Empyema and Its Treatment"-Dr. V. Berry, Wetumka, Okla. "The Value of Conservatism in Railway Surgery"-Dr. J. A. Foltz, Ft. Smith, Ark. "Mechanical Thrombus❞—Dr. B. F. Fortner, Vinita, Okla. The president appointed the following members to serve as committee on noninations : Dr. B. F. Fortner, Dr. W. B. Burns, Dr. J. E. Mitchell, Dr. R. J. Redden, Dr. G. A. Warren, Dr. S. N. Mayberry, Dr. J. B. Carlile and Dr. W. E. Shippey. Dr. H. E. Williamson, Olathe, Kas., read a paper, "Amputation and Artificial Limbs." Dr. Williamson recently met with a street car accident in Kan sas City which necessitates his wearing artificial feet, which he does with remarkable success. Dr. Frank R. Fry, St. Louis, read an exceptionally interesting paper, "The Claim Agent and the Psychasthenic." Dr. Ellsworth Smith of St. Louis read a most interesting paper on the important subject of "The Advisability of Accepting Men Who Are the Subjects of Organic Heart Lesions for the Transportation and Telegraph Departments." Dr. F. J. Lutz, St. Louis, makes very interesting talk in connection with presentation of specimens, illustrating injuries to the femur and humerus, also exhibiting other very interesting speci mens. Dr. John Punton, Kansas City, very kindly offered to publish any of the papers read, in the Kansas City Medical Index-Lancet. Dr. S. C. James read a message of acknowledgement, framed by the committee, of the very kind message received from Dr. Pettijohn. Message approved and president appointed Dr. James to deliver the message of acknowledgement to Dr. Pettijohn. The Necrology committee reported the decease of the following members: Dr. A. C. Bernays, St. Louis. President-Dr. W. A. Duringer, Ft. Vice-Presidents-Dr. J. A. Goodwin, Alabama; Dr. C. H. Cargile, Arkansas; Dr. H. E. Williamson, Kansas; Dr. C. E. Gurney, Mississippi; Dr. J. P. Ferguson, Missouri; Dr. E. D. Meeker, Oklahoma; Dr. W. B. Burns, Tennessee; Dr. J. G. McCall, Texas. Secretary-Dr. R. W. Hogeboom, St. Louis, Mo. Medical Association of the Southwest. The Medical Association of the Southwest will hold its next annual meeting in Kansas City, Mo., October 20 and 21, 1908. This Medical Association is composed of members from the following five states: Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri. Kansas City is an ideal convention city, being the second largest city in the territory of the association, and being amply supplied with hotels, there will be no difficulty in accommodating the visiting members. The committee of arrangements is at work making plans for taking care of those who attend. The secretary, Dr. F. H. Clark, of El Reno, Okla., is preparing a very strong program, and this, together with Kansas City's popularity as a meeting place, will swell the number of attendants above what it has been at any previous meeting. Entertainment will be furnished in abundance, special provisions being made for the visiting ladies. Dr. John Punton, 532 Altman building, Kansas City, Mo., is the chairman of the committee on arrangements and will be glad to answer any communication relative to the meeting. The annual meeting of this society will be held at the Auditorium hotel, Chicago. on May 30th, and June 1st. An extensive and interesting program has been prepared and every member of the association is urged to be present and editors of medical magazines, not now affiliated with this society, are also in Treasurer-Dr. W. A. Camp, Spring- vited to meet with them. field, Mo. Dr. S. C. James extended invitation to the association to hold their next meeting in Kansas City. Same was accepted and it was decided to meet May 25-26. Dr. S. C. James, Shukert building, Kansas City, Mo., is chairman of the Committee on Arrangement and will answer any questions relative to the meeting. The headquarters will be at the Savoy Hotel. Do not forget the date. Saturday, May 30th, and Monday, June 1st. The American Therapeutic Society. The American Therapeutic Society will hold its ninth annual meeting at the Bellevue-Stratford hotel, Philadelphia, Pa.. May 7, 8 and 9, 1908. Officers 1908: President, John V. Shoemaker, Philadelphia, Pa.; secretary, Noble P. Barnes. Washington, D. C.; chairman of commit tee on arrangements, James M. Anders, the study, the teaching and the practice Philadelphia, Pa. of pediatrics. University Medical College Alumni The twenty-sixth annual meeting of the University Medical College Alumni Association will be held at the college May 8, 1908. There will be election of officers at 9 a. m., after which Dr. John L. Robinson will present a paper on "Some Phases of Imperfect Resolution in Lobar and Broncho Pneumonia," and Dr. W. W. Stevens will read a paper on "The Selection of an Anaesthetic in Dis ease. The officers of the association are as follows: President-Samuel W. Kelley, M. D., Cleveland College of Physicians and Surprofessor of diseases of children in leyan University. geons, medical department of Ohio Wes Vice-President-Charles Douglas, M. D., professor of diseases of children in Detroit College of Medicine. Secretary- -John C. Cook, M. D., professor of diseases of children in Post The informal reunion of old college Graduate Medical School and Hospital friends and a smoker will close the morning session. Commencement exercises will be held at the Willis Wood theater at 2 p. m. The eighteenth annual banquet will be held at the Midland hotel, Dr. F. C. Neff acting as toastmaster. The class of '98 will have a reunion which will be the best yet from a "good time" point of view. Meeting of the Association of American Teachers of the Diseases of Children. The Association of American Teachers of the Disease of Children will hold its annual meeting in Chicago at the Great Northern hotel, corner of Jackson boulevard and Dearborn, on June 1. Requirements for membership in this association are somewhat unique. To be eligible one must be a regular physician resident in the United States, Canada or Mexico, who is in good professional standing and membership in his county or local medical society and actively engaged as professor or associate professor or clinical professor of pediatrics, or as adjunct to such a chair, or who holds the position of lecturer on this branch or an equivalent position in a recognized medical college, or who is a member of a properly organized hospital or dispensary staff actively engaged in the treatment of children. All such are invited to join the association, and all physicians and surgeons interested in children are invited to attend the meeting. Its objects are of Chicago (deceased). Secretary pro tem, Robert A. Black, M. D., Chicago. Treasurer-George G. Cattermole, M. D., professor of diseases of children in Colorado School of Medicine. Senators-W. C. Hollopeter, M. D., professor of diseases of children in Medico-Chirurgical College of Philadelphia; H. M. McClanahan, M. D., professor of diseases of children, medical department of the University of Nebraska, Omaha ; F. R. Gilbert, M. D., professor of diseases of children, Kentucky Medical College, Louisville, Ky. The program for the Chicago meeting is not completed, but in part it is here presented: Address of Welcome-Arthur D. Bevan, M. D., professor of surgery, medical department, University of Chicago, chairman council on education, American Medical Association. Address of the President-Samual W. Kelley, M. D., professor of diseases of children, Cleveland College of Physicians and Surgeons, medical department Ohio. Wesleyan University, Cleveland, O. "The Teaching of Pediatrics as Seen by an Inspector of Medical Colleges"— Frederick C. Zapffe, M. D., secretary American Medical College Association, Chicago, Ill. "The Fallacy of Attempting to Teach Pediatrics in the Chair of Practice"John A. Witherspoon, M. D., professor of practice of medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn. "The Teaching of Pediatrics in the European Schools"-H. E. McClanahan, M. D., professor of pediatrics, University of Medicine, Omaha, Neb. "The Teaching of Pediatrics in the Medico-Chirurgical College of Philadelphia"-W. C. Hollopeter, M. D., profes sor of pediatrics, Medico-Chirurgical College, Philadelphia, Pa. "The Doctrine of Difficult Dentition" -Theodore J. Elterich, M. D., diseases of children, Western University of Pennsylvania, medical department, Pittsburg, Pa "Aantomical Peculiarities of Infants and Children"-Richard B. Gilbert, M. D.. professor of diseases of children, Louisville University, Louisville, Ky. "Unciniariasis in the Southern States" -J. Ross Snyder, M. D., Birmingham, Ala. Paper-William W. Butterworth, M. D.. associate professor diseases of children, Tulane University, New Orleans. "Some Points on Infants' Clothing" -Alfred C. Cotton, M. D., professor diseases of children, Rush Medical College. Chicago. Paper-Robert A. Black, M. D., Chicago, Ill. Paper-William J. Butler, M. D., Chi cago, Ill. Paper-I. W. Van Derslice, M. D.. Chicago, Ill. MISCELLANEOUS NOTES. Dr. and Mrs. W. L. McBride are visiting in Chicago. Dr. and Mrs. G. L. Miles are guests of relatives in Topeka. Dr. L. M. Edens of Cabool, Mo., was a visitor in the city recently. Drs. Howard Hill and Jabez Jackson have returned from their Eastern trip. Dr. Robert M. Funkhouser of St. Louis is in the city for a short visit. Dr. O. T. Parker of Salida, Col., spent several days in the city lately. Mr. C. A. Battle, president of Battle & Co., Chemist's Corporation, died in St. Louis March 22. Dr. George Cox, a physician of Cooper county, committed suicide near Clifton City, April 16. His frenzied act was supposed to be due to despondency. He was 40 years old and single. The senate of Oklahoma defeated a bill April 18 which recognized the chiropractic school of medicine. The bill would have permitted a chiro-practic college to grant diplomas to graduates of that institution. Dr. George D. Hendrickson and Miss Etta Talley were married April 22 at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. J. B. Watson, 917 Brooklyn avenue. Dr. and Mrs. Hendrickson will make their future home at Coulterville, Ill. The last hospital contracts have been let by the board of public works and the new municipal building will probably be ready for patients June 1. The last contracts amount to about $3,000 and were for interior furnishings. Dr. J. M. Allen of Liberty, Mo., has been chosen as the representative of Missouri to the international tuberculosis congress, which is to meet in Washington, D. C., September 23. The appointment was made by Governor Folk. The Canadian County Medical Society met in Oklahoma City April 19. During the session resolutions were passed pledging the members not to prescribe liquor through the dispensary sys tem soon to be established by that state. The state board of pharmacy concluded the awarding of state licenses to pharmacists April 13. There were sixtyeight applicants and twenty-eight successful contestants. The board is composed of Adolph Brandenberger, Jefferson City Charles Gielner, St. Louis, and W. L. Turner, Springfield. Several of those who succeeded in passing the examinations were from Kansas City. The German Medical Society of New York city met at the Waldorf-Astoria April 11. The guest of honor was Dr. Robert Koch, the German bacteriologist. Andrew Carnegie, who takes a great interest in medical research, delivered an address in which he placed Dr. Koch among the heroes of civilization. Dr. Koch responded in German and talked on tuberculosis, predicting much prog |