proven of the greatest value in conditions dependent on uric acid, being in addition to diuretic a neutralizer and sedative to the genito-urinary mucous membrane--properties found in few other In doses of one teaspoonful, well diluted, it is not only more efficient, but decidedly more essential than the numerous lithia waters. Ptomaines. One of the leading specialists of the South, Dr. W. L. Bullard, of Columbus, Ga., concludes a highly interesting and instructive article on ptomaines in the following manner: "In all my twenty years' experience at special work, where the quick and safe relief of pain is the object of treatment, I have found nothing to equal fivegrain Antikamnia Tablets. This remedy is not only a foe to ptomaines and their absorption, but is also a corrective in cases of poisoning by food decomposition. As purely pain relievers, these tablets of course are recognized the world over as non-cardiac depressants, and free from any tendency to produce habit. I would also call the attention of the profession to those instances wherein it is strongly advisable to rid the system of the offending materies morbi as well as to correct their harmful influences whether it be in the poisons of food decomposition or the absorption of ptomaines. In such cases I know of nothing better than Laxative Antikamnia Tablets. These tablets judiciously administered, rid the system in a perfectly natural manner of the offending material and lessen, therefore, the quantity of medicine necessary to be taken by the patient and produce no disturbing influences on the delicate molecular interplay of the nervous structure.” Ergoapiol (Smith) as an Emmenagogue and Oxytocic. BY M. A. AUERBACH, PH. G., M. D., NEW YORK CITY. Ergoapiol (Smith) being introduced, as I understand and have reason to believe, to the physicians only, and under all the rules of professional ethics and furthermore as it has proven exceptionally efficacious in its indications, it seems reasonable that I should report the results of my investigation with the same. As the stoppage, scantiness, or non-appearance of the menstrual flux arises from very different causes, and as these causes are of diverse or even opposite natures, and may often be removed by drugs, it is obvious that very many remedies of very different character are indirect emmenagogues. Thus, amenorrhea may depend upon plethora, or it may be the result of anemia; and while in the one case, depletory medicines are indicated, in the other case, tonics are no less essential. As a direct emmenagogue, Ergoapiol is the drug par excellence. In such cases where uterine stimulation is required Ergoapiol should be given. According to latest scientific researches Hay Fever is almost exclusively confined to sufferers of Uric Acid Diathesis. The treatment should, therefore. be palliative and curative. Kutnows' Anti-Asthmatic Powder or Cigarettes act as palliatives like magic as the fumes have the most soothing effect on the mucous membrane of the eyes, nose and air passages and will stop sneezing, coughing and coryza at once. The curative element will be found in Kutnows' Improved Effervescent Powder which is composed of the most valuable ingredients of Europe's most celebrated Mineral Spring. It has been endorsed by the authorities of the International Medical Congress in Paris last year as the greatest eliminant of Uric Acid. Prof. Epstein, of Goettingen, Germany, Prof. Le Gendre, of Paris, and Prof. Duckworth, of London, were unanimous in its praise for that purpose. Its taste is exhilarating and refreshing and its merits as a cholagogue and diuretic unsurpassed. Write for a Free Sample KUTNOW BROS., Ltd., 853 Broadway, New York, and 41 Farrington Road, London, E. C., Eng. Is a place where chronic invalids, especially those THE BATTLE CREEK suffering from the various forms of indigestion, SANITARIUM the diseases peculiar to women, constipation, chronic malarial poisoning, anæmia, obesity, the uric acid diathesis, neurasthenia, migraine, and similar ailments are trained into health by the aid of systematic regimen, scientific hydrotherapy, massage, Swedish movements, Swedish gymnastics and other rational means. Most cases of Bright's disease, diabetes, locomotor ataxia, and many other maladies which are incurable under ordinary conditions, are greatly improved by the combined use of rational remedies and systematic regimen, and many are practically cured. Extensive bacteriological, chemical, and microscopical laboratories connected with the institution afford excellent facilities for accuracy in diagnosis and original research. THE INSTITUTION IS CONDUCTED STRICTLY WITHIN ETHICAL LINES. For information concern ing the facilities afforded, terms. etc.. address The Sanitarium, Battle Creek, Mich. Another thing of vital importance in favor of Ergoapiol (Smith) is its non-toxicity and entire absence of narcotic action. Unlike ergot where one has to be continuously on the lookout for ergotism, or other results following the use of numerous other emmenagogues, whose action has proved fatal in so many instances, Ergoapiol (Smith) can be given without fear. As an oxytocic, Ergoapiol is second to none. Its action is far Ergoapiol (Smith) has given me better results than any drug I In concluding, all I would say is, that the physician should here which is indeed inert and ineffective. BEECHHURST, LOUISVILLE, KY. A Sanitarium for the treatment of Mental and Nervous Diseases, Drug Habit and Inebriety. Barton W. Stone, M. D., Superintenpent, late Superintendent Morningside Retreat, Nash ville, and Ex-Superintendent Western Kentucky Asylum for the Insane. Ernest Race, M. D., Assistant Physician. The buildings at Beechhurst are commodious, newly furnished, heated by steam, lighted by gas and supplied with water from city works. Classification easy, besides detached apartments for special cases. Grounds consist of 26 acres, elevated, beautifully wooded and retired. Location near East Louisville Station and the car lines. Treatment, such as commonly used in proper institutions of similar character. References: The local profession of Nashville and Louisville and the superintendents of the asylums of the various States. Address, BARTON W. STONE, M. D., Louisville, Ky. THE TEXAS MEDICAL JOURNAL. ESTABLISHED JULY, 1885. PUBLISHED MONTHLY.-SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 A YEAR. The readers of the TEXAS MEDICAL JOURNAL (Daniel's "Red Back") will remember my article with the above title in the March number. I do not know how the facts stated in that article strike the average practitioner. I know that before I used this compound and accomplished what I have with it, and before I was acquainted with the facts of the experience of other practitioners with it, I would have received such a statement with a grain of salt, and it may be that I would have wanted to know all about the author before accepting his statements as being gospel truth. I do not, therefore, fall out with those who have not known me for a lifetime when they doubt; for, from the daily experiences of the average practitioner, such facts do appear incredible. He cannot see nor understand how a compound of this kind can accomplish the results claimed for it in diseases and ailments ordinarily intractable to the influence of other remedies, and even to remedies which, from their known therapeutic action, seem to be applicable to such diseases. I feel quite sure that had the claims for this remedy been made to me, that are made, by any other than some well known friend of undoubted integrity, I would have scouted the whole thing as being unbelievable. Therefore, I do not lose my temper and order "pistols and coffee for two" when some doctor [*Ex-Vice-President American Medical Association; ex-President Missouri State Medical Association: ex-Chief Surgeon Missouri Pacific Ry. Co.; President American Animal Therapy Association.-EDITOR.] says, "Well, doctor, don't you think that this improvement came from some remedy that the patient had been taking before?" Such propositions, in view of my own experience, are a little annoying; but human nature is a queer thing. Thomas had to put his hand in the wound in the Savior's side before he would believe that He was the veritable "Son of Man." Therefore, I am disposed to be charitable, and am willing to "wait patiently about," like Mary's little lamb, until each doctor shall have experience of his own, as I did, until he is convinced, and begins to shout and proclaim the good news to other physicians. He needs no further "missionary work" in his behalf, after he has once had a favorable case in which to try it. I wish to repeat here, what I have often said before, that I believe this remely to be the greatest discovery, the greatest boon to mankind that has been discovered since the civilization of our race. I believe that it has cured more cases and is destined to cure more cases of the heretofore incurable kind,-tuberculosis of the lungs, and of the lymphatic glands, chronic rheumatism, diabetes, Bright's disease, hemiplegia, locomotor ataxia, fatty infiltration of the heart, and myocarditis with arterio-sclerosis, epilepsy, etc., than all the other remedies known to the profession. Mentioning epilepsy above, brings to my mind the fact that I have not heretofore laid as much stress on the action of the lymph in this disease as I should. I presume that it is because, with all my large and varied experience, I have not, as yet, treated a case with the lymph, and yet, from what I see of reports from other physicians, the results in the treatment of this disease are simply marvelous. This disease, of all diseases, marks the afflicted one as an open grave in the household where he or she belongs; and, of all diseases, it is the one disease which parents and friends will make almost any sacrifice in order to relieve the afflicted one. A letter from my former office partner in Kansas City (Dr. Geo. B. Norberg) which reaches me, as I write this, tells me of a case of a man suffering from epilepsy in its very worst form, which had been brought to him by a doctor friend of ours in Kansas (Dr. Walthall, of Paola) for consultation. On Dr. Norberg's advice, Dr. Walthall returned home with the patient and gave him the lymph treatment. Dr. Norberg says, in his letter to me, "This patient walked into my office a few days ago in order to tell me that he was perfectly well, and had not had a seizure for several months." From what I can learn from reports of physicians who have treated cases of epilepsy, this is the usual result in the treatment of this terrible disease. In view of these facts, and in view of the awful havoc which this disease makes of the brain and entire nervous system of the afflicted one, ought any physician to hesitate a moment? * * I will report the following additional cases, treated by myself and others, since I wrote my paper for the March number of the JOURNAL: |