of the Wayne County Medical Society. He is survived by a daughter, Irene S., and a son, Augustus. The esteem in which the deceased was held is best shown by the following:

Resolutions by the Staff of Harper Hospital on the Death of

DR. ALBERT E. CARRIER.

Whereas, death has suddenly removed our friend and co-worker, Dr. Albert E. Carrier, it is fitting that the staff of Harper Hospital take cognizance of the sad event and in memorial express the loss and sorrow sustained by all in this severance of ties of many years' duration; be it therefore

Resolved, That in our profound grief at the death of so beloved and prominent an associate, the members of this staff extend to the family of the decedent their deepest sympathy.

Dr. Carrier was a man of strong character and deep convictions, whose faith and creed were carried into all he did or said; a distinguished member of a profession which he loved and nobly served.

As a teacher he was thorough, and his utterances were marked by a clearness and forcefulness which left no doubt as to his mastery of the subject which he attempted to convey; as a physician he stood for all that was highest and best in his chosen field of work, and by attainment and personal effort ever sought to advance the walfare of his fellows and the cause of scientific medicine; as man his many excellent qualities endeared him to all who possessed his friendship; he was true and honest, and a Christian gentleman.

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Be it further resolved that transcribed copies of these resolutions be sent to the family of the decedent, spread on the records of the staff of Harper Hospital and published in the Bulletin.

EUGENE SMITH,

W. P. MANTON, P. M. HICKEY,

Committee of Staff of Harper Hospital.

.. The County Society. During the past month a new society has been organized in Ontonagon County, a list of the members of which will be noted under county society news. Ontonagon County was formerly included in in the Houghton County territory, but the relatively long distances of the Upper Peninsula made it impracticable for members to attend the meetings, and the resident physicians feeling the need of organization have established the new society.

The State Society now has fifty-seven component branches, all but three of which are active.

The following resolutions were adopted by the Section on Nervous and Mental Diseases of the American Medical Association at the recent meeting in Atlantic City:

Whereas, Death has removed from our midst Dr. William J. Herdman, and

Whereas, Dr. Herdman was for many years a teacher of nervous and mental diseases and an active worker in this section of the American Medical Association, and served a term as secretary and chairman; and

Whereas, Dr. Herdman always brought to his work great thoroughness, painstaking care and a trained intelligence, therefore be it

Resolved, That in the death of Dr. Herdman this section has lost a valued contributor, the American Medical Association an unusually efficient member and his colleagues a trusted friend.

C. C. HERSMAN,
HUGH T. PATRICK,
Committee.

Book Notices

Diseases of the Lungs.-Designed to be a Practical Presentation of the Subject for the Use of Students and Practitioners of Medicine. By Robert H. Babcock, A. M., M. D., Consulting Physician to Cook County Hospital. 12 colored plates and 104 illustrations. Cloth, pp. 809. Price $6.00. New York: D. Appleton & Company, 1907. It was the original intention of this talented author to write a one volume work covering the diseases of the chest. In preparing the portions dealing with the heart, however, it was found that so much space was required that it was decided to issue the work in two volumes. "Diseases of the Circulatory System" was accorded instant recognition and has been widely read. This volume is uniform with the first in appearance and is equally good.

The various diseases of the lungs are considered in logical order, much space being given to symptomatology and case histories. Diagnosis and treatment have not been neglected. The author has a fluent style, making the reading both easy and pleasant, while from a scientific viewpoint, the book leaves nothing to be desired, although one might perhaps criticize the relatively small number of pages given up to the diseases of the pleura. The most important chapters are happily the best, the one on tuberculosis being especially good.

This is practically the only English book devoted exclusively to this particular field and it can be safely said that few readers will be disappointed in it.

Metabolsim and Practical Medicine.-By Carl von Noorden, Professor of the First University Medical Clinic, Vienna. Anglo-American Issue under the Editorship of I. Walker Hall. Professor of Pathology, University College, Bristol. Vol. I. The Physiology of Metabolism, pp. 450. Price, $4.00, net. Vol. II. The Pathology of Metabolism, pp. 525. Price, $6.00, net. Chicago: W. T. Keener & Co., 1907.

To say that this work is the most important one of the present year is not an exaggerated statement. Since its appearance, the German text has been looked upon as the authority and it is indeed a matter of congratulation that its wealth of information is now available for English readers. The translation has been done by several men and the whole edited by Professor Walker Hall, the well known Bristol investigator. Professor Hall has made certain additions, wherever necessary to bring the work up to 1907. He has

also added to the bibliographies at the end of the chapters so that recent American and English papers of note are now included.

The English edition will appear in three volumes, the first two of which are before us. The first volume by Levy, is devoted to the physiology of Metabolism, and the second volume on the Pathology of Metabolism is by various authors, notably von Noorden, Kraus, Schmidt, Weintraud, Matthes, and Strauss. It would be quite impossible, even had we the knowledge, to write a critical review of these volumes, within the limits of our space. Suffice it to speak of their importance and to say that they cannot be overlooked by the man who wishes to keep abreast of the rapidly accumulating knowledge on these all important topics.

We cannot too highly recommend the English book paper employed. It is a great improvement on the heavy and highly glazed paper used in most of our American text books, although, of course, not as well adapted to illustrations.

Progressive Medicine.-Vol. IX. No. 2. Edited by Hobart Amory Hare, M. D., and H. R. M. Landis, M. D. Philadelphia: Lea Brothers & Co., 1907.

To this number of Progressive Medicine, Coley contributes an excellent review of the progress in the treatment of hernia, especial attention being given to the more unusual forms. Many important reviews of recent articles on the surgery of the abdomen are given by Foote and on gynecology by Clark. In the latter section fully half of the space is devoted to the important question of cancer of the uterus. Stengel discusses diseases of the blood, diabetes, gout, obesity and disturbances of the ductless glands. Jackson reviews the progress in ophthalmology.

Progressive medicine is the best review journal published, for the articles touched upon are carefully selected, and so well arranged that consecutive reading is easy. Sufficient comments by the editor are made to prevent confusion.

A Manual of the Diagnosis and Treatment of the Diseases of the Eye.-By Edward Jackson, M. D., Professor of Ophthalmology in the University of Colorado. Second Revised Edition. 12mo of 615 pages, with 182 text-illustrations and 2 colored plates. Philadelphia and London: W. B. Saunders Company, 1907. Cloth, $2.50 net.

As a book for beginners and general practitioners the author has covered the subject in a satisfactory manner. If the book is for that

purpose alone it would hardly seem worth while to include three chapters on refraction and considerable space on operative work and its technique. However, these points are treated tersely and are made quite clear, and they help toward completeness. Such a widely used drug as argyrol ought to be mentioned under conjunctivitis.

The more usual lesions of the eye, which may often fall to the lot of the general practitioner for at least diagnosis, are dwelt upon with care and thoroughness. There is a considerable bibliography to assist those who desire further knowledge. A chapter on the association of ocular derangements with general diseases is highly commendable.

Hints on the Management of the Common Infections.-By R. W. Marsden, M. D., Honorary Physician to the Ancoats Hospital, Manchester. Cloth; 51⁄2 x 84 in:; pp. 128; price, $1.50. New York: E. B. Treat & Co., 1907.

In this neatly printed little book, Marsden has given much excellent advice on the management of patients suffering from the every day infectious diseases. Sound advice is given on hydrotherapy, nursing, dietetics and medication, all in such convenient form that it is a very good manual for ready reference.

The Essentials of Histology, Descriptive and Practical .For the use of students. By Edward A. Schafer, F. R. S., Professor of Physiology in University College, London. New (7th) edition, revised and enlarged. Octavo, 507 pages, with 552 illustrations. Cloth. $3.50, net. Lea Brothers & Co., Philadelphia and New York, 1907.

Schaefer's Histology has been a well recognized authority and has been used by students for many years. Its deserved popularity has made frequent reprintings necessary and it has been revised from time to time. The seventh revised edition has just appeared.

Particularly to be recommended are the numerous illustrations, which are clear, if not so elaborate as in some books. Many are in colors. It is printed on thin but excellent paper, so that the contents equal those of much more bulky books.

Physical Diagnosis with Case Examples of the Inductive Method.-By Howard S. Anders, A. M., M. D., Professor of Physical Diagnosis, MedicoChirurgical College, Philadelphia. Illustrated

with 88 illustrations in the text and 32 plates. Octavo, 450 pages. D. Appleton & Co., New York, 1907.

The author says in the introduction: "The purpose is not to be cyclopedic in the mere enumeration of physical signs to the burden of memory; the technical, logical and practical are more worthy of emphasis and development. It is vitally important that the student, in the practice of a careful technic, gains assurance of observation and intelligence of apperception; and that he learns to think logically upon what he thus finds." We believe that this idea has been well carried out, for emphasis is laid on thoroughness and carefulness.

Inspection, mensuration, percussion and auscultation are carefully described. There are tables of differential physical signs and an excellent section, beautifully illustrated, on the X-ray in diag nosis.

It is a book worth reading.

Tuberculosis as a Disease of the Masses, and How to Control It.-By S. A. Knopf, M. D., New York, Paper, 25c; cloth, 50c. For sale by "Charities," 105 E. 22nd St., New York City.

This is the fourth edition of an essay which was awarded the prize of the International Congress in 1899. Since then it has been revised and added to. It is now illustrated and contains a supplement on Home and School Hygiene, the Sanitarium Treatment at Home, and a review of Antituberculosis Movement.

It is an excellent book to put in the hands of the laity.

The American Pocket Medical Dictionary.— Edited by W. A. Newman Dorland, M. D., editor "The American Illustrated Medical Dictionary." Fifth Revised Edition. 32mo of 574 pages. Philadelphia and London: W. B. Saunders Company, 1906. Flexible morocco, gold edges, $1.00 net; thumb indexed,, $1.25 net.

This dictionary is an admirable example of conciseness. It is invaluable to the medical student, who can carry it in his pocket and at once learn the correct spelling, pronunciation, and meaning of new terms as he encounters them. If such a practice were more generally indulged, there would be a marked diminution of misspelled words in examination papers, to say nothing of more intelligent usage by students and graduates alike. A dictionary is certainly indispensable and even if one possesses the larger

works of this kind, the smaller one is the more frequently used. Dorland's little volume should be recommended to students and practitioners without reserve. There are many tables included, which are of great value, and a complete dose compend as the conclusion.

Practitioner's

Handbook

of Materia Medica and Therapeutics.-Thomas S. Blair, M. D. 253 pages. Published by the Medical Council, Philadelphia, Pa., 1907.

Materia Medica and Therapeutics is the title of a small volume beginning with a long wordy introduction in which the author tries to justify its publication on wholly inconsistent grounds. He muddles up scientific pharmacology with therapeutic empiricism and homeopathic nonsense. Almost every drug that has ever been administered by physician, veterinary, patent nostrum vender, or herb quack is exploited as "high recommended" or "used from antiquity and recently introduced." The book is an unreliable jumble. It takes an optimist to buy it, no less read it.

County Society News

ONTONAGON.

A county society has been organized in Ontonagan county and a petition sent in for a charter from the State Society.

The following physicians are the charter members: E. J. Evans, Rockland; W. B. Hanna, Mass City; E. W. Knowles, Victoria; F. J. Larnard, Greenland; F. W. McHugh, Ontonagon; J. S. Nitterauer, Ontonagon, and A. L. Swinton, Ontonagon.

Dr. J. L. Nitterauer was elected president and Dr. F. W. McHugh, secretary-treasurer. F. W. MCHUGH, sec'y.

seems to be the result of jumping at conclusions. Then, what is the cause of the enlarged veins, piles, irritation and contracted sphineter?

We usually find indigestion first of all, with all the other various complications. Thus as the cause, we usually have indigestion, constipation, etc., with sluggishness and more or less obstruction of the liver and other organs of digestion. Then, by the proper treatment of this condition, we attempt to remove the cause, whereas by dilatation of the sphincter and rectum, we merely treat the effect. With the other appropriate treatment, the dilatation might appear successful, though this would seem like a case of "post hoc propter hoc"-mere coincidence.

GEO. A. WILLIAMSON, M. D.

News

Dr. A. W. Alvord, of Battle Creek, has been appointed member of the State Board of Registration in Medicine for a term of four years, beginning Oct. 1. He succeeds Dr. George Ranney, of Lansing.

Dr. W. E. Woodbury has been appointed assistant physician at the state asylum in Ionia.

Dr. A. H. Steinbrecher and Dr. C. W. Hitchcock have returned from medical pilgrimages in Europe.

The Interstate Medical Journal of St. Louis announces the purchase of the St. Louis Courier of Medicine, and its consolidation with the Interstate on July 1. This is the fourth medical journal purchased and absorbed by the Interstate during the past few years.

Dr. Howard A. Kelly is preparing a new work on medical gynecology soon to be issued.

At the annual meeting of the Blackwell Club of Detroit, which is composed entirely of women physicians, the following officers were elected: President, Dr. Harriet L. Hawkins; secretarytreasurer, Dr. Jean A. Vernier; councilors, Drs. Lucy J. Utter, Grace M. Clark, Juanita I. Lee.

The officers of the Wayne County Medical Society for the coming year are: President, Dr. Alva N. Collins; vice-president, Dr. Kenneth Gunsolus; secretary, Dr. Walter D. Ford (re-elected).

The city of Kalamazoo has provided a municipal tuberculosis colony on the hills in the neighborhood of the city.