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CONSUMPTION—ELECTRICAL TREATMENT OF.

In St. Luke's Hospital, New York City, is (1901) being tested a method of treatment of consumptives, devised by Francisque Crotte, a Frenchman.

Antiseptic medicines—such as formaldehyde—are driven into the system by means of static electricity, a sponge electrode, saturated with the medicine, being applied externally over the location of the diseased tissue. At the same time other medicaments are inhaled. The use of electricity in this manner is not new, but M. Crotte has made advances in its practical application. He claims that his treatment will cure every case of consumption in the first stages of the disease, 75 per cent. in the second stage and 30 per cent. in the third or so-called "hopeless" stage.

OIL TREATMENT FOR APPENDICITIS.

The recent treatment and cure of Count Castellane, of Paris, of a severe attack of appendicitis without the use of surgery, and the general acceptance of the treatment of this disease without the use of the knife, except in extreme cases, has led Surgeon-General Terry, of Pennsylvania. to say that the oil treatment of the disease, in connection with the use of a compress, will in almost every case result in a cure if applied in time.

A Case in Point.—A student of Princeton College was stricken with appendicitis. The local physicians declared the case to be one requiring the use of the knife. Dr. Terry was called in. He found the patient's pulse at 120 and temperature at 104 degrees. He immediately administered his oil treatment and compress. Within an hour relief was observed, and by next morning both temperature and pulse had fallen. Within two days the patient was removed to his home, where full and speedy recovery came about.

NEW SALT REMEDY FOR SUNSTROKE.

Symptoms.—Throbbing in head, violent thirst, great restlessness; headache and fullness as if head would burst; red face, increased action of heart.

In extreme cases of sunstroke, where the patient is often in an unconscious condition, with a very weak, rapid pulse, and at times almost imperceptible, the injection under the skin of the forearm of a sterilized salt solution into the vein has been found most efficacious, and has been tne means of saving many patients when the temperature has reached 109-3/4.

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Treatment.—A vein of the arm is opened precisely as in the manner for bleeding, and a solution made by approximating one teaspoonful of common salt dissolved in one quart of water. This solution to be of the temperature of the blood, viz., 98-2/5 Fahrenheit.

By pursuing this treatment the blood-vessels are filled, the rapid action of the heart diminished, pulse becomes stronger and regular, and in association with the regulated cold bath or cold applications to the surface of the body, consciousness is restored within a very few hours. Care should be taken that the treatment, especially the cold bath, is not applied to cases of heat exhaustion, where the temperature is frequently subnormal. There is no doubt but what this recently instituted treatment by salt injections has been the means of saving many patients who have been affected with sunstroke. In sunstroke the fluid in the blood-vessels being below the normal quantity, the salt injection supplies the place of the lost pabulum. The above remedy is a new discovery made in July, 1901, by the Medico-Chirurgical Hospital, of Philadelphia.

ONE DOZEN GOOD REASONS WHY A BOY SHOULD NOT USE TOBACCO.

1st. Cigarettes or tobacco in any form hinders the growth and injures the nerves and health.

2d. Cigarettes foster the tobacco habit, and may make any boy a slave to it.

3d. The cigarette habit does not help a boy in his life work, and may prevent him from obtaining a good position in business.

4th. Most all reliable business establishments refuse to employ boys who smoke cigarettes.

5th. The following are among the poisons and drugs used in the manufacture of cigarettes: Arsenic, Creosote, Nicotine, Opium, Saltpetre, Tonca flavoring and Rum, all of which are harmful.

6th. Cigarette smoking makes a boy dull and stupid, impairs his memory and prevents his advance in school.

7th. Smoking creates an unnatural thirst, which may lead to drinking intoxicating liquors.

8th. Smoking is a selfish habit which may cause annoyance, discomfort and distress to others.

9th. Tobacco affects the eye, ear and nose, or sight, hearing and smelling, and also the heart.

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10th. It costs more than most boys can afford to pay to have their nerves and health ruined.

11th. Smoking is a useless and expensive habit and always does harm in a greater or less degree.

12th. It is also a filthy habit and defiles the body, and anything that defiles or injures the body is a sin against God, who created man in His own image.

TABLE OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES USED IN THE PREPARATION OF MEDICINES—DOSES AND SO FORTH.

SOLID. LIQUID.
60 grains make ...... 1 drachm (dr)i
 8 drachms make ..... 1 ounce (oz)i
16 ounces make ...... 1 pound lb 		60 minims make ....... 1 fluidrachm f(dr)i
 8 fluidrachms make .. 1 fluidounce f(oz)i
20 fluidounces make .. 1 pint (pint)i


It is always better to measure by minims than by drops. The size of a drop is constantly variable, while that of a minim, being measured by a graduated glass, is always the same. A fluidrachm is equal to a "teaspoonful," and a fluidounce to two "tablespoonfuls."

Suppose the dose for a child one year old is one teaspoonful, drachm, minim, or grain. Then the dose for a child 

2 years old is 1-1/2 teaspoonfuls, drachms, minims or grains.
3 years old is 2     teaspoonfuls, drachms, minims or grains.
4 years old is 3     teaspoonfuls, drachms, minims or grains.
5 years old is 3-1/2 teaspoonfuls, drachms, minims or grains.
6 years old is 4     teaspoonfuls, drachms, minims or grains.
7 years old is 4     teaspoonfuls, drachms, minims or grains.

And for a child between seven and fourteen years old it is from four to six teaspoonfuls, drachms, minims or grains, according to age.

For example: Suppose the dose of some prescription is stated to be two tablespoonfuls for a child twelve years old, but it is required to be used for a child tour years old. A child twelve years old would take about six teaspoonfuls to every three that should be taken by one four years old, or in other words, twice as much; therefore, the dose to be given is one tablespoonful. 

A teacup contains about. ................ 4   fluidounees f(oz)iv
A wineglass contains about .............. 2   fluidounces f(oz)ii
A tablespoon contains about ............. 1/2 fluidounce  f(oz)ss
A teaspoon contains about ............... 1   fluidrachm  f(dr)i 

TABLE FOR REGULATING THE DOSES OF MEDICINE FOR CHILDREN.

Take the dose for an adult as one teaspoonful: 

1 year old......................................dose 5 drops 
2 years old.....................................dose 7 drops 
3 years old.....................................dose 10 drops
4 years old.....................................dose 15 drops
7 years old.....................................dose 20 drops
14 years old....................................dose 30 drops
20 years old....................................dose 40 drops
From 20 to 60 years old.........................dose 60 drops

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GRADUATED TABLE FOR ADMINISTERING LAUDANUM.

For a child at birth, or 1 month old ....... 1/2 to 1 drop
Under a year old ........................... 1/2 to 3 drops
From 1 to 2 years ............................ 1 to 5 drops
From 2 to 5 years ............................ 2 to 8 drops
From 5 to 10 years .......................... 5 to 15 drops
From 10 to 15 years ........................ 10 to 20 drops
At 15 years ................................ 15 to 20 drops
For an adult ............................... 25 to 30 drops

HOW TO PREPARE HERBS.

When a plant has reached a stage of its growth when all its properties are fullest it is the proper time to gather it.

Roots.—The best time to gather roots is before the sap rises in the spring, but they may be taken after the leaves have dried in the fall.

Barks.—Gather in the fall or early spring, and, after removing the outside portion of the bark, cut and put in a dry place.

Berries and Fruits.—Hang in a cool, dry place or spread on tables or shelves.

Seeds and Flowers.—When they have fully ripened, place to dry in a shady place.

Medical Herbs.—Gather any time while blooming, before the autumn frosts, and dry in the shade.

Leaves.—Should be collected when the bloom is on the plant, and hung or spread in a current of air so as to be hastily dried.

All druggists know that tin canisters are the best in which to keep powders, where they can be dry and in a dark place; roots in barrels or wooden cases and extracts and tinctures in jars and bottles away from the light.

How to Prepare Herbs for Use.—To make an infusion or decoction, take two ounces of the plant, bruise, and add a quart of water. Tinctures are made by taking two ounces of the powdered article and adding a quart of alcohol and letting stand two weeks. Essences are made by dissolving two ounces of the essential oils in a quart of alcohol. Infusions or teas are made by taking a half cupful of the herb and allowing to simmer slowly over the fire. Decoctions are made in the same way, only make sure to extract the full strength from the herb.

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