similar to those of neurasthenia, and there seems to be a consensus of opinion among gynecologists that hysterectomy is the only effective treatment.

In the Medical Century the editor has an article on "Medical Legislation in the United States," under the head of Homeopathy as leader in educational requirements he says: "Not a college is being conducted under the banner of similia that does not require four courses of lectures of six months each. On the other hand, less than one-fourth of the old school colleges demand four courses, and a large number of their schools are still satisfied with but two courses of five or six months each." The article is a most excellent one, and closes with a digest of medical laws in the various states of the Union.

A contributor to the Hypnotic Magazine treats toothache in this wise: For the relief of toothache, place the hands on the face of the patient, over the painful tooth, blow gently warm breath in the ear, warming up the nerve-trunk. Order the patient to breathe deeply seven or eight times and the pain will usually disappear. The rationale of this system is that deep breathing relieves the tension of the voluntary muscles, and this relaxation relieves in turn the pressure upon the sympathetic nervous system.

Another gives this opinion which has been the experience of many: I find my best hour for study is the hour before going to bed, because I dream, and am conscious of dreaming, continually through the night about this particular study, whatever it may have been, and I find that it is fixed securely in my memory in the morning. On the other hand, if I give an hour's work to the same subject during the day it generally slips from my mind and the impression made is too evanscent to affect the memory. When we were learning algebra at school I have been so muddled over problems at night that my brain was incapable either of reasoning or perception, but after a nights sleep, during which I have been conscious of the labor of solving or attempting to solve algebraical problems, I have noticed that these problems were clear and simple in the morning.

In Pediatrics.-J. Lewis Smith, M. D., writes on "Antitoxin and Intubation in the Treatment of Diphthertic Croup." He speaks of "three methods which are likely to furnish important aid to the physician in the treatment of this malady. (1). The sublimation of calomel; (2), intubation and (3) subcutaneous injections of antitoxin. In regard to the last he says: "Facts accumulate to show that in whatever part the diphtheritic exudate occurs, it may be arrested by the prompt injections of antitoxin." He then cites 11 cases at the New York Foundling Asylum, all presenting the Klebs Loeffler bacilli, seven of whom recovered after using the injections, being a death-role of 36 per cent.

Under Editorial Comments the statement is made that at the Infant's Asylum on Randell's Island near New York City, "the mortality among the infants reaches the fearful rate of nearly 90 per cent." But at Naples, Italy, at the Foundling Hospital, "out of 856 infants received into the institution in 1895, 853 died within the year and another has since died." A member of the hospital staff excuses the high death rate by saying that "a city like Naples has to receive the refuse of all the miseries of all the physical and moral depravities that feed there."

The Pacific Coast Journal of Homeopathy has for its leading article-Plastic Surgery of Pelvis, by Florence N. Ward, M. D., San Francisco. A chart is published giving the answers of 21 prominent gynecologists to 10 questions.

J. M. Selfridge, M. D. of Oakland, Calif., records a case of uterine fibroids as large as a lemon, relieved by lil. tig. 200x, and cured in nine months with high poteneries of tuberculinum and sulphur.

The faculty of Hahnemann Hospital College, San Francisco, are considering the matter of affiliating with the Old School in the State University.

In the New England Medical Gazette, an editorial on physicians and pharmacists has this paragraph: "One of the most potent influences of recent years in modifying and moulding medical practice is the enterprising, energetic, and wholly commercial spirit which prompts manufacturing chemists and

similar agencies not merely to prepare their drugs for use, but to skillfully advertise their virtues. The instructions and "clinical experience" which accompany the advertisements, spread generously broadcast by every mail testify most vehemently to the fact that medicine is not yet emancipated from the thralldom of empiricism, Man's ingenuity is strained to invent names for new preparations and "important discoveries," and to increase the number and variety of combinations of drugs, as well as to accumulate "unsolicited testimony" to the marvelous powers possessed by these novelties; testimony which may tempt the unreasoning to "try" said products in actual practice. This custom, a product of modern civilization, testifies quite as eloquently to the instability of medicine as to any. thing else."

Of course, reference is made "to the instability of (Old School) medicine."

THE DENVER COLLEGE.

The College opening exercises were held at the College hall, October 9, at 8 p, m. The introductory lecture by Prof. W. A. Burr was an excellent dissertation on "The Finished Workman" and was thoroughly enjoyed by the large audience. Following the lecture, President B. A. Wheeler, made a stirring impromptu speech to the students on the true basis of success. in practice. The College laboratories were then thrown open to inspection and the balance of the evening was devoted to social intercourse among friends, students and faculty. The outlook for the College was never so favorable as now. The classes are all larger and better prepared for college work than ever before. It is believed that the new College will be completed before the present session closes. All feel assured of a prosperous future for this institution.

THE CRITIQUE.

Formerly THE Denver JournAL OF HOMEOPATHY.

SAMUEL S. SMYTHHE, M. D., Editor.

W. A. BURE, M. D., Associate Editor. J. WYLIE ANDERSON, M. D., Managing Editor. All books for review, magazines, exchanges, correspondence and articles for publication in this Journal should henceforth be sent to Dr. S. S. Smythe. Editor, 403 California Building, Denver, Colorado.

All business communications should be addressed to Dr. J. Wylie Anderson, 16 Steele Block, Denver, Colorado.

"What's in a name?" Little more than the letters which compose it.

With this issue we abandon the old name and adopt a new one, not because the latter is any better than the former, but simply because the old name was so nearly identical with that of several other journals in our school, that the new management thought it wise to use one as little like any other as possible. "CRITIQUE" has no other significance to us than as a name which shall be distinctively our own.

Although no longer to be known as "THE DENver Journal OF HOMEOPATHY," it will not be any the less a Homeopathic Journal. It shall be our aim now, as heretofore, to chronicle the doings and sayings of the Western and Inter-Mountain profession. During the last four years great things have occurred in in this territory. Homeopathy has had a boom, and this Journal modestly assumes that it has been a leading factor in advancing the good work. The change of title involves no change of policy or purpose. We are for Homeopathy and all that the name implies. Fearless and candid in criticism, we shall endeavor to be just and fair to all.

Within a very brief period Homeopathy in Colorado has been raised from the dead level of stagnation to a high plane

of activity and vigor. Our College, our Hospital, the Journal have all scored successes unparalleled in the history of simila institutions. This is not vanity or egotism, but simple, plain truth. Our work is not yet finished and the "CRITIQUE" must aid in accomplishing still greater things for the cause of Homeopathy before it can withdraw from its chosen field.

Our pathway has not been strewn with roses, nor on the contrary, has it been altogether barren of pleasures and gratifications, but all in all, the venture has been a costly contribution from a few willing hands. Under any circumstances, it is not an easy thing to successfully establish a Medical Journal, but for us it was peculiarly difficult to gain the confidence and support of the profession. The enterprise was naturally looked upon with doubt as to its stability and permanency, but time and sincerity of purpose have effaced all question of failure.

The "CRITIQUE" is no longer an experiment. It has come to stay and do business. Through it we hope to unite all our people in support of a common cause. There should no longer be any division in our ranks, and to this end we earnestly solicit your professional aid in making the "CRITIQUE" a credit to our school and cosmopolitan in its scope. Send in your contributions and your subscriptions. "We'll do the rest."

Our September issue met with a flattering reception from the profession throughout the country. Dr. Strickler and the Editor have received very complimentary letters from prominent physicians commending the articles on Life Insurance and on the American Institute. Both are live questions in our school to-day, and the "CRITIQUE" feels highly gratified at having been the medium for presenting them in such a manner as to attract the attention and personal interest of so many influential workers in the profession. The unjust discrimination of the old Life Insurance companies against our school must be overcome by united effort. Success is sure to follow per