ime. in the early r of the uterus en the ages of hough it is seen m. I have seen ung as twentyenty-five of the ence helped her --three to within er death. I am ted to an operawould be living type of mucous the cervix, its are different, it The squamous of the vaginal the racemose or e cervical canal, of the mucous y of the fundus, by the cancer evelop from all such a macroscopical picture must be If a fetid and watery discharge is an outgrowth e mucosa as well he deeper strucch in blood vesturbance of the Leed. In fact, I y of these cases nstantly because Progression of Lecrosis, and the d friable, which, king down, and ischarge occurs. e comes early in es absent if the scular. slightly blood or ld cause one to -igin. In these often be found bleeding. It is r its surface are growths, which ith the finger or seen As a rule a diagnosis can be made a recent Intro-uterine pregnancy may cause a discharge similar in character, but not identical to the cancer discharge. It is intermenstrual, rarely offensive, and period. Bimanual examinati In all cases where the physic Occasionally the pathologist normal tissue. ca our With the present knowl Early curettage in suspec eal the soft, yielding, ■ one side of the uterus. where the physical examatisfactory as far as react nature of the lesion ne uterus should be curetto do this little proto secure a sufficient curetted material, the - be removed from the erior, and lateral walls - as well as from the It is very probable, if is secured, that maligent. All the tissue re- curette, including the immediately be dropped cent solution of formalin ng. the pathologist has diffimining as to whether the alignant or not, but as a entiation is promptly and e between cancer procrastination is the thief of time, how surely is it the greatest criminal of all in its theft of life of every individual who is afflicted with cancer. There is no censure too great for the doctor, whether he be young or old, who, for the sake of practice, holds on to a case until it has passed the border line of safety and enters the realm of uncertainty. There can be no excuse. Ignorance in these days of enlightenment is not good ground in the profession for delay in early diagnosis. "Safety first" is a maxim in these cases that applies both to the welfare of the patient and redounds to the everlasting credit of the doctor. Along with early diagnosis goes early operation, and with early operation is lifted the veil of uncertainty and death, which goes with watchful waiting,-tampons, iodin applications, and douches. cases Of the treatment of these and surgically I will say nothing, because it is a large subject and one requiring a whole evening for its discussion. present knowledge we absolutely unjustified in ase under our care in the least ground for suser to go on and develop until it is recognized 7. From no other part can we so easily obtain diagnostic study, and cuse for failure to make nosis of cancer. Where sin our mind, the panily should be frankly uation and the necessity iving at the conclusion, saving the life of the idual. cage in suspected cases 'm and clears up an unch, if allowed to go on, astrously. It is our duty d specialists along these constantly before the GOLDEN JUBILEE-VICTORY CEL EBRATION MEETING. The Fiftieth Annual Meeting of the American Medical Editors' Association will be held at the Marlborough-Blenheim Hotel, Atlantic City, on Monday and Tuesday, June 9th and 10th, and will take the form of a semi-centennial celebration and a Victory Meeting, emphasizing the part which this Association and its members have taken in the world's war. The enthusiasm manifested upon the part of the President, Ex-Presidents and Officers of this Association is an assurance of its successful outcome. A most attractive program is now being prepared and every physician, even remotely interested in medical journalism, will find it to his advantage to attend. PRACTITIONER A MEDICAL, CLIMATOLOGICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL MONTHLY MAGAZINE. This journal endeavors to mirror the progress of the profession of California and Arizona. Established in 1886 by Walter Lindley, M.D., LL.D. Associate Editors, Dr. Walter Lindley, Dr. W. W. Watkins, Dr. Ross Moore, Dr. George L. Cole, Address all communications and manuscripts to EDITOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PRACTITIONER, Suubscription Price, per annum, $1.00. 1414 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, Cal. EDITORIAL HOSPITAL STANDARDIZATION. have him as we have had him will be benefited by his presence. Bishop Joseph H. Johnson made an interesting talk on the problems that face the hospitals of today. Dr. John Willis Baer of Pasadena spoke in a humorous, graphic manner in regard to the citizens' part in hospitals. The meetings held in Los Angeles at the Hotel Alexandria on the afternoon and evening of April 2nd, for the betterment of hospitals, were of decided benefit to Southern California. Dr. John G. Bowman, Director of the American College of Surgery, had the meeting called and it was held under the auspices of that organization. Dr. Henry H. Sherk of Pasadena presided. There was at each meeting a large attendance. Dr. Bowman at both meetings spoke eloquently and forcibly on Hospital Standardization, devoting himself to the importance of laboratories, DR. S. ADOLPHUS KNOPF IN LOS case records, and staff organization. Drs. Granville MacGowan, F. C. E. Mattison, Stanley P. Black and Andrew Stewart Lobingier all gave interesting talks along the same lines. Rev. Chas. B. Boulinier, President of the Catholic Hospital Association, also spoke at both sessions. Dr. Bowman was the vital spark of the occasion. He spoke like one inspired and every community that can Hospitals must never be standardized to the extent of doing away with individuality, but by such meetings as these each hospital can be aroused to a sense of its responsibilities and possibilities. ANGELES. It was a dark, rainy night when Dr. Knopf of New York City addressed the Los Angeles County Medical Society, Thursday, March 20th, at its regular monthly meeting. Despite the weather there was a full attendance and the speaker of the evening was filled with enthusiasm by the presence of many old friends. Dr. Knopf is still serving the Government, his special mission se has been arrested. of membership in the county unit. was on of Southern CaliforKnopf as one of themegan his medical studies ity of Southern Califorhe first interne medical Los Angeles County Hos on of the latter fact, at of the address the SoInternes of the Los AnHospital presented Dr. he jeweled insignia of ion. Dr. Knopf graced. On adjournment the e a reception and a re OF THE LOS ANGELES lar meeting of the Los VERDICT SET ASIDE. We recently noted the judgment obtained against Dr. W. R. Livingston, of Oxnard, in the damage suit of Davison vs. Livingston. We are glad to note that Judge Rogers set aside the verdict of the jury and granted a new trial, on the ground that the evidence did not show any negligence on the part of the Doctor, such as was claimed by the plaintiff. We congratulate the Doctor, but deem it unfortunate that he should have been put to the inconvenience of court procedure. There would be very few malpractice suits if the cases could be examined by some sort of investigating body such as a grand jury before being placed on the docket for trial. STATE SOCIETY OFFICERS. The California State Medical Society announces the election of the following officers for the ensuing year: Dr. A. L. Ryfkogel of San Francisco, president; Dr. H. G. Brainerd of Los Angeles, first vice-president; Dr. Dudley Smith of Oakland, second vice-president; Dr. W. H. Kiger of Los Angeles, Dr. James A. Parkingson of Sacramento and Dr. O. D. Smith of Oakland, councillors; Dr. A. B. Spalding of San Francisco, delegate to the American Medical Association; Dr. Saxton Pope of San Francisco, secretary, re-elected. The convention next year will be held at Del Monte. HERN CALIFORNIA OLOGICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL MONTHLY MAGAZINE. hed in 1886 by Walter Lindley, M.D., LL.D. RGE E. MALSBARY, Editor and Publisher. Associate Editors, . W. W. Watkins, Dr. Ross Moore, Dr. George L. Cole, Ids, Dr. William A. Edwards, Dr. Andrew W. Morton, y Power, Dr. B. J. O'Neill, Dr. C. G. Stivers, McNeile, Dr. W. H. Dudley, Dr. J. M. Mathews. cations and manuscripts to SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PRACTITIONER, um, $1.00. 1414 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, Cal. tuberculosis in soldiers and sail The profession of Southern In recognition of the latter A SECTION OF THE LOS A At the regular meeting of |