basis six cents higher. Though there was an increase in the acreage, planted to corn, of about 1.7 per cent, the yield is estimated at about four bushels per acre short of last year's average, the market reflects this condition in the consequent higher basis for spirits. At this writing no change has been made for denatured. The prices effective at this time follow: 188, in barrels, $2.76; half-barrels, $2.81; 10-gallon cans, $2.96; 5-gallon cans, $3.06 the gallon, containers inclusive, with the usual allowance of 10 cents per gallon for cash in ten days. U. S. P. (190°), 5 cents the gallon over 188°. Cologne Spirits, 188°, 5 cents, and 190° 10 cents the gallon over 188 alcohol.

Denatured, 188, barrels, 44c; half-barrels, 49c; Pyro, 180°, 2 cents the gallon lower.

Wood Alcohol.-Unchanged; some difficulty has been experienced obtaining supplies promptly in that the production has been restricted by the lack of demand for charcoal. No change has been made in the price basis and 95 per cent is quoted in barrels at 55c; half-barrels, 60c; 10-gallon cans, 75c; 5-gallon cans, 85c the gallon, containers inclusive. 97 per cent, 5 cents the gallon higher.

Balsam, Tolu.--Advanced; supplies are extremely light and with the increasing scarcity in the country of origin the market has been unsettled with a strong upward tendency. U. S. P. purified in one pound tins is now quotable at 60c.

Bark, Cascara Sagrada.-Advanced; reports from the coast forecast a higher level, the 1911 peel has been extremely light, especially in Washington and Oregon where it is conceded that the total will not exceed twenty cars of ten tons each, this is considerably less than has been peeled any season during the last ten years. The new peel has in the main been absorbed for manufacturing account, only about fifty tons remaining unsold, supplies of old bark are extremely light, not over one-third of the quantity usually on hand is now reported for. engagement and prices range high, especially for select goods. The collection of Cascara bark has extended into British Columbia and in the future supplies from this source will exercise a material influence on the spot market covering requirements for domestic consumption and also for export. Prime, three-yearold bark, iree from moss is quotable at 22c to 25c to 30c; ground, 32c; powdered, 35c the pound.

Cotton Root.-Advanced; available stocks on spot and at the usual source of supply are very light, with the principal holders naming higher prices. Now quotable at 36c to 40c; powdered 45c the pound.

Prickly Ash.--Advanced; very little bark has been received from this season's gathering of either the Northern or Southern variety, supplies are consequently light and prices ranging higher. Prime Northern is now quotable at 37c to 42c to 45e; ground, 47c; powdered, 50c the pound.

Beans, St. Ignatius.-Advanced; a firming tendency reflects the lightness of supplies, now quotable at 70c for whole, for powdered, 75c the pound.

Vanilla. With an active demand for all varieties, during the summer, values are fully maintained on the high basis effective for some time. The demand is more general for the Bourbon variety though with light supplies, Mexican beans are being used by many manufacturers, the demand necessitating requests for the delivery of supplies at this time, booked under ordinary onditions for delivery up to and in January. It is estimated that the new crop will be of about the same proportions as the last, though it is anticipated there will be no hold-over stocks and that the high levels now effective will be fully maintained. The extent of the Bourbon crop is in doubt as unfavorable reports, due to the drought, have been received from some of the larger producing districts, if these are confirmed, the result will be for a general strengthening of values for all varieties. Prime, soft beans are now quoted as follows: Mexicans, $6.25 to $7.25; Bourbon (Mexican style bundling), $5.25 to $5.75; Tahiti, $2.00 to $2.25 the pound, as to quality and length.

Berries, Juniper.-Advanced; reports from the primary market indicate that the new crop, which will be available in about a month, is of a very poor quality and of insufficient proportions to meet the usual demand, under these conditions buyers are active in procuring the visible supply of the old crop and the price range has advanced materially. 110-lb. bags are now quoted at 44c to 81⁄2c to 12c as wanted; ground and powdered, 20c the pound.

Prickly Ash.-Advanced; with the demand active and the market in short supply, a higher price range has been made effective, the general asking price is now 42c to 50c for whole; powdered, 55c the pound.

Camphor. Declined; a quiet and uneventful market prevails with a slightly lower price level in effect. In Japan the native refiners have agreed upon a firm position and have again requested the government to consider the advisability of increasing the crude limits to foreign refiners, the result is in doubt, though if acted on will make a material change in conditions on spot. Bulk and 1-lb. wrapped tablets are now quoted at 53%1⁄2c to 58c; 1-oz. tablets, 552c to 60c: 2-3 oz. tablets, 56c to 61c; 2-oz. tablets, 57c to 62c; 1-3 oz. tablets, 581⁄2c to 63c the pound, as to quantity.

Camphor, Monobromated. Declined; reflecting the easier position of camphor, a reduction of five cents was made effective, establishing crystal or powdered at $1.45 the pound.

Cantharides.--Advanced; reflecting the strength of the primary situation, a higher level has been established for spot supplies.

Russian whole are quoted at 95c to $1.10, powdered $1.15; Chinese (so-called) 52c to 60c, powdered 65c the pound.

Cassia Fistula.-Advanced; spot stocks have been reduced to a minimum and holders are naming a higher price basis, the present asking price is 18c to 25c the pound, as to quantity. Cloves. Advanced; with an active demand on spot and supplies reduced to a minimum, there is a disposition on the part of holders to maintain the advanced price basis in view of the heavy sales made against the arrival of new crop supplies and the keen speculative influences under which they have been effected. Zanzibar are now quoted at 28c to 32c; powdered, 35c the pound.

Cocoa Butter.-Advanced; though the Amsterdam auction of September 5th resulted in an unchanged unit of 102 Dutch cents, the subsequent demand has been of such proportions that the supply has been inadequate and an upward tendency has resulted. Half-pound, finger marked cakes in 12-lb. boxes are quoted at 49c to 52c to 55c the pound, as wanted; 1-oz. cosmetic style fingers in one pound boxes 65c to 70c the pound.

Copaiba. Advanced; arrivals of South American continue light with an increase in the demand as the season advances, a readjustment of values shows a slightly lower basis, which more than likely will be of short duration as a higher price level is anticipated. U. S. P. refined is now quotable at 60c to 65c the pound.

Cream Tartar. Declined; heavy importations of argols associated with an inactive demand has weakened refiners views, a lower price level resulting. The foreign market for argols is firm, owing to the short wine crops and an enhancement of spot values would not be unlooked for. U. S. P. powdered is quoted at 30c to 32c to 35c the pound.

Flowers, Arnica.-Advanced; prospects for a very light crop on account of the drought have influenced firmer views for spot stocks, with still higher prices anticipated with the making of the new crop and on confirmation of the extent of the shortage. Prime, fiery are offered at 21c to 24c to 27c; ground, 29c; powdered, 30c the pound.

Chamomile.-Advanced; reports covering the new crop are unfavorable at the best, and the flowers of a very poor quality. Though the crop of Roman is claimed to be almost a failure, a fair production of Hungarian is anticipated, pending the final results prices are higher and firmly maintained, with Roman quoted at 43c to 46c to 50c; Hungarian 16c to 19c to 22c the pound.

Saffron, American.-Advanced; the firmer views of holders was somewhat of a surprise and followed an improved demand, emphasizing the lightness of available supplies. The prevailing quotations show a range of 38c to 42c to 45c as to quantity. Glycerin. The increasing demand incident to the opening of the active consuming season has imparted a degree of firmness to the market for C. P. refined which is in keeping with the conditions governing crude on spot and also abroad, where there C. P. refined in 50-lb. is very little offered for 1911 delivery.

tins inclusive is now quotable at 232c the pound.

Gum, Mastic.-Advanced; reports of unfavorable weather conditions in the producing districts have influenced a strengthening tendency to the spot market. Picked tears are now quoted at 75c, powdered, 85c the pound.

Haarlem Oil.-Though supplies of the ordinary article of commeree are more freely admitted by the customs officials the demand is to a certain extent limited, as the original and genuine Tilly Gold Medal brand is now offered at such a slight Ordiadvance in the price and the packing is more desirable. nary is now quoted at $2.75 to $3.75; Tilly's Gold Medal, packed one dozen in a carton at $3.00 to $4.00 the gross as to quantity.

Hops. Advanced; estimates of the current production on the coast and for New York State are considerably below the average for the last ten years. The total production is given as about 200,000 bales as against 230,000 bales in 1910 and an The advancing tendency annual consumption of 250,000 bales.

of the market reflects these conditions and prices for spot supplies are materially higher. Choice new crop are now held at 58c to 65c; old crop 38c to 45c for bulk, packages are held at the usual advance.

Indigo. Advanced; though this staple was formerly produced in this country in considerable quantities, very little is produced at this time, and up to recent years India has been the source of supply for the greater portion of the amount used each year. Statistics show that in 1895 India planted 1,688,042 acres to indigo, the yield was 27,000,000 pounds, since that it has decreased each year until now the average annual production is not over 5,000,000 pounds. A synthetic product manufactured in Germany is used largely and is directly responsible for the limited production of the natural. Owing to the higher markets, in the southern states of Mexico more attention is being given Heavy to its growth though the production is as yet limited. rains in the producing districts of India have damaged the plants to such an extent that there will be a short crop and in Madras consequence prices on spot have advanced materially.

is now quotable at 85c for whole; powdered, 90c the pound. Leaves, Buchu.--Declined; in keeping with the lower basis named for new crop arrivals an easing tendency is reported for spot supplies. Prime green, short is now quoted at $1.45 to $1.65: powdered, $1.75; long, $1.25 the pound.

Digitalis.-Advanced; unfavorable crop developments stimu

lated the foreign market and its strength has been imparted to supplies on spot which are now held at 23c to 26c to 28c for whole, ground 30c, powdered, 32c the pound.

Henbane.-Advanced; the primary market is higher following crop reports considered unfavorable, this condition is reflected in the advanced levels named for spot supplies. Select German is now offered at 23c to 28c, powdered 28c to 35c the pound, as to quantity.

Marjoram, Sweet.-Advanced; the German variety advanced sharply on spot, following the report that no supplies were available for shipment from the primary market, with spot stocks light and under close control. Whole leaf is offered at 52c to 60c; ground 62c; powdered 65c the pound. Lupulin. Advanced; available supplies have been reduced to a minimum, as imports have been restricted by supplies failing to meet the standard. This condition with the market for hops established on a materially higher basis, the market advanced sharply to $3.25 the pound.

Lycopodium. Declined; following the easing tendency of the foreign market a lower price level is now effective for spot stocks, with 22-lb. packages quoted at 672c to 75c to 85c the pound, as wanted.

Manna. Advanced; prospects for the new crop are reported unfavorable and enhanced values are effective at the source

of supply and on spot, with 90c to $1.00 the pound named for small flake; large flake, $1.50.

Menthol. Advanced; an increasing demand has reduced available stocks to such an extent that a reaction to a higher price level has resulted, establishing the market for U. S. P. varieties at $6.00 to $6.75 the pound, as to quantity; recrystalized, 60c the pound higher.

Mercury. Declined; first hands have reduced the price level for flasks, and jobbing parcels are offered at correspondingly lower figures, with U. S. P. at 77c to 85c; redistilled 92c to $1.00 the pound, as to quantity.

Oil, Bay. Advanced; the extreme scarcity of bay leaves is now evidenced in the higher price levels for oil, from which no relief is anticipated for some months. Stocks in the primary market and on spot are light and still further advances are not unlooked for at this time, present quotations are on a basis of $4.25 to $4.50 the pound, as to quantity.

Bergamot.-Advanced; a further advance was scored on spot, and though brokers views are not in accord with the prevailing views abroad, all offers for futures have been withdrawn and the market firmly established at $6.50 to $6.75 the pound.

Clove. Advanced; following the upward course of the market for the spice a higher price level has been named and fully maintained at $1.50 to $1.75 the pound.

Cod Liver.-Advanced; with the advent of cooler weather an increasing demand has cleared the market of cheap lots in second hands and established the spot market on a firm basis, which is in keeping with the present cost to import. Pure Norwegian is now quoted in 10-gallon cans, inclusive, at $1.70; 5-gallon cans, inclusive, $1.75; as wanted, $1.75 the gallon, container extra.

Fennel. Advanced; following and in sympathy with the sharp advance for seed, a higher range is named, with $1.85 to $2.10 the pound, the prevailing prices.

Lavender. -Advanced; the quality of the new crop oil is reported to be very satisfactory though the extent of the crop is in doubt due to unfavorable weather conditions, the drought having retarded the development of the plants. The several varieties are now quotable as follows: Flowers, $3.25 to $3.50; true spike, $1.50 to $1.75; garden, 75c to $1.00 the pound, as to quantity.

Lemon.--Advanced; interest centers in the new crop situation, covering which, reports are somewhat conflicting though a general shortage is now conceded. With the withdrawal of futures from the market spot prices advanced materially and are firmly maintained at $2.50 to $2.75 the pound for 1-lb. coppers, inclusive.

Lemon Grass.-Advanced; the market is practically bare of supplies with no assurance as to when stocks may be replenished. The price range is high and without offer, on a basis of $2.75 to $3.00 the pound.

Orange. Declined; the government did not appeal the duty case and the rate of 25 per cent became effective early in the month. Under keen competition and with a lack of stability the market reacted to a lower basis and $3.60 to $3.85 the pound is now named.

Peppermint.-Advanced; the distillation of new crop oil is reported nearly over, present indications are for a normal yield, the market is in an unsettled condition with prices tending upward. The hold-over crop is light and some doubt is expressed as to whether the available oil will cover the country's requirements, the annual consumption being estimated at about 280,000 to 300,000 pounds. The present ruling prices for pure $3.75 to $4.00; U. S. P. redistilled $4.00 to $4.25 the pound, as to quantity.

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Spearmint.--Advanced; the available stock of new crop oil is said to be under close control, with supplies offered sparingly, the disposition of the holder being to restrict the buying for actual consuming account only. A continuance of this policy will occasion further advances. Pure oil is now quoted at $5.50 to $5.75 the pound.

Tansy. Advanced; following the upward trend of prices for all domestic oils, pure is offered at $3.50 to $3.75 the pound, as to quantity.

Pepper. Advanced; cable advices from the foreign markets and the source of supply indicate that strong speculative interests are in control of the spot stocks, which are reported in excess of the average of the last few years, and with the activity incident to the season, have been successful in influencing a higher price range for all varieties. Crop shortages for all varieties are reported from the producing districts and have further strengthened the position of the market for spot supplies. Powdered black is now quoted at 16c to 21c to 25c the pound; white, 221⁄2c to 27c to 30c the pound, as to quantity. Phenol. Advanced; a heavy demand with light supplies on spot, the strikes at foreign ports having delayed and interrupted the forwarding of supplies, together with the influence of stronger advices from abroad, have combined in making effective two advances during the month and totaling 12c the pound. U. S. P. crystal is now quoted as follows: 1-lb. bottles or tins, 28c; 5-lb. tins, 24c; 10-lb. tins, 23c; 25-lb. tins, 21c; 50-lb. tins, 20c; containers inclusive.

Root, Burdock.-Advanced; at the source of supply drought has affected the gathering to such an extent that prices are only nominal in the absence of supplies. On spot supplies are so scarce that a recent manufacturing order for 500 lbs. was refused. Under these conditions the trend of the market is sharply upward, with whole quoted at 21c to 23c to 25c; ground, 30c the pound.

Golden Seal.-Advanced; the demand is active with spot supplies light. Inquiry at the usual country sources fails to disclose other than straggling lots for which an outside figure is asked. Unless the situation is relieved by the marketing of the scattered country stocks there will be materially higher price levels made effective as on spot the bulk of the supply is in the hands of a single operator who is now naming a price 50c the pound over the present ruling quotations. U. S. P. is now quotable at $6.25 to $6.50; ground, $6.65; powdered, $6.50 to $6.75 the pound, as to quantity.

Ipecac.-Advanced; the Cartagena continues in light supply on spot with some of the foreign markets cleared of all stocks. Rio is practically out of the market and the price is but nominal. Cartagena is quoted at $3.10 to $3.30; powdered $3.25 to $3.45 the pound. Rio, $3.35 to $3.55; powdered $3.50 to $3.70 the pound.

Sarsaparilla.-Advanced; supplies of the Mexican variety to arrive, have been disposed of on an advanced basis and has exercised a strengthening tendency on available spot supplies. Whole Mexican is now quoted 21c to 26c to 30c; ground or cut, 32c; powdered 35c the pound.

Spikenard. Declined; a lower price level in the country with cheaper arrivals on spot, are reflected in the lower quotations now ruling, with offers of whole at 34c to 40c; powdered 45c the pound.

Sal Rochelle.--Declined; a reduction in the market for tartar products early in the month was followed by the naming of a lower selling basis for this item. The French wine crop is reported light, if confirmed, there will be a shortage of argols, and higher prices may be anticipated. Ruling quotations are now on a basis of 24c to 28c the pound, as to quantity.

Santonin.--Advanced; the primary market is under strong control with the ruling price $1.10 the pound over former quotations. This condition is reflected on the spot market though second hands are eager sellers below the market, of small lots. Crystal is now quotable at $7.00 the pound; $1.15 the ounce. Powdered 20 cents the pound higher.

Seed, Canary.--Advanced; spot stocks of Smyrna and South American are light and no supplies will be available for shipment until late in the current month or early in October. The spot market is firmer with recleaned in 200-lb. bags quoted at 44c to 61⁄2e to 10c the pound, as wanted.

Celery. Advanced; pending the final outcome of the duty question the customs officials will collect the 10c a pound duty, this action with the shortage has resulted in sharp advances, establishing the market on a high level. The French farmers when informed of the duty on imports to the U. S., immediately reduced the acreage devoted to this seed, the total production will not show in excess of 40 tons, the inference was that supplies of seed would be purchased in California. The California seed is an entirely different product, is used only for planting to grow celery and therefore has little bearing on market conditions and prices. No relief is anticipated before the new crop is available next fall and still higher prices are anticipated. Whole seed is now quoted at 34c to 37c to 40c; powdered 42c the pound.

Colchicum.-Advanced; following the upward course of the foreign market, available spot stocks are more firmly held and the price maintained on a basis of 39c to 45c for whole; powdered, 50c the pound.

Coriander. Declined; with freer arrivals, 2000 bags coming in one shipment from London, the spot market is in an easier position and a slightly lower price basis is in effect with natural quoted at 7c to 10c to 12c; bleached, 9c to 12c to 14c; powdered, 12c to 15c to 17c the pound, as to quantity.

Fennel. Advanced; the German or Saxon variety advanced sharply on primary advices of disturbing crop reports. The yield is not only reported short but also of a very poor quality. The appreciation of values within ten days more than doubled the asking price. Select seed is now quoted at 34c to 37c to 40c; powdered, 42c the pound.

Poppy.-Advanced; the prices on spot have responded to the unsettled crop advices, especially for the German variety though the Dutch is firmer under similar conditions and blue is quoted at 18c to 22c to 25c the pound, as to quantity purchased.

Worm, Levant.-Advanced; the spot market is firmer in sympathy with reports from primary sources, inquiries for round lots, presumably for export, are still in evidence though sellers are offering sparingly, the ruling quotations show 21c to 24c to 28c the pound for whole; powdered, 30c.

Seidlitz Mixture. Declined; the market conditions covering the reduction are synonymus with those influencing Sal Rochelle, the ruling quotations are 20c to 22c to 24c the pound, as to quantity.

Sugar Milk.-Advanced; the unusual conditions governing the raw material has so restricted the output that leading manufacturers are not offering or contracting supplies of bulk. Difficulty is experienced in obtaining even modest requirements for jobbing account, though second hands are still offering below the parity of present values. There is no apparent relief in sight and 1-lb. cartons are quoted at 20c to 22c to 24c the pound, with still higher prices anticipated.

Tartar Emetic-Declined; following the general weakening of tartar products, a lower price level has been established, with crystal or powdered quoted at 35c to 37 to 43c the pound.

Wax, Bayberry.-Advanced; the upward tendency on spot follows the trend of the primary situation, there are widely diverging views as to price and the range for prime select goods is high, with 37 to 42c to 45c the ruling quotation.

Linseed Oil.-Advanced; the conditions at this writing are unsettled in the absence of definite data relative to new crop conditions. Although the asking price is one cent the gallon higher than at the time of our last issue, it is considerably lower than the ruling basis for the month. Crop reports are contradictory though an average estimate shows about 18,000,000 bushels for the United States, and 6,500,000 bushels for Canada, the Canadian crop cannot be depended on as the failure of the reciprocity agreement prevents its sale in this country at an attractive figure. Although lower prices are anticipated with the making and marketing of the new crop and on receipt of definite information relative to its extent, it is not believed that the opening basis will show oil below the seventies, if this low. Raw is now quoted in barrels at 88 cents the gallon, boiled one cent higher.

Turpentine. Declined; with freer supplies, permitting an accumulation of stocks, a lower price is effective in that barrels are now offered at 58 cents the gallon, this shows a net reduction of two cents the gallon since our last issue.

Glassware. The factories are now all in blast though some difficulty is experienced in obtaining some styles, especially in the smaller sizes. The discount basis for the new fire ware has been adjusted on the same basis that ware was offered for at the close of the last fire. and follows:

M. B. graduated or pearl ovals, case lots, 75-5%; 5 case lots, 75-10%; and 10 case lots, 80%. Comet oval flasks, case lots, 85%; 10 case lots, 85-5%; and 25 case lots, 85-10%; discount; brandy finish Baltimore ovals, case lots, 80%; 10 case lots, 80-5%; and 25 case lots, 80-10% discount.

Charles Dohme Holzhauer, of Newark, N. J., whose parents and grandparents are well known visitors at the A. Ph. A. meetings, is shown in the above picture. His grandfather Holzhauer promises to take him to the Denver meeting in 1912.

KANSAS CITY (MO.) NOTES

R. M. Parsell, manager Federmann's Walnut street store, is spending his vacation in points in eastern Missouri.

Chas. F. Mertens, manager Fred Eyssell's drug store, 1062 Union avenue, is spending his vacation in Minnesota.

A. A. Smith, manager Federmann's Diamond Drug Store, has returned from a two weeks' vacation spent at Sulphur Springs, Ark.

Walter J. Kuntz, former proprietor of Central Pharmacy, has bought the Mumford Pharmacy at Forty-third and Maine streets.

Ben L. Welsh, city salesman for Evans-Smith Drug Co., has been spending his vacation camping and fishing on the Blue river, near Dodson.

Ivan Coldwell has moved his store from 1922 to 1912 North Fifth street, Kansas City, Kan. The new location is quite an improvement over the old.

Geo. A. Dawes, manager G. O. Lake's drug store, has returned from his vacation spent in different parts of Kansas. Mr. Dawes was formerly from Leavenworth.

E. R. Cartmell, druggist, at Ninth and Minnesota avenue, is receiving congratulations over the arrival of a son at his home Sunday, September 10th. They have given him the name of Edwin R., Jr.

Hugo Brecklein is preparing to open his new store in the new Rialto building, which is nearing completion. Mr. Brecklein will have one of the finest and best equipped drug stores in the city.

C. E. Bartlett and Ray Alfred, both of Columbus, Kas., have bought the Central Pharmacy, Twelfth and Central streets, of W. J. Kuntz. They are both "live" druggists and we predict for them much suc

cess.

G. O. Lake and wife are enjoying an extensive trip through the east, stopping at many points of interest. They will attend the meeting of the stockholders of the United Drug Co. at Boston before their return.

AN ACID-PROOF CORK.-According to a German scientific paper, cork can be rendered acid-proof by the use of a solution made up, as follows:

"A solution of 15 parts of gelatine, 24 parts glycerin and 500 parts of water is prepared, and heated to 45 degrees Centigrade. The corks are placed in this mixture, where they are allowed to remain several hours; they are then removed, washed with water, and dried. They are next placed in a bath consisting of 20 parts of petrolatum and 70 parts of paraffine, heated to about 40 degrees Centigrade.

"This treatment protects the corks against the action of acids and other substances that exercises no solvent action on the paraffin. The corks can not, of course, be used for bottles containing alcohol, ether, benzine, benzol and similar liquids."

STRICTLY UNOFFICIAL

Not a Pharmacist's Baby.-"Mrs. Davis has a new little baby." Breathless interest. "It looks just like its mother," Chorus: "Poor little thing!"

"You Must Quit spending so much time in rathskellers and get back to nature more." "All right, doc. I'd just as soon sit in the palm room."-[Kansas City Journal.

Wants a Lady Pharmacist as a Partner. Such is an advertisement of a Missouri pharmacist. He does not specify whether it is a partner in business or a partner for life.

Doctor's Latin.-"I wish you would give me a copy of that prescription." "You'll have to go to the doctor for that. I never could read his writing." [Browning's Magazine.

A Wyoming cowboy called to see Owen Wister in Philadelphia, and was permitted to inspect the author's city outfit. As he casually examined an opera hat it sprang open. "A self-cocking hat," said the cow-puncher, admiringly.-[Everybody's.

Did You Adopt Pharmacy?-First Little Girl: Your papa and mamma are not real parents. They adopted you.

Second Little Girl: Well, that makes it all the more satisfactory. My parents picked me out, and yours had to take you just as you came.-[Tit-Bits.

Strange Things We Hear and queer things we see. We were recently seriously informed that the Illinois Board of Pharmacy recognizes certificates of registration in Missouri for drug stores to be operated between the east end of the St. Louis bridge and the city of Belleville, Ill. How the rumor started is more than we can surmise.

If She Bought Stamps she would want them delivered. A lady who was collecting autographs once wrote to Lincoln for a sentiment and his autograph, and she got in reply a note that ran: "Dear Madam: When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself, always inclose a stamp. There's your sentiment, and here's your autograph. A. Lincoln."

Prize Pupils.-District Superintendent James J. McCabe, of Brooklyn, has made an interesting collection of answers to questions given by pupils in our public schools. Among other instances he cites are these:

William the Conqueror was the first of the Mormons. Congress is divided into civilized, half-civilized, and savage. The Constitution of the United States was established to insure domestic hostility.

The blood flows through the alimentary canal into the abdominal canopy.

The cow has a pulse as well as anybody else, but you can not feel it at his wrist.

Shakespeare was a fiction and allegorical writer. His most intimate friend was Rare Ben Butler, who was also a great fiction writer. [The Christian Intelligencer.

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Mrs. W. F. Ittner, president of the St. Louis branch of the Woman's Organization of the National Association of Retail Druggists, was represented on the cover of the MEYER BROTHERS DRUGGIST for October.

The Offer List was included in the MEYER BROTHERS DRUGGIST for October. Some of the offers are still in force.

The House to House distribution of patent medicine samples is awakening a wave of protest throughout the entire country. It is claimed and not without reason that children are liable to take the medicine which is carelessly left at the doors of their homes. We are confident that unless, manufacturers themselves recognize the handwriting on the wall and discontinue this practice various state legislatures will enact laws which will be embarrassing to manufacturers.

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Market Review, Page 348.
Want Advertisements, Page 62.
Index to Advertisements, Page 63.
Dates of Board of Examinations, Page 46.