Journalistic Jottings

¶ DR. THOMAS ANDREW HOPKINS, who has become managing editor of the "Medical Fortnightly," St. Louis, has surrounded himself with an able staff of department editors, and is making the editorial page a feature of that magazine.

THE pungent articles running in "Collier's Weekly," from the pen of Mr. Samuel Hopkins Adams, are most effective in opening the eyes of the public with relation to the methods of such quacks as Oren Öneal, Coffee, of Des Moines, Powell and other notorious advertising fakes and humbugs.

The recent merger of the "St. Louis Medical and Surgical Journal" with the "Medical Mirror" removes from the field the oldest medical journal in the West, and one with which many eminent men have been associated. "The Medical Mirror," which is being so ably conducted by Dr. O. F. Baerens, will gain much strength and prestige by the merger, with the added influence of Dr. A. H. Ohmann-Dumesnil on the editorial staff.

ONE of the most striking papers in the October number of Putnam's Monthly is the first of two devoted to a study of Lafcadio Hearn, his personality and his art, by Dr. George M. Gould, who was for many years intimately associated with Hearn, and who rather than any one else pointed out the way to Japan to this eccentric genius. Dr. Gould's paper would seem to be about the final word on Hearn, and is remarkable for its insight as well as for its sympathy.

DR. WINSLOW ANDERSON, the brilliant and undaunted editor of the Pacific Medical Journal, has won the admiration of the profession by his gallant struggle through the trying times. His journal not only gave a vivid account of the terrible disaster that destroyed his entire plant, files and library, but is now appearing regularly, with no evidence of earthquake shock, heat of flame, or smell of smoke. Dr. Anderson will be grateful to anyone having files or back numbers of his journal, who will communicate with him.

THE MEDICAL HERALD passed the Quarter-of-a-Century mile post during the present month, and is now the oldest medical monthly west of the Mississippi River. The MEDICAL HERALD was established in October, 1881, by Drs. Jacob Geiger and F. C. Hoyt, and at this time there was but one other medical publication in the Mississippi Valley- the "St. Louis Medical and Surgical Journal," which has just passed out of existence, being merged with the "Medical Mirror" of St. Louis. The HERALD has been under the present management since 1886.

DR. E. E. DORR, editor of the "Iowa Medical Journal," makes the following novel proposition to medical book publishers: "As it is impossible for the editor to review all the books received, the publisher is requested to send review with each book, either by the author or some one competent to make review." This plan may be satisfactory from the publisher's standpoint, and certainly is labor-saving to the editor, but what about the country practitioner, who relies upon the judgment of the editor to decide in which books he shall invest his hard-earned money? Conceding that all books are good (?) some few are surely much better than others.

The thirty-second annual meeting of this association will be held in Hot Springs, Arkansas, November 6, 7, 8, 1906, under the presidency of Dr. J. H. Carstens, of Detroit, Mich.

The headquarters will be established at the "Arlington" Hotel, while all the sessions, general, medical and surgical, will be held in the commodious "Eastman," where also will be located the medical exhibit.

Addresses of Welcome, will be delivered at the opening session, by Mayor George R. Belding, in behalf of the city of Hot Springs; by Dr. S. P. Collings in behalf of the local profession, and by Hon. Charles G.. Greaves in behalf of the state.

ENTERTAINMENT.

Ample provision has been made for entertainment, which will include a grand rally and ball at the Arlington Hotel, a "Deutsches Bumperfest" at the Park Hotel, for ladies and gentlemen, a smoker, also receptions at the residences of a number of the local profession. Arrangements for entertainment during the day, with special reference to the ladies, incude a tally-ho drive over the United States Reservation, visit to the United States Observatory, the United States Army and Navy General Hospital, also visits to the ostrich and alligator farms.

The arrangements are in the hands of Dr. G. A. Hebert, and the following sub-committees, with their respective chairmen as named: Entertainment, Dr. H. P. Collings; Reception, Dr. R. Brunson; Registration, Dr. Z. N. Short; Exhibits, Dr. L. R. Ellis; Badges, etc., Dr. W. V. Laws; Halls and Meeting Places, Dr. F. W. Jelks; Transportation, Dr. T. E. Holland.

THE SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM.

The scientific program, as compiled by the efficient secretary, Dr. H. E. Tuley, will prove a veritable feast, in keeping with the times and the progressive spirit of this wide-awake association. There will be two scientific addresses, in addition to the president's, one on Surgery, by Dr.

DR. H. E. TULEY, DR. J. H. CARSTENS, DR. J. R. EASTMAN, DR. S. C. STANTON,
Secretary.
President.
Vice-President.
Treasurer.

Florus F. Lawrence, of Columbus, O., on "Surgical Principles and Theories," and on Medicine, by Dr. Frank Parsons Norbury, of Jacksonville, Ill., who has chosen for his theme, "Clinical Psychology.'

Both surgical and medical sections will hold sessions at the Eastman Hotel, making it convenient for those who may desire to hear papers in both sections.

Reduced rates on all railroads and the Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain System will provide excellent service for this occasion. Oneand-one-third fare for the round trip from all points, on the certificate plan. Be sure to ask for a receipt when purchasing ticket.

The time for holding the meeting has been chosen most happily, just as the fall season, which is late at this resort, is approaching, with all its glory of leaf and flower, and foliage to entrance the visitor from the north, where barren trees and piercing winds have already given their uncomfortable warnings of winter's approach. At Hot Springs you will find flowers still in bloom, and the birds enjoying their freedom in the trees.

Hot Springs, the great "National Sanitarium," as it is called, is owned and controlled by the U. S. Government, having been set apart for the treatment of its people in 1832. The government scheme of improvements at Hot Springs has been going on for years. Its income from the water and other rentals has all been spent on the reservation, until now it is one of the most beautiful spots belonging to Uncle Sam, as the accompanying pictures will show.

The arching and covering of Hot Springs Creek for a mile through the center of the city was the first work undertaken by the government.