MARRIED.

DUNAGANJONES.-At the residence of the bride, Mart, Texas, on August 3, 1890, Dr. T. M. Dunagan to Miss Maud Jones. The doctor is a graduate of the Memphis Hospital Medical College, where, as a student, he ranked with the foremost in his class. In settling down under his own "vine and fig tree" he has the best wishes of the MONTHLY.

BOOK NOTICES.

The medical books noticed under this heading can be procured at publisher's prices, from Messrs. YOUNG & BROTHER, 248 Main street, Memphis.

THE JOURNAL OF THE STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY OF ARKANSAS. Vol. I, No. 1; 48 pp. Little Rock, Ark.

Acting on a suggestion made by Dr. Orto, the retiring president, at the last annual meeting, the Arkansas State Society resolved to discontinue the publication of its proceedings in book form, and to establish instead a monthly journal as the organ of the Association: The result has been the appearance of a handsome and well-edited publication of the size above noted, controlled by a board of trustees and a managing editor, elected by the Society. To fill the latter position, much wisdom has been shown by the selection of Dr. Lorenzo P. Gibson of Little Rock. We predict that under his management the new venture will speedily realize the hopes of its founders. The MONTHLY tenders the Journal its best wishes and a cordial welcome to its exchange table.

TRANSACTIONS of the Southern Surgical and Gynecological Association. Vol. II. Second session, held at Nashville, in Nov., 1889. Published by the Association, 1890.

These transactions comprise twenty-seven papers, which, with the discussions, president's address, etc., form a handsome octavo volume of 379 pages-in size a very creditable exhibit for a baby two years old. But better than that is the fact that many of these papers are of a high order of merit. Among the most interesting and instructive is a "Report of Gynecological Work, with Especial Reference to Methods," by Prof. R. B. Maury of this city. It embraces more than seventy operations, including twenty-one laparotomies with nineteen recoveries a most creditable showing. Two additional lapa

rotomies done for ectopic gestation (unpromising cases always, and these were especially so) ended unfavorably. Of the laparotomies a tabulated statement is given. The operations were all done during the past year, and mainly in the splendidly equipped sanatorium of Drs. Maury and Mitchell, in this city, under strictly aseptic methods and with the assistance of trained nurses both at the operation and in the aftertreatment.

The Society had a large accession to its membership at this meeting and has already become one of the most important and influential medical organizations in this country. Dr. George J. Engelmann of St. Louis was elected President, and Drs. Duncan Eve of Nashville, and B. E. Hadra of Galveston, Vice-Presidents. Atlanta, Ga., was selected as the next place of meeting-the Convention to assemble on the second Tuesday in November, 1890.

We welcome to our exchange list The Asheville Medical Review, edited by Frank T. Meriwether, M.D., and H. Longstreet Taylor, M.D., published monthly at Asheville, N. C. It is a well-edited publication containing 44 pages, exclusive of advertisements. The first number appeared on the 15th ult. We trust the Review will meet with the success it merits. PROCEEDINGS of the Annual Congress of the National Prison Association of the United States, held at Toronto, Can., Sept. 10-15, 1887. 328 pp. Knight, I eonard & Co., Chicago.

The object of this Association is to influence legislation, executive control, and prison management, toward humane and intelligent effort to prevent the spread of the contagion of crime in or out of prison, and to give the convict opportunity and inducement to recover his lost manhood. It not only seeks to reform the criminal, but still more to prevent crime by timely interference in the care of children and young persons exposed to immoral and vicious surroundings. This is a most noble work, and thoroughly in accord with the dictates of religion, philanthropy and even political economy, and richly merits the moral support of all and pecuniary aid from those who are able to give it.

At no meeting prior to that held at Toronto was the importance of the reformatory aspect of prison work so clearly

depicted, or so vigorously pressed upon the attention of all in attendance. The influence of this and the consequent discussions was clearly apparent in that of the following year in Boston where the succeeding congress was held. That the Association is doing effective work is shown by the gradual change in the attitude of both prison officers and the public, toward measures based on a belief in the possibility of the convict's complete reformation.

SOME FALLACIES CONCERNING SYPHILIS. By E. L. Keyes, M.D. Physician's Leisure Library. Geo. S. Davis, Detroit. 1890.

In this neat little book of 71 pages the author gives, with a running commentary, what he believes to be fallacies current in the minds of the laity, and, in a meaure, of the profession also, regarding syphilis. It is very readable and well worth perusal.

FAMILIAR FORMS OF NERVOUS DISEASE. By M. Allen Starr, M.D, PH D., Professor of Diseases of the Mind and Nervous System, College Phy. sicians and Surgeons, New York. With illustrations, diagrams, and charts. pp. 339, 8 vo. Wm. Wood & Co. 1890.

The progress of neurology in the last ten years has been very great, rendering diagnosis in many disorders less difficult and more accurate, and also placing many diseases, formerly held to be fatal, within the range of successful surgical treatment. These gains are well described.

ESSENTIALS OF ANATOMY AND MANUAL OF PRACTICAL DISSECTION. By Charles B. Nancrede, M.D., Professor of Surgery and Clinical Surgery in the University of Michigan. 3d edition. Based on the latest edition of Gray's Anatomy. 388 pp., 8 vo., 30 lithographic plates, and 180 wood cuts. W. B. Saunders, Philadelphia. 1890.

This is an excellent manual of Anatomy and Dissection. The descriptions are explicit as well as concise, and the illustrations are well executed, and will prove of material aid to the student.

THE BEST CYCLOPEDIA.

The twenty-third volume of Alden's manifold Cyclopedia includes the titles from McCook to Memorial. Among the articles, we notice the biographies of many eminent men and women of early times as well as those of the present day, also excellent descriptions of many large cities and towns. The volume treats very satisfactorily three States: Maine, Maryland, and Massachusetts; and of foreign countries there are

Madagascar, Madeira, Malta, and Manitoba. Interesting subjects in other lines are: Machine Gun; Magic; Magna Charta ; Magnetism, 19 pages; Mammalia, 10 pages; Man, 6 pages; Mangel-Wurzel; Manure, 4 pages; Marble; Marriage, 6 pages; and Masons (Free), about 5 pages. These are named only as samples of what the volume contains. The articles are brought down very nearly to date, many of them are illustrated, the style and arrangement are excellent, and the printing and binding are entirely satisfactory. The one thing about it which it is difficult to comprehend is how so valuable a work can be supplied for so low a price. For farmers, mechanics, teachers, students, and the great mass of general readers, the Manifold is far superior to any other Cyclopedia. Specimen pages will be sent free on application to the publishers. A specimen volume in cloth binding will be mailed for 50 cents, or in half Morocco for 75 cents, and the money refunded if the volume is returned within ten days. Agents are wanted in all unoccupied territory. Garretson, Cox & Co., Publishers, New York, Chicago, and Atlanta.

TRANSACTIONS of the American Pediatric Society. Vol. I, 315 pp. J. B. Lippincott Co., Philadelphia.

This volume contains the proceedings of the meeting for organization held in 1888, and the transactions of the first session held in 1889 at Washington and Baltimore in September. Among the papers are some of much value.

WOOD'S MEDICAL AND SURGICAL MONOGRAPHS. Vol. VII, No. 10. William Wood & Co., New York.

This number contains five excellent articles: 1st, Stricture of the Rectum, by Chas. B. Kelsey, M.D.; 2d, Influence of Heredity on Alcoholism, by Dr. Paul Sollier, Paris; 3d, Rabies, by Louis Pasteur, Paris, a most interesting paper; 4th, Colotomy, by Thos. Bryant, F.R.C.S.; 5th, Massage of the Abdomen, by Dr. Rubens Hirschberg.

A NEW OPERATION for Prolapsus of the Anterior Vaginal Wall, by Andrew F. Currie, M.D., New York. Read before the Section of Obstetrics and Diseases of Women of the American Medical Association. 1890.

Reprinted from the Annals of Gynecology and Pædiatry. ELECTRICITY IN GYNECOLOGY. The Galvanic Apparatus-by C. U. Smith, M.D. A paper read before the Toledo Medical Association, June, 1890.

NEURALGIA. By E. P. Hurd, M.D. Paper, 12mo., 153 pp. Physician's Leisure Library. George S. Davis, Detroit. 1890. Paper, 25c.; cloth. 50c. In ten well-written chapters the author gives, with much correlative matter, the classification, causes, particular forms, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of neuralgia, and an appendix containing "a more particular mention of the principal agents of the anti-neuralgic medication."

SAUNDERS' QUESTION COMPENDS. Essentials of Diseases of the Eye, Nose and Throat. 275 pp. 1890.

Part I. By Edward Jackson, A.M., M.D., Professor of Diseases of the Eye, Philadelphia Polyclinic and College for Graduates in Medicine, etc.

Part II. By E. Baldwin Gleason, S.B., M.D., Surgeon-inCharge of the Nose, Throat and Ear Department of the Northern Dispensary, Philadelphia, etc.

This volume is fully in keeping with the rest of Saunders' favorably-known series of compends.

SEXUAL PERVERSION. A lecture by Dr. G. Frank Lydston.

Any physician desiring a copy can obtain it by enclosing a stamp to the author, Opera House Block, Chicago, Ill.

NEWS, NOTES AND ITEMS.

THE Law Telephone Co., of 85 John street, New York, makers of the Law Battery, Bailey Current Regulator, etc., are to exhibit one of their complete table outfits at the Mississippi Valley Medical Association Meeting, at Louisville, October 8th, 9th and 10th.

In prescribing the products of manufacturing pharmacists, we should be guided to a great extent by the business standing of the manufacturers. No other house in the South or West has a better reputation for strict integrity than the firm of R. A. Robinson & Co., Louisville, Ky. We do not hesitate to recommend the preparations advertised by them in this issue.

THE AMERICAN RHINOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION will hold its eighth annual session at Louisville, Ky., October 6, 7 and 8. All leading subjects relating to nasal and naso-pharyngeal diseases will be opened for discussion by a leading fellow of the