PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATIONS.

The Delaware Pharmaceutical Association held their convention at Wilmington early in June. There was a large attendance, a number of new members, good discussions on papers, and the following officers were elected:

President, W. A. Jester, Delaware City; vice-presidents, J. T. Challenger, New Castle; Cecil Mullikin, Milford; Elmer Outten, Lewes; secretary, F. W. Fenn, Wilmington; treasurer, J. P. Williams, Wilmington.

The Minnesota Pharmaceutical Association met at Owatonna, June 19 to 21. The officers elected for the ensuing year are:

President, B. C. O. Kyseth, Lanesboro; first vice-president, C. A. Jack, Princeton; second vice-president, Miss E. Williams, Minneapolis; third vice-president, W. G. Alvin, New Ulm; secretary, E. B. Wilson, Minneapolis; treasurer, H. W. Reitzke, St. Paul; executive committee, John Danek and Stewart Gamble, of Minneapolis, and H. G. Hall, of St. Paul.

The Place of the Next Meeting was left to the executive committee. It will probably be Minnetonka. It was voted to organize a traveling men's auxiliary to the association, which shall be in the nature of an entertainment committee.

The Massachusetts Pharmaceutical Association met at Newburyport, June 19 to 21. The new officers

are:

President, F. A. Hubbard, Newton; first vice-president, L. E. Heinsitz, Holyoke; second vice-president, W. J. Bullock, New Bedford; third vice-president, Charles L. Davis, Newburyport; secretary, J. F. Guerin, Worcester; treasurer, Thomas B. Nichols, Salem. Trustees of permanent fund-F. E. Mole, Adams; Henry Canning, Boston, and J. H. Whitney, of Great Barrington.

The following recommendations of the committee on president's address were adopted:

with a view of compiling and publishing a book of formulas generally used among practitioners and physicians.

The following officers were elected:

CAMPBELL T. KING.

President, Mallory H. Taylor, Macon; first vice-president, John H. Polhill; second vice-president, Charles D. Jordan; third vice-president, J. E. Kidd; treasurer, J. T. Shuptrine; secretary, Campbell T. King.

The Next Meeting will be held at Atlanta, the date being fixed by the executive committee.

The following were named, from whom the Governor is expected to select two members of board of pharmacy:

C. D. Jordan, Monticello; H. H. Arrington, Rome; C. J. Paine, Waycross; J. O. Tigner, Greenville; J. G. Dodson, Americus.

The Nebraska Pharmaceutical Association held its nineteenth annual meeting at Beatrice, June 5, 6 and 7. Mr. F. E. Holliday, chairman of the N. A. R. D. executive committee, addressed the association.

President H. A. Small, of Kearney, among other things in his interesting address, advised the holding of various associations in the same city and at the same time with the pharmaceutical conventions.

A large number of applications for membership were approved.

The next annual meeting will be held at Lincoln, May 7, 8 and 9, where the Nebraska Medical Society meets on the same dates.

That the United States government be memorialized urging the raising of the hospital steward in the army to the rank of commissioned officer.

That a committee codify the pharmaceutical laws. That $100 be appropriated for the legislative committee. That the law be so amended that the State board can no longer revoke certificates of pharmacy but may suspend them.

That a committee recommend to the Governor a proper person to fill the vacancy on the State board of pharmacy in 1901. The Georgia Pharmaceutical Association held its twenty-fifth annual meeting at Savannah, the place of its birth. The convention occurred May 22 and 23 The attendance was large and the list of new members forty-nine.

The president, Ralph O. Howard, of Columbus, reviewed the progress of the organization during the past twenty-five years.

Several interesting papers were read and discussed. The association, on motion of Dr. Geo. F. Payne, appointed a committee to draft a bill providing that a pharmacist with the rank of first lieutenant be named for each regiment of the State's troops. This is in keeping with what has already become a law in the State of New York.

A committee was appointed to convene with a similar committee of the Georgia Medical Society

The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:

President, A. M. Buchheit, Grand Island; vice-president, W. M. Schultz, Atkinson; second vice-president, J. J. Frater, David City; third vice-president, E. H. Dort, North Auburn; fourth vice-president, C. E. Hopping, Beaver City; fifth vice-president, P. Strasbaugh, Omaha; secretary, W. M. Tonner, Randolph; treasurer, B. O. Kosta, Lincoln; nominees for member of the State board of pharmacy (one to be named by the A. M. BUCHHEIT. Governor): H. G. Day. Beatrice; E. L. Wilson, St. Paul; George B. Moore, York.

The Indiana Pharmaceutical Association held its nineteenth annual convention at South Bend, June 13 to 15. President F. D. Warner, of New Carlyle, delivered an exceptionally able address dealing with problems of the day.

"Practical Points of Bacteria" was the title of a paper by F. R. Eldred, of Ligonier. "How to Make Certain Medicines Palatable" was the subject of a talk by Prof. Sturmer. "Some Points on Advertising" was the subject of a paper by Chas. C. Dean, of Bluffton. Among the points he made were those of always meeting the public and ever keeping the windows clean. He said that proper advertising makes

sales. Prof. I. D. S. Stanislaus read a paper on "The Methods of Assaying Ipecac." "Some Data on How Pharmacists Can Save Money by Being Their Own Manufacturers" was the title of a paper by Edmund Geyer, of South Bend. "Some Needful Business Methods" was the title of a paper by Otto Gross, of Fort Wayne. "Peppermint" was the subject of a very interesting paper by Leo Eliel, of South Bend. Mr. Thos. V. Wooten, secretary of the N. A. R. D., presented a paper on the subject of the organization, which was discussed at length. The pharmacy department of the North Indiana Normal School, of Valparaiso, received the attention of one session, several papers being read by students and teachers of that institution. "How Long Will Phosphorus Pills Keep?" was the subject of a paper by Dr. J. M. Hurtz, who concluded that they would keep at least twentyfive years.

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The Secretary was voted a salary of $150.00 per year. The following officers were elected:

President, F. W. Meisener, La Porte; first vice-president, O. Bastian, South Bend; second vicepresident, B. H. Lohman, Lafayette; third vice-president, E. Stahlhuth, Columbus; secretary, A. Timberlake, Indianapolis; treasurer, F. H. Carter, Indianapolis; executive committee, F. H. Burton, Evansville; Dr. W. O. Gross, Fort Wayne; F. E. Wolcott, Indianapolis.

A. TIMBERLAKE.

The Next Meeting will be held at Muncie, D. E. Silverberg being elected local secretary. "The Relationship that Should Exist Between the Doctor and the Druggist" was the title of a paper by Dr. T. F. Massey. Eighty-seven new members were elected.

The annual dues were raised from $1.00 to $2.00. W. C. Weisler, of Bourbon, addressed the association on subjects of interest to pharmacists.

The Indian Territory Pharmaceutical Association met in Muskogee, May 22, with the largest attendance in its history. The following papers were read and discussed:

Should Druggists Make Their Own Elixirs? Yes. -Mr. Tidwell.

Fluid Extracts-Fred S. Clinton, Tulsa.
Practical Pharmacy-L. L. Moore.

How to Manage a Cigar Stand in a Drug Store-P. E. Coyne, Tulsa.

Should Druggists Manufacture Peptonate of Iron and Maganese and Other Iron Solutions?-John V. Ford, Fairland.

Amusements and Outdoor Sports-C. L. Lane, Chel

sea.

Relationship between Physicians and Pharmacists -J. R. Sheehan.

Telegrams of greeting were received from the Druggists Circular, MEYER BROTHERS DRUGGIST and the Meyer Brothers Drug Co.

Fifty-five new members were elected.

A vote of thanks was tendered Congressman John R. Little, of Arkansas, also the N. A. R. D., for assistance in securing through Congress a pharmacy law for the Indian Territory.

The Next Meeting will be held in South McAlester, May, 1901. The following officers were elected:

President, J. C. Johnson, South McAlester; first vice-president, L. Mathews, Miami; second vicepresident, L. V. Officer, Atoka; third vice-president, John R. Kniseley, Muldrow; secretary

and treasurer, H. D. Kniseley, Checotah.

H. D. KNISELEY,

The Kansas Pharmaceutical Association met at Hutchinson, May 22, 23 and 24. About one hundred members were present.

A number of interesting papers were read and discussed.

Thirty-one new members were elected.

F. E. Holliday, chairman of the executive board of the N. A. R. D., made an address explaining the work of that organization. The Kansas association feels complimented on the good work of this member. W. C. Johnston, Manhattan, secretary of the board of pharmacy, made an annual report.

The following new officers were elected:

F. A. SNOW.

President, Henry W. Mehl, of Leavenworth; first vice-president, Mrs. M. O. Miner, Hiawatha; second vice-president, F. A. Snow, Topeka; secretary, E. E. Lair, Topeka; assistant secretary, R. S. Treat, Hutchinson; treasurer, G. Gehring, Wichita; librarian, L. E. Sayre, Lawrence; executive committee, J. W.Cookson, Kingman,chairman; W. E.Sherriff, Ellsworth; M. S. Ingalls, Halstead; B. H. Ward, Junction City, and A. E. Topping, Overbrook. members

The following

qualified to sit on the State board of pharmacy:

John T. Moore, Lawrence; W. C. Johnston, Manhattan; W J. Evans, Iola; Charles Ryder, Emporia; W. S. Amos, Dodge City, Charles L. Becker, Ottawa; W. S. Miller Topeka; J. M. Gleissner, Abilene; W. W. Morris, Eureka; E. D. Eddy, Arkansas City.

The Next Annual Meeting occurs at Topeka, May 21, 22, 23, 1901.

The entertainment feature was given prominence. It consisted of a reception with impromptu addresses, a cake walk and an informal dance. A formal ball was given on another evening. Considerable time was also devoted to field sports, which were enjoyed by all present.

Adulteration of Oil Turpentine.-Turpentine oil, frequently employed for adulterating other volatile oils, is itself the object of sophistications with petro

leum and rosin oil.

ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT.

BY W. W. KERR, SECRETARY ARKANSAS BOARD OF PHARMACY,

BATESVILLE.

The Eighteenth Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Association of Pharmacists

W. W. KERR.

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has passed into history, but in passing it has made history-perhaps, under the circumstances, more history than has been made in any previous meeting for years. Its friends approached the event with fear and trembling, for the last two or three conventions had been such dismal failures that, notwithstanding very vigormeasures had been adopted by the president and secretary to secure a good attendance, it was feared that the effort had been in vain. It is easier to imagine than to describe the pleasure depicted on the countenances of all when the first registration showed twenty names; and the smile broadened from hour to hour as name after name was added until the number increased to forty-almost 50 per cent of the entire active membership. Not less gratifying was the reflection that those who were present had come with determination written on their faces to make the old association what it ought to be, what it can be, and, doubtless, what it will be.

The convention met in the elegant lodge room of the Elks, where every arrangement had been made for the comfort and convenience of the members, and every Elk knows, and everybody else ought to know, what that means. It was called to order by President Klein at a few minutes after 3 o'clock p. m., on Tuesday, June 12. The address of welcome was delivered by his honor, Mr. Duley, the Mayor, who warmly welcomed us as the chief executive officer of the city, as an Elk and as a citizen, so that we felt not only that we had been duly welcomed, but heartily welcomed. The address was responded to by President Klein in a few well-chosen remarks.

Not much business was transacted at this session, everybody feeling too good over the bright prospects of a good meeting to spend the time in business. After the election of nine new members, a telegram from the Druggists Circular, extending congratulations, and one from the Missouri Pharmaceutical Association in session at the same time, were read, and an adjournment taken until Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock.

Wednesday Morning.

The association was called to order by the president at 10 o'clock. Mr. L. Matthews, a prominent druggist of Miami, I. T., formerly of Little Rock, and an active member of this association, was intro

duced by Dr. Bond as the representative from the Indian Territory Pharmaceutical Association, and was invited to the privileges of the floor.

The Report of the Committee on Trade Interests was presented by W. L. Dewoody, chairman. It was a verbal report.

A Very Interesting Report from the Committee on Ancient History was read by J. W. Beidelman, chairman. It covered that period in the history of the association from the time of its organization to the destruction of the records by fire. It consisted of a very elegantly expressed introduction by Dr. Beidelman, and a series of historical facts collated by Mr. Kerr from data in his possession, and was, on motion of Dr. Bond, referred to the committee on publication, and the thanks of the association extended to Beidelman and Kerr for their labors.

The Secretary made his annual report, which dealt mainly with the work which had been done by the president and himself in working up an interest in the association. It was adopted with great heartiness. The Treasurer made his report, the most interesting feature of which was the $186.48 shown to be on hand. It was referred to the executive committee.

The Interests of the N. A. R. D. were presented by Mr. Dewoody, and, after considerable discussion, the president was authorized to appoint delegates to the Detroit meeting of that body, and the question of our further relations to it referred to a committee consisting of Kerr, Dewoody and Dowdy. This committee afterwards reported appropriating $25.00 on account of dues, which was adopted.

Wednesday Afternoon Session.

A Paper by J. H. Chesnutt, one of our youngest men and members, was read by the secretary. It dealt with the problem of the revival of interest in the work of the association, and the elevation of pharmacy in Arkansas. It was an admirable paper and was well received. It concluded with a number of queries which were taken up and considered seriatim.

First-Should not the same restrictions be thrown around the sale of morphine by the law as are now thrown around cocaine? This the association did not consider advisable.

What is the best method of pushing your own preparations? This provoked a good discussion by several members, in which valuable suggestions were thrown out as to the best methods for attaining this desirable result. No definite method was decided upon, but the sense of the association seemed to lean to the suggestion made by Mr. Dewoody, which was to "push 'em."

Is Substitution on the Increase or decrease? On the decrease, in the opinion of the A. A. of P. Is not the Use of Fluid Extracts in making tinctures reprehensible? The practice was emphatically condemned.

What are profitable side lines? This, after considerable talk, was left where it must be-to local surroundings and the judgment of the proprietor.

Is the Metric System on the Increase? It was about to

be decided that, so far as Arkansas was concerned, it was about on a standstill, when a new member from an obscure inland town remarked that he had recently looked over his prescription file and found that, out of 1,000 prescriptions, 600 were in the metric system.

Should Not a Higher Preliminary Literary Education be insisted upon in the selection of apprentices? Answered with an emphatic "yes."

Should not pharmacists give more attention to urine analysis? Some remarks from President Klein were made favorable to the scheme, which were indorsed.

The executive committee reported favorably the names of twenty new members, who were unanimously elected. This makes twenty-nine in all.

Mr. Dewoody was called to the chair while the president read his annual address. He urged a closer relation with the N. A. R. D.; a higher literary education upon the part of apprentices; a better enforcement of the pharmacy law; better facilities for the interchange of certificates between the States, and a re-registration fee. The address was referred to a committee consisting of Jungkind, Hafford and Moore.

The Pharmacy Board made its annual report, which, inasmuch as it contained suggestions similar to those made by the president, was referred to the same committee. This committee, at a later date, made a report favoring the recommendations of the president, which was adopted.

A paper by S. D. Knox, on "Brown Mixture," was read by the secretary and referred to the committee on publication.

The committee on the United States Pharmacopoeia was instructed to make affiliation with the section on practical pharmacy and dispensing of the A. Ph.A. a special feature of its work. That section was warmly indorsed.

Thursday Morning.

Quite a prolonged and interesting discussion was had on the disposition to be made of our membership roll. As this meeting was looked upon largely as a reorganization, it was felt that large allowances should be made to delinquents. The matter was finally left to the executive committee with wide latitude.

A Letter from Mr. Hale to the secretary, which partook more of the nature of a paper on the best method of securing more papers for the meetings, was read by the secretary and referred to the committee on pharmacy and queries.

M. A. EISELE.

The Committee on the Pharmacopoeia made its report through its chairman, which was adopted and ordered published and referred to the committee on revision

of the United States Pharmacopoeia. On motion of Dr. Bond, the association went into its annual election of officers. The same motion nominated E. F. Klein and Jas. Ginocchio for president and secretary, and asked their election by acclamation, which was enthusiastically done. W. L. Dewoody was elected first vicepresident; M. A. Eisele, second vice-president; John A. Jungkind, treasurer, and John B. Bond, Jr., J. F. Dowdy and Chas. K. Lincoln, members of the executive committee. These officers, with a few remarks of thankfulness for the honor conferred, took their respective places.

The Time and Place for the Next Meeting of the association was fixed for May 21, 1901, at Little Rock.

A resolution asking Congress to repeal the stamp tax on patent and proprietary preparations was unanimously adopted.

A Paper by Mr. John Laird (subject not caught by your reporter) was read by title, as it was not received in time to be read in extenso, by the secretary, and was referred to the committee on publication.

The president, in a neat little speech, presented to Miss Fein, our accomplished stenographer, on behalf of the association, a handsome umbrella, which the young lady accepted with a modest response, in which the gratitude was written more clearly in her face than reflected in her remarks.

The Song of "Auld Lang Syne," led on the organ by Mr. Walton, and vocally by Mr. C. K. Lincoln, closed this long-to-be-remembered meeting of the Arkansas Association of Pharmacists.

Association Notes.

Who Said she was dead?

Calamity howlers must take a back seat.

It Was Good to be there, everybody said.

It Beat an old-time Methodist revival in the country. President Klein presided as if raised up in the business. Dr. Bond was heard from occasionally, and there were others. The Younger Element was largely in the majority, as it should be. The Old Vets were in evidence-Dewoody, Bond, Beidelman, Matthews.

The Banquet Wednesday evening had forty plates, and every plate a mouth.

The Success of the 1901 meeting is assured right now. Begin to-day to get ready to be present. There is none too much time.

The Musicale at Glenwood Park was heartily enjoyed, and the trolley ride afterwards more so The feminine criticism was, "perfectly delightful!"

The Speeches were short, to the point and enjoyable. They were not dictated by wine, as usual, as there was nothing stronger than coffee on the table.

It Might Do.-James-No, James, we cannot tell you "of any antiphlogistic that will remove the flavor of onions." The only remedy that we think might prove efficacious would probably be gum asafetida 3i, garlic 3vi, neatsfoot oil and petroleum each 2 ounces. Moisten with the oil and chew the whole quantity. But this is not an antiphlogistic. Sorry we cannot oblige you, James.-[Clinical Recorder.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT.

At the Examination Held by the State Board of Pharmacy of Illinois, at Springfield, June 19-21, the following passed as registered pharmacists and assistant pharmacists:

Registered Pharmacists.-E. D. Allen, Marseilles; A. F. Barth, North Alton; H. D. Biden, Chicago; A. Brandenburg, Rock Island; L. N. Benton, St. Charles; G. W. Case, Peoria; W. R. Coyner, Galesburg; R. W. Dentler, Oak Park; E. W. Elliott, Jr., Riverside; C. T. Flacheneker, Jerseyville; E. Freeman, Auburn; J. T. Griest, Peoria; W. E. Ham, Urbana; D. Hayes, Bloomington; G. J. Houseman, Chicago; J. Heald, La Grange; C. F. Lewis, Belvidere; J. F. McClone, Chicago; I. A. McNichols, Carmi; W. H. O'Brien, Chicago; E. W. Rose, Chicago; W. H. Roberts, Piper City; H. C. Siegle, Peoria; B. W. Strickland, Bloomington; S. Sucherman, Chicago; B. Zaleski, Chicago.

Assistant Pharmacists.-J. L. Bonnett, Bloomington; W. H. L. Booth, Chicago; F. B. Clarke, Chicago; H. Diffenderfer Chicago; I. Geerlings, Chicago; A. J. Leonard, Chicago; V. C. Michels, Albion; C. W. Morton, Mattoon; J. D. McDougall, Chicago; Z. G. Oldham, Urbana; W. K. Phillips, Chicago; P. A. Pfeffer, Columbia; A. H. Schulze, Chicago; H. E. Shawva n Chicago; M. A. Shapiro, Chicago; P. G. Stahlfeld, Chicago; G. E. Steyer, Chicago; J. W. Tudor, Homer; F. H. Drallmeier Quincy.

The board of pharmacy desire to have it distinctly understood that no applicant who has gained his experience in Illinois drug stores will be examined or given an interview until after being regularly registered as an apprentice.

The next meeting of the board for examination will be held in Room 144, Thirty-ninth Street, Chicago, Ill., October 9, 9 a. m. New applications must be on file in this office at Springfield at least ten days previous to the above date; those having applications already on file must also give a like notice should they desire to appear for this examination. This requirement is necessary in order that the secretary may make suitable arrangements for the class, and will be strictly enforced. Affidavits from registered pharmacists of time service must be filed at least three days before the examination. Address all communications to L. T. Hoy, Secretary, Springfield, Ill.

The Twenty-first Annual Meeting of the Illinois Pharmaceutical Association will be held at Chicago on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, July 17, 18 and 19. The headquarters of the association will be at the Chicago Beach Hotel, where all the sessions will be held. The committee on arrangements will spare no expense and effort to make the coming meeting the banner one since the association was organized. Every druggist in the State of Illinois, whether a member of the association or not, has been invited to be present and participate in the business and social features of the meeting. It is hoped by the local committee that the druggists will bring their families, and they are particularly urged to do so wherever possible.

The Program for the Meeting will be one of great interest to the retail druggists of Illinois and the surrounding States. The association realizes that what the pharmacists and druggists want is not theory but practical suggestions as to the proper manner of

conducting their business and correcting the abuses which are operating so disastrously in many localities against the retail trade. The program, therefore, will be practical rather than theoretical. Representatives of the National Association of Retail Druggists and of the Jobbers' Association will be present to tell the druggists what they are accomplishing, and short talks will be made by some of the most successful retail druggists of the State.

There Will be Short Sessions in the morning and afternoon of Tuesday and Wednesday. There will be no night sessions, and those in attendance will feel free to spend their evenings as they desire. All of Thursday, the last day, will be devoted to a program of sight-seeing and entertainment which the local committee now has under consideration, but which it is not yet ready to announce.

The Chicago Beach Hotel is delightfully located on a little peninsula running out into Lake Michigan, and is really a seaside resort in all that the term implies, with the added advantages that are naturally to be derived from close proximity to a large city. It is only seven minutes distant from the heart of the amusement center of Chicago, and what is of more importance to the ladies who will be present, it is only eight minutes away from the large retail shopping establishments. Extremely low hotel rates have been secured, and while it is not necessary, it is nevertheless suggested that it would be well for those contemplating attendance to write the Chicago Beach Hotel, reserving accommodations.

Special Railroad Rates of one and one-third fare for the round trip have been secured from all points in Illinois and also from St. Louis, upon the certificate plan.

Every Person in the State of Illinois who is interested in the welfare of the drug trade, and who can possibly do so, should attend this meeting, taking with them their families, and thus combine a good deal of pleasure and recreation with business information.

Illinois Items.

E. R. Bond, recently of Sheffield, has returned to Ohio, Ill. Mr. E. R. Neill, the popular Murphysboro druggist, will, in a few days, take a much-needed vacation. Mr. Neill contemplates making the round trip to Cincinnati by boat.

One of the Busy Men in Southern Illinois is R. P. Jones, of Galatia. He is a hard worker and can be found at his store night and day. Mr. Jones doesn't know what a vacation looks like.

Dr. J. E. Moore, druggist, of Benton, has lately built a nice brick store-room and fitted it up in elegant style with quartered oak fixtures and new shelfware. It's a little gem. Success to you, doctor!

7. E. Huber, Ph. G., corner Adams and Liberty Streets, Peoria, has long been doing analytical, chemical and microscopical work in drug stores. Any of our readers interested in such work may gain pointers by corresponding with Mr. Huber.