Twentieth Century History of Findlay and Hancock County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens, Part 167

Author: Jacob Anthony Kimmell
Publication date: 1910
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Weinold: Bauchdeckenplastik, 1909, XXIII, 1332.

IN MEMORIAM.

DR. CHRISTIAN ARCHIBALD HERTER.

n response to an invitation issued by the President of the ns Hopkins University and the committee on the Herter norial Lectureship a meeting in memory of the late Dr. istian Archibald Herter was held in the lecture room of the siological Laboratory of the Johns Hopkins University on irsday, October 5, 1911, at 3 p. m.

rs. W. H. Welch, W. S. Halsted, and J. J. Abel of Balti- e and E. Dunham and Simon Flexner of New York, :e of various aspects of the life and work of Dr. Herter paid tribute to his character and his services to medical ice.

he following minute was adopted and was subsequently to the audience assembled at four o'clock to hear Pro- or Kossel's second Herter lecture, who expressed their ect and approval by a rising vote :

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le medical faculty and other members of the Johns Hopkins ersity, as well as all assembled at the delivery of the sixth s of lectures upon the Herter Foundation, desire to place . record their sense of the great loss sustained by American cine and by medical science in the death of Dr. Christian ibald Herter on December 5, 1910.

e initiation of Dr. Herter's fruitful activity as a scientific stigator by his work as a graduate student in this University his active interest in the development of this medical school ources of especial gratification to the University. Upon this sion especially we recall with grateful appreciation his gener- benefaction in founding, in association with Mrs. Herter, a

lectureship which has been and will continue to be a fountain of inspiration and instruction to our faculty and students and to the medical profession.

In the life and work and character of Dr. Herter we recognize the manifestation of rare gifts of intellect and of heart and high- minded devotion to the highest ideals of our profession and of scientific medicine. By valuable contributions to knowledge, by wisely directed and generous material aid in the promotion of medical and biological science, by judicious counsel and active effort and by the widely felt influence of a richly endowed and singularly attractive and cultivated personality, Dr. Herter ren- dered memorable service to American medicine in behalf of higher professional standards and wider recognition and cultivation of medical science.

In this University and elsewhere the memory of Christian Archibald Herter will be cherished not only as that of a generous benefactor, but also " as a presence to be felt and known " exem- plifying love of beauty, broad humanity and loyalty and devotion to the best ideals of the physician and the student of man and of nature.

We desire to express our sympathy with Mrs. Herter and her children in their bereavement and that a copy of this minute be transmitted to them.

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NOTES ON NEW BOOKS.

The Principles of Pathology. By J. GEORGE ADAMI, M. D., etc. Vol. I. General Pathology by J. GEORGE ADAMI; Vol. II. Systemic Pathology by J. GEORGE ADAMI and ALBERT G. NICHOLLS, M. D., etc. Second Edition. Revised and En -. larged. Illustrated. (Philadelphia and New York: Lea & Febiger, 1910.)

This is not a new book, but is already in its second edition, so that there can be no question as to its value in satisfying a general need. The scope of such a book should be determined to some extent by the requirements of those for whom it is intended, and if any criticism is to be offered upon a text-book such as this, which is designed for the use of students as well as physicians, it is that here an attempt is made to cover in some way the whole field of pathology, including the fields of those subjects which are preparatory in a sense to the study of pathology, and upon a knowledge of which pathology de- pends. This encyclopedic plan has resulted in the production of two great volumes each of about a thousand pages, which are really more than the students in our schools of medicine can read and master in their course in pathology. It is per- fectly true that, were the courses in pathology commensurate with their importance to the future physician as the foundation of his thought and action, he might readily require even more. For the practising physician who wishes to refer to a text-book of pathology these two volumes are excellent; but it is for the leisurely pathologist who sits down to peruse the new book that it-at least the first volume affords pleasure. The second volume is a collaboration and in it the attempt appears to be made to apply the general principles to all the tissues and organs -an attempt which often leaves the impression given by the perfunctory fulfillment of a task, and which leads to an endless repetition of ideas which comes sometimes to involve the illus- trations.

The prime effort is expended, apparently, upon the discussion of general pathological principles which, as everyone must agree, are rightly limited to those which affect all the tissues, and such things as the disturbances of the circulation which are so com- monly treated as general pathological processes, are relegated to the chapters on the pathology of the circulation. In this way the general pathology becomes the pathology of the cell at large, its nutrition, its growth, its various activities and reactions to outward influences, and its transmission of its own characters.

In order to discuss all these things intelligibly, Dr. Adami occupies 200 pages with the normal anatomy, physiology, and chemistry of the cell, which then leads him to the problems of heredity. All this is very clearly written and deals with the more modern views of the changes which go on within the cells under more or less normal conditions. The treatment of the various causes of disease is superior to that in most books, in that he spends less space upon the minute descriptions of every kind of bacterium and animal parasite-things which can be studied to far greater advantage in special books on these sub- jects. Two or three of these chapters are devoted to a general review of malformations-again a subject of such enormous proportions that any general pathologist is wise to treat it sum- marily. The next section which discusses inflammation with fever and immunity is admirable, as one might expect from Dr. Adami's previous monograph upon inflammation. In speak- ing of repair, hypertrophy, regeneration, etc., he refuses to accept Weigert's idea as to the reasons for new growth after injury. This dictum of Weigert that such new growth is essen- tially repair due to the disturbing effect of a break in equilib- rium, and not the direct effect of stimulation even in a minimal injury, has been very powerful among pathologists for years,

and yet Dr. Adami presents the opposite views so fortitis one can scarcely help wavering and finally accepting de Doubtless there is much truth on both sides and Dr. Az would be the last to maintain a narrow point of view. In se ing of tumors he considers the routine material adding : his plan of dividing tumors into "lepidic" and "hylle" gor ing as they are derived from lining cells or from solid thesz This, it seems, is merely a restatement of the idea which Es- mann first put forth and which has been in the minds of t. that probably it would be simpler and easier to give a : attempt to trace tissues back to their origins, and to cry: oneself with their adult form as a basis for their morphekey classification so that a covering layer of cells without inte ular substance is, for Hansemann, epithelium no matter t. its primary source, and tumors springing from it are c= accordingly. .

It seems of temporary importance at any rate to strive .. these histogenetic questions with reference to tumors for . discovery of the etiological factors underlying the change. the vital characters of the cells involved will surely render "- a great part of that.

The discussions of regressive tissue changes are espera good and the volume ends wtih their ultimate outcome-%.

As to the book itself, it may be said that the printing # : enough, the illustrations are fair-it is by no means richly trated and with the exception of diagrams and a few ce plates, nearly all, at least in the second volume, are from ;. graphs. Literature references are given at times but the :: not very complete nor always accurate-on page 384 vel: and page 445 volume 1, the work of Opie has been flatters:" but quite unfairly ascribed to the present reviewer.

On the whole there is no doubt that this is the best toxi pathology in the English language. It brings forward .. . usual material and discusses all the morbid processes and omical changes and the problems connected with them 1 eminent fairness, clearness and sanity. It errs perhaps a !" as far as the mere medical student is concerned on the of profusion and in theoretical discussion. It is not so = the work of a man whose mind is filled with the fresh pir." in all their colors, of the lesions he has just seen at the as ? table, or with the movements of levers connected with heart of his experimental animal, as that of the philos: person who remembers these things and formulates clearly : explanations which are by no means so clear to the fres. server.

Merck's Manual of the Materia Medica. Fourth Edition (! & Co .: New York, 1911.)

This small pocket-book will be found useful by many ; titioners. It is divided into four parts: 1, The Materia !< as in actual use to-day by American Physicians; 2, Therip. Indications and Prescription Formulas for the use of the Me" Medica, and Bedside Diagnosis; 3, Classification of y. ments; and 4, Miscellany. It is neatly prepared and caz safely recommended.

What Shall I Eat! By DR. F. X. GOURAUD. Translated by fi CIS J. REBMAN. Price, $1.50. (New York: Rebman Cos; 1911.)

It is rather difficult to know what view to express aber work for it is evidently intended both for the medical at .: eral reader although it can hardly be regarded as satiste" for either of them, which is generally the case in such ". Of the importance of proper diet there is no question, bu .. Google

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www . SIE w CULOS a statement of the effects ch article of food in particular diseases. There is every- a tendency to quote such varying opinions that one is ently left in doubt as to what is really advised. On the debated question of vegetarianism there is rather a good n in which the writer takes the view that it is by no s advisable for general application; it may be a good regi- for many but does not suit all.

're are a number of very curious statements here and

Thus the opinion is quoted "that meat is not an aliment the mind." Again meat is forbidden in " colonial diseases," ever these may be. The author refers to a case of his own lich a man contracted typhoid fever "from eating a par- : that was too far advanced." Of course he did not con- typhoid fever from any such cause. He may have suffered one of the forms of meat poisoning which sometimes re- e typhiod fever. In many places it is a little difficult to

what the author means, as when he says that "the tics form a family that disregards all restrictions as to with the utmost audacity." Then we find the statement bread is a source of "humoral acidity," which sounds ous but it is not easy to understand what is meant by Coffee is referred to as a "nerve food"; it certainly is r a curious use of terms in a work devoted to a discussion et. The author condemns the drinking of water before or eating but gives no reason for this sweeping statement. probability is that many people are greatly aided by taking

before meals. Neither does he give any reason for the nent that ice water, or even cold water, is " ever harmful." the discussion of alcohol the following comment is made: mally alcohol acts through the kidneys. It is burned up and eliminated in the form of water and carbonic acid." certainly seems rather a curious statement. Then again ol is described as being a nervine and is stated to cause a hoil of excessive excitation, which is fatally followed by unced depression. . " This succession of alternatives d to lay the foundation for gastritis and cirrhosis of the

t the book is intended for popular reading is shown by iclusion of a glossary. It would have been well if this een more carefully edited. Thus we find that atheroma ned as a tumor. This is perhaps interesting as a guide to rivation of the term but of course is not accurate in refer- o its usage in this work or in medical writing.

can not see that a book such as this is of any value. It likely that it will be of any special help to the members profession and certainly for the public it can not be re- I as a satisfactory guide. Take such a statement as this, habit of finishing every meal with a bit of cheese often 1 proves fatal to men of the world." This suggests many ons which no doubt occur to the reader. Such a statement one distrust the writer of it as a good guide in matters t. Altogether the reading of this work will give the il reader much more amusement than profit, but even so not be advised as worth the time.

tical Medical Dictionary. By THOMAS LATHROP STEDMAN, M., M. D. Illustrated. Price, $5. (New York: William od d. Co., 1911.)

Stedman has had much experience in editing medical and this dictionary is at once an evidence of his learning ill. It is, we believe, the best of its kind in the English lan- Those interested in the origin of words will take especial tion in using it, since, so far as possible, the editor has

words made from both Greek and Latin, but whenever possible a pure Greek or Latin word. Such efforts are however, as Dr. Stedman well recognizes, often vain. Take for example the word " appendicitis," which is a barbarism but it is so well estab- lished by use that there is no hope of changing it. Dr. Stedman shows that the proper term would be " scolecoiditis "; this sounds strange to our ears, but had it been as long in use as appendi- citis, it would be no stranger to us than many surgical terms commonly used. Purity of language should be aimed at by all who wish to write correctly and this is all important in scientific language. Therefore this dictionary will be especially helpful to all medical authors.

What matter to admit in a dictionary and how it should be arranged (set up in type) are largely questions to be left to the editor's taste. Much is to be said in favor of the arrange- ment adopted by Dr. Stedman but as to the introduction of chemical terms and signs there may well be a difference of opinion. By admitting these Dr. Stedman has made his diction- ary more complete than any other. His use of the Basle Anat- omical Nomenclature is but another proof of the really scientific quality of the work. The proper selection of illustrations for any dictionary is always a puzzle but those found in this one may be said to be as satisfactory as in any.

The publishers as well as Dr. Stedman are to be congratulated in this new dictionary, which all medical writers will be glad to possess. The make-up of the volume is pleasing; the paper is good, the type excellent both in size and distinctness, so that with admirable spacing the use of the dictionary is made a pleasure.

Diseases of the Genito-Urinary Organs. By EDWARD L. KEYES, JR., M. D., Ph. D. Price, $6.00. (New York: D. Appleton & Co., 1910.)

This work of Keyes is probably one of the best that has so far been published for the general use of the student. The subject is dealt with clearly and concisely, yet at the same time thoroughly. The illustrations, which are found in pro- fusion, are for the most part very good. The text is well writ- ten and makes very interesting reading.

The author has adapted the theory of Ciechanowski concern- ing the etiology of prostatic hypertrophy. This very attractive theory, which holds that chronic prostatitis is the direct cause of hypertrophy has, however, very little to support it from a statistical or pathological standpoint.

The value of the book is materially enhanced by the chapters on syphilis.

The volume as a whole is replete with practical information, and will prove to be a useful and valuable guide, not only to the general practitioner and student, but also to the specialist.

Prevention of Infectious Diseases. By ALVAH H. DOTY, M. D., Health Officer of the Port of New York. (New York and London: D. Appleton & Co., 1911.)

This little book of less than 300 pages is a valuable addition to the literature dealing with infectious diseases, expressing as it does the point of view of a health officer with many years' experience in this field. Such diseases as smallpox, yellow fever, typhus fever, plague and cholera are presented in detail from the sanitary standpoint, and the proper preventive measures to be employed in these diseases emphasized. The older theories which seek to account for the spread of infectious diseases by fomites, are contrasted with the newer theories in which the rôle of insects and bacillus carriers occupy a position of primary importance. The author is somewhat dogmatic in his treatment

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of the subject, frequently expressing his personal individual opinion without giving his readers the facts and observations upon which his opinions are based. There is but little citation of authority, and a frequent and unnecessary repetition of state- ments of general import. The subjects of disinfection and dis- infectants are particularly well handled. Despite a rather ob- struse style and a general, rather than a special discussion of the subject matter, the book may be recommended to medical stu- dents interested in preventive medicine.

's Die Facees des Säuglings und des Kindes. Die Bedeutung Und Technik Ihrer Untersuchung. Von DE. ADOLF F. HECHT. $8: Berlin und Wien: Urban & Schwarzenberg,

This monograph on the feces of infants and children treats in an exhaustive manner the composition of the feces in the norm and under pathological conditions, noting the significance of the result obtained thus far. The methods of the examination of the feces are given in such a manner as to render the book very valuable for workers in this field. The book is not only of value to the pediatrician but will be welcomed by the student of nutrition. S. A.

A Text-book of Bacteriology: A Practical Treatise for Students and Practitioners of Medicine. By PHILIP HANSON HISS, JE., M. D., Professor of Bacteriology, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York City, and HANS ZINSSER, M. D., Professor of Bacteriology, Leland Stanford, Jr., University, Palo Alto, California. (New York and London: D. Appleton & Co., 1910.)

The appearance of a new text-book in any subject relating to the medical sciences is not usually a matter for congratula- tion, but the publication of a new treatise on bacteriology in 1910 by Dr. P. H. Hiss, Jr., Professor of Bacteriology in the Columbia University, New York, and Dr. Hans Zinsser, now Professor of Bacteriology in Leland Stanford, Jr., University, may be regarded in an entirely different light. In addition to a number of fairly mediocre text-books in this field which the American medical students have had to rely upon for some years, two publications of surpassing value have appeared within a comparatively short time, one the careful painstaking American edition of Muir and Ritchie by Harris, and the other the General Text-book of Bacteriology by E. O. Jordan, of the University of Chicago. Both of these books have been highly recommended to the readers of the BULLETIN. Hiss and Zinsser's work is thus the third of the really first-class books on this subject in English. It is far more comprehensive in its scope than either of those previously mentioned, and the reputation of its authors for scientific investigation of the highest character is at once a guarantee of the excellence of the work. We have now been able to utilize this text-book in teaching two classes in bacteri- ology and our experience in its use has only fulfilled the highest expectations formed originally. Throughout the whole volume a strong conservative tone is manifest. Facts are not accepted without due evidence, doubt is always expressed when the oppor- tunity for doubt exists, and allowance is always made for the various interpretations which can be drawn from reported ob- servations.

The book consists of over 700 pages divided into 54 chapters. These chapters are grouped under five different sections. Section

I deals with the General Biology of Bacteria and the Tes of Bacteriological Study, Section II with Infection and lama Section III with Pathogenic Microorganisms, Section Ii Diseases of Unknown Etiology, and Section V with Bas Air, Soil, Water and Milk. In the first section the history of the subject is well presented but possibly too concisely work so pretentious as this and in our opinion the gras fundamental value of Koch's early work on bacteri in properly indicated. It was Koch's work on anthrax in 1D began a new era in bacteriology, and his discovery c tubercle bacillus and the cholera vibrio that directed the os tion of the medical public to this field. The chapters dens to the biological activities of bacteria are clearly witze in those dealing with microscopic study and staining Den and with the preparation of cultural media, there is a ras of detail gratifying alike to instructor and student.

In Section II on Infection and Immunity nearly one tex and fifty pages are devoted to the subject and nearkty phase of it is considered. Toxins, antitoxins, lysins, az' ... precipitins, opsonins, aggressins, and anaphylaxis are i sidered in detail. The theories of immunity are presented great clarity and are not too much amplified. Especial .... is laid upon the technique of serum reactions, materia presented in text-books and upon the practical bearing de facts and problems of immunity upon the science of Lex

Section III is devoted to the Pathogenic Micro which affect man. They are described with great accuxs : the lesions with which they are associated in man atd v. they produce in animals are carefully portrayed. Especi" be praised is the description of the cultural reactions c': organisms as the pneumococcus and streptococcus, the : bacillus and the dysentery bacillus. In this section the c: have made no particular attempt to apply correct in names. This may be regarded as an unwise procedure :: scientific standpoint, but possibly justified in a text-baš ten primarily for students of medicine. The chapter ! leprosy bacillus was evidently prepared before the work r .- organism by Clegg in the Philippine Islands and Duvin - Orleans, although the book apparently went to press at? important investigations of these authors had come te This is extremely unfortunate since it renders a thor: vision of this chapter necessary and fails in its prese :: to give any credit to investigators who have succeeded t vating organisms which have defled the attempts of some foremost men in the field of bacteriology. Another act of American workers, the solution of the etiology of bog e. is not presented, but this may be excused on the plea :: text-book is devoted to the organisms which infect ma: value of this work, however, and the relation of the fact out by Dorset, McBride and Bolton, that hog cholera sie a filterable virus, to problems of infection in man at. general subject of immunity, might have been made az for reporting in detail what we must regard as one of the est contributions of American bacteriologists.

In Section IV, devoted to Diseases of Unknown Etick Section V, on Bacteria in Air, Soil, Water and Milk, th points of importance in this connection are presented ts and concisely.

The book is highly to be commended both to the s. student and the practicing physician. From the stand? : the instructor it satisfies a need long felt in teaching :" ject of bacteriology, and will, we believe, become ct: most popular text-books on this subject.

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Twentieth Century History of Findlay and Hancock County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens, Part 167

Author: Jacob Anthony Kimmell Publication date: 1910 Publisher: Number of Pages: 1189

Author: Jacob Anthony Kimmell
Publication date: 1910
Publisher:
Number of Pages: 1189