and marine hospital service, whilst in the army we have only a meager hope. The fact that the medical department is but fairly efficient at the present minimum strength of the army, and the means at hand for the intelligent dispensing of medicine seeming to be satisfactory to them, should not in any way deter this Association from making a most persistent effort for the proper recognition; and meagre as may be the hope for the realization of the desire we aim for, we are not yet of a mind to drop further activity. We await with much interest a report of the carefully-selected committee having this matter in charge.

At the United States military camp a school of instruction, located at Mt. Gretna, Pa., easy access to the base hospital, through the courtesy of the medical staff, was accorded your humble servant. What was reported so fully at the last annual meeting by the chairman of the committee, Dr. Payne, may be amplified by a few facts. In justice to the Medical Department in this branch of the service it is a fact that a high-grade pharmacist is not sought for, but he may be an applicant. A course of very thorough examination and preparation, with physical qualification and examination as the primary factor, scholarly attainment, diligent application to a course prescribed in the Army School, and conducted by their own department, will give the final grade of Sergeant First Class, qualified to compound their prescriptions and assume the dispensary responsibility. I quote Section 32 from the Manual of the Medical Department U. S. A.: "The examination for the positions of Sergeants and Sergeants First Class will be both oral and written. The Board will investigate and report upon the following: (1) Physical condition; (2) character and habits, especially as to the use of stimulants and narcotics; (3) discipline and control of men; (4) knowledge of regulations; (5) nursing; (6) dispensary work; (7) clerical work; (8) principles of cooking and mess management; (9) hospital corps drill; (10) minor surgery and first aid, including extraction of teeth. Candidates for the position of Sergeant will be required to prepare a full set of papers pertaining to the Medical Department, and to drill a detachment of the hospital corps sufficiently to demonstrate their thorough knowledge of the drill regulations. The written examination will embrace the following subjects: (1) Arithmetic; (2) materia medica; (3) pharmacy; (4) care of sick and ward management; (5) minor surgery and first aid; (6) elementary hygiene. Ten (10) questions will be asked on each subject. Proficiency in penmanship and orthography will be estimated from the papers submitted.” There accompanies this examination a certificate that the examination has been made without recourse to books, memoranda or other sources of assistance.

STATE LEGISLATION.

Much State legislation has been enacted to control the sale of poisonous drugs. There is no uniformity, however, in the several laws. There is a similarity applicable only to State conditions. There can be no inter-communication. Will a national law meet our wants more fully in this ever-widening cosmopolitan country? A more stringent and uniform law based along the lines suggested in the excellent "Model Pharmacy Law," approved by this Association, will fill the need. It is intimated that a national law would be unconstitutional. If this is a fact, how important then should be the care of using our influence to emphasize uniform State legislation. When we learn how easily dangerous and habit forming drugs can be purchased, as indicated by the item of $5,000 in cocaine alone being consumed per week in one city, believing in the importance of this subject, is not this the time to press urgently for the establishment of a National Department of Health and a representation in the Cabinet? May we not join the American Medical Association in such laudable overture? From such a department there could naturally be expected proper recommendations for national legislation, and I commend this subject for your careful consideration.

The so-called "Alcohol Bill," to go into effect January 1, 1907, is not the action that

the pharmacist will welcome. The general expectation was not realized as a result of long-deferred national legislation on alcohol. The pharmacist will not be benefitted except as a dealer in merchandise. The tax for pharmaceutical purposes has not been removed, and the denaturizing feature will justly prevent its employment. We must continue the payment of what is without a doubt a most burdensome tax to a large majority of retail pharmacists. Give us free alcohol, or meet us half way. The Committee on Education and Legislation will enlighten us fully on these subjects.

The Pure Food and Drug Law, having passed both houses of Congress and approved by President Roosevelt, we have cause to feel satisfied with the interest taken in the crusade waged against the influences which regard neither the fear of the law nor the health of the people.

As one of the journals has put it: "If the law is enforced as we believe it will be, government inspection will hereafter be scrupulous."

Rules and regulations will be made and the government, through its Pure Food and Drug Commission, will welcome all suggestions from a national body like ours, so that the result of its labor to safeguard the public will be as complete as possible.

Since our last meeting a great calamity, earthquake followed by fire, devastated the City of San Francisco and adjacent California. A large proportion of the population was involved in unspeakable sorrow and loss of property. Included in this number are many druggists and pharmacists, among them members of this association. Untold experiences and harrowing privations followed in the general holocaust. Immediate steps were taken by the drug trade of the country for the general fund and the specific relief of the stricken druggists and drug clerks. Many channels were opened through which relief was sent and a liberal response was made. Your president communicated with them through Prof. William Searby, who lost his library and other valuable effects by this disaster, from whom we learned that an efficient committee had charge of the distribution of relief sent them. It was difficult to secure definite data, and further details as promised, have not been received. We are gratified to know that the expression of sympathy and the more practical expression of money was not lacking in our membership. Both were helpful and exhibited that side of humanity nearest the Giver of all good.

It is also very gratifying to know that the California College of Pharmacy makes the announcement that the "college will open at the usual time and carry on its work just as if nothing had happened." Fortunately the fire did not reach them and only slight damage was done to the building, the principal loss being caused by shaking of the building, breaking of glassware and destruction of some chemicals.

A proper expression of sympathy to our members who are among the sufferers will be opportune at this meeting.

INDIANAPOLIS.

I congratulate this Association in having been favored in the selection of the city in which we assemble for our annual meeting. It is not only centrally located, being noted as one of the great railroad centers in the country; having excellent facilities for the accommodation of a large body; with many beautiful attractions; handsome buildings; large manufacturing interests; substantial banks; pleasure parks; beautiful memorial monument; extensive railway system; and well known as the largest inland city in the country.

We know it is the principal city of a State famous among the States in our Union, having furnished her sons as presidents, vice-presidents and many officers of trust in the army and navy; has given us authors in poetry and prose, yea distinguished among the world's nations have been her sons and daughters.

We are not unmindful as we gather, that one of her most active citizens, in his day,

was president of this Association in 1879, meeting with us for the last time in 1902, our late comrade, George White Sloan, pharmacist, soldier and gentleman. We honor his memory as we meet in this city that owes something of its prosperity to him as a good citizen, educator and pharmacist.

In conclusion I wish you all great pleasure as you participate in the business that has called us together, and in the social fellowship arranged for by our excellent committee, so that when we shall have concluded our duties we may feel satisfied and realize that it was indeed good to be here.

The address of the President was heartily applauded.

The Chair called for action on the address, and on motion of Mr. C. B. Lowe, of Philadelphia, it was ordered referred to a committee of three, to be appointed by the Chair, for consideration and report at a later session. The Chair appointed as such committee Messrs. Leo Eliel, of South Bend, Ind.; Joseph W. England, of Philadelphia, and H. A. B. Dunning, of Baltimore.

President Lemberger resumed the Chair.

Opportunity was here given the Local Secretary, Mr. F. B. Carter, to make some announcements as to the necessity of registering and receiving badges, coupon-books, etc., and to explain the program of entertainment. He also called attention to the matter of railroad certificates, and said they could be deposited in the Local Secretary's office at any time now for validation by the authorized railroad agent on Thursday. Mr. Heims, of the Local Committee, also made an announcement as to the exchange of theatrical book tickets for regular theater tickets any time after Wednesday morning.

Mr. I. A. Keith, President of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, announced the time and place of the meeting of that body, and invited all to be present. Mr. H. P. Hynson, Chairman of the Committee on Commercial Interests, invited all to be present at the meeting of his Section on Tuesday evening.

The General Secretary called attention to a slight change in the printed program, by which the session of the Section on Commercial Interests set for 10 a. m. Thursday was changed to 3 p. m. Friday, and that of the Section on Practical Pharmacy and Dispensing set for 3 p. m. Friday was changed to 10 a. m. of the same day to meet simultaneously with the Section on Historical Pharmacy.

The Secretary also called the attention of chairmen of committees to the fact that their reports should be ready to-morrow (Tuesday) morning, as they would be called for then, and read and disposed of.

The Chair recognized Mr. Oscar Oldberg, of Chicago, to make a statement, and Mr. Oldberg stated that a number of members of State boards of pharmacy and several of the pharmaceutical schools were present, who had come for the purpose of attending the Joint Conference of Boards and Schools, and moved that all members of boards of pharmacy, teachers in

pharmaceutical schools and others, who might be present for the purpose of attending the Joint Conference, be extended the privileges of the floor. This motion was seconded by Mr. L. E. Sayre, of Kansas, and adopted unanimously.

The Chair called for the reading of the minutes of the Council as the next order of business, and Mr. H. M. Whelpley, of St. Louis, Secretary of that body, read the minutes of the second session (those of the first session already published in Proceedings for 1905), held at the Claypool Hotel, Indianapolis, September 2, 1906.

SECOND SESSION OF THE COUNCIL.—CLAYPOOL HOTEL, SEPTEMBER 2, 1906. Council called to order at 8 p. m. by Chairman Beal with the following members present:

J. H. Beal, F. H. Carter, Chas. Caspari, Jr., Chas. E. Caspari, C. Lewis Diehl, E. G. Eberle, Leo Eliel, F. C. Godbold, J. F. Hancock, H. P. Hynson, Edward Kremers, J. L. Lemberger, Wm. Mittelbach, Oscar Oldberg, Geo. F. Payne, C. A. Rapelye, A. M. Roehrig, S. A. D. Sheppard, H. M. Whelpley.

Secretary Whelpley presented the correspondence of the Council since the last session at Atlantic City, N. J., September, 1905, as follows:

November 3, 1905. The Oklahoma Board of Pharmacy now offers nomination for membership and one year's dues in the A. Ph. A., to the person receiving the highest average at the examination for registration. James Whittet, of Carnegie, Okla., obtained this prize at the October 10 meeting. His general average was 85 per cent.

President Lemberger calls attention to the fact that no provision was made at the Atlantic City meeting for an exhibit at the Indianapolis convention. The president will not appoint a committee on exhibits unless so instructed by the Council. He requests expressions on the subject from the council members.

It is moved by William Mittelbach and seconded by James H. Beal that the General Secretary have printed for the use of the several officers of the Association, letter-heads and envelopes of uniform style, with the names of the regular officers and the chairmen of the committees printed on heading, and in such style and quantity as he, the General Secretary, the President of the Association and the Secretary of the Council may determine.

Motion carried.

It is moved by Charles Caspari, Jr., and seconded by H. M. Whelpley that the sum of thirty dollars be appropriated for lithographic plates of illustrations to accompany the paper of J. O. Schlotterbeck on the "Development and Structure of the Seed Argemone Mexicana," presented at the recent meeting at Atlantic City. The paper is of very little value without the illustrations, which latter can be reproduced in Germany at a much lower cost than here.

Motion carried.

It is moved by S. A. D. Sheppard and seconded by H. M. Whelpley that 3,000 copies of President Beal's address, presented at Atlantic City, be printed for distribution by the Secretary of the Council.

Motion carried.

Applications for membership properly endorsed and accompanied by $5.00, covering the 1905 dues should be mailed direct to the Secretary of the Committee on Membership. Whenever possible, avoid sending personal check, as it costs 15 cent's exchange on each

one.

December 18, 1905. Local Secretary Frank H. Carter, of Indianapolis, has followed

the instructions of the Association and appointed the Local Committee of Arrangements. His associates are J. K. Lilly, Treasurer, and J. E. Toms, Secretary, with the following as chairmen of the sub-committees:

Finance, W. J. Mooney. Badges and Souvenirs, J. N. Heims. Transportation and Hotels, G. B. Moxley. Receive and Conduct Arrivals, A. Timberlake. Monday Night Reception, Dr. John N. Hurty. Local Interest and Attendance from City, Maurice Schwartz. Attendance from Indiana, Leo Eliel, South Bend. Publicity (Secular Press and Journals), Dr. J. N. Hurty and Leo Eliel. Ladies' Committee, Mrs. Frank H. Carter. Commercial Travelers, H. P. Lynch. Entertainment, H. J. Huder. Supplementary report of Committee on Exhibition, for the Atlantic City meeting, 1905:

It is moved by Leo Eliel and seconded by Frank H. Carter that the General Secretary of the A. Ph. A. be directed to notify all publishers of text-books and commentaries that under the motion which was carried in the eleventh session of this Association, held at Kansas City on September 9, 1904, the A. Ph. Association asserts and reserves for its own use, all rights pertaining to and in the copyright of the National Formulary and that such use can only be permitted under such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the Council.

Motion carried.

It is moved by Leo Eliel and seconded by Frank H. Carter that the meeting of the A. Ph. A. to be held at Indianapolis, Ind., September, 1906, be called the “George White Sloan Memorial Meeting" and that the Committee on Program so arrange that one of the sessions of the Historical Section be given up to and for this purpose.

Motion carried.

It is moved by J. H. Beal, seconded by S. A. D. Sheppard, that the sum of five hundred ($500.00) dollars be appropriated for expenses of publishing the Monthly Bulletin, the expenditure of the same to be under the direction of the editor, C. S. N. Hallberg. No previous appropriation has been made to cover this expense.

Motion carried.

Chairman Beal requests a vote on the adoption of the following report:

"The undersigned members of the Council Committee of Three to which was referred the duty of arranging the rate of compensation to be charged for the use of the National Formulary by other publications respectfully report that they recommend the granting to Frofessor J. P. Remington the right to use in his revised text-book on the Practice of Pharmacy the text of the old or 'second edition' of the National Formulary for the sum of $100.00.

"The right so granted not to extend to the new or third edition of the National Formulary which is to be published during 1906, nor to the use of the second edition of the Formulary in any other publication than the fourth edition of the Practice of Pharmacy now practically completed and ready for issue from the press. In explanation of their recommendation, the undersigned desire to state that they carefully considered the nature of the permission to use the text of the Formulary originally granted to Professor Remington and others, and have also taken into careful consideration the legal rights and obligations of this Association and of the publishers of books making a complete or partial use of the text of the Formulary and in the light of all the facts and