EDITORIAL. 291 



Nearly all the natives of the Islands know that these fishes are 

 poisonous, but either because of the peculiar flavor, or because 

 of the ease vi^ith v^^hich they are caught, the fish are often eaten, 

 and usually v^^ith deplorable results. 



The treatment of a person vs^ho has eaten poisonous fish is 

 promptly to empty the stomach of the patient with an emetic, 

 such as tepid salt water or mustard. Then a stimulant such 

 as whisky or vino should be given. In case of collapse, artificial 

 breathing should be employed. 



Alvin Seale. 



