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In order to determine whether or not calomel could be 
added to iodoform without destroying the antiseptic effects of 
the latter, experiments were made with a mixture of equal 
parts, and one part of iodoform to two of calomel. Both mix¬ 
tures proved as effective as iodoform alone. 
Similar experiments were also made with boracic and saly- 
cilic acid and pyoktanin (methyl violet). Each preparation 
was used alone, and in all cases there was no growth, except 
in control tubes. 
From these experiments we conclude that all the prepara¬ 
tions experimented with will prevent germ growth in a wound 
if kept in contact with all parts of its surface. Iodoform, 
bituminized iodoform, and iodoform and calomel mixed, not 
not being soluble in the wound secretions, will remain longer 
on the surface, and are consequently better preparations to 
use than the others. 
REPORTS OF CASES. 
OPERATION FOR RADICAL CURE OF INGUINAL HERNIA IN A 
STALLION. 
By A. W. Clement Y.S., Baltimore, Md. 
The history of the case .—The hackney stallion Lavallette 
was bought by the present owner, Mr. S. M. Shoemaker of 
Baltimore, in New York, May 25th, 1891, from Hon. A. J. 
Cassett, who bred him. He was foaled in March, 1890. He was 
shipped to Mr. Shoemaker’s farm near Baltimore the third 
day following the purchase. When he had been at the farm 
about ten days he had a severe attack of distemper. On exam¬ 
ining him one day during his convalescence, I noticed that 
what appeared to be the right testicle was rather larger than 
the left and pointed posteriorly. 
On manipulation the greater part of the mass was found 
to be soft, very compressible and felt like a bunch of strings. 
A much harder substance, in form like a testicle, occupied the 
anterior upper part of the mass. 
The animal was kept up during the day, on account of the 
