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skin the effect of its application has been extraordinary, es¬ 
pecially in those deep wounds caused by such injuries as dog 
bites, when the subcutaneous connective tissue is infiltrated 
with pus. 
“ 4 Grease ’ of the legs of horses has been treated in all its 
forms and stages, and it has been found superior to any other 
remedy, as it not only stops the discharge, but it allays the 
pain and swelling. In decubius gangrene (brought about by 
lying on the side too long) it has likewise been most beneficially 
employed, being applied by the brush four or live times a day. 
“ In middle ear catarrh of dogs it has rendered good 
service at all stages when applied thoroughly once to three 
times a day, by means o.f a brush (large or small, according to 
the size of the ear). In some cases a tincture acts more 
powerfully and promptly, and may be dropped into the ear. 
Schlampp gives its strength as i of aniline to 100-500 of 
absolute alcohol; a half to a whole teaspoonful being suffi¬ 
cient for an ear. The tincture should be slightly warmed be¬ 
fore being applied to the ear. 
u It is suggested that aniline might be of great service in 
catarrh in the respiratory mucous membrane ; being given 
by inhalation. It has been tried in this way in bronchial 
catarrh, and appeared to diminish the pain. 
“ Altogether, the reports from Germany are so much in 
favor of the employment of this material as an antiseptic and 
desiccant, that we think it well deserving of a trial in this 
country. Its innocuousness is a strong recommendation. 
The number for July, 1891, of the same journal, contains the 
following reports, by F. Floliday : 
“ Case No. 1 was a cob which was suffering from purpura 
hsemorrhagica. On the seventh day some of the swellings 
burst, whilst others were scarified ; very unhealthy, suppur¬ 
ating wounds were produced, the smell from them being very 
offensive. These were first dressed with solutions of carbolic 
acid, after being carefully washed with warm water contain¬ 
ing Jeyes’ fluid; but this was not sufficient to produce the 
desired effect. An aqueous solution of anyl. meth. violet was 
next tried, and with the utmost satisfaction, the offensive smell 
