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Editorial. 
j  Am.  Jour.  Pharm. 
1      Aug.,  1881. 
Jamaica  DoCtWOOd. — The  use  of  Jamiiica  dogwood  as  a  substitute  for 
opium  has  been  highly  recommended  by  those  who  have  investigated  its 
properties.  It  is  more  decidedly  hypnotic  than  opium,  produces  no  anor- 
exia headache  and  does  not  constipate  the  bowels  or  interfere  with  diges- 
tion It  acts  rapidly,  but  its  effect  is  less  durable  than  opium,  and  requires 
to  be  given  more  frequently.  The  dose  is  20  minims  of  the  fluid  extract 
every  three  hours. — Southern  Med.  Record. 
PHARMACEUTICAL   COLLEGES   AND  ASSOCIATIONS. 
The  Kansas  Pharinlaceutical  Association  liekl  an  adjourned  meet- 
ing at  Toj^eka  July  13,  Mr.  R.  J.  Browu,  President,  in  tlie  chair.  A  report 
was  read  by  Mr.  G.  Eddy,  giving  the  result  of  the  recent  test  cases  under 
the  iDroliibition  law  of  the  State.  A  delegation  was  appointed  to  represent 
this  body  at  the  meeting  of  the  American  Pharmaceutical  Association^ 
and  Mr.  Leis  reported  that  the  arrangements  for  an  excursion  to  Santa  Fe 
had  been  jDcrfected. 
The  following  officers  were  elected  for  the  ensuing  year :  President,  R. 
J.  Brown,  Leavenworth.  Vice  Presidents — B.  W.  Wood  wad,  Lawrence; 
W.  C.  Johnston,  Manhattan.  Secretary,  F.  E.  Holliday,  Topeka.  Assist- 
ant Secretary,  W.  A.  Nayler,  Holton.  Treasurer,  J.  G.  Northcraft,  Abi- 
lene. 
At  the  evening  session  tive  papers  were  read  and  discussed,  after  which 
the  association  adjourned. 
Pharmacy  in  Missouri. — The  following  gentlemen  comprise  the  vState- 
Board  of  Pliarmacy  under  the  law  recently  passed:  M.  W.  Alexander,  St.. 
Louis;  J.  F.  Hurt,  Columbia,  and  G.  A.  Howard,  Booneville. 
EDITORIAL  DEPARTMENT. 
The  Next  Annual  Meeting  of  the  American  Pharmaceutical, 
Association,  which  Avill  convene  at  Kansas  City,  August  23d,  promises 
to  be  very  largely  attended,  not  only  from  the  Western  States,  but  on 
account  of  the  low  railroad  fares  at  present  prevailing  a  large  number  of 
delegates  and  members  from  the  Atlantic  States  will  undertake  the  jour- 
ney. The  round  trij)  from  New  York,  Philadelphia  and  farther  south 
will  not  exceed  in  cost  $28.  Two  routes  have  been  selected,  one  passing 
by  way  of  Niagara  Falls  through  Canada,  the  other  through  Washington 
City,  along  the  Potomac  and  crossing  the  Alleglienies  into  the  Ohio  Valley,, 
stopping  over  night  at  the  Grand  Hotel,  Cincinnati,  and  over  Sunday  at 
the  Southern  Hotel,  St.  Louis.  The  various  lines  between  St.  Louis  and 
Kansas  City  ofler  very  low  fares,  and  special  accommodations  have  been 
