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samples  of  the  synthetical  and  two  of  the  natural  acid,  the  result  being  that 
the  commercial  acid  is  of  good  quality,  contains  mere  traces  of  phenol,  and  is 
free  from  coarser  adulterations.  The  largest  amount  of  phenol  was  determined 
by  Mr.  Lisle,  by  calorimetric  estimation,  at  0*328  per  cent.  ;  the  odor  of  phenol 
could  not  be  detected  in  any  of  the  samples. 
Cocaine  hydrochloride,  by  J.  G.  Spenzer.  Thirty-seven  commercial  samples 
of  the  salt  were  examined,  according  to  condition,  color,  odor,  taste  and  by 
eighteen  additional  tests,  the  author  summarizing  his  results  by  the  statement 
that  the  crystalline  cocaine  hydrochloride  is  of  the  better  quality,  and  fully 
supports  the  good  authority  who  have  repeatedly  advocated  the  use  of  only  the 
crystalline  form  *  also,  some  American  cocaine  hydrochloride  is  equal  to  any 
foreign  make  in  purity. 
Syrup  of  iron,  quinine  and  strychnine. — W.  Simonson  proposes  the  follow- 
ing formula,  which  yields  a  S3rrup  containing  in  the  pint  132  grains  of  alka- 
loids and  128  grains  of  ferrous  phosphate.    Take  of 
Grs. 
Iron,  fine  wire,  in  small  pieces,  62 
Phosphoric-  acid  (50  per  cent.)  800 
Quinine,  dried  at  ioo°  C,  128 
Strychnine,    4 
Sugar,  12  oz.  (av.) 
Distilled  water  a  sufficient  quantity. 
Dissolve  the  iron  in  650  grs.  of  the  phosphoric  acid  diluted  with  one  fluid- 
ounce  of  water,  heating  the  mixture  gradually  from  500  C.  to  its  boiling  point. 
Dissolve  the  quinine  and  strychnine  in  150  grs.  of  the  phosphoric  acid  diluted 
with  four  fiuidounces  of  water,  heating  to  6o°-8o°  C.  ;  filter  through  a  small 
filter  and  pass  sufficient  water  through  the  filter  to  make  six  fiuidounces.  Heat 
this  solution  to  So0  C,  and  in  it  dissolve  the  sugar  quickly  by  rapid  and  con- 
stant stirring.  Strain  the  solution  through  a  small  strainer  and  pass  sufficient 
water  through  the  strainer  to  make  thirteen  fiuidounces.  Filter  into  this, 
using  a  small  plaited  filter,  the  iron  solution  as  soon  as  it  is  finished,  and  pass  suffi- 
cient water  through  the  filter  to  make  sixteen  fiuidounces.  Having  mixed  the 
filtrates  thoroughl}-,  store  the  syrup  in  bottles,  which  should  be  filled  com- 
pletely. 
The  election  of  officers  resulted  in  the  choice  of  F.  N.  Heath,  Toledo,  for 
President  ;  L.  C.  Hopp,  Cleveland,  Secretary,  and  F.  A.  Kantz,  Cincinnati, 
Treasurer.  Dayton  was  selected  for  holding  the  next  anuual  meeting,- June 
9,  1891.    J.  G.  Spengler  was  elected  Local  Secretary. 
Jhe  Oregon  Pharmaceutical  Association  was  organized  in  the  city  of 
Portland,  June  10  and  n,  when  a  constitution  and  by-laws  were  adopted,  and 
the  draft  of  a  pharmacy  law  was  considered  and  a  committee  appointed  to 
present  the  same  to  the  legislature.  A  paper  was  read  by  Dr.  Cottel,  review- 
ing a  number  of  prescriptions  as  to  the  preparations  ordered  by  physicians.  M  . 
M.  Davis,  Jaquima  City,  was  elected  President ;  H.  D.  Dietrich,  Portland, 
Secretary,  and  L.  G.  Clarke,  Portland,  Treasurer.  ■  The  first  annual  meeting 
will  be  held  in  Portland  on  the  second  Tuesday  of  June,  1891. 
The  Washington  State  Pharmaceutical  Association  held  its  first  meeting  since 
the  organization  (see  April  number,  p.  200)  at  Tacoma,  May  12.    The  prin- 
