M. Roulin, of France, has successfully treated 22 cases of diphtheria with carbolic acid as an antiseptic. Nasal douches, consisting of three teaspoonfuls of the crude acid in a quart of water, were employed every hour by means of the ordinary irrigator. Tonics were given internally.
Dr. Deriker, of St. Petersburg, who is the head physician of the Children's Hospital, and has treated no less than 2,000 cases of diphtheria, and tried all remedies, both internal and external, has found the following a certain cure for the disease: As soon as the white spots appear on the tonsils he gives a laxative, usually senna tea. When the purgative effect has ceased, he gives cold drinks acidulated with lemons, limes, or hydrochloric acid, and every two hours a gargle composed of lime-water and milk. Hot milk was also given as a drink, and the throat well rubbed with spirits of turpentine. The Academy of Medicine in France offered a large sum of money for a successful cure for diphtheria, and this is said to have been it. Equal parts of liquid tar and turpentine are put in an iron pan and burned in the patient's room. The dense resinous smoke gives immediate relief. The fibrinous matter soon becomes detached and is coughed up.
Clothing.—There are some very important principles in regard to dress:—
1. If you desire health, do not wear a belt.
2. Avoid tight lacing. Some of the most beautiful women, including actresses, are giving up this injurious practice.
3. Do not wear, especially in summer, the constant black, even if in mourning. If you do someone may be mourning you too.
4. Use woolens almost entirely for clothing—always for under-clothing.
5. Have shoes that fit and give the feet an abundance of room, and not high heeled, but thick soled.
6. Wear sufficiently heavy woolen under-garments so that you will not be obliged to resort continually to overcoats.
7. In summer, use light outer garments—white flannels and cheviots are excellent.