Causes of Infantile Convulsions. Central. 1. Diseases of high temperature: Insolation meningitis, the exanthemata, pneumonia, and others. 2. Diseases accompanied by vascular stasis: (Pertussis, cardiac diseases, tumors, hydrocephalus). 3. Diseases characterized by anemia and exhaustion: (Loss of blood, diarrhea). 4. Various toxic causes, such as drugs or uremia: (Belladonna, nephritis). 5. Organic central lesions: (Cebral paralysis, or any other lesions of the brain). 6. Presumably organic disturbance of the brain: (Epilepsy). Peripheral (Reflex). Rachitis. Food. Intestinal parasites. Dental irritation. Foreign bodies in the ear and nose. Hot baths. Mental disturbances, such as fright and numerous other causes.-Rotch; Philadelphia Polyclinic. What's in a Name? A physician recently opened an office in Chicago, and upon his sign appears the following incongruous announcement: "MICHAEL MALONEY, Deutscher Arzt."