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."