Wednesday, April 17

108 DAYS PAST Thursday 258 TO COME

Ether-Practical Administration. No. 9.

Coughing, choking or swallowing will generally promptly cease on stopping the drop for a moment and, on resuming, making a more gradual increase. By the time the ether is falling in a steady stream unconsciousness will generally supervene. Then the towel may be gradually folded around the mask so as to partially exclude the air. Then to prevent the increased ether content of the inspired mixture causing spasm or reawakening reflexes additional ether should not be poured for a moment or two when it should be given as freely as possible to full anesthesia.—Dr. J. B. Bogan; N. Y. Med. Journ. Weather Temp.

Cloudly & rained a little this morning. Sun shone some this afternoon. Then to night it clouded over again, & to night it is raining hard. John went to Kingsmill. This morning, Jo Ms Coves all the afternoon, & to Alberts & Sheds to night. Maudie went to school this fournoon, then she went to the beemer after dinner & waited for the mail Billy 5

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