says shall include all
"who shall treat, operate on, or prescribe for any physical ailment of
another." This would seem sufficient to protect the M. D.'s against
all competition, but there is some doubt whether such legislation can
be enforced, as it is certainly a corrupt and selfish measure that was
never desired by the people. The _Religio Philosophical Journal_
speaks out manfully, and "advises all reputable healers of whatever
school, to possess their souls in peace, and go steadily forward in
their vocation, fearing neither Dr. Rauch nor the unconstitutional
provisions of the statutes, under which he and his confederates seek
to abridge and restrict the rights of the people. If any reputable
practitioner of the healing art, who treats without drugs, is molested
in his or her practice, let them invite prosecution, and communicate
with the _Religio Philosophical Journal_ for further advice and
assistance." I regret to say there is a strong probability that the
friends of medical freedom in Massachusetts will be again called upon
to resist attempts to procure medical legislation.

NEGRO TURNING WHITE.--A colored man named Antone Metoyer has been
employed at the railroad works in this city (Sacramento) for some
time, and his steadiness and industry have caused him to be esteemed
by those acquainted with him. Seven or eight months ago his skin was
black, but it commenced to turn white, and now his body, arms, legs
and neck are as white as those of any Caucasian. The original color is
now only upon his face, extending back of the ears, just beneath the
chin, and across the upper portion of the forehead, making him appear
to be wearing a close-fitting black or dark brown mask. On the chin
and nose the dark color is beginning to wear away, and he thinks in a
few weeks he will be perfectly white. His hair and whiskers are black
and curly. Medical men have taken much interest in his case, and
attribute the change in complexion to the effect upon his system of
working constantly with potash and other material used in washing
greasy waste. He has been advised that it may be dangerous for him to
continue under this influence, but he declares that he will stay until
the process he is undergoing is completed, if it kills him.--_Record
Union_.

THE CURE OF HYDROPHOBIA.--"The English committee appointed by the
local government board in April, 1886, to inquire into Pasteur's
inoculation method for rabies, report that it may b