Short Sketch of Two Cases of Cholera

same day in collapse. No^osi mortem. 2nd Case.?Havildar Khushiyal Sing was in hospital and convalescing after dysentery. History, two bilious motions, one at 2 A. M. another at 3 A M , 2nd September ; treatment, dilute sulphuric acid in water (drachm doses of acid) every two hours. Fell suddenly into collapse at 5 A M. same date ; treatment, 6 grains chloral hydrate hypodermically every half hour if awake ; temperature rose from 96 4? at 5 A. sr. to 101 6? at 1 P. m , when reaction was established. Had 48 grains chloral hydrate hypodermically. Despite all treatment temperature continued to rise till 4 A. M. of 3rd September, when he died with symptoms of acute congestion of the brain and lungs 23 hours after being attacked with symptoms of cholera. Remarks.?Dry cupping over loins, sinapisms over heart and abdomen, frictions of ginger on arms and legs, and plenty of cold water with ice were also employed in both