But such reports. coining through such sources. should not be implicitly relied upon. It is a disease that goes rapidly along the lines of travel. and has never prevailed any great length of time in an epidemic form in Europe without reaching the United States. Dr.Peters.in his History of the Asiatic Cholera. claims that ever since 1756 (one hundred and twentythree years ago) it has recurred as an epidemic in periods of twelve years each. corresponding with the twelve yearly festivals of the lHinloos. The disease is native to India. and constantly exists there in some form. During these festivals. which are pilgrimages to the various shrines. thousands. and even millions. leave their homes and journey and mingle together.