... ... an ... 28 ... ... 29 30 he not have said?-when will it be understood?-im- PAGE mense number of nerves centered in the brain opinion against the whole world, Freezing the blood to promote circulation?—what are its results-how can the patient survive-brave heart struggling, how it struggles and ends—a fatal fact, An escape from the icy treatment-how to treat as the first process for fevers of all sorts, cholera, etc.—the enemy disarmed-what suffering when hope fades away-but when recovery appears, what joy to the household, Some complaints that defy the present skill--science on the march-careering with lightning flash-encircling the world-knowledge every man's portion-persecution and its hideous memories for ever gone!-God's greatest gift to man-no dream of fancy—a cherished truth,..... Certain as the law of the Eternal-when Great Britain shook and staggered-the effect of the sudden news of the death of H.R.H. Prince "Albert the Good"-a great life sacrificed through the want of a little knowledge, and that so simple to acquire and easy to effect-sorrow and sympathy for the afflicted - hearts bowed down with grief, A void and saddened heart-felt in the cottage as in the palace-how sweet to our memories—extraordinary interest evinced when H.R.H. the Prince of Wales was so ill-oh! what joy on his recovery,... ... ... ... ... ... A letter to three newspapers on fevers refused—the reason— the writer quite disheartened—a high privilege for a little boy-who was the little lady?-may God always protect her, even as Queen and Empress, .. A more noble feeling never existed-the boast of other countries-monarchial or republic-none to equal our own—we govern ourselves—how it is done-happy Queen and happy people-may we be a pattern for the world— 'peace and good will," 333 34 35 ... Fevers, and how to treat them-the writer's sad experiences, which would not have been, had he known then what he now knows—his first dear child in fever (Case F), Pa, is this all you can do for me—a victim to ignorance-the PAGE advantage of a pad of calico covered with oil silk over a poultice another victim (Case G),... ... ... ... ... 37 ... 38 ... A visit to wonderful caverns-the finger of death marks his When the opportunity occurs to prevent farther illness-the first thing to do-surprising recoveries by the opening of Nature's safety-valves: Case I.-Treatment for scarlet fever-four children all saved, easily. ... ... 39 40 ... Case K.-Treatment of gastric fever-what could be done to save her given up by two doctors-she is living now. Case L.-An old friend-deep distress-daughter dyinggiven up by the doctors—it's all over, She is sinking fast-oh! it is so sad-listen and cheer upinstructions given on the errand of mercy to save his child-" oh! it is such a relief "-now married and has a happy family. Case M.-A young man of twenty-two in typhus fever given up by the doctors- aconite and The treatment-how it succeeded. Case N.-A very interesting circumstance a timely inquiry-a distracted mother and her five children-her eldest given up by the ... doctor,... Afraid of the fever van-the treatment-the whole rapidly recovered-scores of such cases-cured by aconite and belladonna even in cases of "extremis "—brandy beneficial after the fever is reduced, if carefully given, What is rheumatism-curious conversation between a doctor and his friend-cause and effect-man a machine-his heart the engine, etc.-his skin the safety-valve, 41 42 43 Rheumatism is to the muscles what gout is to the boneswhat is to be done?—the sheathing is dry-how can it be oiled-it is very interesting, ... ... ... ... PAGE 45 ... ... 46 The stomach and the brain-the author's treatment and ex- injurious, Every human hair a tube ... ... ... ... unventilated hats injurious baldness produced-waterproof clothing though useful, ... ... Pure air essential to life-asthma relieved by proper action of ... 53 Solemn consultation-the fiat of three doctors-sad news— melancholy sight-a fond and loving wife-sorrowing Synopsis. Morning came-the Doctor and his look of astonishment-a good laugh-nonsense! A new treatment without the Doctor-how it was done-the dying man's spirit revived-hope for life-the force of mind upon mind saves the dying—a reprieve—what an ecstasy-how sweet the word of hope-heaven born hope -three weeks within a day-what happened-an exquisite satisfaction—a friendly greeting, ... ... a A remembrance of Case D-how it acted on the writer-a ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... XV PAGE 55 56 57 58 ... ... The first words she uttered-she lived!—the passive power of A change comes over the scene—an electric shock—oh, Willie ! ... ... ... ... ... ... ... :.. ... ... ... PAGK 64 ... 65 66 of life, is nothing less than the human soul!—an attempted description-the Grace Darlings and Florence Nightingales of the world,... The unknown power-when does it come, and when depart— an opinion-the heroic and faithful sentinel remains after all else has left, until congestion is complete, After supposed death life still exists !---when and how the soul wings its way, etc., a study for the metaphysiciantender care and deep reflection-to be followed by the eye of faith only to joys beyond, What ministers of religion now say-a pleasant thing to know -charity in the pulpit—a change from fifty years ago, now in harmony with Nature and our best feelingsspiritualism, psychology-belief in the return of departed spirits,... A settled conviction in relation to the spirits of the departed -appearances not facts in reality-how caused—a subject of wonderful subtlety-a startling appearance explained, His Satanic Majesty, and what he was like—an extraordinary photograph, taken in a church-an unholy visitor-how he came there what created him, how for years pursued, and discovered at last, A beautiful model-a work of pure art-magnificent powers of the brain, its preception as well as its perception-its magnetic power-chloroform and its safe treatmentether a good restorative to the heart's action-faith healing in a lesser degree, Power of mind over matter--the charming of warts-physical methods and psychical methods of curing-how it is effected the secret discovered, and the "charming" explained, An electric seance-the professor on magnetism—extraordinary messages to and from Russia and Londonremarkable proposition for the future-magnetism will eventually revolutionize the world of thought!-Doctor Ferrán's inoculation as a prevention of cholera (?) The Lancet's Special commuicates particulars-his system and practice with the living organism comma baccillus, ... ... ... ... |