Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1872-07-23
One of ihe busie.t mem of thc axe, and

One OF the busiest men OF the age, and
one who did an almost miraculous
amount of work, was wise man. lie
took recreation and rest even in tho time
OF highest pressure. 1t he could. no
slcp:. Even 1--WE minutes sleep will
sometimes give time for the nervous en-
orgy to relax the strain. II he could
not sleep, he lay down fiat. relaxed every
muscle and let himself alone, even for a
few moments. No one who has not
tried it can understand the relief and re-
frcshment that may be found in this.
And many an overwrought mother,
working woman, working man, man OF
business, might save Ito. or health. or
reason. by these bits OF timely rest
Rest is the one thing to restore exhaust
cd nervous energy. The Saviour said 10
his disciples. SCENE ye apart :.
and rest awhile" Stimulants are mis-
take. They deadon feeling and act like
whip and spur TO tired horse; the
nerves start up angrily and GO on again.
but they are none the less tired. Food.
even, in large quantities is no help.
Some one wrote wise caution. with the
title, "Fessting after Fatigue" A heavy
task Of digestion is only new tax upon
the nerve power. new call upon the
engine when the fires and tho steam are
low. A little simple reireshmcnt is bet
ter. until rest has done its work. Some
traveller in the desert Tells tho tale. The
caravan halts after long and weary
days march. All stop; fire is made,
water boiled, little tea made anu cup
passed around with small quantity oil n
liquid. greeuish and rather uninviting.
After tow minutes rest they begin To
revive. fuel is gathered, tents ale pitch
ed. the meal prepared. and by tho time it
is ready. all are ready Ia enjoy and TO
digest il.
The nerves arc curiOusly distributed
over the whole body, and The nervous
power and energy seems to run ov.r OF
through them like an electric current.
Aud the similarit, lo electric or gal.
yaaic scllui, Is confirmed by The
siloct OF the application ol cold water To
the surface Ii seems 10 act like fresh
acid in galvapie battery. settling the
the current in motion with fresh vigor.
renewing not exhau,ting. Wisely used
ihsre is no more safe or refreshing slim.
MUS.
Granted that there is something like
electric action through The nerves. il
would seem that any undue pressure a,
any one point interrupts this current A
learned Professor was writing book.
His work lay on table. always ready
for the hours he could spend in writing.
Before tho table stood y chair which was
Sunkea in the seat. leaving bar across
the front. which came with some pressure
ACROSS the under side OF the thigh.
Before no was aware al II. nom this
continued pressure on the nerves at one
point. came partial paralysis, from which
ne mover entirely recovered. He was u
very wise and learned nlnn, but he
knew many things better than the laws
of his being.
In these days OF much writing and
stiff pens. many people lose power in
their hand and arm The disease has
taken name; they say. ''Scrivener's
Paralysis" The remedy lies in proven
ton Pressure on the under side OF the
arm is enc cause. rs on the edge oil u
desk OF table. Have n care OF that, and
don't always write ut the same place. or
in the SAME position and the other pre-
ventive remedies are soft elastic pen
II quill is best-pen handle light and
elastic, no, too small. yielding surface
10 write upon, and no construction from
the sleeve. especially at the shoulder.
The arm should not be raised unnatural.
ly. tho whole position rs easy us possible.
Some one. inspired by the spirit OF
mischief, invented u pen that would
hold ink enough Tor the work OF hours.
1t is satire on the haste or the age,
that one can not spare time To dip his
pen into the ink Standard yet that very
motion and relief TO the nerves and mus.
cles, may save many one from the
consequences of long and undue pres
sure.
There is bitter truth in the proverb,
1.-The more haste. the less speed. "-7he
Adrdnce.