Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-06

gorgemont Of the small blood vessels of the
brain, sudden loss of vital power, and almost
instant death. Apopexy may be an inherit
ed disease, or il may be induced by too free
living or its opposite, too great abstemious-
ness. Paralysis may affect only a small por-
ton of the body, from a finger or toe to an
entire limb or it may disable half the body
or the whole body, when death soon follows.
When half the body is affected by paralysis
we may be certain that the seat Of the dis
ease is in the opposite side Of the brain, be-
cause nerve fbres cross. Partial paralysis is
often temporary when caused by the rupture
of a small blood vessel, il the clot is got rid
of by absorption or otherwise. Although this
is disease that all classes of people are liza
BILE to, its most destructive work is done
among the d PRAYED and dissipated. There
is no doubt that the habitual use of tobacco
is one Of the most prominent causes of par
alysis and other nerve diseases.
A severe cold can be soonest cured by re-
naming within doors, in warm room and
near the fire, until all signs of il have disap-
peared. Then care should be taken to pre-
vent relapse by having the feet warmly
clad and the whole body, and particularly
the chest and the back of the neck, well pro
tected when going out.
A recent cough will almost always yield to
days; Mix in bottle four ounces Of glycer-
inc, two ounces of alcohol, two ounces Of wa
ter, two grains of morphine. Shake well.
Dose for an adult, one TO two teaspoonfuls
every two or three hours. Half this quaint
ty to children from 10 to 10 years old 1t il
not safe to give IL to infants or children I'M
der 10 years of age.
To stop bleeding, if from cavity in the
jaw after tooth has been extracted, shape
a cork into the proper form and size TO cover
the cavity and long enough to be kept firmly
in place when the mouth is closed This
we believe, is our own invention, and we
have new. known it to fail. II has served MS
in desperate cases
When an artery is cut, the red blood spurts
out at each pusaton, Press the thumb firm.
ly ov,r the artery near the wound and on
the side toward the heart. Press hard enough
TO stop the bleeding, and wait till physician
comes. The wounded person is often able
to do this himself if he has the requisite
knowledge.
Simple fractures may be adjusted by al.
most any one. Get the limb rs nearly as
possible in the natural position, and then
send for the doctor There is no great ur.
gency in such cases.
In fracture Of the skull, with compression
and loss OF consciousness, examine the
wound, and if possible, raise the broken
edges of the skull so as to relieve the pres
sure on the brain. Prompt action will often
save life.
In case of poisoning tho simple rule is to
get the poison out of the stomach as soon as
possible. Mustard aud salt act promptly as
emetics, and they are always at hand. Stir
a table spoonful in glass of water, and let
the person swallow it quickly. II it does not
cause vomiting in five minutes repeat the
dose. After vomiting give the whites of two
or three eggs, and send for the doctor
Burns and scalds are soonest relieved by
an application OF cold water. Dry carbonate
Of soda, or baking soda, sprinkled over the
burned spot is the latest remedy, and is said
to be very eilectual. These means are only
temporary In severe cases physician
should b. sent for.-HaiEs JouyHal If Healh