The Minneapolis journal., 1902-10-16

ce1ved no permanent relief. Then WIS.,
tied the Hot Springs, with the thought
that it might be rheumatism, and I
availed myself of all the efficacy they af
forded to no gain. Next I was examined
by the x-Ray, which revealed no broken
bone. Then T went to the sea shore and
took hot salt baths: they strengthened
me greatly, but the same trouble was
there in my limb and hip. I was still a
cripple, as bad as ever, and every step
gave me pain. While lying in bed was
always at perfect ease, no pain, whatever,
and could lie there forever. The weight
and strain was off of my limb and then
was free from pain. This was true when
sitting in a certain position. But never
gave up hope, instead persevered, for
felt that there would yet be some help for
me. Another doctor said my trouble was
bordering on Locomotor Ataxia. This
could not believe, for had no symptoms
Of approaching paralysis Finally, did
not know what to think. could only
| walk short distance at time, and every
step was pain. Later had to have help
| in putting on my shoes. and saw and felt
| that my trouble was becoming more
| alarming as time wore on. AS to the cause
! Of my 1ameness, I was satisfied in my
own mind that there was something more
back Of all the doctors had thought and
anything else. T read the testimonial of
Mrs. G. J. Burchard, of Minneapolis, in
the Minneapolis dailies.
"She, too, had been a cripple for many
years, but was recently cured by the
Bone-Setter, Of West Superior, Wis. I
visited Mrs. Burchard at her home, 529
| Ninth street south, the Lenox Flats. She
was perfectly delighted with what the
Bone-Setter had done for her. Then ]
wrote the Bone-Setter and on receiving
his reply, determined to go and see him.
There was a good deal Of opposition to my
going. My friends spoke to me, sarcas-
tically, of that wonderful doctor at West
| Superior when intimated that was 60
i ing. In the face Of all this opposition
came here yesterday, the 22d. and the
Bone-Setter made an examination AND
told me my hip was partially dislocated
and I asked him how long it would take
him to fix it, when he said. Tt is done.
I did not know when he did it, for there
was not particle Of pain with the opera.
tion, and done so quickly that did MOI
think or know that he was doing anything
with his bare hands he then and there
righted the wrong. Instantly, on learning
> what had been done, and experiencing
, such difft renee in my feelings, getting
up from the chair and walking, I just hat
to cry for JOY. It was such delight.
had been a cripple so long, and suffered 81
7 much pain, to think that the wrong wa
so beautifully righted, how could I keel
from crying? Who would not cry? M,
cup Of joy is full and running over.
had travelled far and wide in search Of re
lief, consulted the leading physicians AM
surgeons, spared no means, whatever, di
, everything with no permanent relief be
! FORE Then to think that this Bone -Sette
could tell mo at glance just what m
trouble was and right the wrong with hi
! naked hands In less than one minute, S
quickly that T did not know when it wa
s done, is not only wonderful but show
that there is still something to learn. Ism
lit wonderful? Shoes and crutches tha
s saw at the Bone-Setter's office lei
0 there by cured patients and other
under treatment, and the patients
whom talked removes from my min
d every vestige Of doubt as to this Bone
Y Settlers learning, ability and skill in hi
speciality, which makes him a wonder
t his work. came to Minneapolis in 185
y and am among the oldest inhabitants {
g this city. = =.,-. :: =
"(signed) Mrs. D. A. secombe,
= ... ''25 Grove place,
e Minneapolis, Mimi"
q This is one of the strongest testimon
: ais ever given any physician and in til
y wonder Of the work and the marvellous re
4 suits it eclipses the boasted and much
:. vaunted operations by the experts Of Pal
:. is, London, Berlin or Vienna. For as