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			A TREATISE

				ON

�M so^��;

		AND HIS DISEASES.

	For explanation of numbers on this horse see and page. PUBLISHED BY BR. B. J. KENDALL COMPANY, Enosburgh Falls, Vt. ............. .......... 7 ^:

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A TREAT1SE

TH E HORSE

AND

HIS DISEASBS.

ILLHSTRATE�.

OONT-J^NING AN '^l INDEX OF D�SEASES," WHICH GIVE9 THE BYMPTOMS, CATT8B, AND THB

Ii* T TBEATMENT OF EACH; A TABLB �IVING ALL THE PRINCIPAL DRUGS USED FOB

THB HORSE, WITH THE ORDINARY DOSE, EFFECT8, AND ANTIDOTE WHEK A

POISON ; A TABLB WITH AN ENGRAVING OF THE HORSE'9 TEETH

AT DIFFERENT AGES, WITH RULE8 FOR TELLING THB AGB

OF THE IIORSE � A VAU7ABLE COLLECTION OF RB-

CElPTS, /.ND KUCH OTHER VALUABLB

INFORMATION.

DR. B, J, KENDALL CO..

«K03B��18H �AIiS, TI., O.8.A.

REVISED EDITION.

ENOSBURGH FALLS, VT.:
BB, B. J. KBNDALL COMPAUT, PBIHTBSSi

Bibliotheek der

Rijksuniversiteit te Utrtlik�

Aid. Diergenceskuftd*

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PREFACE.

It has been one of our greatest aims, in preparing matter for this book,
to make it as plain as possible for non-professional readers, and to give them
information which is of the greatest importance to horsemen, and yet avoid
all techmcitl terms as much as possible, and also condense the book as much
as we can without leaving out the real essential information in treating each
subject.

It contains an Index of JDiseases, giving a description of each, with causes,
symptoms and treatment. Also, a large collection of Valuable Jteceipts, of
which many single receipts are worth, to every horse owner, several times the
pric» of the book.

The treatment given for each disease can be relied on as being the best.
To aid non-professional horse owners, in deciding what the disease may be,
■we give engravings which show the positlons taken in the different stages of
diseases, and which are of great value in coming to a positive conclusion as
to the nature of the disease.

EXPLANATION OF THE ENSRAVING ON THE COVBR.


1.	Forehead.	11.	Loin.
2.	Jaw.	12.	Hip.
3.	Throat.	13.	Stifle.
4.	Breast.	14.	Thigh.
5.	Shoulder.	15.	Hamstring.
6.	Arm.	10.	Point of the Hoek.
7.	Large Pastern.	17.	Hoek.
8.	Small Pastern.	18.	Croup or Rurnp.
9.	Withers.	19.	Doek.
10.	Back.	20.	Cannon-Bones.

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			INDEX OF DISEASES.

		ABSCESS OF THE BRAIN is caused by some injury to the head./^¹-*»^ Symptbms.�Refuses foocT;" acte dull; a slight oozing from a trivial injury upon theskull; the animal is prostrated. and while lying down con- Y^y tinues to knock his head against the ground violently until death ensues. 'L�-utS* Treatment.�No treatment is of any service. ABDOMINAL DKOPSY is usually the result of chronic inflammat�in of the bowels. Symptoms.�Head hanging; mouth dry ; membranes look pale ; pulse hard. If thehorse turns about suddenly the act will elicit a grunt. Press- ure on the abdomen will cause him to groan. A lack of spirits ; lies down constantly if lef t to himself ; is restless, thirsty, no appetite; is weak, abdomen enlarged yet the horse quite thin in flesh, hide-bound and con- stipated. One of the legs and the sheath are sometimee swelled. Treatment.�Begin the treatment as soon as you can decide as to the nature of the disease. Give, night and morning, 20 grs. extract of belladonna, 10 grs. sulphate of quinine, 35 grs. iodidc of iron, \ gr. strychnia. Mix, and give at each dose. Mix 5 ozs. tincture of iodine and 3 ozs. croton oil, and apply a little to a portion of the abdomen by rubbing down to the skin and shif ting to a different location when the skin becomes sore. Some cases are incurable. BUIS.�The stomach seems to be the natural nursery for the protection Th^ and.the propagation of the stomach bot. When the eggs have remained ia U/1f\ the stomach for a year they become a perfect chrysalis (that is, the form of a butterfly bef ore it reaches the wing"ed state), and then they release their bold of the stomach and are expelled with the dung. It will be provided with wings in a short time, and will fly about commencing the propagation of its species which passes through the same period of incubation. (3)

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BOTS.

They are of two kinds, stomach and fundament bots. The stomach
bots are the restm of turning horses into pSsture'in the summer months,
and are produced from the eggs laid on the fore legs of the horse by the
bot fly.

Symptoms are an unthriftv coat, and loss of flesh after running out to
pasture.

All horses which run out to
grass are quite sure to have bots
in their stomachs, and as there is.
so much misconception about
bots and their destftictfVeness to
horses we cotf/lhe result of a
series of experiments with bots
three-fourths gro"wn. «¹*"'*'^_ nfcf**a�#

,When immersed in ruirfthey J^t
live twenty-flve hours ; decoc-
tion of tobacco, eleven hours;
strong oil of vitriol, two hours
eighteen minutes ; essential oil of
mint, two hours five minutes.
Were immersed without appar-
ent injury, in spirits of camphor,
ten hours; flsh oil, forty-nine

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No. 1. The f emale fly about to deposit an egg.
" 2. The male fly. I it

hours; tincture aloes, ten hours;
in brine, ten hours ; solution in-
digo, 10 hours. A ri�mber of

3.
4.

6.
1.

The egg Lts n atural size. �/�.*$&*

The egg magnifled. *' ^0

small bots, withonethatwasfulj,
grown» were immersed in a
strong solution of qg^sive sih>

The newly hatched bot.
The bot fully grown.
The head of a bot magnifled.
The chryealis.

limate, one of the most powerful ,

poisons ; the small ones died in one hour, but the f uil grown one was taken
"ouTofTEe solution, six hours after its immersion, apparently unhurt.
4j It will be seen by the above experiments, that no medicine can be given
which will affect the bot, mat will not destroy the coating of the stomach,
and injure or kill the horse. No v�terinary surg*eon can distinguish the
symptoms of bots from those of colic. In fact, there is but little doubt that
ninety-nine out of every one hundred cases of belly ache are no more nor
less than colic and not bots, and should be treate�Tas we direct in the
treatment of colic. *-*** -d.-»^tLy '■*,

Treatment�The general condition of the horse should be improved,
so that the debilitating effects of the bots may not mterfere with the
general health or the'¹ horse. It is g�fifefally consid�red im]

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INFLAMMATTON OF THE BOWELS. f)

to expel or destroy the bots.
Give the following tpnic mea-
icines to improve the gguer,al
cfiMition: pulv. gentian i
lb., pulv. copperas � R>., pulv.
fenugreek -J lb., pulv. elecam-
pane i lb. Mix well, and give
a large tablespoonful once a
day.

Fundament Bot. � Like the
stomach bot, this is also the
result of running out to grass.
Instead of the eggs being de-
posited on the legs they are
deposited on the lips of the
horse. They are found in the
rectum, and often seen about
the anus and under the tail.

Treatment.�Injections of raw
linseed oil, or of tobacco smoke.

Ho. 1. The female about to deposlt an egg.

" 2. The egg magnifled.

" 3. The bot.

" 4. The chrysalis.

» 5. The male fly.

BOWELS, INFLAMMATION OP.�The symptoms are very severe
pain in the belly, varymg from those of colic in being a continuous pain
(while in colic there are intervals of rest from pain), rolling, pawing, sweat-
ing, rapid breathing with an inclination to shift about, with great fever and
excitement. The disease comes on more gradually than colic (which see),
legs and ears cold, belly tender and painful on pressure. (See cut for posi-
tion of nose, etc.)

Oauses. � Constipation, exposure to
cold, drinking cold water in large quan-
tities when hot, hard driving, diarrhoea,
and as a sequel to colie.

The above named causes, when oecur-
ring in a horse predisposed to the disease,
are quite liable to bring it on.

Treatment.�If the cause is constipa-

tion, give a quart of raw linseed oil, and,
if necessary, add from four to stx drops

A GENERAL STMPTOM OE AB-
DOMINAL IRBITATION.

croton oil. If the cause is over-purging,
give an ounc« and a half of tincture of opium in a half pint of water.

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	6	BRONCHITIS.

Uie cause should be other than costiveness or diarrheea, give thirty drops of the tincture of aconite root, and repeat it in two liours. Apply blankets, wrung out of hot water, to the belly, and renew them evcry fifteen minutes. Give injections of warm (not hot) water, castile soap, and a handful of table salt every half hour until the bowels move some. There is a diversity of opinion in regard to Meeding. It is niy opinion that it is of doubtful utility in this disease. BRONCHITIS. �This disease oonsists in an inflammation of the air passages of the lungs. It is a very common disease among horses, and is sometimes confounded with inflammation of the lungs (or lung fever), dis- tempers and colds. Symptoms.�Begins with a chili, fever, harsh cough, labored breathing, moutk hot and dry, with loss of appetite, and in one or two days a discharge f rom the nostrils will be observed. Treatment.�Give the horse a good, comfortable place (not too close nor the reverse). Give fifteen to twenty drops tincture of aconite root, and re- peat every four hours until six doses have been given, which will probably relieve the fever. Let the horse have plenty of cold water to drink. We would discourage the idea of bleeding, as it would be more likely to do harm than good. After the fever bas subsided (which will probably be about the second day), give a few powders of the following: Mix pulv. licorice root, pulv. fenugreek and pulv. gentian, two ounces of each, and divide into six pow- ders and give in feed two or three times a day. Ohronic Bronchitis is the result o� bad treatment of acute bronchitis, and when the attack has been prolonged for some time. Symptoms.�A cough which seems to be conflrmed, with discharge from the nostrils, and cough worse after drinking and in the morning. Treatment.�Take of pulv. gentian and pulv. sulphate of iron, eight ounces each. Mix thoroughly and divide into thirty-five powders and feed twice a day until all lias been given; then make an ointment of red iodide of mercury, one drachm, lard, one ounce, thoroughly mixed together. Apply the above named ointment down the course of the windpipe, and the next day apply sweet oil or lard to keep the skin from cracking. Repeat the application of the ointment in one week. BURNS AND SCALDS.�When the burn is so deep as to deutroy the skin and superflcial tissues, we would recommend raw linseed oil, applied with bandages, to protect the parts from the air, and allowed to remain for several days. But when the skin is not destroyed we have f ound that '' Kendall's Spavin Cure " is an excellent remedy for such burns on man; so we feel certain it will work equally well on any animal.

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			CAPPED ELBi

		CALLUS.�A callus is a thickening of the cuticle or of any soft part, caused by prcssure or friction, or it may be the result of some injury "wliich after remaining sore for some time finally heals, leaving a thick, hard and enlarged surface which we term callus, and wliich not only injures the sale of the horse but is also a constant "eye-sore" to the owner. 1'realment.�"We can only recommend one course, as we have had no experience with any other which proved successful, and that is to apply Kenda�'s Spavin Cure two or three times a day, for several weeks, as directed for spavin. These can not generally be removed very quickly, yet if the above plan is foliowed out it is sure to bc effectual. . CAPPED ELBOW.�(Shoe Boil.) This enlargement on the point of the elbow is ou the side of the chest just behind the shoulder. It is a tumor (or sometimes a simple abscess) caused by direct pressure against the calk or heel of the shoe; particularly when the latter is allowed to protrude too far backward. Pads are made by harness makers which are quite usefui in protecting the parts while the horse is lying. Treatment.�If the tumor is soft and shows signs of containing pus, it would be well to open it and allow the matter to escape. Some recom- mend that the tumor be dissected out with a knife and then treated as any simple wound by keeping clean until it heals. "Kendall's Spavin Cure" has been used with very gratifying results for Shoe Boil. It should be applied twico a day for some time, the same as when it is desired to remove any enlargement. Some get an idea that if a bottle of "Kendall's Spavin Cure " is applied, it will do as much good to apply the whole in two to four days as to be as many weeks in using it, but we would like to have it remembered that it takes time to remove any enlargement, and especially if it has existed for any length of time, therefore we say it is not so much in the quantity used in a given time as in the length of time it is used. We know of no remedy that is so certain to remove Shoe Boil, when properly used, as '' Kendall's Spa vin Cure." CAPPED HOCK.�This is a soft 'swelling on the point of the hoek joint. It is caused by kicking in the harness or stable, or by being kicked by another horse, and rarely causes any lameness. Treatment.�Kendall's Spa vin Cure used as for capped elbow is a safe and sure remedy. CAPPED KNEE.�Caused by some injury to the knee. Symptom».�A soft tumor in front of the knee. Treatment.�If left alone it would probably burst and leave a perma- nent blemish. If the tumor is hot, bathe first with cold water to reduce the heat, or bind on cloths wet with cold water and change often, then apply Kendall's Spavin Cure as directed for capped elbow.

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COLIC.

CAUTERY.�{Firing.) This cniel and inhuman practice is one which
has been practiced in the past, and perhaps is to a sliglit degree now, but
wc sincerely believe it to be one which ought to be forbidden by all humane
societies, as the cases which are benefited are very few, if any, that could
not be benefited by milder and more humane means. (See Firing Horses.)

COLIC�Colic is a very com-

mon as well as a very dangerous

disease. There are two f orms :

Spasmodic and Flatulent Colic.

The former is of a spasmodic na-
ture, and will, in severe cases, run

into inflammation of the bowels

and cause speedy death, if not re-

lieved.

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Oauses of Spasmodic Colic are

drinking cold water when in a

heated condition, costiveness, un-

wholesome food, undue quantity

PIEST STAGE OF SPASMODIC COLIC.

of food, etc.

Symptoms.�The horse is suddenly attacked with pain, and shows evi-

dence of great distress, shifting his position almost constantly, and

manifesting a desire to lie down. But in a few minutes these symptoms

disappear, and the horse is easy for a short time, when they return with

increasing severity until the horse can not be kept upon his feet.

A cold sweat generally breaks out over the body. The legs and ears

remain at about the natural temperature.

He looks around to his flanks, mostly at the right side, as if pointing

out the scat of the disease, scrapes the ground with his forward foot, and

will almost strike his belly wjth his hind foot.

The horse heaves at the flanks; he
kicks and rolls, and seems much excitcd,
and sometimes acts as tkough he wanted
to make water, which he can not do, on
account of the urethra being spasmodi-
cally contracted. This symptom need
not be treated (as it frequently is), for aa
soon as the horse is relieved of the colic,
he will pass water freely. Therefore

8ECOND STAGE OF SPASMODIC
COLIC.

follow the treatment we give on next

page, and relieve the colic as soon as
possible.

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COLIC. G

As the disease advances the horse will
frequentiy throw himself down with foree,
look anxiously at the sides and sometimes
snap with his teeth at his sides, and strike
upwards with his hind feet as they do
many times with inflammation of the
fcowels.

THIKD 8TAGB OF SPASMODIC
COLIC.

Inflammation of Boweh.

Symptoms of

CoUc.

Attacked suddenly.
Intervals of rest.

Pulse not mueh altered in the early
stage of the disease

Rubbing belly gives relief.

Symptoms come on gradually

In constant pain.

Pulse small and much quickened.

and scarcely to be feit many

times.
Belly quite tender and sore to the

touch.
Ears and legs cold.

Ears and legs of natural tempera-

ture.
Motion gives relief. Motion increases pain.

Strength scarcely affected. Strength rapidly failing.

Treatment. Relieve the pain by giving one ounce sulphuric ether, two
ounces of tincture of opium (laudanum) and a pint of raw linseed oil, and, if
not relieved in an hour, repeat the dose. If there is not relief in a reasona-
"ble length of time after the second dose is given, some recommend Meeding
from six to ten quarts from the neck vein, but we think it is rarely neces-
sary te do this. �ccasionally walk the horse about to excite the bowels to
action.

The following mixture is said to be very good:

Take aromatic spirits of ammonia 1 pint, sulphuric ether 1 pint,
sweet spirits of nitre 1| pints, gum opium (made fine) 4 ounces, cam-
phor gum 4 ounces, assafceti.-la 4 ounces. Mix all together, and shake
frequentiy for twelve or flfteen days; then filter or strain through flannel,
and it will be ready for use. Dose�one tablespoonful m a little water,
repeated in thirty minutes. A larger dose may be given sometimes in very
severe cases.

Another excellent remedy, which is always at hand, is one heaping table-
spoonful of saleratus mixed with one pint of milk, and given at one dose.

Always begin t?ie treatment as soon as possible.

Flatulknt Colic, Windt Colic, btc.�The horse is uneasy, hangs the
head, and exhibits a few of the general symptoms of spasmodic colic before
there is any enlargement of the belly; but more particularly after, for as

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10 COHNS.

soon as the belly swells the pawing commences, although it is not so vio
lent as in spasmodic colic.

There is but little rolling or kicking at the belly as in spasmodic colic,
and the horse is not inclined to move
about much. After from one to four
days the belly becomes much in-
creased in size (if the disease is not
checked), and the animal becomes
restless.

Treatment.�Do not bleed for fiat-
ulent colic. Try an injection first, and
if gas or wind come away with it, the

FIBST STAGES OP FLATULENT
COLIC.

pati�nt will most likely recover soon;

but if no benefit is derived from the
injection, give the remedies as recommended for spasmodic colic. Let the
horse be led around quietly until the medicine has had time to take effect, so as
to prevent bis f alling or rolling, as it might cause rupture of the diaphragm.

CORNS appear in the angle of the hoof near the heel, and are generally
caused by the shoes being worn too long, causing the shell of the hoof to
grow over the shoe, which allows the wcight to press upon the sole; or the
shoe gets moved from its proper position, or perhaps never was placed there.

As a general rule, the production of corns may be laid

to the slioer.

Upon cutting away the hora there will be found a

red spot; but if very bad, the color will be a dark

purple, and it will be deeper scated.

Treatment.�Dress down the bruised part until quite

thin, and apply Kendall's Spavin Cure quite frcely, and

8ITUATION OP A
COBN.

then put on the shoe, so fitted that there will be no pres-

sure on the part. Apply the Spavin Cure for several
days. If the above treatment fails (which it probably will not), then dress
down the bruised part, thin as before, and apply Kendall's Blister (which
will be sent by mail on receipt of 50 c), thoroughly rubbed in, and con-
tinue to apply Kendall's Spavin Cure, as recommended in treatment of bone
spavin.

CURB.�This is one of the many diseases of the hock-joint, and consists
of an enlarg�ment or gradual bulging out at the posterior part of the hoek.
(See engraving.)

Cause.�Curb is generally caused by a strain from galloping on uneven
ground, wrenching the limb, prancing and leaping, etc. It is one of the
evils, wMcii occur among the better breed of horses. Man delights in

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DEBILITT.

SOUND HOCK.

CUKB.

CUEB.

BANDAGE.

showing off the animal he is mounted
upon, and so it has ever been with
man, woman or child; they are always
pleased by the prancing of the horse,
which, nevertheless, is a very fruitful
cause of curb. Pulling horses up sud-
denly on their haunches is asserted to
be a frequent cause qf curb.

Treatment.�Perfect rest; if hot,
bandage it and keep it constantly wet
with cold water and saltpetre for a few
days until the inflammation has ceased,
then apply Kendall's Spavin Gure two
or three times a day, and rub well with

the suhest metttod op prodtjc-
ing cukb.

the hand. In some cases it is well to

apply the bandage af ter each application
of Kendall's Spavin Cure, always applying the bandage as smooth as pos-
sible and rathcr tight. In very bad or very old cases we would recommend
using Kendall's Blister, as directed for ring-bone.

DEBILITT.�This condition accompanies many diseases; for this
reason anything which has a tendency to reduce the strength of the horse
should be avoided while treating the various diseases, especially of the
chest.

Bymptoms of general d�bility are swelling of the legs, breast, belly and
sheath. The horse is very weak, and staggers as he walks.

Causes are bloeding in treating diseases, starving, and insuffici�nt and
improper diet given to sick horses when they should have been supported
by good and suffici�nt f ood during their sickness.

Treatment.�Give the tonic powders which we recommend under the
head of Bots, once or twice a day, with a liberal amount of good feed
and water, and allow him to recover wholly bef ore putting him into hard
work.

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	ia
	ia	DTSENTERY.
		DTSENTERY.

DEFORMITIES IN YOUNG COLTS, are usually caused by an insuf flcient nourishment; but if the colt is taught to suck milk from a bottle or sometbing else, so as to become we'1 nourished, deformities of the limbs will usually be removed. DIARRIKEA.�When this disease is not attended with pain, griping or pawing, as in colic, it will generally require no treatment. but if it con- tinues, and the horse shows signs of pain or colic, there is reason for the belief that there is some irritating poison retained in the bowels which does not pass away in the excrement. (See Dysentery.) Treatment.�Treatment that will allay pain is demanded. Give twenty drops of tincture of aconite root in a little water, and follow with a powder as given below, every tbree hours, until the horse is better. Take prepared chalk, 5 drachms ; catechu, pulverized, 1 drachm; pulverized opium, 10 grains; mix, and give as stated above. Give plenty of good cold water to drink. When the diarrhcea is better, give bran mash for a few days, and add a little ground flaxseed if convenient. DYSENTERY, ACUTE.�This disease in th� horse is very violent, beeause the length and size of the intestines of the horse render any disease within them a very serious affair. Gause.� Acute dysentery is caused by taking some acrid substance into the stomach, such as croton oil with aloes, which produce an inflam- matory purgation ; or from the injudicious use of various poisons, such as tartar emetic, corrosive sublimate, blue vitriol, arsenic, etc, etc. Nearly all of these substances will be eaten readily if mixed with the grain, tberefore any person not knowing the proper quantities of such poi- sons to give, should not venture to use them. Symptoms are obscure at the commencement. As in nearly all disorders of the intestines, so in this, there is pain in the abdomen. The pain may be slight at flrst or it may be so violent as to be confounded with the pangs of colic ; the thirst is excessive ; the stench offensive. The position of the body, as shown in the engraving, is suffering from the effects of a t�xpressive of abdominal pain, fowekful poison.

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DISTEMPEB. 13

Treatment the same as for diarrhoea, with larger doses of opium when
the pain is violent. Keep the horse and stable clean, and give the horse
good care. Do not be concerned about the bowels if they do not move at
all for several days.

DISTEMPER.� (Strangles.) This form of sore throat is characterized
by swelling between the bones of the lower jaw, which terminates in au

Gause.�A specific poison in the
blood, which but few horses escape.
'Treatment. � The opinions of
different veterinarians vary in re-
gard to the treatment, some recom-
mending poultices while others
forbid it, etc, but the following
plan is undoubtcdly as good a one
as any.

Give grass or soft feed and but

STKANGLEa

little, if any, medicine, and if

thought best to do anything to
hasten the suppuration apply warm poultices, or some like blistering. The
appetite will return when the abscess breaks or is opened.

EPIZOOTIC.�This disease attacks many animals at the same time, and
originates in one common cause

Treatment.�A few years ago, when neafly every horse in the country had
this disease, hundreds were cither not treated at all or improperly treated,
and consequently many were left in a bad condition, which they did not
outgrow for months, and others died for want of proper treatment. At
this time I was called upon to prescribe for many, and I soon found that
Prof. Flint's Horse and Cattle Renovating Powders were the very best
thiug I could give. Dose: tablespoouful three tunes a day at flrst, and
then only twice eacb day.

Every horse that took the above powders recovered fully, and none were
troubled with the bad after-effects which foliowed many that received no
treatment

FARCY.�This is a scrofu�ous disease affecting the horse.

Symptoms.-�The hair looks rough and unhealthy; one of the legswill
generally swell to a very large size, g�nerally the f ore leg�hot and pain-
ful�and ia a short time will break out m small running sores, discharging
a thin, unhealthy fluid, and sometimes the discharge ia thicker.

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			14 tTRISG HO�SBS.

		On the side of the neck, body orinside of the leg will befelt a thick snb- etance under the skin but somewhat elevated and hardened, and intemipted at distances with a small sore similar to that on the leg. In some cases soft, puffy swellings will be found about many parts of the body. Oause. �Poorly ventilated stables which are overcrowded with horses; in- oculation from the virus of the glandered or farcied horses, and this virus producing a ferment in the blood. Absorption of pus into the blood is liable to produce cither farcy, glanders or some other zymotic disease. Treatment.�Understanding the cauee of this disease you will readily see what the treatment should be�that by removing the cause the effects will cease. Give a tablespoonful of sulphite (not sulphate) of soda twice a day. This remedy will stop all fermentation and purify the blood. It would be well to continue the sulphite of soda two or three times a week fora few weeks after the horse seems to be well. After leaving off the sulphite of soda give the tonic powders as directed in the treatment for bots, to improve the general condition of the horse. Give good and generous fced. Another plan is to give the following powders once or twice a day: Take sulphur, 8 ozs.; saltpetre, 4 ozs.; black antimony, 2 ozs.; mix, and give one tablespoonful. Another mode of treating this disease is to give three drachms of sul- phate of copper every night, in the food, until the horse refuses to eat. After a few days, repeat; but if the case is bad, give the medicine as a drench in water, for ten days, if he will not take it in his food. The horse, as well as all his clothing and articles used in feeding him, should be removed from all hcalthy animals, as this is one of the contagioua diseases of the horse. FIRING HORSES.�I can fully indorse the following statements of Dr. Robt. McClure in regard to this inhuman practice. He says: "This is an operation which is a great favorite, and in much repute among horse doc- tors. For my part I think it not only cruel and barbarous, but unnecessary, doing no good whatever, and in many cases a positive injury, the effects »f which will never disappear from the legs and body while the animal lives. Firing is intended by its advocates to prevent and cure spavin, curbs, sprains and ring-bones by scoring the parts with a red hot iron in lines over the part that is thought will be diseased or is already so." (See Cautery.) FOOT DISEASES.�Namevlar ditease.�(See engraving on cover for location.) This is a serious disease, and is sometimes very obscure in its symp-

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toms, according to the stage of the disease. Fortunately this disease is rarely met with, but it is a fruitful cause of permanent lameness. It is many times attributed to some difficulty in the shoulder. Cause.�Hard work upon pavements causing slight inflammation which is neglected, and the horse kept at work so that the inflammation continues until it ends in ulceration. Symptoms are obscure and yet very much like many of the symptoms of other diseases of the feet and legs and shoulders. It is determined chiefiy by an undue amount of heat in the foot, and by the fact that no disease can be found elsewhere or of a different character. Treatment.�Raise the foot and pour KendalI's Spavin Cure on to the frog and the back part of the foot and heel, and rub it well up into the hair, repeating this process two or three times a day, f or two or three weeks, or more, if necessary. In bad cases, if the lameness does not subside in two or three weeks, we would recommend to blister as recommended f or ring-bone, and follow up with the use of KendalI's Spavin Cure. The above treatment has provcd to be the most satisfactory of any treatment known to us. Poultices sometimes relieve the pain. FOUNDER. (Laminitis)�This disease is inflammation of the sensitive lamina3 of the foot, of which there are two kinds, acute and chronic, the latter being a continuation of the former. The acute form is invariably 'cured, if properly treated, but the chronic form is generally considered incurable ; it can be relieved very much, but the feet are always afterwards sore and tender in front. Cause.�Allowing to drink cold water, when overheated and tired from overwork, standing in the cold air (or where the wind will strike the horse) while warm, driving through a river while warm, long and hard drives over dry roads, etc. Symptoms.�The horse will stand upon his heels, with fore feet and legs stretched out as f ar as hc can get them so as to throw the weight off as much as possible ; and he can scarcely be made to move. The horse has fever and considerable constitutional disturbance, in the acute form of the disease. Treatment («� acute founder.)�Give the horse a good bedding of straw, in a large, well ventilated stall, so as to encourage him to lie down, which. by removing the weight from the inflamed parts, will relieve his suffcrings very much and assist in hastening the cure. As soon. as his bed is fixed, give him twenty drops of the tincture of aconite root in a half pint of cold water, poured into his mouth with a bottle ha ving a strong neck, and repcat this dose every four hours until six or eight doses have been given. Also apply a cloth wet in ice-water to the feet, and keep wet with the same *iot*

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			16 CHKONIC FO�NDER.

		several hours until the severe pain has been relieved. Wet the cloths often, and continue for two or three days, or longer if necessary. Give plenty of cold water to drink. The above treatment should be adopted as soon as possible after the horse lias been attackcd with founder. Let the horse have rest until he lias fully recovcred. Giv� grass or mashes for two or three days, and then give a good and fair amount of feed. After the treatment recommended above, if there should still be tender- ness, we would recommend the use of Kenda�'s Spavin Cure to remove it, as directed for foot diseases. Although bleeding is quite strongly recommended by some, yet I am firnily of the opinion that the above plan, if properly carried out, will be mueh more successful. CHKONIC FOUNDER in lts worst form is not curable, but may be pal�ated. The treatment should depend principally upon softening the hoof by oiling well with castor oil, and continuing to keep the hoof well oiled on the bottom and sides up on to the skin. We would also recommend in shoeing to place a piece of sole leather which will cover the whole of the bottom of the foot under the shoe and drive the nails through the leather so as to hold it a3 long as the shoe remains on, then pack oakum or ootton batting saturatcd with tar under the leather so as to sof ten up the bottom of the hoof. This works admirably in many cases. Some pare the soles of the fect and then allow them to stand in about six inches of sawdust, wet a little every morning for two or three weeks. This is also a good plan to follow when horses are recovering from acute founder. The treatment most likely to effect a permanent cure is that recom- mended for foot diseases, which see. FRACTURE.�The term fracture is here used to signify a broken bone. Afracture is termed t'mpie when the bone only is divided ; compoimd, when in addition there is an external wound of the integuments com- municating with it; comminuted, when the bone is broken or crushed into several pieces. The simple fracture is the on iy variety which calls for much notice, in view of the fact that it is usually of but little use to attempt to treat either of the other two varietics. Many cases of simple fracture may be successfully treated so that the horse will be useful for many purposes, if not for driving. Symptoms.�A broken bone is usually detected quite easily, especialry when it is a �ong bone of the leg, as the horse has not the power to move, and also by the looseness of the leg. The horse is in great pain, excitemen^ gweating, etc.

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A OOOD WAT TO SMSG A HOBSB WUiON IT IS THOUGHT BEST TO DO SO. Treatment.�JS in the summer season, place the horse in the field or yard, but in winter in a large, comfortable stable or in the barn-yard, if well protected from wind and storm. Do not give too mueh bedding nor allow anything to be in the way of the foot, so that it can be carried without interruption. Give twenty-five drops tincture aconite root every five hours, for the first twenty or twenty-five hours, to lessen the f ever and pain. Place the broken leg in a position as near like the other as possible in shape and also (by actual measurement) to be of the same length, for it is by neglecting the measurement that some are left to unite shorter than the sound leg. When the leg is placed in the same shape and length of the sound one, apply a good coating of tar to the leg, around, below and above the point of fracture. Then wrap the whole leg in carded cotton or coarse tow, and place over this splints cut out of pieces of boards, which will rest evenly upon the leg prepared as above, and fill all unevenness with the tow or cotton. Have three or four splints, so as to hold the leg in position constantly. Secure the whole by caref ully applying a strong bandage, or by tying with soft cord, and make it perfectly secure, so that the horse will not move the leg where fractured before it has had time to unite. It is considered by some as bad practice to sling a horse from his feet

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		18 FKOST BITES.

			in cases of fracture, and he will seldom put his foot to the ground until the fracture has united, so that it is not necessary to sling. Examine the splints daily and sce that they do not get loose. Give the horse a liberal amount of good feed and cold water. When the horse is kept in a stall it is well to make a hole in the floor, underneath the foot of the broken leg, so that he can stand with the leg at full length. With the splints properly applied the horse may safely be left to himself and nature will do the rest. FROST BITES.�A state of numbness or torpifaction of a part of the body, caused by intense cold, which, unless relieved by proper remedies, is liable to be foliowed by death of the part. Horses are most liable to be troubled with frost-bites on the heels and the back part of the hind legs, which swell badly, and are some�mes mistaken f or scratches. Treatment.�It is very important in the treatment of frost-bites that heat should not be applied cuddenly, but that very cold water be applied, by which means the frost is extracted very slowlyl Any frozen parts should not be rubbed until the frost has been extracted. After the heat has returned to the part, we know of nothing which we think will work better thnn Kendall's Spavin Cure, applied several times; as by so doing the great pain and soreness which is sure to follow is gener- ally averted, and thus the bad running sores which sometimes follow are prevented. The above treatment is also well adapted to frost-bites on man. GLANDERS.�This disease is alike fruitful of evil to man and beast, and is generally considered incurable. A horse may have latent glanders f or years, and work well, the disease bemg during this time as contagious as in its developed state. Cmtse.�The cause is somewhat varied in different cases, and may be attr�buted to filth, starvation, or to debilitating diseases, as lung fever, catarrh or any disease capable of generating pus, which being absorbed into the circulation forms a ferment within the blood. Symptoms.�The membrane lining the nostrils assumes a leaden or pur- ple color, aceoinpanied by a thin, acrid, transparent and odorless discharge. This is the flrst stage, during which the general aealth does not suffer and the horse may do his ordinary work. The discharge grows thicker, and sinks when placed in water. The membrane lining the nostrils will be found to have sores, ragged and de- pressed at the top, with varicose vei»s leading to them f rom all sides. The appetite fails, and the herse assumes aa emaciated and dull appear- ance. He will be hide-beund, and his legs swell during the day and the swelling go down at aight.

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The ulceration of the nose is very bad, and the sores spread into his throat; the body also is sometimes afiiicted with sores. The horse ultimately dies in a wasted condition. Treatment.�Most horsemen recommend that the horse be shot as soon as it is decided that he is afiiicted with glanders, as they consider the disease incurable, but if the f ollowing treatment is adopted early it may prove suc- cessfui: Give from one-half to one ounce doses of sulphite of soda at night, ia cut f eed, f or several weeks, and five grains Spanish flies (powdered) with it. Give, at the same time, every morning and noon, a powder consisting of three drachms powdered gentian, and two drachms powdered sulphate of copper. Give the medicines for a long time, not only to cure the disease but to improve the general health. Give a good liberal feed, and change the feed often. GREASE HEELS.�This disease of the heels and legs of horses is char- acterized by a white, offensive, greasy discharge from the heels of the horse. The skin becomes hot, tender and swollen, and sometimes sloughs away, leaving an ugly sore. Oause.�Sudden changes of the temperature of the earth, whether it be from heat to cold or from wet to dry. This disease geserally follows wet streets, stables or lands. Treatment�Keep the legs dry and cleansed well with castile soap and soft water; then apply, once a day, verdigris, one-half otmce; runt or proof spirits, one pint; mix, and shake well before applying. Or apply KondaU's Spavin Cure after washing well. Some use water, one pint; sulphuric acid, two drachms; corrosive sublimate, one drachm. Mix, and shake before using. Some cases will be cured by keeping clean and applying glycerine, four ounces; carbolic acid, one drachm; mixed, and applied twice a day. While some cases are cured quite readily, others will not heal for a long time. Por obstinate cases use the f ollowing: Take one pound concentrated lye and dissolve it in two quarts water, and bottle for use; when needed, pour a wine-glassf ui of the solution of lye into six quarts of cold water, and wash and bathe the heels for half an hour, night and morning. Dry the heels often after the bathing, as they will become very moist. (See Scratches.) HEAVES.�This disease is due to rupture and enlargement of the air cells of the lungs, which lesseas the value and usef ulness of the horse. There is every degree of intensity to be seen in this disease, from the case that Is so slight that only the expert can detect it, to the one where the pati�nt finds it very difficult to breathe, even when not being exercised. Cause.�In cases of heaves, horses are always greedy eaters; and it ia

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		20 HIDE-BODND. generally found that they have been fed an enormous amount of hay or coarse food, which they are quite sure to eat if they can possibly find room for it. Heaves are never found in racing sta- bles, where the horses are properly fed;' consequently, it is but reasonable to attrib- ute the cause to overfeeding with hay and coarse feed. Treatment.�Restrict the quantity of hay and increase the amount of grain feed, which ustening to thk sounds will give the lungs increase of room to act. made withit� THE wind- I shall give here various receipts which pipk. experience has proved to be good. FAVOK1TE KKCEIPTS FOR HEAVES. lst. Asafoetida pulv. one oz.; Camphor gum pulv. one-half oz. MLc, and divide into four powders; feed one every other night for a week. 2d. Besin, two ozs.; tartar emelie, two ozs.; Spanish brown, two ozs.; cayenne, two ozs. Mix, and give two teaspoonfuls, twice a day, in the feed. 8d. A horseman with whom I am acquainted says he has cured several cases of heaves with oil tar. He gives the ordinary case a teaspoonful every night or every other night, by pouring it on to the longue and then giving some grain which carries it into the stomach. He says he has given very bad cases two or three tablespoonfuls at a dose with grand results. He reports it to be the best remedy in use, and also good for any cough, or to put a horse in good condition; in f act, it is bis " cure all." 4th. As far as our experience goes (which is strongly corroborated by the testimony of others), we have found Prof. Flint's Condition Pow-. ders a very excellent remedy for this difflculty, when fed quite freely for a few days. HIDE-BOTJND.�A term used to denote the adherence of the skin to the ribs when the horse is diseased. It usually arises from a deficiency in the quality or quantity of food, and is commonly an attendant on lingering diseases. Treatment.�Give mixed feed�cut hay, bran and corn meal, wet with just enough water to cause the whole to keep together. The following powders should be given in the feed, every night for two weeks: Powdered gentian root, three drachms; powdered sulphate of iron, two drachms. Mix, and give for one dose. HINTS ON FOOD.�iet. The foundation of many diseases is laid In

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	HIP-JOIKT LAMENESS.


feeding all horses in the same proportions, without any regard to age, con- stitufcion, or the work which the horse is required to do. The impropriety of such a course is readily seen. 2d. Bad hay has not proper nourishment in it; therefore it would be poor policy to buy it simply beoause it is cheap, as it is often very dear in the end. Sd. Old horses will do better on chaff than on hay, as they can ohew and digest it better. . 4th. There is not suffici�nt nutriment in grass or hay alone to support a horse well under hard work. �th. Corn which has been damaged is very injurious, as it will produce inflammation of the bowels and skin diseases. 6th. Oats and corn are the best nourishment if a horse is worked hard, but if not, it should be chiefly hay, because corn and oats supply more nourishment and flesh-making material than any other kind of food; bat hay not so much. 7th. Por a coach horse four to six quarts of good oaf» and ei ghteen pounds of good hay are usually suffici�nt. If a horse should be worked hard, he should have more of each; but if worked but little, he should have Itm. 8th. Ohopped hay sprinkled with a little water, which has had a tea- spoonf ui of salt dissolved in it, is quite pleaaing to tke taste of the horse, and is also more casily digested. 9th. Spring or well water is not usually m jood for a horse as water from a stream or pond, as the former is usually hard and cold. lOth. Horses require and should have at least a pailful of water, morn- ing and evening; or, what is better, give a half pailful at four different times in a day. llth. A horse should not be driven nor worked hard direotly after he has had a full draught of water, nor soon after eatiag heartily, as exertion prevents digestion. 12th. Do not allow a horse to become accustomed to drinking warm Water, for if compelled to drink cold at any time it will be liable to cause oolic. 13th. Do not work or drive a horse if he refuses bis food, after drink- ing, until you have given him rest. 14th. Do not feed nor water a horse directly after his coming in very Warm, but let him walk about until cool; groom him quite dry first with a wisp of straw and then with a comb and brush, and rub the legs well with the hand. When he is cool give him his grain. HD?JOINT LAMENESS. � TMs disease is generally seen in young horses and may be caused by rheumatism or by some accident, although it is due oftentimes to a hereditary taint.

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			22 INFLAMMATION OF STOMACH.

		Bymptorm.�Tho leg appears shorter, and, when the horse is standing, is placed elightly under the body and not doubled up, or standing upon the toe, as is seen in diseases of hock-joint. In nearly all cases of so-called hip and whirl-bone disease, the true seat of disease will be found to be in the hock-joint. (See Spavin.) In hip-joint lameness there is a dragging or swaying motion of the limb outward. An extra degree of hoat will be found over this joint. Treatment.�Give the horse absolute rest for $, few weeks, and begin, when first allowed to rest, to apply cold water cloths over the hip-joint, which continue one or two days or more, until the heat and tenderness have been removed. Then apply Kendall's Spavin Gure two or three times a day for two or three weeks, or longer if necessary, and allow a week's rest af ter stopping its use. ENFLAMMATION OF STOMACH is caused generally by some poison given to improve the coat of the animal. Some persons are in a habit of giving powders composed of poisonous drugs to improve thegeneral appear- ance of the horse, and which, if given in proper quantities and sufflciently diluted, so as not to come in contact with the coating of the stomach while in its f uil strength, might perhaps do good in many cases, but when given by an ignorant person, it is sometimes given not only f uil strength, but in large doses, on the principle that, if a little will do good, a larger amount will do more good. Symptoms.�The horse is frantic on account of the excessive pain, but the symptorns are not decided in all cases. The following symptoms occur, but not all in each case; nor do they occur simultaneously : Great tliirst; loathing of f ood; redness of the mem- branes ; frequent eructations which smell bad; discharge of thick saliva; rolling, pawing, colic; striking at the belly; panting; tucked-up flanks; quick and small pulse; passing mucus in large quantities; straming; looking at the abdomen; loss of strength; convulsions; madness, and death. Treatment.�Give at once 2 ozs. tincture of opium, IA ozs. sulphuric ether, and 2 ozs. magnesia, in one quart of eold gruel or milk, and re- stjffehing fbom acute inflamma- peatif necessary ^TI0N ^0F ^THE stomach.

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	If corrosive sublimate is known to be the poison, give flfteen or twenty raw eggs with the above drench. INFLUENZA.�An epidemie disease occurring in the spring of the year. Bymptoms.�K. chili, succeeded by increased heat of the body, and f ever, cough, discharge of muous from the nose, loss of appetite, great pros- tration, foliowed in a day or two with swelling of the legs, and, in some bad cases, of the belly, breast, etc. These symptoms vary some in different cases. Treatment.�Cover the horso with a good blanket, and place him in a good oomfortable stable, with proper ventilation but not too cold. Give tweaty drops of tincture of aconite root in a little cold water, every four hours, until four or flve doses have been given, and allow the horse plenty of good cold water to drink.

A FREQUENT SIGHT WHM IT WAS THE CUSTOM TO BLEED AND TKEAT TOO AOTIVELY IN THIS DISEASE. Then give the following: Powdered gentian, 4 ounces; powdered fenugreek, 4 ounces; and powdered licorice root, 2 ounces. Mix, and dividc into twenty-flve powders, and give two or three each day. Allow the horse to have rest until he has fully recovered. LNTERFERING.�This is usually the result of weakness of the horse, although the blacksmith is frequently blamed for it, and perhapajustly, sometimes, on account of being somewhat careless, when the interfering m�ght have been avoided with a little care. Yet the cause is generally weakness. Treatment.�Give the strengthening powder recommended for the treatment of bots, and feed well. KIDNEYS, DISEASE OF.�Thestraddling gait, as represented in the

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engraving beiow, is not peculiar to any one disorder of the kidneys more than to another, but when it is seen it is always the result of some disorder of the kidneys. Gravel.�Calculi, stony or gritty matter formed in the kidneys, which passes off in the urine. It causes some irregularity in making water. Treatn�erU.�Give thirty-flve drops of muriatic acid, in a paiiful of water to drink, and repeat twice a week. Bloody urine should be treated by placing warm water clotlis over the back, above the kidneys, and giving flaxseed tea to drink, whieh will soothe the parts. When old horses are troubled with kidney diseases they can be helped a great deal by giving soft feed, such as boiled or steamcd feed, or newly cut grass, with flaxseed tea and btmptoms of diseases of the plenty of good cold water to drink at �RINAR� ORGAN8. gT] _time8. Inflammation of the Bladder.�Symptoms almoet the same as those of inflammation of the kidneys, The tenderness is found when the horse is pressed upon under the flanks. 1'reatment about the same as for inflammation of the kidneys, whicn see. Give a quart of raw linseed oil or other physic, as for inflammation of the kidneys. Inflammation of the Eidneys is caused by poor provender, hard work. slip- ping, taking a sudden cold af ter a hard day's work or drive, or after being under the saddle for a long time; and also, by an indiscriminate use of nitre or other diuretics. ( Symptoms. � Quickened and short breathing, suggestive of pain ; more or less f ever, with quick, hardpulse; unwill- ingness to move the hind legs which the animal straddles apart when he walks, as shown in the engraving above ; looking anxiously around to his flanks; urine test for inflammation OF scantyand high colored, and sometimes ^THB kidneys.

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		bloody. The horse seldom lies down and almost refuses to move about, and crouches beneath pressure made over the kidneys, as shown in the en- graving. This �disease is sometimes confounded with colic, which see. Treatment.�Do not give any diuretics, as they will do more harm than good. Uso hot f omentations over the kidneys, and change the cloths of ten. In the first stage give twenty to forty-flve grains of powdered opium, and flf teen grains of calomel, sprinkled on the tongue, and repeat every hour or two, f or a few times, or while the acute stage continues. No f ood will be necessary during the acute stage of the disease, but it would be well to set bef ore the horse a pailf ui of good linseed tea and allow him to drink all he will. If the pulse is quick and hard, as is usually the case, give twonty drops of tincture of aconite root, either between doses of opium and calomel or after it has been given, and repeat until the pulse becomes slower and Boftcr. Give the horse a month's rest, and use carefully for some time. LAMENESS.�It occurs as a symptom in spavin, ring-bone, bruisos, sprains, Jractures, and many wounds and injuries, which we treat of in their proper places. "We do not know of any remedy which equals Kendall's Bpavin Cure, for lameness of every kind, and it is equally good for lame- ness on man. LAMPEKS, (written also, Lampass).�A swelling of some of the lower bars of a horse's mouth; so named because formerly removed by buming with a lamp or hot iron. Treatment.�Pinch or cut the bars until they bleed, and then rub in a little table salt, which is much better than burning the mouth with a red- hot iron. LUNGS, DISEASES OP.�The lungs are subject to many diseases. Pnbumonia.�(Lung Pever). In this disease the substance of the lungs is inflamed, instead of the air passages, as in bronchitis. Symptoms.�-The horse will often- times have a discharge f rom the nos- trils, f ollowing a sudden exposure to cold, after being kept in a warm stable, and then the disease is ushered in by a chili, foliowed by fever, which is increased for a short time; cold legs andears; quick and wiry pulse; quick and difflcult breathing; pain in the chest, which is aggravated by coughing; and a quivering of the commencement of istflammatioh muscles of the side and breast. of the lungs. The horse will not eat, and continually stands with his head down and ears lopped, and will uot lie down nor move about; the nostrils are expanded.

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If the ear is applied to the side of the chest or neck, a peculiar creaking noise is heard. Oause.�Perhaps one of the most frequent causes is a hard or f ast drive against a cold wind, after being taken from a warm, tight and poorly ven- tilated stable, where several horses have remained through the night', or some different alteration and sudden change of heat, cold or moisture in an animal not accustomed to work, or in one not in proper condition to work. Treatment.�The stable should be a comf ortable place; not too cold and yet well ventilated. Give the horse position asstjmed in the last stage clothing according to the weather, ^0F pneumonia. but do not change from a heavy blanket to a light one, nor to one that is damp. Keep the legs warm with bandages. Give twenty-five drops of the tincture of aconite root, in a cupful of cold water, and repeat the dose every four hours, until flve or six doses have been given, which will probably cause the horse to perspire freely. Care should be taken not to allow the horse to stand in a draft of air. Do not bleed, as some recommend. It was my misfortune, in my early life, to place a horse, sick with this disease, under the care of a so-called veterinary surgeon, who bied the horse freely, and directed to give him large doses of Dover's powder every four hours. I was not only the flve dollars out which he charged me, but came very near being out a good horse. The horse was about ruined for life, and probably would not have lived but for my own timely interference, by supporting the horse with vigorous tonic and stimu- lating treatment. When the disease turned (as commonly expressed) the horse needed aoery drop of the blood which had been so cruelly taken from him. After the horse has taken suffici�nt tincture of aconite root, as soon as he seems to have an appetite for food, a pint of crushed oats, thoroughly scalded, may be given during the day. Great care should be taken not to allow the horse a large amount of food at one time, which would over- load the stomach, and might cause a return of the disease. Little and often must be the rule at first, and then the quantity may be increased, while the frequency is diminished. Do not give any hay for several days. Eaw eggs and other nourishing and stimulating articles may be given, if the horse shows signs of great weakness. The nourishment should be in a concentrated form, and hay and grass should be kept from the horse for a

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	PLEUKISY.


few days, and then given in quantities small at flrst and gradually increased. The horse will not lie down until improvement has taken place. PLEURISY. �This is an inflammation of the membra.ne covering the lungs and lining the cavity of the chest. iSymptems.�A chili, fever, an occasional painful and short cough, and careful breathing, and a disinclination to turn short. A peculiar line will usually be seen running from the haunch, round thebellyto the breast-bone. The breath is not so quick and short as in inflammation of the lungs. Oa-uses.�Broken ribs or wounds, and other causes similar to those pro- ducing lung fever. Treatment.�The treatment should be about the same as for lung fever. Feed well while the horse is convalescing. Abscess of the Lungs.�This is sometimes the termination of lung fever, and is very much to be dreaded. Treatment.�Should be the same as for glanders, and the pati�nt should be supported, if necessary, by giving raw eggs, tonica, stimulants, etc. NASAL GLEET.�This is a chronic discharge from the nostrils, of a whitish, muco-purulent matter. It is generally caused by neglectlng to treat catarrh and colds properly. The horse may look well and feel well, and the general health be quite good. Treatment.�Q'vfe a course of tonic powders, and feed well. Powders like those recommended in the treatment of bots will do weli NAVICULAR DISEASE. (See Foot Diseases.) POLL EVIL.�This consists of a formation of pus like an abscess, and is familiar to all horsenien. Cause.�Disease of the bone, or injury to the part. Treatment.�Open the swelling as soon as it has become a little soft, before the pus has had time to burrow down among the bones, and thua prevent the spread of the disease. Make a large opening so as to allow all the pus to escape, and clean out well, if necessary, with a swab, so as to remove all the pus, and do this twice a day as long as any pus remains. Syringe out with a solution of carbolic acid, flfty drops to each pint of soft water. PROUD FLESH. �A name commonly used to describe an excessive growth of flesh on an ulcer, or excessive granulation. To cure this, sprinkle a little powdered blue vitriol or burnt alum on the surface. QUITTOR.�A chronic abscess in the hoof, caused by a bruise or prick of the sole, or from the calk of one foot being pressed into the coronet of the other, confined pus from suppuration, corn, etc.

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			28 RHEUMATISM.

		Symptoms.�The horse is very lame on account of the inflammation be- fore suppuration takes place, but is relieved somewhat as soon as the quittor has burst. Treatment.�This should begin as soon as any lameness is discovered f rom any of the above named causes, and the inflammation stopped, if possi- ble, before suppuration takes place. Kendall's Spavin Cure, applied freely to any of the injuries which result in quittor, will prevent this termination, if applied in season; but if it is not cut short, tien keep clean and apply a Bolution of carbolic acid, one ounce, to water, one quart. Poultioes of flaxseed meal are sometimes very useful. RHEUMATISM.�In acute rheumatism there is great excitement and fever, with gevere pain in the legs and joints. This pain is so severe that the horse hardly dares to move f rom the place he occupies, on account of the extreme pain which it causes. He has no unnatural heat in the f eet, as in founder. Oauee.�Exposure to a draft of cold air when a horse has been heated. thus suddenly checking perspiration. Treatment.�Place the horse in a good, comfortable stable, as soon as possible af ter it is discovered that he is afflicted with acute rheumatism, and commence the following treatment: Give the horse about twenty-five drops of the tincture of aconite root, every f our hours, until flve or six doses have been given. Cover with a blanket, and give the horse general good care. Give the following powders as soon as the tincture of aconite has been given: Bicar- bonate of soda, 4 ounces; sulphur, 8 ounces; saltpetre, powdered, 4 ounces. Mix, and divide into eight powders, and give two or three times a day, according to the severity of the case, and repeat if necessary. Apply Kendall's Bpavin Cure to the joints, or to any part which swells or is tender. Chbonic Rheumatism.�This is a frequent cauee of lameBess, and it is oftentimes quite difflcult, to decide fully as to the cause of the lameness. Treatment.�For this form of the disease we recommend the same pow- ders as given above for acute rheumatism, only to be continued a longer time, and to apply the Kendall's Spavin Cure to the afflicted parta Only a small quantity need be used at a time, but it should be rubbed well down to the skin, and continued for several weeks if it should be necessary to continue so long. The Kendall's Spavin Cure, used twice a day, is also the best external remedy we know of for this disease in man; but it should be used for some time, as the disease, when of long standing, can not be cured in a few days. It may be applied, a small quantity at a time, and continued for from one to three or f our weeks, if necessary.

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		EING-BONE. 29 RING-BONE.�(For position see plate of skeleton.) Ring-bone is the result, usually, of weakness, hereditary predisposition, or of a pecilliar for- mation of the pastern joints which makes them poorly adapted to hard work; and theref ore a provisional callus (or bony substance) is thrown out as a provision of nature to strengthen parts which are too weak. Only slight injuries to such a joint as we have desoribed above will in many cases result in the growth of a ring-bone. Treatme.it. The treatment of ring-bone has been very unsatisfactory in the past and is still attended with much difficulty in some cases, especlally those of long standing and on old horses; yet we feel certain that the fol- v m lowing treatment will prove successful in a largo share I J� °^ ^Gases> if perseverod in. We find many persons who / (HL expect a cure too soon, and condemn the best treatment 4j tjB posslble before they have used it long enough fot it to [t^jSjk have nny effect whatever, and theref ore we say �f you jflHP^ would troat ring bone successfully never stop in a few *4 Jg��f* days, as so serious an affection oan not bo removed in so 1 w short a time. If it is of recent origin, and the horse is ^jd&�T r~�> y°^unS' ^wo f⁰⁰! confident that noarly all such cases can � ■ ^s^p be cured with a proper use of Kendall's Spavin Oure; llnlflpiM��ifr but if the case is of long standing, and on an old horse, the chances of a cure are lessened, and theref ore we find it necessary in many cases to use, with the Spavin Oure, 1. The joint between _Kondalra _Bligter ^ _per diroction on the bottle. the pastern boaes. ' , � , , . «. The jtint between ■ ^uslng ^tne Kendall s Spavm Oure, clip the hair over the lewer psutsrn the bunch and apply from every other day to two or (�r email pastern) three times a day as seems to work beet; rub well with and the ooffin bone. ^ _hand _oft<m j_n _m08t _cageg _it _w(mld _be _weI1 _tQ _apply soft soap, once in four to ten days, to soak up the scab, then clean off and apply Kendall's Spavin Cure again. In some very bad cases, where the Spavin Cure does not seem to remove the bunch and lameness, after using one bottle, it would be best to use our Blister, foliowed by the applicatioa of Kendall's Spavin Cure every day for two or three weeks, when the Blis- ter can be repeated, if necessary. In using Kendall's Blister clip the hair over the bunch and rub in the Blister well for ten minutee or more. Put on some sweet oil or other grease in two days. When the inflammation subsides wash with castile soap and warm water, and when It is dry apply Kendall's Spavin Cure as directed on bottle. If the case does not yield in two or three weeks, use the Blister again as before, foliowed by the Spavin Oure in two or three days. Tie up the horse's head for a few hours after the Blister has been applied. We would say that this Blister works admirably alone in many cases (not*

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		�AJ��JLJS, GAUbS


only for ring-bone, but also for spavins, curbs, etc.) and is particularly of great value in connection with the Kendall's Spavin Cure for old and bad cases which do not seem to yield to the use of the Spavin Cure alone. (Where the Kendall's Blister cannot be had of your druggist, send 50 c. to Dr. B. J. Kendall Co., Enosburgh Ealls, Vt., and they will send a box by return mail.) Give the horse a few weeks' rest af ter the cure seems to be complete. SADDLE GALLS are sores produced by the saddle or by any other part of the harness. Treatment.�The cause should be removed by attending to the saddle or other part of the harness, and adjusting it so as to remove the pressure. Kendall's Spavin Cure is used with excellent success for all such sores by applying a small quantity twice a day. If the Kendall's Spavin Cure can not be obtained, get at a drug store laudanum two ounces, tannin two draehms, and mix and apply twice a day. SCRATCHES.�An inflammation of the skin of the heel of a herse, the first appearance of which is usually a dry and scurvy state of the skin of the heel, with redness, heat and itching. (See Grease Heel.) Treatment.�Wash the affected parts clean with castile soap and warm soft water, and dry; then use glycerine eight ounces, carbolic acid one drachm, mixed and applied twice a day; washing as above, when necessary, to keep the parts clean. (Also see Treatment for Grease Heel.) It has been reported to us that Kendall's Spavin Cure, applied twice a day, after washing as above, has worked nicely. We would also strongly recemmeud the use of Prof. Hint's Horse and Cattle Renovating Pow- ders, which are being used with great suecess for this ailment. SHOULDER LAMENESS.�This is common among young horses when plowing in the furrow, or it may result from a slip sidewise by a horse of any age. Horses in cities are especially liable to this difficulty. The muscles of the shoulder, and sometimes the shoulder joints, are involved. Symptoms.�Heat, tenderness, and sometimes swelling of the parts. It is sometimes difficult to ascertain the exact location of the lameness, but by making a thorough examination of all parts and finding no lameness, heat or tenderness in other parts, it will be quite certain that the difficulty is located in the shoulder, especially if it is found hot and tender, The horse steps shorter with the sound leg than with the lame one, which he drags along. In nearly all diseases of the foot the horse stretches the leg' out straight forward, but in shoulder lameness it will be carried out more from the body,

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	SHOTJLDEE-JOINT LAMENESS.	31
	SHOTJLDEE-JOINT LAMENESS.

Treatment.�The horee should have entire rest, and the shoulder should have cold water cloths applied to it for twoor three days, and changed frequently. As soon as the heat has been reduced, the cold -water cloths may be left off and Kendall's Spavin Cure applied twice a day for a few days, or until the lameness subsides. In some cases Kendall's Blister would work admirably. In applying the Blister, place it where the friction from the collar will not affect it. Allow the horse a rest of two or three weeks after the cure seems to be complete and the treatment is stopped. SHOULDER-JOINT LAMENESS.�This difflculty, being located in the joint, is much more serious than the shoulder lameness just described, and it is more difficult to effect a perfect cure of it. Symptoms.�The animal drags the leg, with the toe on the ground, and throws the leg out in attempting to move it. It is with great difflculty that he can raise his foot. Treatment,�If the treatment is not put off too long a cure may reasonably be expected, if the following directions are foliowed : Thisdisease being similar dragging the forward foot to a spavin in the hoek-joint, should -⁴¹¹ ijsuioation of shoulder have similar treatment. If the part is lamkakss. very hot, reduce the temperature by cold cloths as recommended for shoulder lameness, or perhaps hot fomentations may work well instead of the cold; then apply Kendall's Spavin Cure two or three timesaday, as directed for spavin. If, after one bottle of Spavin Cure has been used, the case does not improve as fast as is thought it should, use Kendall's Blister, as recommended for ring-bone, and follow it with the Spavin Cure as before. (See also Treatment of Spavin.) Give the horse a good bedding with dry sawdust or some soft bed for his front feet to stand on, as he will be liable to stamp on the floor with his foot, and in this way you will avoid the concussion to the shoulder. SIDE BONES.�This is a species of ring-bone. The side cartilages of the joint become ossifled, but do not extend around as in ring-bone. The treatment should be the same as for ring-bone. SKIN DISEASES.� There are many different varieties of skin diseases, and yet many seem to be produced by the same causes but present different appearances in different horses.

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SKIN DISEASES.

Baldness.�This is produced by faulty digestion sometimes, when
small pimples appear in abundance and contain a Huid. In this form turn
the horse to grass or give soft feed.

When caused by blisters, burns, etc, if the
true skin has not been destroyed, apply, three
or four times a week, the following mixture :
Glycerine, f our ounees; tincture of cantharides,
two ounees; mixed.

Some cases do well by using the following:'
Iodine, one drachm; lard, two ounees; mix and
rub down to the skin twice a week.

Mange, Itoh, btc.�These are contagious
diseases, caused by an inseot burrowing in the
skin.

Symptoms.�The horse rubs himself agalnst

THE MANGE INSECT.

anything he can get at. Small pimples are seen

about the head and neck and under the mane.
The hair falls off and leaves the skin exposed, with red colored points and
flssures. The skin becomes dry and bald, and there is great itching.

Treatment.�Give the horse a good scrubbing, with a coarse brush, and
then wash him well with castile soap and water, and dry carefully. As
soon as the horse is thoroughly dried, apply an ointment made as follows:

Sulphur, four ounees ; l*d,
ten ounees; carbolio acid,
half ounce ; mixed.

This disease being con-
tagious, persons should be
careful to have everything
used about the horse thor-
oughly cleansed and subject-
ed to great heat, by steaming
or boiling, to destroy the
insect whieh is the cause
of the disease. It would
be well to apply some of
the ointment given above
to parts of the stall, rubbing-
poste, etc.

gYMPTOMS OF MANGE.

SORES.�Of the great
variety of sores many are what might be termed healthy sores, whlle others
beoome unhealthy, The former are best treated with tinoture of opium

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	SPAVItf.


two ounces, tannin one drachm, mixed and applied in small quantities two or three times a day. The unhealthy sore is best treated by cleansing the sore and applying Kendall's Spavin Cure twice a day. In some cases, where there is proud flesh, cauterize the part with nitrate of silver or blue vitriol, and, after a few hours, apply Kendall's Spavin Oure. Kendall's Spavin Cure has given entire satisfaction whenever used, to our knowledge, for healthy or unhealthy sores on man or beaat. It should be used by applying a small quantity directly into the sore after it has been cleansed. SPA VIN.�{For location see cut rf skeleton.) In nearly all cases of lame- ness in the hind leg the seat of the disease will be found to be in the hock- joint, although many persons (not having had experience) locate the diffl- culty in the hip, simply because they can not detect any swelling of the hock-joint; but" in many of the worst cases there is not seen any swelling or enlargement for a long time, and perhaps never. Bonb Sfavi�t is a growth of irregular bony matter from the bones of the joint, and situated on the inside and in front of the joint. ^ Game.� Thecauseof spavins are quite numerous, but usually they are sprains, blows, hard work, and, in fact, any cause exciting inflammation of this part of the joint. Hereditary predisposition in horses is a frequent cause. Symptom.�The symptoms vafy in different cases. In some horses the lameness conies on very gradually, while in others it comes on more rapidly. It is usually flve to eight weeks before any enlargement appears. There is marked lameness when the horse starts out, but he usually gets over it af ter driving a short distance, and, if allowed to stand for awhile, will start lame again. There is sometimes a reflected action, causing a little difference m the appearance over the hip joint, and if no enlargement has made its appear- ance, a person not having had experience is very liable to be deceived ia regard to the true location of the difflculty. The horse will stand on either leg in resting in the stable, but when he is resting the lame leg he stands on the toe. If the joint becomes Consolidated the horse will be stiff in the leg, but may not have much pain. Treatment.�That we may not be misunderstood in regard to what we mean by a cure,* we would say that we mean to stop the lameness, and in most cases to remove the bunch on such cases as are not past any reasonable hopes of a cure.

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SPATlSt.

But we do not mean to be under-
Btood that in a case of anchylosis
(stiff-joint) we can again restore the
joint to its original condition; for
this is an impossibility, owing to the
union of the two bones making
them as one. Neither do we mean
that, in any ordinary case of bone
spavin which has become com-
pletely ossified (that is, the bunch
become solid bone), that, in such a

Effect of a bad
ppavin. Leg not
brought forward.

case, the enlargement will be re-
moved.

Natural act�on.
brought f orward.

In any bony growths, like spavin
or ring-bone, it will be exceedingly difflcult to determine just when there is
a suffici�nt deposit of phosphate of lime so that it is completely ossified, for
the reason that in some cases the lime is deposited faster than in others, and
therefore one case may be completely ossified in a few months, while in
another it will be as many years.

The cases which are not completely ossified are those that we claim to
remove. One of this class which we have seen removed was a large bone
spavin of four or five years standing, and we think that a large per cent. of
cases are not fully ossified for several months or years.

"We are well aware that many good horsemen say that it is impossible to
cure spavins, and, in fact, this has been the experience of horsemen until
the discovery of Kendall's Spavin Cure. It is now known that the treat-
ment which we recommend here will cure nearly every case of bone spavin
which is not past any reasonable hopes of a cure, if the directions are fol-
iowed, and the horse is properly used.

In using Kendall's Spavin Cure apply it two or three times a day, until
the lameness has all subsided, and then gradually decrease the quantity
used, or only apply it once or twice a day.

If it is necessary to use the horse much, apply only at night. When the
enlargement has been removed, the medicine may be left off, and the horse
should have several weeks' rest. Although some horses can be put at light
work as soon as the cure is complete, yet we would recommend that all be
allowed to rest for several weeks.

Some have an erroneous idea, thinking that, in using a bottle of Ken-
dall's Spavin Cure, it makes no difference about the time taken to apply
it, and therefore have used the whole of a bottle in two or three days,
and, as they see no perceptible change, they discard the medicine before
it has had time to take any effect. To Buch we would say, only a little

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		will be absorbed and the remainder goes to waste; therefore apply it only over just the size of the spa vin, and enough to wet it well, for two or three timen, at each application, and rub it well down to the skin each time, with a small swab, or the finger, iintil it has been absorbed, and repeat this two or three times a day and continue vaing the medicina until the cure is com- plete, which takes usually from two to eight weeks, or longer, aceording to the age and condition of the spavin. Much also depends upon how the horse is used. In some very bad and old cases, if the lameness does not subside af ter using one bottle of Kendall's Spavin Cure, it would be well to apply Ken- dall's Blister as directed on box, and follow up with Kendall's Spavin Cure for two or three weeks, and repeat the Blister several times if necessary. The Blister is not, like some we have seen, so powerful as to destroy the skin and other tissues; yet it is very well adapted, when used with Ken- dall's Spavin Cure, to the treatment of old and bad cases which do not seem to yield with the Spavin Cure alone. (We will send our Blister by mail to any address on receipt of price, 50 c.) After a few days' use of Kendall's Spavin Cure, a thick, firm scab is usually formed, which if pulled off will take the hair with it; yet it does not affect the growth of the hair. The better way is to apply soft soap to soften up the scab, and in two or three hours wash well, and when dry apply again as before. (See Testimonials and other information in another part of this book.) We give no other treatment, as our experience with various other reme- dies, including blisters, liniments, etc, has been very unsat�factory, as has been the experience of horsemen all over theworld; but Kendall's Spavin Cure, when properly used, lias given entire sat�faction. (See " Our Expe- rience with B/me Spavin," on page 63 of this book.) Occult Spa vin.�This is similar to bone spavin in its nature, the difference being �hat the location is within the joint, so that no enlarge- ment is seen, which makes it more difficult to come to a deflnite conclusion as to its location, and consequently the horse is of tentimes blistered and tormented in nearly all parts of the leg but in the right place. The causes and effects are the saine as in bone spavin, and it should be treatea in the same way. These cases are often mistaken for hip disease, because no enlargement can be seen. Boo Sfavtn.�The location of this kind of spa vin is more in front of the hock-joint than that of bone spavin, and it is a soft and yet firm swelling. It does not generally cause lameness. blood spavin. Treatment,� Use Kendall's Spavin Cure, as directed for

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			srKAIN.


	bone spavin, and, if the enlargemeDt is not removed in two to four weeks, apply Kendall's Blister, as directed for bone spavin, and continue the Spavin Cure. Bloob Sfavtn.�This is similar to bog spa vin but more extended, and generally involves the front, inside and out- side of the joint, giving it a rounded appearance. The swelling is soft and fluctuating. Youn'g horses and colts, especially if driven or worked hard, are more liable to have this form of spavin than older horses. Treatment.�For this form of spavin (especially bad cases) we would recommend our Blister, to be applied every

two weeks for a few times, and the Spavin Cure, to be used between times of blistering, as recommended on box. Rub well, with tho hand, often. SPLINT.�This is a small, bony enlargement, and gen- erally situated on the inside of the fore-leg about three or four inches below the knee joint, and occurs frequently in				A pplint near the knes. A low splint A email bony growthon the front of the leg, alsocalled epllnt.

	young horses when they are worked too hard. Treatment should be the same as for bone spavin, which see. SPRAIN.�By this is meant the su�Men shifting of a joint farther than is natural, but not so as to produce dislocation. Every joint is liable to sprain by the horse's fallmg, slipping, or being overworked. These cases cause a great deal of trouble, of tentimes producing lameness, pain, swelling, tenderness, and an unusual amount of heat in the part. Treatment. �Entire rest should be given the horse, and if the part is f ound hot, as is usually the case, apply cold water cloths, changing frequently, for from one to three days until the heat has subsided, when apply Ken- dall's Spavin Cure, twice or three times a day, rubbing well with the hand. If the fever is considerable, it might be well to give fifteen drops of tincture of aconite root, three times a day, for one or two days, while the eold water cloths are being applied. Allow the horse a rest of a few weeks, especially in bad cases, as it is very difflcult to cure some of these cases, un- less the horse is allowed to rest. BTAGGERS.�A disease of horses, resulting from some l�sion of the brain, which causes a loss of control of voluntary motion. As it generally occurs in fat horses which are well fed, those subject to these attacks should not be over-f ed. The cause is an undue amount of blood flowing to the brain. Treatment.�The aim of the treatment should be to remove the cause. In ordinary cases give half a pound of epsom salts, and repeat If necessary to have it physic, and be careful about over-feeding. In mad staggers, it would be well to bleed from the neck in addition to giving the epsom salto.

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STIFLE-JOINT LAMENESS.� This is not one of very common occur-
rence, but occurs occasionally in colts kept on uneven ground, which
induces dislocation of the stifle, or patella, wliich slips off from the rounded
heads of the bones when the horse steps.

It sometimes occurs in horses which are kept on bad food, or in those
which are constitutionally weak.

�ymptoms.�The horse stops sud-
dealy and extends one of the hind legs
backwards, The pastern is flexed and
the head raised, as shown in the engrav-
ing, and there is a swelling upon the
outer side of the pastern, with great
pain. It sometimes occurs in colts on
the slightest cause.

Treatment.�Any flurry niay restore
the bone to its proper place in colts, but

PATELLA, OR WHIRLBOKE
DISPLACED.

for cases which do not become replaced,

in colts or horses, get into a shed and flx
a rope to the pastern as shown in the engraving, and throw the other end
over a bearn. Then while one person pulls the leg upward and forward,

another should stand
by the quarters and

�^-----------------«rif*

push the dislocated
patella inward with
both hands. Feed
well, and give the
horse fi ve or six weeks'
rest, or place him in
a level pasture, and
have him shod with
a piece of iron pro-
jecting from the toe,
especially if the toe
has been worn off.

Apply Kendall's ^THE manker of replacing the patella.
Bpavin Cure over the stifle, as directed for spavin, to remove the soreness
and pain.

SWEENEY. (Atrophy.)�This is a wasting away of the muscles of the
shoulder, and is said to be caused by some disease in the foot or leg.

Treatment.�Treat any disease found in the foot or leg as directed in
other parts of this book. Apply to the shoulder soft soap with a little salt
added, four or flve times a week, and rub well.

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ruoKOtiGHPIN

THOROTTGHPD�.�An affection accompanying blood spavin, and
generally caused by excessive labor.

Symptoms.�A round tumor golng through the leg and appearing on the
outside and in front of the joint of the hoek. Thoroughpin is the same
disease as blood spavin, on a more extensive scale, causing the enlargement
to extend through the joint from one side to the other.

1'reatment.�Same as for blood spa vin, which see.

TUMORS are swellings or enlargements of any part of the body. They
vary according to their situation and nature.

Treatment.�The treatment varies with different horsemen. And we
would say that in some cases it might be best to have them cut out, and
yet there are many other cases which can be removed by the use of Kendall's
Spavin Cure, applied as directed for spavin. We novr have in mind a case
of a bony tumor which had been sawed off by a surgeon, but, from some
cause, continued to grow; af ter it had again reached quite a large size the
owner of the horse began to use Kendall's Spavin Cure, and, after he had
used one or two bottles, told us that the tumor was nearly removed, and
on examination we found it quite difficult to detect it.

WATER FARCY is the result of weakness in the old, and of inflam-
matory action in the young. By long continued labor, from twelve to
eighteen hours each day, the horse, already debilitated, is by abuse made a
fit subject for water farcy

It is the custom of some to
feed largely on Saturday night
and not to visit again until Mon-
day morning, when they are
liable to find the animal, so
cruelly treated, with one swollen
leg. The horse holds the leg up
as seen in the engraving and
will generally be lame. He is
in too much pain, and is too

THE DUIVER 8 FIRST YISTT ON
MONDAY MORMINU.

tired, to eat, but will be very

thirsty on account of the agonies
which lus cruel treatment has brought upon him. When water farcy
occurs, let it be understood that it is because the horse has been worked too
long and too hardly, and that if the animal is not better cared for, Farcy
will be the result.

Treatment.�Let the work be lighter, the nourishment suffici�nt and
of better quality, and the stable kept clean and well ventilated. Lead the
horse out, two or three times a day, for gentle exercise. As soon as the

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		WIND GALLS. 39

	limb will bear f riction let it be weU rubbed with the hands, and this repeated often. Bathe with cold water and rub dry. If the lameness and swelling continue, take two parts of alcohol and one of Kendall's Spavin Cure, mix, and bathe the leg with the mixture, and rub well. Then take iodide of potassium, onedrachm; pulv.gentian, one drachm; pulv.ginger, one drachm; sulphateof iron, one drachm; linseed meal, two ozs.; make into a ball, and give at one dose, repeating every day for several days. Prepare the above balls as they are wanted each day, because the iodide of potassium should be kept in a vial until it is wanted for use. Always begin the treatment as soon as possible. WIND GALLS.�Soft swellings or enlargements just above the fetlock joints, which are caused by over-exertion or by sprains. They are of a sini- ilar nature to blood spavin, and may be treated in the same way; or place exactly on the wind galls pieces of cork covered with cloth large enough to press �iem down, and wet with Kendall's Spavin Cure, and keep the corks pressed on the galls by the use of a rubber bandage, only removing it when the horse is used and when it is necessary to wet the compress. Apply only a little of Kendall's Spavin Cure to the compress, and be careful not to have it so tight as to cause strangulation of the leg, but only as tight as can be without causing strangulation. Remove the com- press as soon as there are any signs of soreness, and bathe, once or twice a a day, with the Kendall's Spavin Cure, until all soreness nas subsided. Care should be exercised in the use of the compress, or sores may be pro- duced. (See directions for the Treatment of Bone Spavin.)

WORMS.�There are several kinds of worms which infest the horse, some of which produce a vast amount of mischief. Tenia. (Tape Worm.)�These trouble the young mostly, and are usually caused by starving the mare when with foal, and by breed- ing from old animals. The dam and sire should be in perfect health if a valuable colt is desired. Gen- The horse rubs his nose violentty againet a «all tle work is always better for the when there is irritation from worms. ., ... . , mare than to remain without work. SympUrms.�When tape-worm is present there is checked development, large head, long legs, ravenous appetite, unhealthy coat, thin body, fetid breath. The colt picks and bites lts own hair. rubs its nose against a wall, t»r strains it violently upwards.

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			fO TBIAOW 'WATBRS.

		Treatment. Give spirits of turpentine. For a colt three months old give from one-fourth to one-half ounce; six months old, one-half to one ounce; one year, one to one and a half ounces; two years, one and one-half to two ounces; four years, three to four ounces. Also procure one pound of quassia chips and pour three quarts of boiling water on to them; then mix a proportional dose �f the quassia infusion with the turpentine, and causa it to blend together by stirring in well with yolks of eggs. Add twenty grains of powdered camphor gum, and give the dose the flrst thing in the morning. Feed well afterward, and give every morning until the coat is glossy, muriated tincture of iron, from one to ten drachms, according to age, and also Fowler's Solution, from one-fourth to three drachms. L�mbkici.�Long, round worms, which are Bometimes seen eighteen faiches long. They prey upon the weakly, whether old or young. Treatment.�Give one drachm tartar emetic, worked into a ball with Mu- seed meal and flour, every morning, until the desired effect is accomplished. Or give calomel, three drachms; tartar emetic, one drachm; mixed, and made into three balls, to be given at night for tliree nights; and give, one day after the last ball, a good purging ball. Pin Wobms. �This variety of worms inhabits the rectum, and causes great itching posteriorly, which causes the horse to rub its hair off against the waD. Treatment.�Most medicines are deprived of their activity because they do not reach the rectum; therefore it is best to treat with injcctions which wfll come directly in contact with the parasites. Take one ounce catechu and a quart of water, and, when dissolved, give as an injection, and repeat for seven mornings. On the eighth day give a mash; at night follow with one- half ounce aloes, and one drachm calomel. Repeat the above if necessary. Injections of tobacco smoke work well. YELLOW WATERS.�This affection ia the result of liver disease, and has derived its name from the characteristic color of the membranes of the eyes, nose and mouth, which have a peculiar yellowness that is caused by the liver being diseased, so that its natural functions are not properly per- formed, and a large amount of bile is thrown back into the blood, instead of being carried off in its natural way, and only eliminated partially through the kidneys. It occurs more often in horses which are highly fed and have nothingto do, than in any others. Treatment.�Give ginger, two drachms; powdered mandrake root, one drachm; powdered aloes, four drachms; mix, and give at one dose. Feed the horse with soft feed and grass to loosen the bowels. Repeat the above dose as often as shall be necessary, which, in most cases, perhaps, would be about every other day.

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OOSKS FOB THE U�lt�K.

DOSES FOR THE HORSE.

Dosk.

AOTION AND �SB.

Anttdotb.

TJamb of Dure,

Laxative and Tonic.
Astringent.

Aromatic and Stomachic.
Stimulant and Antacid.
Alterative and Tonic. Used for
Paralysis, Manga. etc.
Anti-epasmodic, Coughs, etc.
f Diuretic and Antacid. Good for
\ Rhenmatism.
For Chronic Dlarrhoea, etc.

Promotes the Secretions.

Astringent and Tonic.

Cathartic.

Anti-p pasmodie..

Diuretic and .Stimulant.

Externally and Disinfectant.

Cathartic.

Stimulant and Carminative.

1 Diuretic. Given for Bloating,
etc.
onic and Astringent.
Powerful Purgative.
Sedative and Diuretic.
Cathartic and Febrifuge.
Anti-Bpasmodic.

iUsed for Skin diseascs. See Ar-
senic, a preparation of.
onic.

Tonic, Stimulant and Stomachic.
UBed for Flatulent Colic, Dys-
pepsia, etc.
Cathartic.
Diuretic and Alterative. TJsed j
for Rheumatism. Dropsy, En- '
larged Glands, etc.
Cathartic and Nutritive.
I For colts as an Antacid and Laxa- i
1 tive. |

I Used for Mange, Itch, Lice, and i
1 other parasites. |

( Nervous stimulant. Used for Pa- i
| ralysis.

fAnodyne and Anti-spasmodic.'
�< Given in Colic, Intlaminatiou of
Bowele, Diarrhuea, etc.

Antacid.

Tonic. Given during convalesceuce.

Diuretic and Febrifuge.

Similar to Bicarb. Potash.

Antiseptic and Alterative. Used I

tor Blood diseases. ]

Antacid, used as an antidote to i

poisoning by acids. |

Anodyne and Antl-spasmodic.

Tonic and Stimulant. Used for |
Paralysis. |

i Alterative aud Laxative. Used j
< for Skin diseases and Rhenma-
( tism.

1-2 to 1 oz.
3 to 3 drs.
1-2 to 2 ozs
1 to 4 drs.

1 to 5 grs,

1 to 3 drs.

3 to 5 drs.

1-2 to 1 oz.

14 to 1-2 dr,

1-2 to 1 dr.
10 to 40 grs.
1-2 to 1 dr.
3 to 6 grs.

1-2 to 1 pt.

5 to 85 grs.

1» to 2 drs.

!-i to \y% drs
10tol5d'p'8
10 to 30 grs.

2 to 8 ozs.
1-2 to 2 ozs.

1 to 4 dr».

1 to 2 drs.

2 to 5 drs.

6 to 12 ozs.

1-2 to 1 1-2

drs.
1 to 2 pts.
1-4 tol oz.

Aloes.
Alum.
Anise Seed.
Aqua Ammonia.

Arsenic.
Asafcetida.
Bicarbonate of I
Potash. (

Bismuth.

Black Antimony.

Blue Vitriol.
Calomel.
Camptior.
Cantharides.
Carbolic Acid.
Castor 011.
Cayenne.
Chlorate of )
Potaeh. f

Copperaa.
Croton Oil.
Dlgitalia leaf.
Epsom SaltB.
Ether.

Fowler's Solution

Gentian Boot.

Ginger.

Glauber's Salts.

lodide of 1

Potas�ium. f

Linseed Oil, Raw

Magneaia.

Mercurial Oint-
ment.

Vinegar.
Magnesia and oil.

j Vinegar and raw
I Linseed Oil.

I Infus'n of oak hark
I Give also lins'd oil.

Eggs, Milk, etc.

Eggs and Milk.

soap; gruel.

Opium.

St�mulate.

Hydrated peroxide
ol Iron.

Give freely starch
or flour, with water
largely.

Whitesof Eggs with
milk given freely.
Saleratus, foliowed
quickly by cop-
peras, both dissolv-
. ed in water.

t Belladonna, itrong eolfee,
J brandy and ammonia.
't Dagh cold water on, and
' keep the horae movtng.

( Linseed oil largely.
IKaw.

Nux Voinica.

15 to 25 grs.

1-4 to 1 dr.

1-2tol oz.
15 to 50 grs.
1 to 3 drs.
3 to 8 drs.

1-2 to 1 oz.
1 to 6 ozs.
1 to 2 ozs.
1-2 to 1 gr.

1-2 to 2 ozs.

Opium.

Prepared Chalk.
Quinine.
Saltpetre.
Soda Bicarh.

Soda Sulphlte.

Solution of Llme

Spirits of Chlo
roform.

Strychnia.
Sttlphui.

Tobacco.

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42 DOSES POR THE HOBSB.


Nam b or Dr�o.	ACTOON AND Tjs�.	Dose.	Antidotb.
Sweet Spirits of Nitre. Tannic Acid. Tartar Emetic. Tincture of Ac onite Root. Tincture of Can- tharides. Tincture Ergot. Tincture lodine. Tincture Iron. Tr. Nux Vomica. Tincture Opium. White Vitriol.	> Diuretic and Diaphoretic. Astringent. Seda�ve and Alterative. 5- Sedative. TJsed for lung fever, etc. !� Stimulant and Tonic. Parturient. Used externally. j Tonic and Astringent Used for i 1 Typhoid diseases. ( j Tonic. Stimulant in Paralysis 1 \| and Dyspensia. J Anodyne and Anti-spasmodic. j Astringent. Used for cuts, ) l wounds and sores, in solution. f	!4 tolH ozs 30'to40grs. 1-8 to 1-� dr. 15to35d'p's 1 to 2 ozs. 1 to 2 ozs. 1-2 to 1 oz. 2 to 4 drs. 1 to 2 oz». 5 to 15 grs.	Tannic Acid. t 6I« arnail dosei of Naz* < Vomha, and stimnlftnU ( largelv, aud keep movlug. See Nux Vomica. See Opium. 1 Milk, eggs and 1 flour.

For a colt one mouth old, give one twenty-fourth of the f uil dose for an adult horse as
given above; three months old, one-twelfth; sis months old, one-slxth; one year old,
one-third; two years old, oue-hali'; three years old, three fourths.

IN MEASURING LIQUIDS,

A tablespoonful is equal to half an ounce by measure.

A dessert-spoonful is equal to oiie-fourth ounce, or two drachms.

A teaspoonful is equal to one drachm.

A teacup is estimated to contain about four fluid ounces. or a gilL

A wine glass about two fluid ounces.

The above named household implements vary in size and capacity, so
that usually it is difficult to measure with them accurately; yet, for nearly
au medicines, it will be near enough for all practical purposes, excepting
some teacups are now made to hold six or eight ounces, so that, if the med-
icine to be measured is poison, it is well to give >smaller doses if the exact
capacity is not known. It is best for those having much use for measures to
procure a glass graduate which will measure drachms and ounces.

A VERY FOQLISH MANNEK OF A BETTBR AND MORE HUMANE WAY OF

TORT�RING HORSEa TREATING O�R FAITJIFUL FRIEND.

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			AGB OF TUE HOKSK. 43 THE AGE OF THE HOESE, Determined by the appearanee of the teeth.

		The safest way of determining the age of a horee is by the appearanee of the teeth, which undergo certain changes in the course of years. Althourfi it may be impossibla to give any rules which will be found to be exartiy correct in every case, yet the following claseincation is generally correct; but exceptions will occur, as, for instance, a noble norse may be taken for yonnger than he really is, bocause the strong structuro of all the bones makes the teeth also stronger than those of a norse of the same age, of an inferior breed. Eight to fonrteen days after birth, the flrst middle nippers of the eet of milk teeth are ent (Fig. 1); four to six weeks afterwards, the pair next to them (Fig. S); and finally, after six or eight months, the last (Fig. 3). AU these milk teeth have a well-deflned body and neck, and a slender fang, and on their front surfaces grooves or furrows. which disappear from the middle nippers at the end of one year; from the next pair in two years; and from the incisive teeth (cutters) in three years. At- the age of two, the nippers become loose and fall out; in their places appear two permanent teeth, with deep, black cavities. and full, sharp edges (Fig. 4). At the age of three. the next pair (Fig. B) fall out. At four years old, the corner teeth fall out (Fig. 8). At five years old, the horee has bis permanent set of teeth. The teeth grow in length as the horse advances in years, but at the same time, histeeth are worn away, by use, about one-twelfth of iin inch every year; so that the black cav- ities of the centre nippers below disappearin the sixth year (Fig. 7); those of the next pair, in the seventh year (Fig. 8); and those of the corner teeth, in the eighth year (Fig. 9). Also the outer corner teeth of upper and lower j aw just meet at eight years of age. At nine years old, cups leave the two centre nippers above, and each of the two upper corner teeth has a little sharp protrusion at the extreme outer corners (Fig. 10). At the age of ten, the crps disappear from the adjoining teeth. At the age of eleven, the cups disappear from the corner teeth above, and are only indicated by brownish spots. The ovnl form beconies broader, and changes, from the twelfth to the sixteenth year, more and more into a triangular form, and the teeth lose, finally, with the twentieth year, all regularity. There is nothing remaining ia the teeth that can afterwards clearly show the age of the horse, or justify the most experienced examiner in giving a positive opinion. The tnshes, or canine teeth, conical in shape. with a sharp point, and cnrved, are cut between the third and fourth year; their pointe become more and more rounded, until the ninth year, and after that, more and more dull in the course of years, and loee, final- ly, all regular shape. Mares have, frequently, no tusks, or only very faintly indicated,

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		BREEDIISTG.

This very important subject is too often neglected. A coinmon mistake in breeding is often made, that marea are bred from after they become useless for work, regardless of hereditary diseases which may be trans- mitted to their offspring. It should be remembered that one of the charac- teristic laws of life is the reproduction in kind�" like begets like." Both parents should be seleeted with reference to their individual points of excellence, and also so that the points of one may be adapted to the pointsof theother; for, although both may be excellent individually, the points which characterize one may actually counteract those of theother; but, if defeets exist, the breeder should be sure that it is merely accidental and not natural. None but sound parents should be bred f rom; (accidents, of course, are not to be regarded as unsoundness). Both parents should be free from any infirmity relative to a vicious temper or bad disposition, although the points of excellence in one wny sometimes counteract the bad points

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in the other relative to that defect. Great care should be exercised that the same defect does not exist in both. Some knowledge of the parentage of the sire and dam is therefore indispensable. For ordinary business purposes the best forrn of a mare to breed from is a short-legged beaat, with a deep and roomy ohest, wlde hips, and so built in every way as to indicate a robust animal, with a strong constitution. Always avoid, if possible, selecting a mare for breeding purposes which has ring-bone, spavin, or any disease that will render the offspring liable to bc afflieted with the same, by hereditary deseent. The "breed" should be taken into consideration also. If it is desired to raise a carriage beast, select a mare with a good, animated counte- nance, sprightly, not too nervous nor too sluggish, but with a general mus- cular structure. The head of the brood-mare is a point which should be always regarded, for a mare that has a large head, with a dull, stupid coun- tenance, will not breed a good foal, unless it might be from a very sprightly, ambitious horse. The shoulder blade should be wide and long, extending nearly to the top of the withers, and so well covered with muscle as not to present any undue prominence. The neck should come out from the top of the withers and not low down; the f ore-leg should be perpendicular, so that the point of the shoulder and the toe will be in a right line; the foot should be sound, and of good, symmetrioal shape. The hips should be long, o val and broad; the hoek-joint should be well formed, and not of the " cow-hock " or " sickle-hock " kind. In selecting a stallion, the rules which we have already given should be observed, remembering that compactness is quite essential, that much good- ness and Ptrength may be condensed into a small space. The shoulder should be well back, with the shoulder blade lying obliquely, except that, when it is desired to raise a slow draught-horse, a large stallion, with up- right shoulders, should be selected. In summing up the whole matter we would say, if you would be suc- cessful in breeding do not breed into the same family and blood, but select a horse of different blood, unless it should be eight or ten generations re- moved. Avoid using a horse which is defective in any particular, when the mare lias the same defect, but select one as nearly perfect as possible in that point. Do not breed small mares with very large horses, for there should be mutual adaptation in size and form, as we have before stated.

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	46 BH�EItfQ.

		SHOEIWG.

With a poor hoof an olherwise valuable horse becomes almost worthless, so that the common saying, "No foot, no horse," is practically correct. Por this rea- son the subject of Jiorse-shoeing is one which should receive much attention, as it is by poor shoeing that so many horses are rendered almost valueless f or life. For want of space we can only give some of the more important points which should be observed in order to preserve the hoof in a natural and healthy condition. The hoof, in its natural state, is adapted only to a grassy surf ace; so that, when we wish to bring the horse into practical use upon our hard and stony roads, it becomes necessary to protect the hoof, by shoeing, from the unnatural wear and tear which it is subjected to. It is greatly to be regretted that so large a share of the men who are permitted to do this very important work of shoeing the horse, are so ignorant of the nature and structure of the foot and the principal rules which �hould guide them in doing this very important branch of work. It is a great fault of nearly all shoers that they cut and pare with the idea of improving the foot, when their aim should be, mainly, to let nature have her course as much as possible, or, in other words, to imitate the natural condition of the foot, and only pare away such parts as have become useless. The shoe should always be fitted to the foot, and not the foot to the shoe, as is too of ten practiced. That part of the hoof which should not have pressure is the portion between the bar and the quarter, commonly known as the seat of corns. (Por location, see engraving on lOth page.) The greatest pressure should be around the outside of the foot, for about half an inch. The frog should be allowed to come to the ground, which will prevent, to a certain extent, the concussion which would otherwise take place. The frog thould not be cut down, as is frequently practiced, nor shoul� it be touched, when healthy, except for the purpose of cleansing.

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	SHOEITTG,


In paring the foot, be very careful not to cut down the outside, so as to allow the entire weight to rest on the inside of the shoe upon the sole; but only cut away the dead portion of hom on the sole, and cut down the wall from heel to toe until the hearing is natural, leaving it even and as near its natural state as possible. A red-hot shoe should not be allowed to be burned into the foot to fit it. The shoe to be selected should depend upon the condition of the foot and the condition of the roads, etc. The fiat shoe. when properly applied, leaves the foot nearest its natural shape, by allowing the horse a good, even foundation to stand upon, and is most likely to give satisfaction for all ordinary purposes. At some seasonsof the year it will be necessary to have calks upon the shoes, but o: dinarily the foot should be allowed to come as near the ground as possible. What we mean by the fiat shoe is one flat upon its superior surf ace, whieh ■ comes in direct contact with the hoof, the under surface being partially concave, so as to assist the horse in grasping the ground, to prevent slipping and to assist in progressing. The shoe should be as big as the foot so as not to require any cutting down the hoof so as to make it fit the shoe, and the heels of the shoe should not be permitted to project backwards beyond the heel of the hoof more than about one-eighth of an inch. The outward margin of the shoe should just correspond with the shape of the foot, except at the heel, where the shoe should be a little wider from quarter to heel, especially on the outside. Many persons are not aware of the thinness of the hoof, which makes it quite necessary that the nail holes should be near the edge, and quite well forward in the toe, so as to avoid driving the nails into the quick, which would cause serious lameness and injury. Do not rasp under the nail clinches, nor over them; and do not use the rasp at all on the outside of the hoof, not even below the clinches, except just enough near the shoe to round the edge, and do not cut down the hoof if you have used a shoe which is too small. A nail for a horse's foot differs materially from every other kind of nail, not only in shape, but in the quality of iron from which it should bemade; it is important that it should be made from the very best of iron, free from flaws, seams, liability to sliver, and all sulphurous gases in the process of manufacture. It is presumed that every shoer knows that a nail forged hot, from the end of a rod, needs no argument to convince any one that a letter nail is thus obtained than by punching, rolling and shearing them from a cold plate. The mimerous and well authenticated cases where valuable horses have been ruined by using cold rolled nails, are enough to deter any first-class shoer from driving anything but a Bot Forged nail,

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StiOfiING.

even if its cost should be doubl� that of the cold rolled nail, because no
shoer can take the risk of injuring his customer's horse.

Use only the very best of nails; drive as smalt and few nails as will hold
the shoe flrmly and securely to its place. See that the nails fill the holes
and the heads the crease, leaving little, if any, to project beyond the ground
eurfacewhen finished, thus preventing the clinch from rising when brought
in contact with stones, and saving the injuring of the ankle.

This drawing is made from a nail
such as is used in Oriental countries,
for attaching shoes to their horses'
feet, and has been employed since the
15th century.

This is an ordinary hand-mad»
nail made from the rod when at
a welding heat, and still in use in
England and Europe, and also in
the United States, until the introduction of the Putnam Hot Forged

Nails, which werethe
S��sj»- first successfully in-

troduced Hot Forged
machine nails, and this drawing shows the similarity of manufacture to
that of the hand-make, and when in ajinished eonditian it is identical

with those of hand-make
when ready for use, and
has no equal in the long
list of machine-made nails.
This drawing represents
a cross section of iron from
which the cold punched
and sheared nails are made
by forcing a blank there-
f rom by means of a punch
which gives a blank similar to No. 1. No. 2 the same as No. 1, but made
hot instead of cold. These blanks are put through a series of rollers and

drawn into the form of No. 3,
with an indentation on the thin
end for the scarfed points, which
conduct the nail out of the hoof.

ftss

No. 4 represents the piece
which is removed by shearing

the blade of No. S, and pro-

duces the nail No. 5 complete. All are aware that the rolling of iron

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WE GUARANTEE

Prof. Flint's Horse and Cattle

Renovating Powders

ABSOLUTELY PURE.

The great superiority of Prof. Flint's Horse and Cattle Renovating

other Condition
absolute purity of
their composition.
that the thousand
powders are cheap
ply because the
they are sold to the
less than the

Powders over all
Powders is in the
the drugs used in
How do we know
different named
adulterations ? Sim-
price at which
Retail Druggist is

actual cost of the crude material which forin the ingredients of Prof. Flint's
Horse and Cattle Renovating Powders. We can buy drugs as cheaply as any
otherfirm in the United States, and the only difference there possibly can be
in cost between Prof. Flint's Powders and the cheap Condition Powders, with
which the market is flooded at the present time, is in the quality of the drugs
used. We can make as cheap a Condition powder as any party, but it can
only be done as they do it, adulterate every ingredi�nt used. This we will
not do. We believe the wisdom of the course we are pursuing in keeping
upon the market an absolutely pure Condition powder which cati be reliedupon
to do all that is claimed for it, will in time beacknowledged. No preparation
made can be adulterated so easily, and counterfeit the genuine so closely as
Condition powders. "The proof of the pudding is in the eating" and we un-
hesitatingly place Prof. Flint's Horse and Cattle Renovating Powders, before
the American people, and unqualifiedly claim for theman absolutely pure Con-
dition powder which has no equal as a Blood Purifier also for the following
ailments :

COUGHS,

PINK-EYE,

HEAVES,

HIDE-BOUND,

ROUGH COAT,

EPIZOOTIC &.C., &C.

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�

-sHOBINS,

cold pr-oduces what

is termed lamina-
8 tion, causing the iron

to separate in layers as shown in flgure 6 a. But as the compression of

«hearing holds the edges together, it
does not show itself unt� drive» into
the hoof, when the horny fibres eause
them to separate whilo
being driven, and one
portion is forced into
the foot and the other out
through the wall of the hoof,
thus causing lameness, lock-
jaw and death, as has been
frequently the case since the
introduction of cold rolled
nails, which the records of
State courts, aa well as the
testimony of celebrated horse owners, abxmdantly show.

This drawing was taken from
a hoof to show the result of a cold
rolled and sheared pointed nail,
which produced the death of a
valuable animal, and for which
carelessness the owaer received no
remuneration.

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AS A BLOOD PURIFIER :�These powders to our knowledge have no equal for any disease er bad condition caused by impure blood. Every man knows or should know, that thousands of horses are sick or in bad condition simply because their blood is impure, which is caused by the horse being kept in the barn where the ahnosphere is foul, or being improperly fed. We have no hesitancy in saying that Prof. Flint's Renovating Powders is the very best remedy known for any ill condition or sickness caused by impure blood, which shows itself by the horse looking poor, being dull, coat being rough and not looking thrifty, hide bound, legs swelling, etc. We never knew it to fail in any case of ill condition as discribed'above. After one or two pounds have been given to a horse according to directions, he will fat up in a very short time, and act entirely different, really making him a new horse. FOR COUGHS :�We have ever found it a perfect cure for every kind of cough, whether of short duration or of long standing; if given until one to three pounds have been used for cases of long standing. EPIZOOTIC:�This disease prevails at tirnes to an alarming extent, and as we have tested the virtues of these powders in hundreds of cases of epizootic, ■we know that no remedy can be more valuable, we never have known it to fail of curing this disease in a few days, and no case that we ever treated with them was afflicted with the bad after effects which usually follow those treated with ordinary remedies, or left to themselves without treatment. PINK-EYE;�This disease which is similar in its nature to epizootic, in the extent to which it prevails at times, is best treated with these powders. HEAVES:�Many parties who have used Prof. Flint's Renovating Powders, for heaves, say that they will do all that is claimed for them. , We can send these powders by mail, fostage prepaid, for 50 cents for a large package weighing about one pound, or five packages for $2.25.

		Single Pound Packages, 50 Cts, Five 1 Pound Packages, $2.25.

	If your local Druggist or Dealer does not keep them, address orders to DR. B. J. KENDALL COMPANY, -------- MANUFACTURERS, -------- Enosburgh Falls, Yt., U. 8. A.

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	50 illSCELLANEO�S BE0EIPT6,

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For Colic. (See Treatment of Colic.) No. 1.�Takeof laudanum, 1 «unce ; spirits of turpentine, IJ ounces, Mix, and give at oue dose, ia three times the amount of warm water. No. 2.�Sulphuric ether, IJ ounces ; laudanum, 1 ounce ; essence of peppermint, 2 ounces; water, 16 ounces. Mix, and shake well bef ore giving. For Heaves. (See Treatment of Heaves.) No. 1.�One teaspoonful of lobelia, given in the f eed, once a day lor s week, and then once or twice a week, will stop them for a time. No. 2.�Balsam copaiba, 1 ounce ; spirits of turpentine, 2 ounces; balsam fir, 1 ounce ; cider vinegar, 16 ounces. Mix, and give a tablespoon- ful once a day. No. 8.�Saltpetre, 1 ounce ; indigo, \| ounce ; rain water, four pints. Mix, and give a pint twice a day. No. 4.�Liquorice, elecampane, wild turnip, fenugreek, skunk-cabbage, lobelia, cayenne and ginger, equal parts of each. Mix, and give a table- spoonful once or twice a day ; if the horse ref uses to eat it in f eed, make it into a ball and give. Contracted Hoof or Sore Feet. No. 1.�Take equal parts of soft fat, yellow wax, linseed oil, Venice turpentine and Norway tar ; first melt the wax, then add the others, mixing thoroughly. Apply to the edge of the hair once a day. No. 2.�Benzine, 1 ounce ; salts of nitre, 1 ounce j alcohol, 3 ounces; aqua ammonia, 2 ounces; Venice turpentine, 8 ounces. Mix. Apply to the edge of the hair and all over the hoof once a day for ten days, then twice a week for a short time. No. 8.�Resin, 4 ounces ; lard, 8 ounces ; heat them over a slow flre, then take off and add powdered verdigris, 1 ounce, and stir well to prevent its �Uffifiing ©var; when partly cool add 2 ounces spirits ef turpentine. Apply to SS» koof ftbout one inch down from &e bak-

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		KISCELLAJJEOTJS RECEIPTS. 51 Horse Liniments. No. 1.�Oil spike, oil origanum, oil hemlock, oil worm'wood, aqua ammonia, oamphor gum, of each 2 ounces; olive oil, 4 ounces; alcohol, 1 quart. Mix. This is an excellent liniment for man or beast. No. 2.�Oil origanum, oil amber, sweet oil, of each 1 ouncs; oil spike, aqua ammonia and oil of turpentine, of each 2 ounces. Mix. No. 8.�Linseed oil, 8 ounces; turpentine, 8 ounces; oil origanum, 4 ounces. Mix well. This is excellent for sprains and bruises, and is good as a general liniment. No. 4.�Oil spike, 1 ounce; oil origanum, 2 ounces; alcohol, 16 ounces. Good for lameness resulting from almest any cause. No. 5.�Take equal parts of alcohol, chloroform, aqua ammonia, Jamaica rum and water, and mix. For Scratcb.es and G-rease Heel. No. 1.�Balsam fir, 4 ounces; lard, 4 ounces. Stir, with a gentle heat, until thoroughly mixed. Wash the sores -well with castile seap, and apply. No. 2.�Sugar of lead, 2 ounces; borax, 1 ounce; sweet oil, 6 «unces. Mix, and apply twice daily, after washing with castile soap, aad drying. No. 3.�Tincture of myrrh, 2 ounces; glycerine, 4 ounces; tincture of arnica, 2 ounces. Mix thoroughly, and apply two or three times a day, after cleansing, as above, with castile soap. No. 4.�Take � ounce of powdered verdigris and 1 pint of rum or proof spirits. Mix, and apply once or twice a day. This works nicely for grease heel or mud fever. No. 5.�Take of oxide of zinc, 1 drachm; lard, 1 ounce; powdered gum benzoin, 10 grains; camphorated spirits, 1 drachm. Mix thoroughly, and rub on twice a week. Do not wash after the flrst applieation. Outa, Wounds and Sores. No. 1.�Take of lard, 4 ounces; beeswax, 4 ounces; rosin, 2 ounces; carbolic acid, i ounce. Mix the flrst three, and melt; then add the carbolic acid, stirring until cool. This is excellent for man as well as beast. No. 2.�Tincture aloes, 1 ounce ; tincture myrrh, t ounce ; tincture opium, i ounce; water, 4 ounces. Mix, and apply night and morning. No. 8.�Tincture opium, 2 ounces; tannin, i ounce. Mix No. 4.�Carbolic acid, 1 ounce; soft water, 1 quart. Mix. Sweeney. No. 1.�Spanish flies, camphor gum and cayenne, of each 1 ounce; alcohol, 10 ounces; spirits turpentine, 6 ouneer, oil origanum, 8 ounces. Hik.

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No. 3.�Alcohol, 16 ounces; spirits turpentine, 10 ounces; rrmriate of ammonia, 1 ounce. Mix. No. 8.�Alcohol, water, spirits turpentine and soft soap, of each 1 pint; salt, 6 ounces. Mix. Poll Evil and Fistula. No. 1.�Copperas. 1 drachm; blue vitriol, 3 drachms; common salt, 2 drachms; white vitriol, 1 drachm. Mix, and powder fine. Fill a goose quill with the powder, and push it to the bottom of the pipe, having a stick in the top of the quill, so that you can push the powder out of the quill, leaving it at the bottom of the pipe; repeat again in about four days, and in two or three days from that time you can take hold of the pipe and remove it without trouble. No. 3.�Tincture of opium, 1 drachm; potash, 3 drachms; water, 1 ounce. Mix, and, when dissolved, inject into the pipes with a small syringe, having cleansed the sore with soap-suds; repeat every two days until the pipes are complctely destroyed. No. 3.�Take a small piece of lunar caustic; place in the pipe, after being cleansed with soap suds; then fill the hole with sweet oil. Bots. Take new milk, 2 quarts; syrup, 1 quart. Mix, and give the whole, and, in fifteen or twenty minutes after, give two quarts of warm, strong sage tea; half an hour after the tea, give one quart of raw linseed oil, or, if the oil can not be had, give lard instead. Ointment for Horses. Beeswax, 2 ounces; rosin, 3 ounces; lard, 4 ounces; carbolic acid, 1 drachm; honey, i ounce; melt all together and bring slowly to a boil; then remove from the fire, and add, slowly, 1 gill of spirits of turpentine, stirring all the time until cool. Used, with good success, for galls, cracked heels, flesh wounds or bruises. Condition Powders. No. 1.�Gentian, fenugreek, sulphur, saltpetre, cream of tartar, of each 2 ounces; resin, black antimony, of each 1 ounce; ginger, liquorice, 3 ounces each; cayenne, 1 ounce; pulverized and mixed thoroughly. Dose, 1 tablespoonful, once or twice a day, mixed with the food. Used, with good success, for coughs, colds, distemper, hide-bound, and nearly all diseases for which condition powders are given. No. 3.�Fenugreek, 4 ounces; ginger, 6 ounces; anise, pulverized, 4 ounces; gentian, 3 ounces; black antimony, 3 ounces; hard wood ashes, 4 ounces. Mix all together. Excellent to give a horse an appetite. No. 3.�Liquorice, 4 ounces; fenugreek, 4 ounces; elecampane, 4ounces; blood root, 1 ounce; tartar emetic, ■�■ ounce; ginger and cayenne, each

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1 ounce. Mix, and jive a tablespoonful two or three times a day in the f eed. One of the best condition powders f or any cough, cold, distemper or epizo�tic; also excellent for heaves. For heaves, one ounce of lobelia and camphor may be added. Liniments for Horses. No. 1.� Olive oil, 2 ounces; aqua ammonia, 1 ounce. Mix, and add 2 ouuces oil origanum, 2 ounces spirits of turpentine, $ ounce oil of worm- wood, 1 pint of strongest alcohol. This liniment is excellent for any lame- ness, also good for spavins, ring-bones, curbs, etc, if used when they make their first appearance. No. 2.�Oil of spike, 1 ounce; oil of origanum, 4 ounces; aqua ammonia, 2 ounces; tincture of cayenne pepper, 4 ounces; beef's gall, 1 gill; eamphor gum, 1 ounce; alcohol, 1 pint. Mix. Used for the same purposes as No. 1. No. 3.�Bestvinegar, 1 quart; saltpetre, pulverized, 4 ounces; wormwood, 4 ounces. Mix, and steep in a dish well covered; strain and press the herbs. Valuable for bruises, swellings and sprains. Saddle and. Harness Galls, Bruines, etc. No. 1.�Tincture of opium, 2 ounces; tannin, 2 drachms. Mix, and apply * twice a day. No. 2.�Take white lead and linseed oil, and mix as for paint, and apply two or three times a day. This is good for scratches, or any wounds cm a horse. Eyewater for Horses. Sugar of lead, 1 drachm; tincture of opium, 2 drachms; soft water, 1 r.int. Mix, and wash the eye two or three times a day. Founder. No. 1.�Vinegar, 3 pints; cayenne pepper, i drachm; tincture of aconite root, 15 drops. Mix, and boil down to one quart; when cool, give it as a drench. Blanket the horse well; af ter the horse has perspired for an hour or more, give one quart of raw linseed oil. This treatment will be found good for horses foundered by eating too much grain. No. 2.�Some recommend for horses foundered on grain, to bleed about one gallon, then to drench the horse with one quart of raw linseed oil; af ter this to rub the fore legs well, and for a long time, with very warm water, having a little tincture of opium mixed with it. As the horse will not recover from loss of blood for a long time, it is usually better to adopt the treatment given in No. 1.

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		Anodyne Drenchea. No. 1.�Tineture of opium, 1 ounce; starch gruel, 1 quart. Mix. No. 2.�Sweet spirits of nitre, 1 ounce; tineture of opium, 1 ounee. essence of peppermint, � ounce; water, 1 pint. Mix. No. S.�Tineture of opium, 1 ounce; spirits of camphor,} ounce; anise, \| ounce; sulphuric ether, 1 ounce; water, 1 pint. Mix. Diabetes. Sugar of lead, lOgrains; alum, 30grains; catechu, 1 drachm; tineture of opium, i ounce; water, 1 pint. Mix. Farcy and Glanders. No. 1.�Jodide of potassium, IJ- drachms; copperas, i drachm; ginger, 1 drachm; gentian, 2 drachms; powdered gum arabic and syrup to form a ball. No. 2.� Calomel, \ drachm; turpentine, i ounce; blue vitriol, 1 drachm; gum arabic and syrup to form a ball. No. 3.�One-half ounce sulphite of soda, 5 grains Spanish flies, powdered. Mix, and give at night. in cut f eed for several weeks; give at the game time, every morning and noon, 3 drachms powdered gentian, 2 drachms powdered blue vitriol; give the medicines for a long time; feed well. This is the best treatment that can be given for this disease. Pever Ealls. No. 1.�Saltpetre, 2i drachms; tartar emetic, i drachm; flaxseed meal, 1 ounce; camphor, \| drachm; ginger, 2 drachms. Mix, and form into a ball. Eepeat three or four times a day if necessary. No. 2.�Tineture aconite, ten drops; tartar emetic, J drachm; saltpetre, 1 drachm; jinger, 2 drachms; linseed meal, 1 ounce. Mix, and form into a ball. Repeat three or four times a day if necessary. Diuretic and Tonie Balls. Copperas, II drachms; ginger, 1 drachm; gentian, 1 drachm; saltpetre, 8 drachms; rosin, i ounce j flaxseed meal, 1 ounce. Mix, and form into a ball. Diuretic Balls. No. 1.�Saltpetre, 3 draehms; rosin, 4 drachms; castile soap, 2 drachms; fenugreek, 3 drachms; flaxseed meal, 1 ounce. Mix, and form into a ball. No. 2.�Oil of jumper, i drachm; rosin and saltpetre, each, 2 drachms; camphor, i drachm; castile soap, 1 ounce; flaxseed meal, 1 ounce. Mix, and form into a ball.

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Oordial Balls. No. 1.�Anise, powdered, i ounce; ginger, 1 drachm; gentian, 1 drachm ; fenugreek, 2 drachms. Mix. No. 2.�Caraway and ginger, each, 2 drachms; anise, gentian and fenugreek, each, 1 ounce. Mix. No. 3.�Camphor, 1 drachm; anise, 3 drachms; tincture of opium, 1 ounce; powdered extract of liquorice, 3 drachms ; flaxseed meal, 1 ounce. Mix. Astringent and Cordial. No. 1.�Opium, 12 grains; camphor, i drachm; catechu, 1 drachm. Mix. . _iVflj No. 2.�Opium, 10 grains ; camphor, 1 drachm ; ginger, 2 drachms ; castile soap, 2 drachms ; anise, 3 drachms ; liquorice, 2 drachms. Mix. Alterative and Laxative Balls. No. 1.�Linseed meal, 1 ounce; aloes, $ ounce; castile soap, i ounce. Mix. No. 2.�Ginger, 1 drachm; castile soap, 2 drachms; Barbadoes aloes, pulverized, 6 drachms ; flaxseed meal, 1 ounce. Mw,

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Tonic Ball. Ginger, 2 drachms j gentian, 1 drachm ; Ppnivian bark, i ounce ; fenu- greek, � ounce. Mix, and form a ball. Diuretics. Take of balsam copaiba, 2 ounces ; sweet spirits of nitre, 3 ounces; spirits of turpentine, 2 ounces ; oil of junip'er, 2 ounces ; tincture of cam- phor, 2 ounces. Mix ; shake the bottle before pouring the medicine. Dose for adult horse: Two tablespoonfuls in a pint of milk, repeated every four to six hours, if necessary. This is a reliable preparation for kidney difficulties. Cough Mixtures. No. 1.�Oil of tar, given as directed for treatment of heaves, is ene of the best remedies for nearly all coughs. No. 3.�Take of alcohol, i pint; balsam of flr, 2 ounces. Mix well, and add all the tar it will cut. Shake well before using. Dose, from one to two teaspoonfuls two or three times a day. Farcy. Nitrate of potash, 4 ounces ; black antimony, 2 ounces ] sulphite «f soda, 1 ounce; elecampane, 2 ounces. Mix. Dose, one tablespoonful once or twice a day. Nasal G-leet. Ne. 1.�Copperas, 2 ounces ; pulverized gentian, 3 eunces ; elecampane, 1 ounce ; linseed meal, 3 ounces. Mix, and give from half to one table- spoonful twice a day. No. 2.�Aloes, 6 ounces ; pulverized nux vomica, 3 drachms ; flaxseed meal, 4 ounces. Make into eight powders, and give one or two eaca day. Oracked Heels. Tar, 8 eunces; beeswax, 1 ounce; rosin, 1 ounce; alum, 1 ounce; tallow, 1 ounee; sulphate of iron, 1 ounce; carbolic acid, 1 drachm. Mix, and boil over a slow flre. Skim off the fllth, and add 2 ounces of the scrapings of sweet elder. Thrush. No. 1.�Wash the feet well, with castile soap and water, and sprinkle a small quantity of pulverized blue vitriol in the cleft; then fill up all the cavities with cotton, press it in so as to keep out all dirt, and repeat as often as necessary until the cure is complete. No. 2.�Blue vitriol and copperas, of each 1 ounce; bumt alum, 2. ounces; white vitriol, i ounce. Mix.

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		Water Faroy. No. 1.�Saltpetre, 2 ounces; copperas, 2 ounces; ginger, 1 ounce; fenu- greek, 2 ounces; anise, i ounce; gentian, 1 ounce. Mix, and divide into eight powders; give two or three each day. No. 2.�Gentian, 1 ounce; ginger, i ounce; anise, 1 ounce; elecampane, 2 ounces; blue vitriol, 1 ounce; flaxseed meal, 2 ounces; saltpetre, 2 ounces. Mix, and divide into eight powders. Moderate daily exercise and rubbing the limbs are useful. Healing Preparationa. No. 1.�Carbolic acid, 1 ounce; soft water, 2 pints. Mix. No. 2.�White vitriol, 1 ounce; soft water, 2 pints. Mix. No. 3.�Pulverized camphor, 1 drachm; prepared chalk, 6 drachms; burnt alum, 4 drachms. Mix. Sprinkle over the sore. No. 4.�Tincture of opium, 1 ounce; tannin, 1 drachm. Mix, and shake well before using. Excellent for galls of coUar, saddle, or in faet for any purpose requiring a healing astringent. For Galled Back or Shoulders. Tincture of arnica, 1 ounce; vinegar, 6 ounces; brandy, 4 ounces; sal ammoniac, 2 ounces; soft water, 1 pint. Mix, and bathe with it often. For TJnliealtliy Uloers. Nitric acid, 1 ounce; blue vitriol, 3 ounces; soft water, 15 ounces. Mix. For Fresh Wounds. Copperas, 2 drachms; white vitriol, 3 drachms; gunpowder, 2 drachms; boiling soft water, 2 quarts. Mix. When cool it is ready for use. Healing Mixture. Cosmoline, 5 ounces; carbolic acid, 1 drachm. Mix. This is one of the very best of mixtures for any sore, especially for such cases as are inclined cot to heal readily. To Oure Mange. Oil tar, 1 ounce; lac sulphur, IJ ounces; whale oil, 2 ounces. Mix. Rub a little on the skin wherever the disease appears, and continue, daily, for a week, and then wasa off with castile soap and warm water. Healing Mixture for Guts. Balsam copaiba, 2 ounces; tincture of myrrh, 3 ounces. Mix. This is a good healing mixture,

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		Sore Lips. The lips become sore frequently at the angle» »f tke «aeuth, fr»m bruising with the bit. They can be cured by applying the following mixture: Tincture of myrrh, 2 ounces; tincture of aloes, 1 ounce; tincture of opium, i ounce. Mix, and apply three or four times a day. Por Sore Mouth and Lips. Borax, 1 ounce; tannin, i ounce; glycerine, 8 ounces. Mix, and apply two or three times a day, with a swab. For Sprains, ete. Hog's lard and spirits of turpentine. Mix, and place in the hot sunshine for four or flve days. Apply four or five times a week. By.e "Water. White vitriol and saltpetre, of each 1 scruple; pure soft water, 8 ounces. Mix. This should be applied to the inflamed lids three or four times a day, and if the inflammation does not lessen in one or two days, it may be injeeted directly into the eye. The writer has used this for his own eyes, reduced half with water; and dropped directly into the eye, which would cause the eye to «mart consider- ably for about flve minutes, when he would bathe the eye with cold water for a few minutes, and, by repeating thii three or four time» * day, it has given the vsry best of satisfaction. It does nicely, many time8, to just close the eye and bathe the outside freely. Por Poll Evil, Fistula, or any Indolent TJlcer. Pill the sore to the bottom with ashes from burnt corn cobs; repeat two or three times, if neoessary, or until a cure is effected. Por Colic. Take of gum myrrh, 1 ounce; gum camphor, 1 ounce; powdered gum guaiac, 1 ounce; cayenne, 1 ounce; sassafras bark, powdered. 1 ounce; spirits turpentine, 1 ounce; oil origanum, \ ounce; oil hemlock, i ounce; pulver- ized opium, i ounce; strongest alcohol, 3 quarts. Mix all together, shake often for eight or ten days, and filter or strain through flannel. Dose, from one to three tablespoonfuls, according to the severity of the case; give in a pint of milk. We never have known the above remedy to fail of giving relief when given for colic, in horses. In many cases where it has been used it has

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given immediate relief, even though various other remedies had failed of giving any relief. It makes one of the very best of Pain Killers for family use, and we advise all to keep it on hand. Por Flesh Wounds. To prevent inflammation or tendency to sloughing or mortiflcation, take 1 pound saltpetre, 2 gallons water, 3 pints proof spirits; mix, and inject into the wound with a syringe three times a day until it heals. In treating deep wounds or those of a dangerous character, especially if the animal is inclined to be fat, give a dose ef physic, feed bran, carrots, ete. No grain should be fed, and grass is more desirable than hay. If grass is fed freely, physic is not necessary. For Removing Enlargements, ©te. Oil spike, 1 ounce; camphor, 1 sunce; oil origanum, 2ounces; eil amber, 1 ounce; spirits turpentine, 2 ounces. Rub on the mixture thoroughly, two or three times a week. For Brulses, Cuts, etc, on Horse or Man. Tincture arnica, 1 ounce; sassafras oil, \| ounce; laudanum, 1 ounce. Mix Shake well bef ore using. Bandage lightly, and keep wet with the mixture. Quarter Oraek. The best way to cure quarter crack is to open the heel on that side be- tween bar and f rog, cuttingdown pretty well, (not suffici�nt to cause Meed- ing), until the quarter will give f reely; then put on a shoe that will expand the heel. It is also necessary in this case that the inner heel should be opened or spread, as the hoof is simply too sraall for the foot; if thu is prop- erly done, the point is directly reaehed. Some recommend, in addition to this, burning, with a hot iron, a crease across at the upper edge of hoof. If this is done properly, the hoof will not split any more. The hoof may now be more rapidly grown if desired. Opening the foot and the shoe is the point of success. Quittor. Corrosive sublimate, i eunce; muriatic acid, 20 drops; soft water, 2 ounces. Mix the last two and shake well, then add the first. Inject a little with a glass syringe once or twice, being careful to inject to the bottom. Warm poultices, used for several days, generally work weli

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		60 M1SCKLLANROU8 KflUKJ.PT». To Qrow Hair. Mix sweet oil, 1 pint; sulphur, 3 ounces. Shake weli, and rab into the doek twice a week. For Worms. Calomel.1 drachm; tartar entetic, i drachm; linseed ineal, 1 ounce; fenu- greek, 1 ounce. Mix, and give in f eed at night; repeat the dose two or three times, and follow with one and a half pints of raw linseed oil, about six hours af ter the last powder has been given. Grease Heel. Chloride of zinc, li drachms; water, 10 ounces; glycerine, 8 ounces. Mix. If there is much discharge, apply a poultice for several hours, foliowed by application of the above, after cleansing well with soft water and castile soap. The following powders should be given at the same time in the feed, every night, for a week or two: Bioarbonate of soda, 1 ounce; arsenic, 1 drachm; iodide of iron, i ounce; fenugreek, 2 ounces; ginger, 2 ounces; elecampane, 1 ounce. Mix thoroughly, and divide into twelve powders. Por Distemper. Hops, 2 ounces; carbolic acid, 30 drops; boiling water, 2 gallons. Mix the hops and carbolic acid with the boiling water, and compel the animal to inhale the steam for flfteen or twenty minutes at a time; repeat three times a day. Apply a strong mustard paste to the throat, and place a warm poultice over the paste. Feed warm mashes and boiled vegetables; keep the stable comfortably warm and the air pure. Give the following pow- ders once a day: Powdered Peruvian bark, 2 ounces; powdered gentian, 1 ounce; powdered copperas, 1 ounce. Mix, and divide into eight powders. Thrush. Take white vitriol, 2 ounces; soft water, 8 ounces. Mix, and apply to the diseased surface, after the ragged parts have been cut away and thor- oughly cleansed. Pack the cavities with cottoa batting, so as to keep out all dirt. For Ringworm. Apply mercurial ointment three or f our times a week For Brittle and Oontracted Hoofs. Take of castor oil, Barbadoes tar and soft soap, equal parts of each; melt all together and stir while cooling, and apply a little to the hoof three or four times a week.

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	TO HOESE OWHEES-

All must admit that we live in an age of improvements, and that we enjoy what our f oref athers never even dreamed of�in the f ast and easy transporta- tion, rapid communication from continent to continent, and the use of the hundreds of labor-saving machines; and yetbefore or even when these great discoveries were first made known to the public, how many there were (like Thomas) whodoubted. But "time will prove all things," andso it has been with all these inventions which were once said to be impossibilities, f or now we know them to be of the great value which their originators claimed f or them. In the year 1875 it was claimed by the publisher of this book, that he had discovered a combination of remedies which would cure bone spavms and remove the enlargement without blistering or causing any sore. Like

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all other discoveries, this too was scouted at when flrst announced to the public, as might naturally have been expected, by those who knew most about the usual manner of treating this difflculty, and by those who had tried faithfully everything they could learn of ever being nsed, but only meeting with disappointment with each trial of the vaunted remedy. This class (being Twnemen) knew that a bone spavin made an otherwise valuable horse of but little worth, for they knew how frequently the most powerful remedies had been used, such as blisters, which were do powerful as tb de- stroy the tissues, and also the red hot iron, which was worse, if possible, and still the horse left as bad or morse than before anything had been used� therefore, after so many disappointments of this kind, it would be very natural for men having such an experience, to say it was impossible to eure a spavin, and remove the bunch, and to do it with a remedy so mild as not to Mister. But, aswesaid before, "timewill prove all things," and soit has been with Kertdall's Spavin Cure, and those who were the flrst to con- demn it are now the loudest in its praise; (I mean those who were hor�emen, and who knew that if a cure was to be accomplished,. there was something needed more than to simply make a few hasty and perhaps faulty applica- tions and therefore would use the Spavin Cure with patience according to direclions). The time was, in the practice of medicine, when about every pati�nt was subjected to the rash treatment of bleeding and sallvation from the in- discriminate use of calomel, but time has proved these plans of treatment to be more fruitful of damage than otherwise, so they have become among the things of the past. A similar reform is now taking place in the treatment of the horse, the most useful animal ever created; and horsemen are begin- ning to learn that a horse needs more humane treatment than he has received in the past, and the cases are very rare which require the powerful remedies that have been in use; and I think we can safely say that those cases neoer oceur which require the use of the red hot iron, and the men are very few that would allow this barbarous treatment to be practiced upon their own person; and we ask Why any man should allow this noble animal to be subjected to any treatment that he would not submit to upon his own person? Could the horse, like Balaam's animal, be for a moment endowed with the power of speech, he would say�do not subject me to any treatment which you consider too cruel for yourself; for we, like you, have been created with nerves of sensibility, so that pain is as hard for us to endure as for you, and therefore we ask that you will always have mercy upon us (as a mercifui man should do), and consider, before treating us, (or neglecting to do so), whether it is doing just as you would be done by. It might be of interest to some, for us to state here how Kendall's Spavin Gsm Iwppesed to be discoTered.

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OtJE EXPERIENCE WITH BONE SPATTN, The proprietor haring a horse which he prize.d, for her goodness and gentlenew, and which in some way became spavined, was under the neees- sity of resorting to the popular remedies in use at that time, for the treat- ment of the spavin; af ter a few weeks' treatment the outlook seemed to be rather disoouraging; but as we had had experience as a practicing physician, and also the benefit of all the receipts which were said to be cures�having been in the drug business for several years, and filled the receipts from the variou* horsemen in our ricinity�we feit that our experience had been suck that we wert eertainly «qual to the task, if any on* was, and so w« com- tinued, flrrt with this linimant, and then with the other, until we had gone through with the whole catalogue of tbe (so called) " sure cures," We took counsel of the various horsemen who were quite sure their receipts would be ju«t the thing, but when informed that all this and more too had been used we received but little consolation. As the horse was no better, and several week» had elapsed since we began the treatment, our faith in the power of any remady to even stop the lameness (to say nothing of removing the enlarge- ment) was very waak; but still we were flnally persuaded that � thorough use of bliiters might cure, and it was our only hope, and we therefore pro- eeeded to torment the poor animal by applying blisters about every two weeks, and giving the horse rest, until six blisters had been applied, during which time the horse was allowed to remain (nearly all summer) in thebarn; and as the horse was no better, that we could perceive, it will be easy for anyone to imagine our feelings in regard to the power of any retnedy to «ure bone spavin, and then we, like many others, were very poaitive in our opinion that there was nothing which would cure a bone spavin, and flnally itopped all treatment. About six weeks after we had stopped all treatment, we decided to give the case another trial, for it seemed to us thrt there was something that would effect a cure if we could only get the right thing. Instead of using the remedies which everybody said were sure cures, we began to reason about - the matter, and it occurred to us that if we had been treating a human being we should have treated him in a more humane manner, and therefore we compounded a mixture which was entirely different from anything we had ever heard of being used, and again began to treat the horse, and, to our great surprise, in a short time (about two weeks) the lameness all subsided; and, by continuing the treatment awhile after the lameness had subsided, the enlargement was entirely removed. I could hardly realize what a wonder- ful cure had flnally been accomplished, but after preparing the same mix- ture for a great many cases, without hearing of its failing to cure in a single case, I was then fully satisfled of the great worth of ihit remedy to horie own- trs, and began to put it up for the public; and since that time the cures

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which it has effected have been almost innumerable, and now those who are most capable of judging of its meritspronounce it to be the best remedy for the purposes for which it is prepared that they have ever known to be used. We therefore offer the KendalVs Spavin Cure to the public with perfect confidence believing that in nearly if not every case in which a man might reasonably expect a cure, if he uses the Spavin Cure thoroughly and patiently, according to the directions, he will effect a cure. By the words "thoroughly and patiently" used above we mean to use as directed on bottle, by rubbing down to the skin toell, as what remains on the h«ir has no effect, and by applying over the size of the whole of the enlarge- ment; but there is no good reason for applying all over the leg because one desires to be thorough and cover the whole of the bunch, for what is applied to the space outside of the enlargement is only wasted�but we frequently find parties who apply it almost indiscriminately to the whole of thehock joint, when a space the size of a cent, perhaps, would be all that was necessary, and therefore the bottle of Spavin Cure is used, or rather wasted, in a very few days, and the man finds his horse no better, and drops the use of the Cure, and perhaps condemns it, when he has not given it the sligh test fair chance to effect a cure. By the word "patiently" wewould be understood to mean, to apply it according to directions, for a long time, if neccssary,* for no difflculty of so serious a nature as spavin is, can be removed by any remedy in only a few days; and if any man would stop to consider he might know that it would be impossible. We might occupy many pages in relating our experience and in giving full directions for the use of Kendall's Spavin Cure, but will not add more here except to say, use good eommon sense in applying it, and in the use of the horse. Please look over the f ollowing testimonials, many of which are f rom the most prominent gentlemen, and horse owners, in the country. Also see treatment given for bone spavin, etc. On Human Flesh. Although Kendall's Spavin Cure was not originally designed to be used on human flesh, yet it has been found to work wonderful cures in thousands of cases, and now we have no hesitancy in stating that it is the best liniment for external use on human flesh that we have ever known to be used. It can be used full strength, with perfect safety, for rheumatism or any lame- ness; also, for bruises, cuts, corns, frost-bites, burns, sprains, or for any purpose for which sa external liniment is used. See testimonials.

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I.KTTKRS PUUM UU II PAXRONS

What some of our Patrons say of it.

Au.t one doubting the gennineness of any of the following recommendation» is ecr-
nestly requested to correepond with the partiei themselves, and if a three-cent stamp i-
enclosed it will be qaite eure to bring a reply.

Office of O. W. Voobhi», Proprietor Hamtramck Driving Park and Park House,

Dbtkoit, Mioh., April 1% 1881.
B. J. Kkndaij. * Co.�Gents: The "Treatise on the Horse and h�s Diseases" you
sent me is at hand. and I think it is a flrst-class book. Yonr Kendairs Spavin Cure I hava
used for the last three years, and I think it is the best medicine 1 ever eaw for spavin and
spint, and will freely recommend it to my friends. Yours respectfully,

0. W. VOORHIS.

Office of C. H. Moseman & Bro., Mannfact urers of and Dealers in Barness,

Hurse Clothing, etc,
128 Chambers St., New Yobk City, Jan. 28,1881.

Vb. B. J. Kenball�DearSir: Wetake great pleasure in stating to yon that the sals
of your Kendairs Spavin Cure has been, without exception, the must satisfactory of any
horse liniment we have ever kent in our stock. We have sold it to many of the best horse
men in our city, and theyall teil us freely that it does the work to their entire satisfaction.
C'apt. Rynders, owner of �* Aberdeen," told us to-day it was worth $5 per bot�e, and if it
could not be got for less he would give it. Trusting that every horse owner will find out
its good qualities, we are Yours truly,

C. M. MOSEMAN & BKO.

From Col. L. T. Fobteb.

Yo�ngstown, Ohio, May 19,1881.

Br. B. 3. Kbhdali. & Co.�Gents: I had a very valuable Hambletonian colt wbich 1
priiied very highly; he had a large bone spavin on one joint and a small one on the other,
which made him very iame; I had him under the charge of two veterinary surgeons, who
failed to cure him. I was one day reading the advertisement of Kendairs Spavin Cure in
the Chicago Express. I determined at once to try it, and got our druggists here to eend for
it; they ordered three bottles: 1 took thera all and thought I would give it a thorough trial.
I used it according to directions, and the fourth day the colt ceased to be lame, and the
lumpshave disippeared. 1 used but one bottle, and the co�tus lim>>8 areasfreefromlumps
and as smooth as any horse in the State. He ie entirely cured. The cure was so reiaark-
able that I let two of my neighbors have the remaining two bottles. and they are now
nsing it Very respectfully.

L. T. FOSTEK.

From a Prominent Physician.

Washinstokvillb, Ohio, June 17,1880.

Db. B. J. Kendall & Co.�Gents: Reading your advertisement in Turf, Field and
Farm, of your Kendairs Spavin Cure, and having a valuable and speedy horse which had
been lame from spavin for eighteen months, I sent to you for a bottle by express, which
in six weeks removed all lameness and enlargement and a large splint from another horse,
and both horses are to-day as sound as colts. The one bottle was worth to me one bundred
dollars. Respectfully yours,

l H. A. BERTOLETT, M. O.

Coloma, Mioh., Nov. 4,1880.
Mbssb*. K�nuall & C».�Sirs' 1 have used six bottles of your Kendairs Spavin Cure
and cured as many spavins fwell marked) on different borsea. 1 consider it a remedy
oever eaualed for spraina »r ring-bones. Yours,

A. H. S�TTON.

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				TB» SIST AND HOST AFFROVZD METHOD Of OASTINO A HOUSE FOB OPEBA.TIOH.

	Gbavisend, L. I., Jan. SI, 1881. Hihm. KiNDAit. * Co.�Sirs: This ia to certify that I know that Dr. Kendall'» Spavin Care ia nsed bv all the best trainers 01" runners and trotters in the United States. liy business as a sporting reporter for all races in the different States brings me in daily contact with owners and trainers of the best horses in the land. The majority of these have used the Kendall's Spavin Cure with wonderful re«ults. As a stable liniment it nas no aaperior. HKNRY C. DITMAS, Sporting Reporter.

			Concobd, N. H., Jan. 2,1880. B. J. K�ttdallA Co.�Gentlemen: We have a beantiful roan mare that was given to ns «m account of a spavin on her leg, which made her dead lame. We took off her shc-es and allowed her to ran in the bain yard in the fall of the year, applying " Kendall's Spavin Care " aacording to directions. We did not use her for a month. She was entirely cared, and the bunch completeiy removed, and bas never been lame einee, We state what we know to be a tact. Respectfally yours, UNDBRHILL & KITTREDGE. Apothecaries.

		From the Oneonta Press, Net» York. Onkonta,N. Y., Jan. 8, 1881. Early last snmmer Messra. B. J. Kendall & Co., of Enosburgh Palls, Vt., made a coHtract with the publishers of the Press for a half-column advertisement, setting forth the merits of Kendall's Spavin Cure, for one year. At the same time we secured from the firm a quantity of books entitled Dr. Kendall's �reatise on the Horse and his Diseases, which we are now giving to advance paying eubscribers to the Press asa premium. About the time the advertisement first appeared in this paper. Mr. P. G. Schermerhorn, who resides near Colliers, had a apavined horse. He read the advertisement and concladed to test the efficacy of the remedy, although his friends langhed at his credu�ty. Ho bought a bottle of Kendall's Spavin Cure and commenced using it on the horse in accord- auce with the directions, and he iuformeci as tbis week that it effected such a complete care that an expert horseman who exammed the animal recently, conld find no trac� of the spavin or the place where it bad been located. Mr. Schermerhorn nas since secured a eopy of Kendall's �reatise on the Horse and hls Diseases, which heprizesveryhighly, and woald be loath to part with at any price, provided he coald not obtain another copy. So mucb for adverttaing reliable articlea.

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		IF TOH DO NOT WANT TWO FEET IN THE SAME STIRRUP WHEN TOU TAKE TOCH MORNIN9 RIDE, DO NOT BU� A HORSE WITH THE STBINO-HALT, AS THE DI8ZASE IS INCURABI.E.

Winthbop, Iowa, Nor. 23,1880. Dn. B. J. Kendall & Co.�Gents: Enclosed please find twenty-flve cents for yonr Treatise on the Horse and hls Diseases. I have been using Kendall's Spavin Ctire on one of my horses for bone spavin. One bot�e entirely cured the lameness and removed most all the bunch. Yours respectfully, LEEBOY M. GRAHAM.

	Office of Peter Hayden & Co., Nos. 45 & 47 Lake St., Chioaoo, III., March 1», 1878. Dn. B. J. Kbndall�Dear Sir: A» to your "Kendall's Spavim Care," we wUlnost freely say that in our sales of same we have ever found that it imngs back th» gooi w»rds of the user, and we have letters on file, too many to re-write, which spaak in the hlghest terms of your " Spavin Cure." We have no fear in always recommending it, with onr ex- perience and belief of its virtues. Bespectfufly, F. HAYDEN * OO. P. Hayden, v7m. B. Hayden, C. H. Allen. Albert Hayden.

	Fremont, Ohio, Jan. 25,1831. Dr. B. J. Kendau, & Co.�Gents: I thlnk it my duty to reader you my thanks for benefits and profits which I have derived f rom your lu valuable and lar-famed Spavin Care. My cousin and I bad a valuable stallion worih $4,000, which had a very bad spavin, and was pronounced by f our «minent veterinary aurgeons bevond any care, and that the horse was done for ever. As a last resort I advisad my cousin to try a hettle af Kendall's Spavin Care. It had a magical effect, the third bottle cured it, and the harse Is as well as ever. Dr. Dick, of Edinburgh, the eminent veterinary surgeon, was an uncle of mine, and I take great interest in assisting his profession. Yours truly, JA1�S A. WILSON, ehrii Enginaer.

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		68 LBTTERS FROM O�B tfATRONS.

ZiBNSVtLLE, IND., NOT. S, 1880. Dr. B. J. Kenoall * Co.�Gent: I have your valiiable Treatise on the Horse and hls Biseases, and yonr Kendall's Spavin Cure. My horees have the epizo�tic; one of them coald not swallow for two days. I applied yonr Kendall's Spavin Cure twice to her throat and it gave moBt instant relief. I think I couldsell 1,000 of yourbooks. Pli-asegive prices to agent. Tours truly, PETER BOW�N.

Betobucan City, Neb., March 81,1880. �>r. B. J. Kkndali. * Co.�Sire: I tried your Kendall's Spavin Cure, and it had tha desired effect It cured the spavin, which otber treatments failed to do. 1 did not use quito one bottle of your liniment. Aft-er the spavin was removed 1 drore the horee and hls mate over 000 miles, from Linn County, lowa, to Harlan County, Nebraska, with a load of about 2,000 pounds, and made the trip in four weeks. Plea*e send me your Treatise on theHorse; price, 25 cents. Bespectfully yours, JAMES YELLENIC.

DtxrntD, Main», Oct. 20,1880. Dr. B. J. Kendam. & Co__Gents: Please flnd enclesed twenty-flve cents for Eevised Bdltion of your Morse Kook. I have tried yonr Kendall's Spavin Cure for curib, and it has done all you claim for it. By using one-half bottle it entirely cured the lameness and removed the bunoh. Yours truly, FRANK STANLEY.

	PERSEVERANCE WILL TBLL. Stouohton, Mass., March 16,1880. B. J. Kendali. & Co.�Gents: In justice to you and myself, I think I ougbt to let you know that l have removed two bonk bpavins with "Kendall's Spavin Cure," one very large one; don't know how long the spavin had been there. I have owned the horse eight mouthg. It took me four months to take the large one o�', and two lor the small one. I have nsed ten bottles. The horse is entirely well. not at all Btlff, and no bunch to be geen or feit. This is a wonderful medicine. It is a new thing here, but if it does lor ali what it has done for me lts sale will be very great. Bespectfully yonrs, CHAS. K. PAKKER.

	Pkktwater, March 28,1881. Dr. B. J. Kendali, & Co., Enosburgh Falls, Vt.�Gentlemen: I have used your Kendall's Spavin Cure in a great many cases of pufled hoek, bog spavin, thoroughpin, and other blemisheB on horses, and it has proved a success with me in every instance. I can cheer- fully recommend it as one of the best absorbents I ever used; no farmer or horse breeder �hould be without it. Respectfully yours, SAMUEL A. BROWNE, Treasurer of Pentwater Lumber Co.

		Los Ahgeles, Cal., P. O. Box 1007, Feb. 26,1881. Dr. B. J. Kendaix & Co.�Dear Sir: Having used your Kendall's Spavin Cure, I flnd it the best remedy for horses that has ever been used on this coast. I have a fine colt that was kicked last fall on the point of the shonlder. and for three months had no use of hia leg, and by using two bottles of your Kendall's Spavin Cure he is entirely cured. Please Bend one of yonr Horse books by mail for the enclosed twenty-five cents. Yours truly, C. H. THAYBR.

			Wilton, Mms., Jan. 11,1881. B. J. Ksndaix <fc Co.�Gents: Having got a Horse book of you by mail a year ago, the contents of which persuaded me to try Kendall's Spavin Cure on the hind leg of one of my horses, which was badly swollen and could not be reduced by any other remedy, 1 got two bottle» of Kendall's Spavin Cure, of Preston and Ludduth, druggists, of Waseca, which completely cured my norse. About flve yeara as^o I had a three-year old colt sweenied very bad. I used your remedy as given in your book without roweling, and I must Bay to your credit that the colt is entirely cured, which is a surprise not only to myself, but also to my neighbors. You sent me the book for the trilling sum of twenty-flve cents, and if I could not get another like it I would not take twenty-flve dollars for it. Yours truly, GEp. MATHBWr),

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	1-.BTTERS F BOM OX'R PATROKS. 09 14 Cnstom House St., Boston, Mass., DeC. 8,1879. B. J. Kimxiix 4 Co.�Gentlemen: This is to certify that I haTe a valuable stock horse which became almost worthless from a spavin, and that by using your Spavin Cure (one and a half bottles) he is free from all lameness and can trot a mile in 2:20 to-day. I have also nsed it snccessfully on the cords of the legs for sprung knees, and it is with pleasure that I can tent�'y to the great nierit of your most valaable medicine. Tours respectfully, JOSEPH HALE, Stable keeper.

	Office TJ. 6. Marshall, Western Dist. of Michigan, Kalamazoo, April 15,1878. B. J. Kimdall, Knosburgh Falls, Vt.�Dear Sir: I received the two bottles of yourKen- dall's Spavin Cnre forwarded by express in January last. I am happy to state that it per- lormed all your advertisement called for. In tbree week» after I commenced using it tb» spavin was entirely removed, and a valuable horse restored to usef ulness. Very trulyyours, JOHN PABKEB.

Akbox, Ohio, Dec. 22,1879. B. J. Kskdall & Co.�Gents: I can not recommend "Kendall's Spavin Cure" too bighly. I have a friend whp owns a valuable horse which became nseless and worthless by the appearance of a very bad spavin. He tried every known remedy and gave up, think- ing the epavin was incurable. I persuaded him to try your Spavin Cure, and, after using it according to directions, to use bis own language, " It knocked the spavin bigher than a kite," and a valuable horse was eaved and restored to usefulness. I am now selling your book, " A Treatise on the Horse and hia Diseases," and am meeting with great success. Yours, etc, J. J. WBIGHT.

	Mam,» Gbovb Fakm, Kdd�tillb, N. Y., Aug. 23,1879. B. J. Kbitdall, M. D.�Dear Sir: I have been using Kendall's Spavin Cure on a valaa- ble Btallion that I own. He kicked through a door and got his foot hung, taking out a piece of skin one and one-half by three inches, which lelt a fearf ui wound, and I thought he was ruined for life. Afler a long time I got it healed, leaving a bunch or callus aa large as a large ring-bone. I have used one and one-half bottles of Kendall's Spavin Cure, and the bunch ia nearly all gone. I can not say too mucb for tbe Spavin Cure, for it ha» done for me what I supposed was out of the power of man to do, in removing tbe bunch. I am a breeder of Ayrshire cattle. Leicester sheep, Berkshire hogs and Percheron horses, and nnless I am eztraordinarily lucky will want to nse more or less of the Spavin Care every week. Send me one-half dozen oottles by express. Tours truly. 8. N. DELAP. The following letter was written to our agent in Louisville, Ky., by the owner of the stage route from Lebanon, Ky., to Campbellsville, who is well known throughout the State. Campbbllsvtixb, Kt., Jan. 80,1878. J. W. Mobbill «6; Co., Louisville. Ky.�Gents: The "Kendall's Spavin Cnre" sent me some time ago has proved invaluable in all cases for which I nsed it: sprains, sore back, falled shoulders, windgalls and scratcbes. Fortnnately I did not have any stock at the me with spavin. Tours n*pectfully, GBOKGB BOEDEKS.

		JlBBEDiTn Viixabb, N. H., Feb. 17,1879. Ds. B. J. KendallA Co. �Dear Sirs: The horse I used your Spavin Cure on had a splint as large as a hen's egg, and it had been there about a year, and keptgrowing larger. I used one bottle of your Spavin Cure on it, which took it nearly all off. I then used a half bottle more and it took it entirely off, so that the leg was as smooth as the other. It was worth f 100 to me, and I therefore feel very gratef al to you. Please send me onehalf dozen of your Spavin Care, " C. O. D." Yours with respect, JOHN C. TOWLE.

			Lawbbko*, Mass., Feb. 27,1879. B. J. Kbkdaia�Dear Sir: Toar "Kendall's Spavin Cure" has entirely cured my horse of a very bad bone iparia. Toon truly, 6. B. HAJUHETT.

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			70 urn-te» fkom ocra patbo»». Alexander, H. Y., Jan. 2,1880. B. J. Kendall <fc Co,�Gentlemen: I have used and sold "Kendall's Spavin Cure" for a num her of years with great snccess. It ie a sure cure for spavins and ring-bones, wheu nsd aecording to directii >ns. One of rny neighbors had a nice young norse that had two bad ring-benes, which made him very lame. He used four boitles of your Spavin Cure, which took off the bunehes completely and cured him of his lamenteg entirely.* All those wh© have need it, around here, think there is nothing like it. Firmly believing it is by far the best boree liniment ever placed before the public, I r'main Yunre, etc, C. W. VANDE BOGAET, Breeder of blooded horses, and dealer in horses and trottcrp. Alexander, Genesee County, N. Y.

		Waddington, N. Y., Jan. 6, 1880. B. J. Eendall & Co.�Gentlemen: "Kendall's Spavin Cure" I coneider as a truly beneflclal remedy for the removat of spavins and any other enlargement on a :1 animals as well as harses. I had a very fine Jersey heifer which lost nne-fourtti (M) of her bag withgarget, and remained so until coming in the second time, whn we applied your ^M KendaU's Spavin Cure," rnbbing it thoroughly. and eff ectod a cumplete cure. Believing it has bo rival as a liniment, I cheerfully recommend its use. �ours, etc, W ALTER RUTHERFORD, Importer and breeder of fancy cattle, Stock Farm, Waddington, N. Y. Chtlesbitush, Kt., Feb. 20,1879. Db. B. J. Kendall�DearS�r: I have tried your Kendall's Spavin Cure on a chronic case of bone spavin whicb ha-* been treated by two of the best doctors in the land. The case was nred twice, and I can safely say that your Spavin Cure did more good than any- thing which I ever trjed. I believe it to be a good remedy lor a great many difficulties. King-bone and bone spavin I am sure it will cure if taken in time. It is also good for ■cratches, grease heel, etc. Yours respectf ully, T. B. MUIR. Glover, Vt., Feb. 13,1879. Db. B. J. Kendall�Dear Sir: I used one bottle of your Kendall's Spavin Cure on a horse of ours and removed a spavin entirely; and one of my neighbors had a cot with a bad ring-bone, and by using two botties of your Spavin Cure, he cured it entirely. It has gSven good satisfaetion here. Yours truly, A. H. HALL.

		Boffalo, N. Y., Feb. 9, 1878. This is to certify that I have used Kendall's Spavin Cu-re for a splint, and am happy to testify that it has fully cured it. Yours respecif ully, WILLTAM SHARP, Supt. of Thornton *fc Chester's stalde.

	Htde PaI�k, Vt., Nov. 8,1877. B. J. Kendall & Co.�Dear Sir: I am no great fri'nd to patent medicines, but do not hesltate to speak a good word for your Spavin Cure. Two years ago I bought a valuable three-year old colt in Canada, but before reaching home discovered that he. was lame from a cnrb. The curb continued to enlarge, and w�uld at times render the colt so lame that he could not be driven, and be hobbled very badly. I was induced to try your Spavin Cure, and with one bottle and a half took away the enlargement, and from that dav to the present time he has not been lame. For curb, tberefore, I do not hesitate to rec�mmen'i people to try " KendaU's Spavin Cure." Yours truly, REV. O. 8. BASFORI). Editor of tbe Lamoille News.

	Lowell, Mass., Mat 35,1878. B. J. Kendall�Dear Sir: Send us as usual tbree (3) dozen Kendall's Spavin Cure. We received your inquiry for references. and have delayed answering from time to time In hopes of getting one from a man who used ten botties and completely cured a spavin of six years growth on a horse that after the cure trotted better than forty, and sold for $450. Wbea he cemmenced to nee the Cure the horse waa dead lame and wonld not �ell for $10. W* did not kauw the mans name, and have not been able to fiud him eines your letter. Yours respectfully, CROWELL & HARRISOH, Apotnecarie», IxiwelL Ma»e

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A SUKB METHOD OF CONVERTINQ A GOOD HORSE IHTO A FOOB ON«. 4620 Paul Street, Frankford, Phiiadelfhia, Pa., Jan. 8,1680. B. J. Kendalt. & Co.�Gentlemen: I had a horse in my stables that I drove from 186* nnt� April, 1878. During all that time he suffereri more or less from a bon> �pavin, which in 1878 was at least of nineteen years standing, lor the spavin was on his leg when we bought the horse in 1860, he beinsr then geven years old, and the man who eold us the horse de- clared that the horse was foaled with that enlargement on his hoek. I n?ed varions sweat- lng and blistering liniments. and in 1865 we eng�ged a veterinary surgeon who appUed theactual cautery: hut all these failed to give permanent relief. But nnally I obtaineA i bottle of "Kendairs Spavin Cure," which l applied at once according to directions, and the pati�nt old sufferer fouud instant relief. I have used " Kendairs SpaTin Cnre " for epavius, ring-bones, splinte, etc., with entire satisfaction, eversin�e. It certainly leoneef the most useful and beneflcial discoveriee of the age. Yonrs trnly. THEODOKE F. WEISS.

	Office of Van Schaack, Stevenson & Co., Wholesale Drnggists, 92 and 94 Lake Street, Chicago, l�., Jan. 1,1880. B. J. Kindall & Co.�Gentlemen: "Kendall's Spavin Cure" is havingannnprece- dented sale in this market for the length of time It lias been introduced. All who nse it give it an unqualified indorsemeut as the greatest horse liniment of the age. We enclose you a testimonial from Hanchett & Carter, proprietoi» ©f the great 12th Street livery stable, of this city, who are enthusiastic in its praise. Chicaso, Iu.., Dec. 15,1879. Vak Schaack, Stevenson & Co.�Gents: It is several years since we flrst bonght " Kendall's Spavin Cure " of you, and we do not hesitate to say it is the very bat ar�cle for spavin, ring-bones, scratches, splinte, etc, that we have ever used. We wonld not be without it in our large livery for thousands of dollars, as we nso it eonstantly, with a sue- cess that we did not anticipate. Every one who has nsed it around here speaks of its wonderfnl cures in the highest terms. Having nsed every known rernedy whtcn has been placed befnre the public, we do not hesitate to pronounce " Kendall's Spavin Cnre " one of the greatest discoveriee of the age, and something that no horse ownershonld be with- oot. R stands without a peer in horse liniments. Hespectiullv yonrs. HANCHETT * CAKTER, Proprictors of lSth Street Livery, Chicago, lil. TMs is only a specimen of what we might give yon. Yonrs, ete., Y AN SCHAACK, STEVENSON 4 «O.

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		72 WH AT IS «OOD FOR MAN IS G�Ob F�R BfcASt.

		It has long been the opinion of eminent scientists, who have made the realm of nature the etudy of a Hfetime, that the horse 18 our noblest domestic animal, perfect in structure, beautiful in appearance, and eshibiting a large amount of intelligence, and whose phy«- ical nature closely resembles that of the human family, thus showing that the causea »nd effects of diseases may be quite similar to diseases in the human subject; therefore we would naturally infer that any remedy which is good for either man or beast would be equally as good for one as the other under similar circumstances. Knowing this to be the case, and after hearing repeatedly from parties who had uBed "Kendall's Spavin Cure" with the most gratifying results, for lameness or deep-seated pains on their own persons, we began to use it ourselves on human flesh, and after using it for the past two years or more for bruises, cuts, corns, frost-bites, bums, sprains, rheumatism or any lameness, aud using on children from one or two years of age to men of mature years without ever seeing the slightest injury from using it full �trengtk, but seeing always the most marked and beneficial results, we now recommend it, with the most perfect confldence, as the best liniment ever placed before the public for any lame- ness or deep-seated pain in man. Especially would we recommend it for bad cases of long standing. We care not if every other known remedy has been tried and failed to benefit in the least: for in cvery case of this kind where Kendall's Spavin Cnre has been (to oor knowledge) applied two or three tiines a day, for two or three weeks, a cure has been the reeult. It does not take immediate effect, and sometimes there will be scarcely any perceptible effect for one or two weeks; bnt while it may be slow in its effects in these cases, it always prove» to be sure to cure if foliowed up according to directiona. In nslng it for any difflculty of long standing, it should be applied for a long time, a» euch difnoulties can not be removed in a short time. It can be applied with a feather, with a small swab, or with the hand, andby applying two or three times a day for sev- eral days, it will usually cause the skin to be a little sore on man, and we recommend that for all long standing difflculties "it be applied after it becomes some sore just the eame as before, until the disoaae is removed. Only a little is necessary at each applioa- tion. Reai WtHmeaial» on next page showing its wraderful effeeti o» kuaa» teak.

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			WHAT IS 60�B FOK MAK 18 GOOI) J*OR BKAST. 73

		READ OF IT8 EFFECTS ON H�MAN FLESH! Albast, N. Y., Sept. 25,1880. B. J. Kbhdall & Co.�Siri: Enclosed flnd twenty-flve cents for yourrecently published Home book�the revlsed edition. I hare need your Spavin Cure, in had cases, with very Ane resnlts, and I wonld not be without it for four time» the amount per bottle. It is equally as good for man as for beast. I feil from a high tree about four years ago, and have complained of my back ever since, until about two inouths ago I began usin� Ken- dall's Bpavin C'nre, and have not been able to complain since. My doctorsays that ne had expected me to be a cripple for life, as he could not do anything for my spine. Please send the book to CHARLES L. OOTHOUT, Toll Gate, Troy Eoad, Albany, H, Y.

		Graves�nd, L. I., Jan., 1881. MR8SE6. Kbkdau. & Co.�I wish to add my testimony in favor of your invaluable Kenaall's Spavin Cure. I am in the empioy of the Prospect Park and Coney Island Railroad, and froze my ears very badly this winter. I surfered intense pain until Mr. Dunley applied your liniment to them. It gave me almoBt instant relief, and by applying It twice a day for one weekitreetored the ear to lts original size, and I have h*d no trouble witb it since. I feel very gratefnl to you, and would recommend Kendall's Spavin Cure to all for frost Dlte». Yours trnly, JOHN DEBBY.

READ BELOW OF IT8 WONDERFUL EFFECTS AS A LINIMENT FOR THE HUMAN FAMILY. Hematitk, Mo., Aug. «0,1880. B. J. Kendall & Co.�Gents: I am so overjoyed in view of the result of an application of your Kendall's Spavin Cure that I feel that Iought for humanity's sake to publishit to the world. About tnirty-five years ago, while riding a young, ugly horse, I was injnred in one of my testicles, and f rom that time to three weeks ago a slow but constant enlarge- ment nas been the result; giving me a great amount of trouble; almost entirely prevent- ing me from horseback riding, which was my usual way of traveling. I saw a notice of your Kendall's Spavin Cure, and never once thought of it for anything except for lioraea, but af ter receiving the medicine and reading over what it was good for, f eeling terribly exercised about my diinculty, for J had consulted many physicians and none gave me any specific but when it could be endured no longer to remove it with the knife. I applied your Kendall's Spavin Cure as an experiment, and it was so painful in its application that I concluded not torepeat it and tnought no more about it until near a week, when, lo and behold! one half of the size was gone. With joy I could hardly believe it; I immediately applied it again, and have made in all about one-hall' dozen applications running over a space of two weeks, and the terrible enlargement is almost entirely gone; in view of which I can not express my feelings of delight. It has been a God-send to me; may he send to others with like troubles. JOHN RICE, Pastor of Hematite Congregational Church. P. S.�You are at liberty to put this in any shape you may please. I am not ashamed to have my name under, over or by the side of it. Savahhah, Ga., Dec. 88,1880. Dr. B. J. Kkndall & Co.�Gents: Enclosed pleaBe flnd twenty-flve cents for which send me one of yonr new Horse books, and oblige. I have tried your Kendall's Spavin Cure in a case of rheumatic gout and flnd it an excellent remedy. Yours, etc, J. W. H�NT.

	ON HUMAN FLESH. Wkst Ekosb�bob, Vt., Feb. 15,1881. Ds. B. J. Kbkdaix * Co.�Gents; Several months ago I injured my knee joint which caosed an enlargement to grow the size of a large walnut, and caused me very severe pai» for four or flve weeks, when 1 began to use Kendall's Spavin Cure with the most satis- faetory resulta. It has completely removed the enlargement and stopped the lameness and pain. I have long known it to be excellent for horses, but now Iknow itto be the best ItuUneat tor kaasan tesk that I en acquafnted with. Yours truly, T. P. LAWRENCIi».

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74 WHAT IS GOOD KOR MAN 18 GOOD FOK BEAST.

	KENDALL'S SPAYIN CURE. Tlie wonderfnl success which bas been achieved witb this remedy haa enconraged the proprietors to refine it expresslyfor the hitman ftesh. No rem e dy has ever met witb such unqualined success on all animale, which bas led Jnany bnndreds to test its virtues on their own �esh. Thousands have found it to be sufti- ciently strong to penetrate and to have real virtue to cure the worst cases of rheumatism, neuralgia, corns, bunions, v/arts, frost-bites, felons, cbilblains, burns, or any pain, bruise, ent or lameness wbich are not affected in the least by ordinary liniments. It does nol Ulster, but on the eontrary removes soreness. F�r borses and other animals we recom- mctid onr patrons to use that put up in light wrappers, retail price $1. For man, usa that put up in red wrappers, retail price 50 cents. It' desired, that put up for borses can bo ueed on human flesh witb perfect safety. Directions.�Keep the bottle welt corked. Do not apply near the flre or any flame. For rheumatism or neuralgia apply to the affected part three or four times a day, and pFO- tect the part from the cold. Continue its use for several days, or weeks if necessary, until considerable irritat�on of the skin is produced, and in bad cases of long standing, con- tinue to apply it for several days after the skin becomes irritated siifficiently to cause con- siderable smarting at each application. for sprains, sweltings, burns, bruises, frost-bites, chllblains, corns, felons, bunions, backarhe, headache, toothache, sore throat, or for any soreness of the chest, quinsy, lameness or pain cansed by any mishap, we recommend to apply tbis liniment to the affected part two or three times a dav, or oftener if necessary. That put up lor horses can be used on human fiesh, if desired, with perfect safety.

		Bakersfield, Vt., Dec. 23,1879. B. J. Kendall & Co.�Gents: I wish to add my testimony in favor of your inTaluable liniment, "Kendall's Spavin Cure." In the spring of 1863Islipped on the ice and sprained my right limt> »t the knee joint. I was very lame, and, at times, auffered the most excrueiating pain. I wore a bandage on it for over a year and trietj most everything in my reach, but could flnd nothing that would give permanent relief. When I over- worked it would pain me very mnch, In April, 1878,1 began to think I should be a crip- ple for life; but, baving some of " Kendall's Spavin Cure," thought I would try it. I used one-third of a bottle, and esperienced relief at once. Thepainleftmeandhasnottroubled me since. I feel very grateful to you, and would recommend "Kendall'a Spavin Cure'' to all who suffer with sprains or rheumatism. Yours truly, MBS. J. BOUTELL.

	D�nham, P. Q., March 10,1879. Dr. B. J. Kendall�Dear Sir: About a year ago I feil in the road onto some ice and was badly burt in the hip joint, wbich caused me much suffering. I tried various remedies but none gave relief until I tried your Kendall's Spavin Cure. I applied it, full strength, twice a day for about two weeks during last �ctober, and it effected a perfect cure. I have Bince theri been well and f'ree from lameness. It is very valuable for man as well as for beast. "�ours truly. CHESTEK K. GREEN.

	Patten's Mills, Washington Co., N. Y, Feb. SI, 1878. B. J. Kendaix, M. D.�Dear Sir: The particular case on which I used your " Spavin Cure " was a malignant ankle sprain of sixteen months standing. I had tried many things but in vain. Your " Spavin Cure " put the foot to the ground again, and, for the flrst time since huxt, ia a natnral position. For a 1'amily liniment it excels anything we ever used. Yours truly, BEV. M. P. BELL, Pastor M. E. Churcb, Patten's Mille, N. Y.

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AUENTS.

Wholesale Dealers in Kendall's Spavin Cure.

We give belowa listof our wholesale customers. Kendall's Spavin Cure is now sold
by all retail druggists throughout the Uuited States. If your druggist does not keep it,
and will notret itfor you, send direct to Dr. B. J. Kendall Co., Enosburgh Falls, Vt., and
they will send on receipt of price ($i per bottle or six for $5) to any address by mail.


State.	Name.	Address.	\| State.	Name. Address.
Ala.	Cawthon & Coleman,	Selma.	Ind.	Dan iel Stewart,	Lndtanapolis.
"	Dent & Harvey,	Montgomery.	it	A, Kiefer & Co.,	14
Ark.	C. J. Lincoln,	Little Rock.	il	Lemcke & Co.,	Evansville.
Cal.	Redington & Co.,	San Francisco.	"	Haas, Runse & Co.,	(4
(<	Langley & Michaels, T.T.Mack&Co., J.R.Gates & Co�	ie	(4	E.H. Bindley & Co.,	Terre Haute.
41		11	14	Cook, Bell & Lowry,	11
ik		<<	44	D. HiJt,	LaFayette. ._}
**	Joseph Hahn & Co.,	Sacramento.	(I	A. G. Luken & Co.,	Richmond.
(1	Kirk, Geary & Co.,	ii	Ia.	Htirlbut, Hess & Co.,	Des Moines.
«	Nanscawen & Co.,	Visalia.	'i	Reynolds & Churchill	Burlington.
1'	Hellman, Haas & Co.,	Los Angeles,	ii	C. P. Squires & Co.,	(i
Col.	Kostitch & Fowler,	Leadville.	41	Olney & McDaid,	Clinton.
«1	].J. Riethmann &Co., M. L. Cox & Co.,	Denver.	tl	Wilkinson & Co.,	Keokuk,
te	].J. Riethmann &Co., M. L. Cox & Co.,	11	14	S. J. Peterson,	Mc Gregor. Sioux City
(t	W. A. Hover&Co.,	11	"	F. Hansen,	Mc Gregor. Sioux City
Conn.	Chas. W. Whittlesey		)»	Hornick Drug Co.,	il
	&Co.,	New Haven,	,,	Blake, Bruce & Co.,	Ottumwa.
(i	Chas. S. Leete & Co.,	il	»>	Harle, Haas & Co.,	Council Bluffs.
14	Wells & Calhoun,	11		W. H. Torbert,	Dubuque.
(1	E. Hewitt&Co.,	ii	*_ff*	Chency & Oleson,	Fort Dodge.
41	T. Sisson &Co.,	Hartford.	Kan.	Geo. A. Eddy,	Leavenworth»
(1	Smith, Bourn & Co.,	11	u	McPikefc Fox,	Atchison.
44	Talcott, Frisbie&Co.	11	Ky.	R. A. Robinson & Co.	Louis ville.
II	Williams &Carleton,	14	11	Arthur Peter & Co.,	11
(1	Lee & Osgood, Norwich Belt M'f'g.	Norwich.	1*	J.B. Wilder & Co., Finlay & Brunswig,	11
M	Lee & Osgood, Norwich Belt M'f'g.		La.	J.B. Wilder & Co., Finlay & Brunswig,	New Orleans.
	Co.,	44	tl	I. L. Lyons & Co.,	il
Dak.	Raboteau & Co._t	Fargo.	Me.	E. L. Stanwood & Co.	Portland. �
Del.	N. B. Danforth,	Wilmington.	il	Cook, Everett & Pen-
D.C.	Stott, Cromwell&Co.	Washington.		nell,	41
	Tscheffely & Evans,	41	14	H. H. Ricker&Co.,	II
Ga.	Latnar, Rankin & La-		II	J. W. Perkins & Co.,	II
	mar,	Atlanta.	il	C. Sweet & Bro.,	Bangor. Baltimore. >
	Lamar, Rankin & La-		Md.	W.H. Brown&Bro.,	Bangor. Baltimore. >
	mar,	Macon.	14	Gilpin, Langdon &	-'
	Brannon & Carson,	Columbus.		Co.,	ei
	Lippman Brothers,	Savannah.	14	Vogeler, Son & Co., T. H. Winkelmann &	11
111.	Peter Van Schaack &		44	Vogeler, Son & Co., T. H. Winkelmann &
	Sons,	Chica go.		Co.,	11
	Fuller&FuIlerCo.,	Chica go.	II	Gilbert Bros. & Co.,	if
	Morrisson, Plummer		il	Jas. Bailey & Son, Muth Bros. & Co.,	M
	&Co�	■ <	II	Jas. Bailey & Son, Muth Bros. & Co.,	14
	John A. King & Co., Lord, Owen & Co.,	*«	li	J. J. Thomsen, Englar, Kita & Co.,	(1
	John A. King & Co., Lord, Owen & Co.,	tl	»	J. J. Thomsen, Englar, Kita & Co.,	14
	Humiston, Keeling &		14	Stevens & Harman-
	Co.,	(i		son,	44
	Robert Stevenson &		44	Boykin, Carmer & Co	II
	Co-,	*⁽	Mass	Weeks & Potter,	Boston.
	Sommer, Lynds&Co. Wm. W. Marmen,	Quincy.	tt	Paige &. Coffin,	ii
	Sommer, Lynds&Co. Wm. W. Marmen,	Bloomington,	11	Rust Bros. & B�rd,	if
	Colburn, Birks & Co.,	Peoria.	41	Gilman Bros.,	f4
	Singer Jtz Wheeler, S. F. P�rter,	14	"	Cutler Bros. & Co._t	41
Ind.	Singer Jtz Wheeler, S. F. P�rter,	Peru.	**	Doolittle & Smith,	I*
14	Meyer Brothers &C».	Fort Wayne.	"	Hill & Langtry,	ff

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76 AQwrs.


State	Name.	Address.	State	Name.	Addresa.
Ma*».	Carter, Carter & Kii-		N.Y.	Moore & Hubbard,	Syracuae.
	hara,	Boston.	ii	C. W. Snow & Co.	14
«(	Geo.C.Goodwin&Co	'«	<«	Kenyon, Potter & Co.	"
	Thos. Hollis, H. W. Peabody & Co.	;;	ti	L. Burton & Co. J. L, Thompson, Sons	Troy.
f	G. N. Newhall fe Co.	Worcesler.		&Co.	41
n	Burlingame & DarbyB	Nortb Adama.	'^;	Robinson, Church &
�c	C. P. Alden,	Springfield.		Co.	11
Mich.	J. E. Davis & Co.	Detroit.	«t	J. K. Post & Co.	Rocbester.
M	�. H. Hinchman &		n	C. F. Paine & Co.	"
	Sona,	tt	<t	E. H. Davis & Co.	44
II	Farrand, Williams & Co.	«t	44	Jno. H. Sbeeban&Co. Comstock Bros.	Utica.
«t	J. J. Dodda & Co.	tt	41	F. T. Ray,	M
H	L. S. Coman,	Bay City.	44	A. Corbin, Son & Co.	Binghamton.
tt	Peck Bros.	Grand Rapids.	"	Gerity Bros.	Elmira.
«t	Hazeltine fc Perkins		«*	H. E. Conger & Co.	Watertown.
	Drug Co.	tf	'«	Isaac Corbin & Co.	EUenviUe.
Mina.	Moore, Piper & Co.	Mankato.	M	Van Dusen Bros.	Rondout.
41	Ryan Drug Co.	8t. Paul.	N.J.	Chas. B. Smith,	New ark.
tl	Noyes Bros. & Cutler,	44	f4	A. F. Fellowa,	Newton.
«f	Lyman-Eliel Drug Co.	Minneapolia.	Ohio	Hale, Juatis & Co.	Cincinnati.
Mo.	Kichardson Drug Co.	St. Louis.	44	F. Vogler & Co.	tt
\|f	Geo. K. Hopkraa & Co	M	41	Lloyd Bros.	ti
«1	Collina Bros. Drug Co.	«'	11	C. P. Calvert & Co.	41
(1	Meyer Broa. & Co. C. D. 8mith Drug Co.	41	41	0. Rauchfuss & Co.	ff
14	Meyer Broa. & Co. C. D. 8mith Drug Co.	St. .Toseph.	4t	C. F. PottB & Co.	(4
tt	Van Natta Lynds		41	<T. D. Park & Sons,	tl
	Drug Co.	(4	\|l	West & Truax,	Toledo.
I*	Woodward, Faxon &		«t	Walding, Kinnan &
	Co.	Kansas City.		Marvin,	ti
tt	Meyer Bros. Drug Co.	**	41	Bailey Bros. & Co. Kauffman, Lattimer &	Zanesville.
Neb.	Goodman Drug Co.	Omaha.	11	Bailey Bros. & Co. Kauffman, Lattimer &
«4	Kichardson Drug Co. Blake, Bruce & Co.	IC		Co.	C�lumbua.
il	Kichardson Drug Co. Blake, Bruce & Co.	** .	(1	Orr, Brown 8c Price,	ii
it	H. T. Clarke Drug Co.	Lincoln.	14	J. F. Davis,	Portsmoutn.
N.H.	Cavanaugh Broa. &		� 4	Strong, Cobb & Co.	Cleveland.
	HUL	Mancheater.	11	Benton, Meyers & Co.	ft
«4	C. H. Martin & Co.	Concord.	ft	Cleveland Drug Co.	tt
N.Y.	C. M. Moaeman & Bro.	New York City.	44	Ball, Warfield & Co.	Ironton.
(4	McKesson & Robbins,	■t	Or'gn	Snell, Heitahu &
(4	Fraser & Lee,	4(		Woodard,	Portland.
44	R. W. Robinaon & Son	"	<t	L. Blumauer & Co.	44
44	Tarrant & Co.	"	41	Snipes & Kinersley.	The Dalles.
14	D. M. Stiger & Co.	"	14	Foshay & Maaon,	Albany.
«4	Hall & Ruckel,	4f	14	J. Frizzle,	Arlington.
«4	Van Duzer & Co.	"	Penn.	Sraith, Kline & Co.	Philadelphia.
f 4	Lehn fc Fink,	M	�*	Barker, Moore & Mein	ti
4'	W. H. Schieffe�n &		ti	Robert Shoemaker &
	Co.	te		Co.	14
^l(	Bruen Bros. & Ritch-	tt	:;	H. K. Wampole, Johnston, Holloway &	44
44	Orlando H. Jadwin,	"		Co.	II
II	Lazell, Dalley & Co.	4i	tt	Beale & Larabert,	II
tt	R. 8. Laqueer & Co. Jno. H. Francis,	11	"	Roller & Shoemaker,	II
44	R. 8. Laqueer & Co. Jno. H. Francis,	M	41	Bullock & Crenshaw,	If
41	Henry Klien & Co.	tt	w	ABchenbach & Mitler,	41
«■	C. N. Crittenton,	'*	II	French, Richarda&Co	tf
44	Eimer & Araend,	4t	"	D. S. Wiltberger,	11
14	D. H. Fonda Sc Co.	Albany.	14	Rommel, Rabe 8c Co.	11
14	A. McClure & Co.	41	^,l	�I. B. Semple fc Son,	Eaaton.
«4	Powell fc Plimpton,	Buffalo.	**	?. T. Brady,	Honesdale.
41	The Moore StHubbard Drug Co.	M	11	L. H. Harris Drug Co. A. C. Henderson,	PitUburg. it
44	W. Laverack &Ce.	�'	"	Geo. A. Kelly fc C».	tt
II	W». Contaon,	. "	41	Moyer Bres,	Bloumeburg.

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State	Name.	Address.	State	Name.	Address.
Penn.	Matthews Bros.	Scranton.	Texas	Behrena & Castles,	Waco.
"	D. W. Gross & Son,	HarriBburg.	ti	H. W. Williams &
41	Wm. Srnith&Co.	York.		Co. (Fort Wortfe.
ft	Dale, Hart & Co.	n	K	Meyer Bros. & Co. Dallas.
n	E. Holden & Co.	Alleghany.	Vt.	Wells & Richardson
"	N. F. Ameg,	Corry.		Drug Co- Burlington..
b.i.	D. W. Packard,	Providense.	«1	Higgins, Greene &
«i	Geo. L. Claflin & Co.	(4		Hyde,	Uutland.
«<	Wra. B. Blanding,	««	Va.	Powers, Taylor & Co.	Ricbmond.
<«	Charabers, Calder & Co.	tl	il	Owens & Minor Drug Co.	«i
8.0.	Dowie & Moiae,	Charleston.	(1	Walke & Williams,	Norfolk.
u	Br. H. Baer,	<«	W.Va	Logan & Co.	Wheeling.
Tenn.	Berry, Demoville & Co	Nasbville.	II	Richardson, Goodwin
ti	S. Mansfield & Co.	(«		&Co.	i*
ti	Spurlock, Page & Co.	"	H	J. N. Murdoek,	Parkersburg.
«i	Pendleton Drug Co.	ii	Wis.	Greene & Button Co.	Milwaukee.
et M	G. W. Jones & Co. W.N.Wilkerson&Co	Mempbis.	ii	The F. Dohmen Co. The Chas. Baumbach	il
	Sanford, Chamberlin			Co.	ii
M	& Albers,	Knoxville.	�	H. Bosworth & Son,	(i
Texas	J. W. Crowdus Drug		»	Drake Bros.	"
	Co.	Dallas.	"	Jas. McCord, [La Crosse.
<(	Thompson Drug Co,	Galveston.	ii	Robinson Sc Phipps. (Green Bay.

IMPORTANT TO MERCHANTS AND HORSEM��N.

We would like a good agent to aell our " Treatise on the Horse " and " Doctor at Home,"
in every town in the United States. Apply to Dr. B. J.Kendall Co., Enosburgh FalU, Vt.,
for terras. We hope that none but reliable and responsible persons will make applications
for the agency. We recommend all to send their orders to the nearest wholeaale agent.

In sending orders direct to us it is best UBually to send P. O. Money Order, Postal Note,
or Registered Letter for the amount wanted, w�th full shipping directions, and the order will
receive prompt attention. By so doing you will save time and expeuse. To all who would
investigate to know if we are reBponsible for any money which might be sent to ui, w»
would refer Ui the foliowing well-known firma:-�

Wells, Richardson & Co., Burlington, Vt.

Geo. C. Goodwin Sc Co., Boston, Maas.

Charles Pfizer & Co., New York City.

Rand, McNally & Co., Chicago, 111.

Or to any of the clergymen or o�icers in tbu town.

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	78 siamciNEs used foe the hoesb.

		A FEW OP THE MEDICINES USED FOE THE HOE SE.

We once heard it remarked by an eminent professor «f Materia Medica, that, if he was compelled to combat with disease with either opium alone or all of the remaining drugs in use without the opium, he would choose the opium alone. Another professor has said, "Give me mercury, iodine, quinine and the lancet, and I will combat with disease." While I do not altogether endorse the views of either of these distinguished professors, either in the number or selection of medicines they would choose flrst in preference to all others, I would say, give me, as rny flrst choice, aconite and iron, in connection with the opium, and a few others, and I should feel that I was fltted out with the most important drugs for the suecessful treat- ment of the diseases of the horse. We will give something of a history of the more important drugs used for the treatment of the diseases of the horse, with their effects and uses. Acids.�These nearly all have a sour taste, and are derived from the vegetable, mineral and animal kingdoms. The number of acida used in medicines is small; among the most important of these are acetic acid, muriatic acid, nitric acid, sulphuric acid, tannic acid, gallic acid, carbolic acid, arsenious acid, phosphoric acid and tartaric acid. Acetic Acid.�When diluted with seven parts of water, it is about the strength of ordinary vinegar. It is produced from the purification of pyro- ligneous acid. Use.�It is used by some, with good results, for sprains and bruises, and for the destruction of the poison of insects, by adding to six ounces of the acid one-f ourth ounce tincture of opium and two ounces of camphor. Muriatic Acid.�This acid is obtained by the action of sulphuric acid on common salt. When pure it is a transparent, colorless liquid, but the commercial acid has a yellowish eolor. Muriatic acid is a good tonic in debilitatuig diseases of the horse, and is refrigerant and antiseptic. Dose.�Half to one fluid drachm may be given, largely diluted with cold water, and repeated two to f our timos a day. Bxtemally, it may be used for sores in the feet, by pouring a few drops into the sores or nail holes. Kight er tem drops Hiay be advantageously

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	used for poll-evil or quittor by being poured directly mto the flstulous opening. It may be used for various affections of the skin, by diluting with glyc- erine, and washing off in a short time if used strong.

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Cahbolic Acid.�This important medicine is obtained from coal tar oil. lts smell resembles that of creosote. Vses.��t is used for various purposes, such as a disinfectant in stables where animals have distempers, f e vers, etc, by washing the.stalls, floors and ceilings with-water which contains a small quantity of the acid; also used, with gratifymg results, for unhealthy wounds and sores, by applying a solution of the following strength: Carbolic acid, one ounce; fresh soft water, six pints; this prevents ptitrefaction, and will cause the wound to be more healthy and to heal sooner. Carbolic acid is also used for destroying wood ticks, lice and all kinds of parasites, and is quito effective in preventing the bot fly from depositing her eggs when those parts which are commonly chosen by the bot fly are washed with a solution doubl� the strength given above. - Nitbic Acid, (called, also, Aqua Fortis).�This is also a valuable tonic, when properly given. It is extremely sour and corrosive, and should be guarded by the same caution as in giving the sulphuric acid. *Dete.�lt* may be given in doses of five to twenty-flve drops, largely diluted with water. Sulphuiuc Acid, (called, also, Oil of Vitriol).�This acid is obtained by burning sulphur, mixed with one-eighth of ito weight of nitre, over a stratum of water contained in a chamber lined with sheet-lead. *Uut.�Many consider this acid to be preferable to any other of the acids for internal use, in deb�ity of the digeitive organs, for general weakness, and as a refrigerant. Externmlly,* it ii used similarly to muriatic acid. When it ia desired to use it as a caustic it should be mixed with dry powdered white vitriol, suffi- ci�nt to make it of a pasty consistence, so it can be confined to the location which it i» desired to cauterize.

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		80 MSDieiNHSS �SBD FOR THE HORSE. This acid, as well as nitric or muriatic acid, is a powerful irritating poison when given into the stomach undiluted; and persons should bear ia mind, when these acids are given, that they should be largely diluted with water and thoroughly mixed before administering. A do»e of sulphuric acid is about ten to forty drops, largely diluted with water. Tannic Acid, (called, also, Tannin).�This is produced from nutgalls, oak bark, etc. It is uncrystallizable, white, or slightly yellowish, with s* strongly astringent taste, inodorous, soluble in water, but not very soluble in alcohol or ether, and insoluble in most oils. Tannic acid precipitates solutions of starch, albumen and gluten, and forms, with gelatine, an insoluble compound, which is the basis of leather. Uus.�It is valuable, mixed with water, as a wash for running sores and ulcers, and is also excellent for diarrhcea, and may be given for any disease where this class of medicines is indicated. It will, in many cases of bleed- ing sores, stop the bleeding if applied locally. It is sometimes used as an eye-wash, with excellent success, by applying a solution of the foUowing strength: tannic acid, one-fourth ounce; cold water, one quart. As it is harmless and safe to use, we would recommend it as an eye-wash. Dose.�Por diarrhcea, the dose should be from one-half to one drachm. Aconite. (Wolfsbane�Monkshood).�An active poison, whidi growa abundantly in the forests of Germany, France and Switzerland. It is also cultivated in the gardens of Europe, and has been introduced into this country as an ornament al flower. A�l parts are poison. The leaves and roots are used. A tincture made from the root is mueh more active than from the leaves. Tincture of Aconite Root.�This is one of the most powerful and sue- cessful sedatives which is in use. It is one of the best medicines we have for the successful treatment of several of the diseases of the horse, when properly used, and has, to a certant extent, done away with bleeding and physicking, the former of which has been, in the past, so indiscriminately and dangerously used. It is not only sedative, but it is an anodyne, diaphoretic and antiphlogistic. It controls fever, reduces inflammation and allays pain. In fact, we have no drug which will so well control the circu- lation and action of the heart as aconite. Medical U�es.�The effects of remedial dose» are feit in twenty or thirty minutes, and are at their height in an hour or two, and continue, with little abatement, from three to flve hours. We have no single drug which is used with such gratifying results in many cases, such as lung fever, or, in fact, inflammation of any part of the body, colic from enting greenfood, and founder.

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		Caution.�In overdoses this valuable drug is an active poison, therefore we would caution all who use it about giving too large quantities, as pros- tration and perhaps death would be the result. Never give more than flve or six doses, if twenty-flve drops are given at each dose, nor more than geven or eight, if twenty drops are given at each dose. The dose may vary from ten to forty-flve drops, but f o* most purposes should be about twenty- flve drops. Aloeb are of several varieties�Cape, Barbadoes and Socotrine�and it is the condensed juice of the leaves of a plant. Given bysome as a purgative or cathartic f or horses; others consider it bad practice to use it much. A dose should, for ordinary purposes, be from one-half to one ounce. It is generally best to combine with it fenugreek, ginger or canella. Antimony exists in its natural state in France and Germany. The prep- arations of antimony which are used for the horse most, are, lst, Sulphuret of antimony, also commonly called black antimony, This is by many con- eidered a remarkable remedy for the horse, for many purposes, but espe- cially to make the horse shine, and to have the appearance of being quite fat. 2d. Tartrate of antimony and potansa, commonly called tartar emetic, has been in great repute in the treatment of dis�ases of the chest; but is now considered of but little value in these dis�ases. Anise Seed are obtained from the anise plant, which is a native of Egypt, but has been introduced into the south of Europe and is cultivated in various parts of that country, and is cultivated occasionally in the gardens of this country. Uses.�It is a grateful, aromatic carminative; and issupposed to have the property of increasing the secretion of milk. It is used for flatulent colic, indigestion, loss of appetite, etc. It is an excellent remedy when combined with other medicines, for various kinds of condition powders. Dose.�One-half to two ounces, which may be repeated three times a day. Aqua Ammonia, (called, also, Hartshorn).�This medicine is very valu- able both for iuternal and external use. It is a diffusible stimulant, anti- spasmodic and antacid. It is used extemally with olive oil, and in various mixtures as a counter-irritant. Used as an antidote for bites of poisonous serpents. Given with good results for flatulent colic indoses of two to three drachms; given with milk as directed below for carbonate of ammonia. Carbonate of Ammonia.�This is a very valuable medicine for debil. ity and prostration from lung fever, bronchitis, influenza, or any disease causing great weakness. lts effects are similar to those of aqua ammonia given above. Dose.�One to three drachms, which may be repeated three times a day, and should be given in milk or cold gruel, which will protect the mucous mernbranes of the throat and stomacb

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		Arsenic.�This is an active poison in large doses, but when given in proper doses is an excellent tonie, improving the general condition of the horse. It should be given in a large bulk of cut feed, so as to protect the stomach. From two to flve grains may be given in the twenty-four hours, and it should be continued for about two weeks, when the medicine should be stopped for one or two weeks, and then it may be given again as before. Some consider it a sure cure for the heaves. Asafcetida.�A gum resin obtained from a plant of Persia by making incisions into the living root, collecting the juice which exudes, and drying it in the sun. It has a peculiar odor, similar to that of onions. Utea.�It is antispasmodic, expectorant, and a moderate stimulant and laxative. It is given as a vermifuge and for loss of appetite, also used for heaves, in connection with camphor. (See Treatment of Heaves.) Doge.�One to three drachms, and, if the stimulant effect is wanted, give from one to two ounces of the tincture. Blue Vitrioi..�This is an excellent medicine, when given internally, as a tonic, to build up the system. Given for glanders, farcy and various other diseases requiring tonic and alterative medicine, and should be com- bined with ginger, fenugreek or gentian. Externall}/, blue vitrioi is Used, with good results, as a caustic for proud flesh, by touching the parts with a piece of the crystal. It is also excellent for many wounds which have no proud flesh, by applying it in solution, six to twelve grains to each ounce of soft water. Dose.�It may be given in doses of from one-half to one drachm, twice aday. Camphor.�A peculiar concrete substance derived from a plant in China and Japan. It is recommended for nervous excitement and for heaves, and is used in many cough mixtures. It is a favorite household remedy, and used externally to a large extent. Dose.�Camphor may be given in doses varying from one-half to two drachms. Camphor gum one ounce, and sweet oil eight ounces, mixed, make a very good external remedy for various purposes. Cantharides. (Spanish Flies.)�This remedy is produced by collecting the beetles commonly called Spanish Flies. These insects are of a beautifui, «hining, golden green color, and usually make their appearance upon the trees of Spain, Italy and the south of France in the months of May and June, when they are collected by placing linen cloths under the trees on frhich they have lodged through the night, and shaking the tree early in the morning, while they are torpid from the cold of the night, and conse- quently let go their hold easily. They are then deprived of life by the xapor from boiling vinegar, and dried in the sun or in rooms heated by stoves.

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Uses.� Internally, cantharides are a powerful stimulant, with a peculiar directiofl to the urinary organs, and in moderate dose» it sometimes act» as a. diuretic. Used with good results for glanderg and farcy. The principal use of the cantharides is as a Mister, by mixing it with lard. Dose.�Spanish flies may be given in doses varying from three to seren grains, but given only once a day. Castor OiIj.�This is the expressed oil of the seeds of the castor oil plant, which is now cultivated largely in this country throughout many of the Southern and Western States. Use.�This oil is very useful and safe for common use in the human family; but it is considered unfit for the horse, a� it sometimes causes 'm- flammation of the coats of the bowels without relief from the purging. Raw linseed oil is considered as safe and effici�nt for the horse as castor oil is for man. (See Linseed Oil) Dose.�When it is thought best to give castor oil, or in the absence of the raw linseed oil, it may be given in doses varying from three-fourths of a pint to one and one-fourth pints. Catechu.�An extract prepared from the wood of Acacia Catechu, and found most abundant in the East Indies. It is a small tree, seldom growing more than twelve feet in height, with the trunk about one foot in diameter. Use.�An astringent wliich will bind the bowels in diarrhoea, and is com- bined, with good results, with opium and prepared chalk, for diarrhoea. Dose.�One to three drachms. Prepared Chalk. (Creta Praeparata.)�This is the only form in which chalk is used in medicine, and is an excellent antacid; is one of the best antidotes for oxalic acid. It is used, with goed results, for acidity of the stomach, and for diarrhoea, etc. Dose.�One to two ounces. Chamomile Flowers.�This is a native of Europe, and grows wild in all the temperate parts of that continent, and is also largely cultivated. Use.�A very mild tonic, and quite useful when combined with other medicines of this class. Dote.� It may be given in doses varying from one-half ounce to two ounces. Charcoal.�This may be given, with good results, powdered, for chronic diarrhoea, dysentery and debilitated stomach. Dose.�Half an ounce to one ounce, and it may be given suspended in gruel. It may be used, with good results, externally, when applied to badly smellmg wounds. Chloride op Lime.�This compound was originally prepared for a bleaching agent nearly a century ago, and has siuce been found to have valuable properties as a disinf ectant. It is a dry, or but slightly moist,

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grayish-white, pulverulent subatance, with an odor similar to that of chlorine. Uses.�Chloride of lime is a disinfeetant, and, from its deodorizing and antiseptic properties, make3 an excellent stimulant to unhealthy ulcers, applied in solution; also, for cutaneous eruptions, etc. lts principal use is as a disinfeetant in stables occupied by glandered and other sickly horses, and it may be sprinkled on the floor every m'orning, or may be suspended in the stable in a box which has several holes cut into it. Dose.�When it is thought best to give it internally, one to three drachms may be given at a dose, in water. Chloroform is a colorless, Tolatile liquid, having a Wand, ethereal odor and a sweetish taste. Uses.�It is an excellent stimulant for horses, when having a chili from cold, or in congestion, and is sometimes given to quiet pain in colic and other painf ui diseases. It is used mostly in liniments and sometimes for inha- lation. One ounce of chloroform and three ounces of olive oil, well mixed, make an excellent liniment for external use. When chloroform is given to the horse by inhalation he should be well secured, so as to prevent his doing any damage, as it sometimes makes him perfectly wild and uncontrollable. When any operation of any considerable extent is to be performed it is best to tie the horse down, and then administer the chloroform by pouring about an ounce of it on to a sponge, holding the sponge to one nostril, and cover- ing the nose loosely with a large towel j but care should be taken to allow the horse pure air, also, to breathe with the fumes of the chloroform. Usually two to four ounces is suffici�nt to produce its effects when inhaled. Dose.�One to two drachms, well diluted with weak spirits. Croton Oil.�This is a very powerful cathartic, and dangerous, if improperly used, but, as a " last resort," oftentimes works very well. Dose is usually from ten to flfteen drops. Elecamfane.�This is one of the best medicines in use for lung affec- tions, and should enter largely into all mixtures for this class of diseases. It is also an agreeable aromatic, and should form a part of all condition powders. Efsom Salts. (Sulphate of Magnesia.)�This medicine, so well known in every household, is used with good results as a febrifuge, and is often given as a purgative. It is not only cheap, but is very good for several diseases, and forms a part of various condition powders. Dose.�One-fourth to one-half pound, dissolved in as large a quantity of cold water as can be given the horse conveniently, with one ounce of ginger; also, allowing the horse to drink, if he will, after the salts have been given, for the reason that they will be much more effici�nt if largely diluted.

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Ergot.�This is produced from diseased rye, and is of great value in the foaling season, as it is the most effectual remedy known for increasing the action of the uterus, when there is not suffici�nt contraction. Great care should be taken when it is given that nothing prevents delivery, except defici�nt action of the uterus. It should not be used by the non-professional, as they would be more likely to do harm than good with it; in fact, the cases demanding its use are very rare, but, as we said before, where its use is really called for, nothing else will act as well. Dose.� Of the powder, one-eighth to one-half ounce; of thetincture, one to two fluid ounces may be given. Ether. (Sulphuric Ether.)�This is a very valuable remedy, and is used with excellent results for colic, and for various purposes is a good anti- spasmodic. Given with tincture of opium, it works admirably for colic. Dose.�One to two fluid ounces. Euphorbium.�This is the concrete, resinous juice of a plant growing in Africa and in some other parts of the world. Use.�Owing to the severity of its action its internal use lias been entirely abandoned, and it is now used only externally, and it is so severe that it is but very little used even in that way. Male Fern.-�The root of a plant growing in South Africa. It is said to be very valuable for ridding animals of wonns. Dose.�It may be given to the horse in doses of one-half to one pound of the powdered root, and may be foliowed with a purgative the next day. Fentoreer.� An annual plant, growing spontaneously in Southern Europe. It has a peculiar odor, which is quite agreeable. The seeds, ground, is the portion used, and they enter largely into nearly all the condi- tion powders which are put up and sold through the country. Dose.�One-fourth to one ounce. Nut Gall.�A morbid excrescence upon the oak tree, resulting from holes being made in the bark by an insect. Uses.�lt is a powerful astringent, and is used to bind the bowels when affected with diarrhoaa or dysentery; used, also, for applying to the greasy heels of horses. Dose.�One to three drachms. Gentian.�A valuable tonic. It excites the appetite, invigorates diges- tion, moderately increases the temperature of the body and the force of the circulation, and may be combined with iron for debility; it is used, in connection with other drugs, for various purposes, and forms ao important part of various condition powders. Dose.�One-half to two drachms, repeated two or three times a day.

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Gnv�BR.�There are «ereral rarieties, of which the Jamaica or white ginger is the best, but all are used, with good results, for colic, loss of appe- tite, etc, and should enter into every dose of purgative medicine. Dese.�From one to four drachms. Gltcbrine.�This is the sweet principle of fats or oils, and was discov- ered nearly a century ago, when it was called the sweet principle of oils. It is a fluid which scarcely ever dries up, and is a thick, syrupy substance, resem- bling castor oil in its looks, but without smell, and very sweet to the taste. Uses.�It is an excellent application to many sores, and is used with very gratifying results for scratches or sore heels; also, for skin diseases, when a softening and soothing application is required. When a little is added to poultices, it has the effect to keep them soft and moist for a long time. It is soluble in water. Iron.�This is one of the most valuable medicines in use for many cases of debility, as it supplies the red corpuscles of the blood, which are gener- ally defici�nt in a debilitated animal. Various preparations of iron are in use, of which the following are the most commonly used: Gopper as. (Sulphate of Iron.)�This is one of the cheapest, and, for many purposes, the best. It is tonic and astringent, and is used, with good results, for weakness, bad condition, swelling of the legs, body, sheath, etc. Dose.�One-half to one and a half drachms, and it should be combined with the same quantity of gentian or ginger, and given in the feed, or as a drench with cold water. Muriated Tincture of Iron.�This is an excellent preparation of iron, and may be given in doses varying from one-fourth to one ounce. Although eeveral other preparations of iron are in use, the two given above are all that are ordinarily required. Jukipbb Berries.�The best juniper berries come from the south of Europe, and are about the size of a pea, and more or lcss shriveled. They are produced from a small evergreen shrub, which sometimes grows twelve or fif teen f eet high. It is used for loss of appetite, to stimulate the stomach and kidneys to action, and during convalescence from disease. Dose.�One to two ounces. Krao.�This is the inspissated juice of several plants which grow in Africa, East and West Indies, South America, etc. It is a powerful astrin- gent, and is used in diarrhcea as * substitute for catechu, which ie not quite as powerful. Dose.�One to five drachms. Raw Linkeed Oil.�This is, perhaps, the safest and best purgativc in common use, and should be given by nonprofessional persons in preference to any other medicine. Never give boiled oil. Dose.�One to two pints, as a purgative.

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		afflMC�NE» �8ED ffOR THB HORSB, 87 Liquorice Root. �This is the root of a small plant, growing four or flve feet in height, and which is cultivated in England, the north of Franee, and Germany. It has an agreeable, sweetish taste. Uses. �It is an excellent demuicent, and well adapted to cases of irrita- tion of the mucous membranes of the lungs, bowels and urinary organs. It forms an important part of condition powders, and especially when given f or coughs. Dose.�From one-half to one ouncei Merctjriai. Ointmekt.�This is used mostly for skin diseases, such as mange. But we prefer, for this disease, the treatment which we hare already given in another place. Mercurial ointment is sometimes used with good results to rid animals of lice, by boring a small hole where the animal is liable to rub its neck, and rilling it with mercurial ointment. Nitke. (Saltpetre.)�This medicine has long been used as a febrifuge and as a diuretic, and is still held in high esteem by many, but there are other drugs which are better adapted to the treatment of the varioua diseases for which it has long been used. Use.�As a febrifuge in f evers and inflammations, and for kidney com- plaints; it is also used, by many, in condition powders, for scratches and various disorders of the blood. Dose.�One and one-half to three drachms. N�x Vomica.�This is an active poison in large doses, but if given in proper quantities it is an excellent tonic and nervine for the horse when suffering from depression, dyspepsia, etc. Use.�In paralysis and also in "glass eye" depending upon a want of nervous energy in the optie nerve of the horse. Dose.� The tineture is generally used, of which one to three drachms may be given two or three times a day. Oil of Tar.�This is procured by the distillation of tar, and is an excellent remedy for any cough, heaves, etc. (See Treatment of Heaves.) It is also an excellent application externally, when mixed with equal parts of castor bil or sweet oil, to promote the growth of the hoof of the horse. This mixture makes an excellent hoof ointment. To darken the color, lamp-black may be mixed in suffici�nt quantity to suit the color of the foot. Dose.� Oil of tar may be given internally in doses of from one-half drachm to two drachms. Oil of T�rpentine, (commonly called Spirits or Spirit of Turpentine./� This is so common and well known that it will not need any description here. Uses.�It is stimulant, diuretic, anthelmintic, diaphoretic, and exter- nally rubefacient. It is given largely in several diseases of the horse, such as colic, for various lung difficulties, and for the expulsion of worma. A» an external remedy, combined with an equal quantity of sweet oil, ©r ia

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		88 MEMCINES tTREI) FOK TUK HORSE. varioua mixtures, it is used witb good results, but should not be applied in full strength to the horse. Dose.�The dose of spirits of turpentint; is from one to two ounces, and should always be mixed with twice its bulk of sweet oil. Opium.�This is the dried juice of the poppy, and is brought to this country from Turkey (which is probably the best), and also from several other countries. It is certainly one of the most valuable drugs in use, but should not be used indiscriminately. It relieves pain, and is used with great success for colic and various other diseases. Dose.� One-half to one and a half drachms. Oxide op Zrac.�This is an inodorous, tasteless, yellowish-white pow- der, and insoluble in water and 'm alcohol. Uses.�Given internally, it is tonic and antispasmodie. lts principal use is external, applied to excoriated surfaces, by sprinkling the powder on the affected part, or, in the form of an ointment, by mixing one drachm oxide of zinc and one ouncc of lard. It is used with good results for scratches, grease heels, and other sores which have a discharge of a thin fluid. Another good ointment may be made by ad'ding oxide of zinc to a mixture of shaved castile soap, moistened with a little water and all thoroughly mixed together. The last mixture is an excellent preparation for scratches and grease heels on horses which are kept at work, as it can be easily scraped off at night, so that the surface may be cleansed before another application is made for the night. It allays irritation and is quite soothing to the parts. Dose.�Internally, it is given in doses of from one-half to one drachm. Red Iodide op Mercury, (called, also, Biniodide of Mercury).�This is a powerful irritant poison, when taken internally, and is now used only as an external remedy. It is a scarlet-red powder, which, like other prepar- ations of mercury, is very heavy for its bulk; not soluble in water, and only slightly so in alcohol. It is held in great repute by veterinary surgeons for swellings of the glands of the neck, tumors and unnatural growths of all kinds. It is used principally with Cantharides, mixed with lard, which forma an excellent blister for various purposes. It is not generally used where it is desired to blister a large surface, as it produces considerable pain. Bosin, or Besin.�This is the residue left from the distillation of turpen- tine, and is used by horsemen quite freely, and oftentimes is the cause of much mischief, as it is used, to a considerable extent, to cause the horse to urinate more freely, and the overdoses, so frequently given, are often the cause of various diseases of the kidneys and loins. The oftener rosin is given the horse, the more he stands in need of it, in the eyes of the driver. The kidneys become overworked, he desires to urinate more f requently, andless urine is voided at each time. The mischief is not geen, and the owner

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hastens to give more rosin, thinking to remedy the defect that he has been instrumental in producing. It should be remembered that powerful diuret- ics, like powerful purgatives, tend only to weaken and to debilitate. If there be a urinary defect, flnd out the cause, and, if possible, have it removed, and the effect will cease; but do not attempt to do so by force, against all science and common sense. Sweet Spirits of Nitre.�This is generally considered a good house- hold remedy for fevers, etc. It is used for the horse to increase the action of the kidneys, but should not be given too freely in all cases of supposed inaction of the kidneys. Dose.�One to two ounces, given with a little cold water. S�lphur.�Is a valuable medicine, given internally, for rheumatism, in doses of one-half to two ounces, and also for various disorders. It is also used, with grand success, for skin diseases. Tar.�The tar used in this country is prepared mostly from a species of pine growing in the Southern States. Tar consists of resinous matter, united with the acetic acid, oil of turpentine and various volatile empyreu- matic products, and colored with charcoal. Uses.�The medical properties of tar are similar to those of the turpen- tines. It is used occasionally, with good results, for complaints of tbts urinary passages, and also for coughs. Externally, it is used for foul and indolent sores; it is also an excellent application to the bottom of the foot, to soften the hoof when it is too hard and the foot sore. Some prefer a mixture of glycerine and tar, mixed as follows: Take of tar and glycerine, each, six troy ounces, and of starch, in powder, two draehms. Mix the starch thoroughly with the glycerine, previously warmed; then add the tar, and heat quickly to 212". Strain, if necessary, and stir the mixture while cooling. Tar should be kept in every horse-shoeing shop for putting on the foot, usually with cotton batting or oakum, and having leather nailed on with the shoe. Dose.�One to two ounces, repeated two or three times a day White Vitriol. (Sulphate of Zinc.)�This preparation of zinc is a valua- ble medicine, also, for healing sores and wounds. It is used, with good results, for healing fresh cuts and wounds, or ulcers, whether they be healthy or unhealthy, by applying a solution of the following strength, viz. i white vitriol, one ounce; soft water, one quart. It is also used, with very good results, in eye waters, and, perhaps, is one of the very best of medicines we have for the eye. As we have given two or three receipts for eye waters, with the miscellaneous receipts, we refer all who are interested to those. Dose.� When given as a tonic, ten to fifteen grains may be given, dissolved in water. It is used, with good results, for irritated stomach, logs of appe- tite, ete.

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Dr. B. J. Kendall Company's New laboratory. �^h�- It is with pleasure that the Dr. B. J. Kexdall Co. can now call the attention of their many friends and the general public to their Nevr Laboratory, of which the cut �» the last page of the cover »f this book is a g»od rcpresentation. A few wordsof explanation may be of interest. The main building, erected a fevr years since, is three steries ia height, with basement under the whole building. The location is delightful, being on a rise ot ground which gives a cemmanding view of the whole town, and from the tower the valley of the Misaisquoi rivercan be seen for many miles, with the Green Mountains in the back- ground, and the valleyat jour feet, combines to make as rich a landscape view as can be had in this country. The far-famed Mount Mansfield, which is snow-cappped nearly three- fourths of the year, can be distinctly seen in the distance with the naked eye. The build- ings and the surroundings, are pronounced by many, the finest in the country. The building is divided into five different departments, viz : BottHng, Printing, Adver- tising, Packing and Clerical. I n thk Basement one large room is reserved for Packing purposes exclueively. The remainder is utilized for storage of manufactured stock, bottles, packing cases, three large furnaces for heating the entire Duilding, fire-proof storage vault, etc, etc. A freight and passenger Elevator takes you from basement to loft, rendering easy access to each floor. On th� First Floor we find the general business and private Offices of the Company with large fire-proof vault for use of Book-kecping and Clerical departments; Printing Room with fire-proof vault for safe keeping »f clectrotype plates etc, four �arge printing presses used exclusively on our book pubhemtions, two job presses, book trimmer, paper cutter, etc, etc. This is aaid to be ths largest printing establishment in the State. The Second Floor is Occupied by Bottling, Labeling and Corking Departments, Bindery with latest improved wire stilching machine and book press, Folding Room, Advertising Department and Paper Stock Room. The Third Floor Consists of two large rooms, ona used as a book and advert�sirijg material Stock Room and general storage, the other as a Drug Room where the Chemistis engaged in compounding the various preparations manufactured. Bnoine and Boiler Rooms are in a brick stmeture separate from the main building. A large steam enrine furnisnes power for running the various printing presses, eleva- tor, machinery and pumping water that is supplied the City by this Company. With these increased facilities the Company find that even now they have hardly room enough t» meet the great demand made upon ihem, and at an early day they contemplete making exten6ive additions. The great success which has attended the introduction of KENDALL'S SPA VIN CURE, In all parts of the United States, has never been equaled, and it is now considered by the best veterinary Surgeons and the most extensive horse owners in the country, to be the greatestdiscevery in the Veterinary science of the Nineteenth Century. It is giving the very best aatisfaction wherever used. A FEW REU1S��VS WH�l ist. // does not bitster or cause any sore, which tnahes it a desirable liniment for man ■ welt as for bf ast. 2d. It is sure in lts effect. 3d. Asa honsehold liniment it has no eqnaU lts effects on human fiesk are marvelous. In cases of rheumatism^ any decf seated pain_t strain_t sprain, or any lameness, it has no equal. 4�1. It cures ipwin., sp�int$_y ringbone_% atrb_t sprains_t swelling$_% and all kinds oj lameness Fw further information, address DR. B. J. KENDALL COMPANY,

		Enosburgh FaUs, Vennoot, V- SA.

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Astringent Cordial - -	SS	Farcy ..... 13	Pneumor�ia - . - 35
Abdominal Dropsy - -	i	Firing ... - S, 14	Prof. Flint's Renovating
Atrophy - -	37	Firing- Horses . - - 14	Powders - - - 95
Age of the Horse -	43	Foot Diseases - - - 14	Proud Flesh '. - . 37
Alteratire and Laxative		Founder - 15	Pink-Eye - - - - 93
Balls ....	55	Fracture ... 16	Pleurisy . - . . 27
Anodyne Drenches - -	54	Frost Bites ... 18	Poll Evil - . . 37, 53
Abscess of the Lung-s	2₇	Flatulent Colic ... 9	Pin Worms - - - 4*
Abaccss of the Brain	3	Flesh Wounds - - "57, 59	Quittor - . . a_7f 59
Bog Spavin - - -	35	Fever Balls ... 54	Qjiarter Crack - - - 59
Bone Spavin - - 33	H	Glanders - - - . 18	Receipts, Miscellaneous 50
Bots.....■	3	Grease-heels - . - 19	Rheumatism - - . 3$
Breeding	44	Heaves.....19	Ring-bone - - - 29
Bronchitis ....	6	Hide-bound - - - 20	Ring-worm 00
BaJdness - - - -	3³	Hints on Food - - 30	SaddleGalls - - 30,53
Burns and Scalds - -	6	Hip-joint Lameness - - ai	Scratches - - 30
Bruises, Cuts, etc,_t on		Horse Liniments - 51, 53	Scratches and Grease-heel 51
Horse and Man - .	59	Inflammation of Stomach 22	Shoe Boil ... . 7
Callus ....	7	Influenza .... 33	Shoeing Horses - - - 46
Capped Elbow - -	7	Interfering - - . . 23	Shoulder Lamenesa - - 30
Capped Hoek	7	In Measuring Liquids 4a	Shoulder-joint Lameness 31
Capped Knee	7	Inflammation of Bladder 24
Condition Powderfl - -	95	Inflammation of Kidneys 24
Cautery -	S	Inflammation of Bowels ' 5	Splint - ----- 36
Chronic Founder - -	-6	Kidneys, Disease of - . 33
Chronic Rheumatism	tr�	Kendall's Spav�n Cure 74	Staggers - ... 36
Colic.....	8	Kendall's Spavin Cure,	Stifle-joint Lameness 37
	10	Wholesale Agents for 75	Sweeney - - - - 37
	56	Kendall's Spavin Cure on	Strangles - - - - 13
Cuts, Wounds and Sores	5'	Human Flesh - - 64	Sore mouth and Lips 58
Cracked Heels - -	50	Kendall's Spavin Cure,	Skin Diseases - - - 31
	10	Our Experience with 63	Tape Worm, - - * 3f
Cordial Balls - -	55	Lameness - - 35	Thoroughpin ... 3$
Contracted Hoof or Sore		Lampers ... - 35	Tema r � - 39
Feet.....	50	Lung-s, Discases of - - 35	Tumor» ... - 38
Debility ....	11	Lung- Fever - - - 35	Thrush - - - 5, 6
Diabetes - - - -	54	Laminitis - - - 15	Tonic Balls - - - 5e
Diuretics -' � - -	«	Lumbrici - - - - 40	To Grow Hair - - 60
Diuretic Balls	54	Miscellaneous Receipts $0	To Horse Owners i - 61
Diarrhcea �	13	Mang-e.....32	Unhealthy Ulcers - - 57
Dysentery, Acute - - �	12	Mange, Itch, etc. - - 33	Water Farcy - - 38, 57
Doses for the Horse 41,	4-*	Nasal Gleet - 37	Wind Galls - . . 39
Distemper -	15	Navicuiar Disease - - 27	Worms - - - ■- 39, 60
Epizootic - * - -	n	Occult Spavin - * - 35	Yellow Waters . - 40
Eye. Water - - -	53	Ointment for Hnrses - 5a

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PINK-EYE.�The name "pink-eye" has been extensively used in this country during the severe epidemie which occurred in the fall of 1881, to designate an epidemie distemper. This disease, although not by any means a new disease, prevailed to an alarming extent during the last epi- demie ; but it prevails more or less in some parts of the country in a milder form almost every spring and fall, and is more likely to attack horses in crowded cities than those of the country. At times, it seems to be conta- gious, especially among young horses. It is a species of influenza. Symptoms.�At first the horse appears dull, with a disinclination to move; the knees tremble, the eyesare swollen and lookreddish, especially in the inner corners, and the lids are also swollen and red; the eyes are quite sensitive to light, and are stuck up with puss. The membrane lin- ing the nostril is red, and appears inflamed, as well as the membranes ex- tending into the throat. More or less discharge from the nostrils, and Kwelling and tenderness of the glands of the neck and throat. There is considerable fever from the beginning, and the hind legs swell, first one, and then the other, and this swelling sometimes extends up to the sheath and along the belly. The tongue is foul, appetite poor, the urine scanty, bowels constipated, the saliva or matter runs freely, and it is with difficulty that the horse is able to swallow. In some cases, the swelling under the jaw suppurates and leaves an abscess. There is usually considerable loss of strength early in the disease. The cause, seems to be a variable state of the atmosphere, or sudden changes from heat to cold or dry to wet, and as this may vary in its extent and character in different seasons, we find that there is some difFerence in the extent as well as the symptoms of different epidemics; that is, the cases which occur this year which may only extend over some particular part of the country, will have certain symptoms com- mon to most of those it attacks, and which, perhaps, has not occurred in any epidemie for years. The disease often leaves the horse in a bad con- dition, and bronchitis, nasal gleet, or glanders may result from it. If the horse is not in much distress, coughs strong, does not appear weak, eats well, with a moderate pulse, and the discharge appears healthy, and of only moderate quantity, there will usually be but little danger if properly cared for; but if there is great prostration, with inordinate local and constitu- tional symptoms, the danger is very great. Treatment.�The most important part of our treatment, is giving the powders described on page 95, continuing their use until the pati�nt is con- valescent to prevent any bad after effects. Any person, who will take into consideration the state of the pati�nt, will readily see that if prostrated, he should be strengthened and built up by proper remedies, nourishment, pure air, and good care. Give the pati�nt a good place in a well-ventilated stable without any draught or air which will reach him, with a good, clean bed of straw; and if the weather is cold, be particular to blanket well. Give bran mashes, instead of solid food, for two or three days, or until some improvement is manifest; and instead of giving cold water to drink, give a plenty of flaxseed gruel, especially if the throat symptoms are severe; or if the flaxseed cannot be obtained, use in- stead oatmeal gruel, which should be allowed in abundance. The discharge from the nose may be encouraged by pouring boiling water onto one or two quarts of bran, ten drops of carbolic acid, a small handful of salt and hops all mixed together, and held under a tunneled-shaped piece of cloth or blanket, which will conduct the steam up to the head. Kendall's Spavin Cure is one of the best applications to the throat that can be made, by ap- plying it two or three times a day. and rubbing it down to the skin gentiy.

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		KENDALL'S PERSIAN PILLS. A purely vegetable compound, which we claim to be the best laxative or cathartic for family use which has ever been discovered. They are the re- sult of research, and are really one of the most wonderful combinations of medicines ever discovered by the medical profe&sion. We give below a sample of the tnany statements in favor of Kendall's Persian Pffls_t to sko-w their great value and efficiency. East Sheldon, Vt, July i&th, 1883. Dr. B. J. Kendall & Co., Gents :�Having been severely afflicted for afong time, and restored to health by the use of Kendall's Persian Pills, I have great reasons lor feelling thankful to you; and at my fathers request I write to you to inform you the state of ray health before and after taking your valuable pills. Before taking the pills I was subject to pains in my back, shoulders and head, alsoa sickness at my stomach after eating, besides an almost incessant cough, loss of appetite, being weak and very nervous. I took vorious kinds of medicines prescribed for me, but faifing of any relief. I returned home from Massachusetts, and after taking considerable more medicine, which neither benented my cough or other symptoms. Ilearnedof the value ot Kendall's Persian Pills, and se- cured aoox and took two the first night, at bed-time, and thenone every other night, and in one week I began to improve, the pain and cough disappearing graduaily and after taking them for three weeks l find myself better than I have been for a year, being relieved of the pain and cough. Gratefu�y, Lizzxe DeMarkeno. For Costivenessj orconstipation, there is no remedy whicn nas yet been discoveren by any one to our knowledge, that is any comparison to these pills. For Liver Complaints.�Kendall's Persian Pills are specially adapted to cases ot this kind. MUlions of people are afflicted with some form of Liver Com pi aint and are ignorant of the real cause of their sickness and many bad feelings; andto assist this class we have treated this disease at length, in The Doctor at Home, under the head of Liv- er Complaint, on page 24, and we hope that every person who is afflicted in any way which they do not understand, wi� consult this -part of the book, and ascertain if their case is not of some form of liver derangement. The Kendall's Persian Pills being composed of the very best vegetable extracts known to the medical profession, and being entirely without any calorael or any other mineral, there cannot possibly be any better remedy known for this class ofdiseases. The directions w�l be found on eachbox. Ague and all forms of malaria! diseases are more successfully treated with these pills than with any others, but in some cases other medicines wi� be required to assist the Ken- dall's Persian Pills in order to secure the most thorough and speedy recovery. For farther In- formation in regard to these matters, see treatment of Agueon� page of The Doctor at Home. linpure BloodU�Sickness is very often caused by impure blood, and the pati�nt, al- thoughin a very bad condition, and being troubled with sores, boils, headache, and a. vari- ety oTbad symptoms, inay not be able to say that he is afflicted with any regular form ot disease; and yet the cause of all the bad symptoms can be traced to an impure state of blood if his case was thouroughly investigated. For all such cases the pati�nt should procure the Kendall's Persian Pills, and take one at bed-time every night, or if they should loosen the bowels too much, only take one every other night, but if habitualiy costive it may be neces- sarV to increase the dose. To regulate the. Stomach aud Bowels.�No remedy equals Kendall's Persian Pills. They should be used in small doses of one or two pills at bed time, and repeated from one to seven times a week, according to the requirements of each individual case. Headaclie.-This originates Irom a variety of causes, and can be succesfully treated by a judicious use of Kendall's Persian Pills, to regulate the stomach and bowels. These Pills are superior to blue pills or calomel, with none of their bad effects, and we cannot praise them too highly as a family medicine, for which a mild physic is needed. They are certain in their operation, and yet they are safer than any piH known. They can always be relied on, as we shall spare no pains in maintaining their excellence, by always uslng strictly pure medical extracts in making these pills. If your druggist does not have Kendall's Persian Pills in his store, do not take any other but send direct to us and we wilt forward them by return mail, postage prepaid, at the fol- lowing prices: " Kendall's Persian Pills," one box, 35 cents; fiveboxes, $�.oo; twelve boxes. $3.00. "TheDoctorat Home," one copy, 2$ cents; five copies, $1.00; 12 copies $3.00; and * liberal discount to canvassing agents. Address all orders to Dr. B. J. KENDALL CO., Enosburgh Falls, - - - - VERMONT. U. S. A.

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Por the benefit of our patrons, we have just published the most complete
book of its kind ever printed, entitled :

THE DOCTOR AT HOME.

It is free from technical
terms, and contains as much
reading matter as will be
found in many books of 300 to
500 pages, and we claim that
there is not a book of the kind
published in the United States,
which sells for less than $5
at retail, which contains as
much valuable information as
this book does for the nonpro-
fessional class. It is a com-
plete Family Physician. It
treats nearly all thediseasesof
the human family, giving the
cause, symptoms and best treat-
ment of each, has a table of
doses with proportional doses
for children an excellent article

Waterf

sd likel�� one represented

on the laws of health, or the

best method ofpreventing dis-
eases, which alone is worth sev-

in this engraving should never be used for drinking
purposes. This engraving from Part Kirst.

eral times th� cost of thebook, and besides this it has a large collectioa

of Valuable Receipts and

Favorite Prescriptions

with over one hundred

fine engravings, which

makes it the best illustra-

ted book of its kind known

to us. In addition to the

above, PartSecondtreats

all diseases of the Horse,

giving the causes, symp-

toms, and best treatment

for each disease with ta-
bles giving doses and

showing the age of the

horse, and much other val

uable information besides

a large collec�on of re-
ceipts. The receipts alone

which this book contais,

ifthey couldnot be had

without, wouldbe worth

$iotoany man who hasa

family andkeeps horses. , , , showiNOnww*ro finbtohpuls*.

No famil v ran nfford tn ^In ^health ^the ^averag^e number of pu sations are from 35 to
«� iarauy can anora 10 40 every minute. In disease the pulsevaries" in frequeney

be Without this book, as and character. This engraving taken from the book as a

the Price is only ttventy- sample from Part Second.

five cents by mail; Five copies, for $1.00, or for one dozen, $2.00. Active

agents wanted, to whom we make a liberal discount. All orders should be

addressed to'

DR B J KENDALL CO.. ENOSBUEGH FALtS, VT, D SA.

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		Vb PROF. FLINT'S HORSE AND CATTLE RENOVATING POWDERS. Iiaving fchoro Hghly tested thevirtuesof the at>ove named powders and f ound them to be the most rem ark» bl e and raluabla powders we have ever knowa t» be used for Irorses or cattle, we hav» completed arrangememts whereby we are enabled to furnish these powders to our patrons throughout the United States, havingj se- cured the Solb Agbnct for the United States and Canada. AS A BLOOD PURIFIER these pow- ders have no equal to our knowledg» for any disease or bad cond�tion caused by �mpure blood. IS�ery man knows, or should know, that thousands of horses are sick or in bad cond�tion, as their ownera say, simply hecause th�lr blood is �mpure, wh�ch is caused by the horse being kept in a barn where the atmos- phere is foul, ©r by being fed on improper food. We have no hesitancy in say�ng that Prop. Flint's Rbnovating Powdbrs are the very best remedy known (in o�ropinion) for anyill condition or eickness caused by impure blood, which may be known by the horse look�ng poor, being dull, coat being rough and not looking thrifty, hide bound, leg» Bwelling, etc. We liever knew it to fail, (in any case of ill condition as described above, afterone%r two pounds had been given to a horse according to directions), but what the horse would fat up in a very short time, and act entirely different, really making kim a aew horse. FOK COUGHS. We have always found it a perfect cure for every kind «f a cough, whether of short duration or of long standing; if given until one to thro» pounds had been used for cases of long standing. Ateo, a perfect cure for epizo�tic. HEAVES. We never have had occasion to use any remedy for this disease ourselves, but several parties have reported to us that they hare cured cases of heaves with Prop. Punt's Rbnovating Powders, and we believe them to be excellent for this disease. We can send these powders by mail, postage prepaid, for 50 ets., for a large paekage weighing about one pound, or five packages for $2.25. Address all orders to DR. B. J. EENDALL CO., Enoshurgh Falls, Vermont. KENDALL'S BLISTER. *J�BSjg&t* We wish to have it understood that "KENDALL'S BLIS- fl ffl TER" is entirely different from "Kendall's Spavin Cure, "as the ■rWjlf latter does not blister. *��fcs^�t* "Kendall's Blister " is an excellent remedy for spavins, (espe- � t8\| cially blood oj bog spavins), ring-bone, splint, or any similar " difficulty. In all bad cases of long standing w« think they can be more successfully treated by the use of "KENDALL'S BLISTER," in connection with " KENDALL'S SPA VIN CURE," (as directed on labels,) thaa by any other remedies in use, as many cases,,which will not yield to any other remedies, or to either of these alone, will soon yield to the use of our Blister, foliowed up by the use of our Spa vin Cuke, as directed. Besides our Blister being a complete remedy when used with the Spavin Cure, we think it is well adapted to all cases where any blister would be applicable. This Blister is not like many, so powerfui as to destroy the skin and other tissues, yet it is very effective, and we believe the very best preparation, of its kind, which is now in use. Although this Blister was first designed to be used with the Spavin Cure, we have learned that it works admirably alone, in many cases, and where parties live at a distance, and can not find the Spavin Cure at their stores. they can easily obtain our Blister by f «rwarding U3 the price (50 c), and we will send, by return mail, to any address. Our Bmstbb is put up in tin boxes and can be sent by mail with perfect eafety to any part of the world. DE. B. J. KENDALL CO- Enosburah Ealls. Vermont.

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LOOK-WELL TO YOUR HORSE'S FEET.

These drawings show how many
horses are made lameand permanently
injured by the use of the cold-cut and
sujBARKu pointkd nails. This process
of manufacture produces lamination,
causing the iron to form in layers, and
when driven into the foot the horny
fihres of which the hoof is composed
cause the nail to separate at the point,
and one portion passes into the loot.

No. 4 represents one of these nails, which was driven into the hoof, und sutbred ta
driving, one thin blade passing into the quick or sensitive sole. No. 5, theTHicic blade
of the nail, passed out of the wall of the hoof for clinching. After a few days the horse
was returned lame, and, upon removal of the shoe, a nail similar to the above was broken
off, leaving a sliver in the foot. Lockjaw ensued, from which the horse died. Upon dissect-
ing the foot, a portion of the nail was found to have penetrated through the ooffin bone,
as seen in Fig. 2, letter A, thus sacriflcing the life of a valuable animal.

As the remedy lies with the owner of the horse. it is for him toprohibit any cold-rolled
or sheared nails being used in his horse's feet. The only Hot-forged and Ham-
mep-pointed Horse-Shoe Nail in the World that is not cut, clippbd ko*
shearkd upon the point, and will not split in driving, is the PUTNAM NAIL. See tbat
your horse is shod with this nail, and avoid all risks.

This drawing was made from the nail
taken from the hoof and coi�n bone, u
shown in Fige. 1 and 2.

This drawing was made from a nail,
showing the lamination of iron in the

OOLD-BOIJ.SD AMD SBKARINO prOCeSS.

Every Pntnam Nail is drawn down to a point from the rod, thus!

The illnstrations of the Putnam Nails are very interesting, as showing the superioritj'
of the nails made by the hot-forged process. Thesliveringof inferiornails. we are assured,
ia not overdrawn, and what instruments of torture such jagged iron must be to the sensi-
tive foot of the horse can be imagined. The recommendations of these Nails, signed by
W. B. H. Murray, Bobert Bonner and Budd Doble, speak for themselves, and could be in-
deflnitely rednplicated.�Th* Spirit of the Timet, New York, November 8,1379.

We address these Unes to HOBSE OWNEBS, because they are the partles most vitally
interested. We feel assnred that, after knowing the f acts, and givingthe subject due con-
sideration, they will, in company with such gentlemen as Messrs. BONNEB, MTJBBAT,
CHAS. S. GEEEN, BUDD DOBLE, JAS. G. BEEEZE, and niany other CELEBBATED
JTJDGES OP HOESES, INSIST that their horses must be shod with the Putnam Hot-forged
and Hammer-pointed Nail. A few months' trial will always convince.

THE PUTNAM NAIL COMPANY,

BOSTON.

P. O. Address,

Neponset, Maas,

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		The above is a oood representation op the New Laboeatory and Man�pactoby of Db. B. J. Kendall Co., Enosburgh Palls, Vt., TJ. S. A., Pbopbietobs of the Cblebrated Kendall's Spavih Cube. <See dtscriptio» inaide.