This disease is characterized by the involuntary action of some of the muscles. The disease first affects the legs by a kind of lameness, and the patient drags them after him in an unusual manner, nor can he hold his arms still, but is constantly throwing them about in an ungraceful manner, which it is impossible for him to avoid.

Treatment

In the early stages this form of disease may be. cured by a free use of composition and valerian, half a tea-spoonful of each at night, and two of the pills No. 1. If this does not cure, the courses of medicine must be resorted to, which in combination with nervines and tonics will effect a cure.