obably not so well known outside of the profession.

Then, too, until very recently, physicians either carelessly dismissed a
patient with Varicocele with the advice to "get a suspensory bandage and
wear it; the thing don't amount to anything;" or else, when the patient
became persistent in his demands for a cure, advised him that the
dangerous cutting or tying operations were the only means of relief. But
this is all changed now. Physicians have come to know something about
the disease, and means for both relief and cure are now speedy and
certain, and in no sense painful or dangerous.

It is for the purpose of stating in as plain and concise a manner as
possible all the more important facts relating to this disease, and
pointing out to such as are troubled with it, or have friends so
troubled, not only the proper manner of treatment, but also the danger
of delay, that this little treatise has been compiled. Many a man well
built and apparently healthy, yet totally bereft of manhood--in a word
Impotent--can trace his deplorable condition to a neglected Varicocele.

Nor are these the only ones who need information upon the subject.
Thousands of young men are to-day being treated for seminal troubles who
will never be cured, because they are entirely ignorant of the existence
of a Varicocele of the Cord, that most insidious and dangerous of all
forms of Varicocele, or, if aware of it, do not understand the terrible
influence it has on their Sexual Powers, and how great and persistent a
stumbling-block it will be in the way of all treatment.

It is for the benefit of all such that this little essay is intended.
For the sake of clearness we shall consider the subject under the heads
of Definition, Frequency, Causes, Dangers, Influence on Sexual Diseases,
Wasting of the Organs, Symptoms and Treatment.

Consultation with our physicians, by letter or in person, free,
References and testimonials promptly and cheerfully furnished.

CIVIALE REMEDIAL AGENCY,
174 Fulton Street, New York.

_CHAPTER XII._

THE RELIABILITY OF THE CIVIALE REMEDIES,
AND THE BUSINESS STANDING AND PROBITY OF OUR AGENCY.

In previous editions of this work, we made no attempt whatever to point
out to our readers either our reputation as a medical business firm, or
proofs of the efficacy or reliability of the remedies we represent and
prescribe, supposing that any person at all familiar with the names and
reputation of Professors Lalle