n the one hand by galvanization of the
spine, on the other by general faradization. It occurred to me, when I
began to devote myself to electro-balneological treatment, that a method
which combines the electrical procedures alluded to, must needs also
combine their virtues. Accordingly, I discontinued my previous practice
of spinal galvanization in this disease, and had recourse to the baths
in almost every case that applied to me for treatment. I am happy to
state that in no instance where the baths were employed was anything
short of a perfect result obtained. I will state on the other hand, that
in every case medicinal treatment was had recourse to at the same time.
It is equally true however, that in all the cases medicinal treatment
_without_ the baths had proved of no avail. The best method of employing
the bath is as follows: For the first ten minutes a constant current of
medium intensity should be passed, one pole communicating with the
head-electrode, the other connected with the surface board, applied for
five minutes to the epigastrium, five minutes to the sacral region. In
anaemic persons the current should be descending, in all others,
ascending. This concluded, a strong general[14] faradic current should
be employed for five minutes. By this means all the muscles of the lower
extremities will be very thoroughly contracted. The pole of the battery
attached to the foot-electrode should now be transferred to the surface
board, and the hands of the patient made to hold this, under water, an
additional five minutes. In routine cases this method of administering
the baths will be found very efficient. In special cases it may be
modified as expedient in the judgment of the practitioner.

CASE VI.* Hugh O--l, aet. 12 years, from the _clientele_ of Dr.
J. O. FARRINGTON, came for treatment February 5th, 1874. This
was one of the most severe and obstinate cases of chorea that I
have ever met with. Internal medication, ether spray, change of
air etc. had been of no avail. Between the date above mentioned
and March 23d the boy had seventeen baths, steadily improving.
He made a complete and (thus far) permanent recovery. His
intellect, which had been somewhat impaired, was considerably
improved.

CASE VII. J. G., aet. 9 years, was sent for electrical treatment
on September 22d, 1874, by Dr. KREHBIEL. He had been under
medicinal treatment for a long time, the choreic mani