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Wellington, 0 , THE W ELLINGTON ENTEKPKmi. 1 15 Cents to Jan. 1st. CentS tn et ,, .csoMiototn rrwv ...miioioiisi THIRTY-THIRD YEAR. WELLINGTON, OHIO, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1899. NO. 37 OSTEOPATHY EXPLAINED, A New Science Which Claims to be able to Cure Disease "Without the use of Medicine- OSTEOPATHY MADE SIMPLE TO UNDERSTAND BY A PRAC TICAL EXPLANATION OF HOW IT OPERATES. A Plain, Common-Sense Statement of this New Therapeutic Agency and the s School Where it is being Taught. Much discussion has been Indulged in lately, and muny questions tusked, concerning the new scientific treat ment culled iOsteoputhy, and the En terprise, desirous of g'ving to our peo ple the' latest news, herewith presents a plain statement of the new science, through the kindness of F. O. Cluett, D. 0., who makes regular visits to Wel lington every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, having his ofltcc at the Hotel l)e Foot. In the, pictures reproduced herewith is shown the manner in which the Osteopath stops the ravages of disease, nnd likewise assist nature in curing, all being done by adjusTing the body to the normal condition. In technical terms Osteopathy is rather hard to understand. In pluin, every day language Osteopathy may thus be defined: Osteopathy is a science or method of treating diseases first discovered by Dr. A. T. SU11 about 1874. Dr. Still reasoned "that a natural flow of blood is health; that disease is the effect of local or general disturbance of blood; that to excite the nerves causes the muscles to contract and compress the venous How of blood to the heart; and that the bones cun be used us levers to relieve pressure on nerves, veins and artericB." i The statute law of Missouri, Ver mont, North and South Dakota, Michi gan, Iowa, 'Illinois and Tennessee de clares Osteopathy to be "a system ' method or science of healing." The Osteopathic profession is imperislmbly associated with the name of 'Andrew Taylor Still. Dr. Still was formerly an allopathic physician and a surgeon in the Federal army. ''About 40 years ago he realized that the usual remedies employed in dealing with disease were insuflicient. He then conceived' the idea that ithe human system is a ma chine, perfectly framed by its Maker, and, if kept in a condition of proper adjustment, it is capable of keeping pace with time for a lengthened period of existence. After being deprived of four children by spinal meningitis, de- spite the best skill and medication of drugs, he sought in nature solace for his bereaved heart, finding among the bones material for his constructive science. He found that manipulation could be made almost at will m con nection with the skeletal structure, with the result that all organs could be stimulated to perform their normal functions. jAfter working at the ex perimental table of nature for many years, he concluded that he hud found a new science, and to this new science of jlienling he gave the name Osteop ftthy. WHAT IS OSTEOPATHY? The basic principle of Osteopathy is thnt if the body organism is in perfect order, every body tissue and structure performs its part without interruption, the body structure representing the framework upon 'which the other tis sues of the body are built and to which they are attached. Hence, Osteopathy makes use of the bone framework in establishing landmarks for physical examination, and as a means of restor ing misplaced parts of the body. Ac cording to Dr. Still, the bones become the basis and medium of operative ma nipulation, so that Osteopathic manip ulation represents the medium of the rapeutic action. The essential principles of Osteop athy have been set down as two-fold, (l) "Health is natural; disease and death between the time of birth and old age are unnatural.'' (2) "All bod ily disorders are the result of mechun icnl obstruction to free circulation of the vital fluids nnd forces." Osteophy has passed the experi mental stage. It ii now demonatra- As L" twJ ted system of healing, and it is n. re sults that the practitioner of Osteop athy finds his justification. Osteopa thy gums results because lit uses and aids nature. All nuture is pregnant with force und nature's force is the most remedial, because it is natural. The powers of the body are all self- restorutive to such an extent thnt what is necessnry from un Osteopathic standpoint is not massage or drug meuicuiion or anv Kind of artificial treatment, but simply the utilization of what lies hidden in the laboratory of life. In this war assimilation is possible without alienation, so that remedial measures can be adopted that are native to the organism, having a close nihility to life, with the subtle force of vitality, without any of the inimical properties of foreign sub stances. Osteopathy Is based upon accurate knowledge of the anatomical structure and physiological functions of the body organism. Nature has placed within the body certain vital forces, vitalized fluids and vitalized processes, and activities which in harmonious ac cord with one another maintain the normal equilibrium of the body (me chanism; any disturbance of these forces, fluids or processes and any in terference with their activity, circula tion or distribution involves the ab sence of harmony and interference PTJurtWtr Uiioi5yjten with the body order. Osteopathic ma nipulations aim to restore these to their normal condition, so that ithe body may regain its normal functional equilibrium and form. In this way Osteopathy claims that lifej is re-vitalized and strengthened by vital forces, vitalizing fluids and processes, disease being removed or overborne by get ting rid of an abnormal structural alignment that produces dis-harmony in the body and prevents normal func tional activity. WHAT OSTEOPATHY INCLUDES. The name Osteopathy was applied by Dr. Still to the new science on ac count of the fact that the displace ment of bones occupied the first place in the catalogue of causes or lesions, in the order of discovery by himself, producing diseased conditions. Like every other pianie given to a new sci ence, it does not include all that the new science embraces, but indicate the germinal point from wiheh the new science started. Osteopathy rep resents a new science of pathology and a new science of therapeutics. The practice of medicine is not covered by symptomatology und the prescription of some medicinal drug or drugs. Osteopathlcally it means "the dis covery of the cause or causes of a dia eofe and I lie correction or removal of the cause or causes of the disease. Pathological conditions may be sum marized under three heads, first, mis placement of bone .cartilage, ligament, muscle, etc.; second, disturbances of the fluids of the organism, including the blood and lymph; third, disorders or derangements of ithe nervous sys tem. Corresponding with these In Os teopathic therapeutic we find, first scientific manipulations that aim fd correct displacements in the bony or tissue structures of the body; second, scientific manipulations that are de signed to rectify the disturbances in the circulation of the body fluids and to restore their normal condition; third, scientific manipulations that utilize the nervous system with its fi bers and centers with the view of cor recting the nervous disorders, and thereby restoring .order and harmony to the system. THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF OS TEOPATHY. The American School of Osteopathy, of Kirksvllle, Mo., Is the outgrowth of Dr. Still's discoveries and his attempt to give to others the knowledge of this science and art of healing as formulat- it m3 ed by himself. In ltiU2, u charter was taken out und the first Regular class wus formed. In 18U4, new charter was obtained according to the laws of .Missouri providing for educational in stitutions. The aim and object ot the college is to reform medlcfne and sur gery so us to bring -fhe true science Ot medicine and surgery into harmony with the teachings of nature, and thus establish a true, naturul medical school of healing. Several buildings have been erected since the opening of the school, tilt present buildings being completed n. Juuuary, 1897. As it now mm.,.. school represents one of Uu . and most complete school buildings the state. Erected und titled through out for the special needs of Osteopath ic work, It is the only building of it kind In the world. The outside dimensions are C4xl7v- feet. The building has sixty-eigm rooms, making altogether 30,UUl square feet of floor space. The com pleted structure lis it now studs cau. in round numbers $100,0u0. There ure in all four floors with ut tics. These have been fitted up in thi most modern and approved method with a. large assortment of apparatus, so that the teaching facilities are ex ' ceptionul. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION; (1) Evidence of good moral charao-; ter. () Satisfactory evidence of u gooo; English education in the following: (a) In English, an essay of not less than two hundred words, judgment on which will include thought, construc tion, spelling and handwriting. (b) Knowledge of arithmetic, includ ing compound numbers, percentage ratio, proportion and the metric sys tem. (c) Fair knowledge of history aim geography, especially of the U. S. (d) Some knowledge of the funda mental principles of physics. Candidates who fail in one or two of these branches mav begin the regular course provided they make up the de ficiency before the end of the first term. THE COURSE OF STUDY: First Term Descriptive Anatomy Inorganic Chemistry and Physics, Tox icology, Histology, illustrated by mi-ero-stereopticon. Second Term Demonstrations in Anatomy, Physiological Chemistry, Histology, Urinalysis, Physiology and Physiological Demonstrations, Princi ples of Osteopathy. Third Term Demonstrations in An atomy, Physiology and Physiological Demonstrations, Physiological Psy chology, Pathology, illustrated bj stereoptioon, Bacteriology,- Symptom atology, Osteopathic Therapeutics aud Clinics. Fourth Term Symptomatology, Psycho-pathology, Pathology, Surgery, Hygiene and Public Health, (lynecol og.v.Obstetries, Medical Jurisprudence Osteopathic Therapeutics, Venereal Diseases, Dietetics, Osteopathic and Operative Clinics. TRUSTEES: A. T. Still, M. I).; II. T. Still, D. ().; C. K. Still, I). O.; Illanehe Still, D. O.; Warren Hamilton, secretary and treas- FACULTY: A. T. Still, M. D., President Philos ophy of Osteopathy. C. E. Still, D. 0. Practice of Oste opathy. II. T. Still, D. 0. Practice of Oste opathy. Win. Smith, M. D., D. ()., L. It. C. P & S. (ImIui.) Anatomy, Symptonm tology and Obstetrics. A. 11. Hildrctli, D. (). Principles of Osteopathy. C. W. Proctor, Ph. P. Chemistry. J. Martin I.ittlejohn. Ph. I)., 1,1,. 1), F. It. S. I.., and F. S. Sc. (I.oml.l- I'hysiology and Psychology. Dean of I-acuity. . J. It. I.ittlejohn, M. A., M. !., C. M.. F. S. Sc. (Loud.) Histology, Patlioio rv, and Surgery. V. Ii. Lnughlin, Ph. 11., D. 0.--De scriptlve Anatomy. Judge Andrew Ellison Medical Jur sprudence. D. Uttlejohn, Ph. H M. D F. S. Ke Cl.ond.) X Kudinnce, Public ileal! and Venereal Diseases. Miss Clarn Proctor, B. S. Assistant in Chemistry. From the above It can be seen that the Osteopathic studies are fully at nried as those in the best medical schools, and the claim is made that the studies of Anutoinv and Physiolo gy arc much more exnet nnd exhaust ive in Ithe American, School of Osteop athy than In any other school. Tin faculty of the school Is especlall strong, each member being selected lor their especial .fitness for the post tion. There nre now seven recognized schools established and teaching- the science of Osteopathy, all being off shoots of the parent school at kirks- ville, Mo. There are about 700 prac titioners In the field, most of them be Ing graduates of the Kirksville school The American School is, therefore, the oldest nnd best school of Osteopathy in existence. One tof the early grail nates of the above school is F. 0. Cluett, of the class of Oil. A western Iowa paper, speaking of Dr. duett's work, gave hlin the following complimentary no tice, written by Mr. Jos. A. Sanderson, the editor: ne ,IRes no drugs, and pos- esses no supernatural powers, but his treatment Is based on a profound knowledge of the human construction. Dr. Cluett already has as patient some of ithe best people In the city. He has effected some remarkable cures. Dr. Cluett is a man of intelli gence, is highly editcuted, and he has given the science of Osteopathy and its principles years of haru study, lie is of pleasing address, altubie in manner, and takes u personal interest in every ease that he treats, rather than to tlo his work in a mechanical sort of way. He has already gained a reputation for success in his line of work. Any sufferer from acute or chronic ail ments of any kind may consult him free of charge." Dr. Cluelt is u legitimate representa tive of Dr. A. T. Still, nis diploma, be ing signed by Dr. Still himself, in ud on iou to his diploma Dr. Cluett pos sesses a copy, of Dr. Still's autobiogra phy, presented to him by the old doc tor, on the inside front cover of which is written the following indorsement in the old doctor's handwriting, and is worded in the quaint niuuuer for which Dr. Still is noted. The indorse ment reads as follows: "Compliments und kind regards for this man who 'litis put in every day of four full terms und is worthy ot his diploma. His name is F. (i. Cluett, my mime is A. T. Still, president and founder of Osteopathy." Dr. Cluett naturally prizes the book very highly, und it in safe to say that no amount of money could buy it from him. OFFICIAL CORROBORATION. Hclow we append the names of a few people who, after investigating the merits of Osteopathy us a remedial ugency, lliave given the science their most hearty indorsement, and whose official position adds emphasis to their testimony: President Mckinley, Washington, D. C. Governor Shaw, of Iowa. Governor Frank S. llriggs, of North Dakota (deceased). Governor Hon V. Stephens, of Mis souri. Governor Tanner, of Illinois. Ex-(iovernor Altgeld, of Illinois. Governor Grout, of Vermont. Lieutenant-Governor Fisk, of Ver mont. Ex-Governor Dillingham, of Ver mont. Govenor Hnzen S. Pingree, of Michi gan. Senator nnd Mrs. J. IS. roraker, Washington, D. C. Judge Win. M. Springer, Chief Jus tice I). S. Court of Appeals, Indian Ter ritory. Congressman T. H. Goodnight, ol kentucky. Opie Heed, of Chicago, the well- known author. Postmaster Thomas F. Carroll, of Grand Ilapids, Mich. Senators Moore and Barnum, ol ' The list might be extended indefl nitely, but jt would simply weary you by the repetition of names. They all tell the same story of the wonderful restorative powers of the treatment. 1 he friends of Osteopathy are found among the broad-minded, highly-intel lectual men and women of the world who would certainly not indorse a thing unless it was possessed of actual merit. 1 he fact that such eminent people indorse Osteopathy Is proof that it docs possess that quality. DISTINGUISHED CONVERTS. Mrs. Julia H. Foruker. wife of Ohio's distinguished senator, Hon. Joseph It. Foruker, believes heartily in Osteopa thy. The case of her little son, Ar thur, has been the means of inducing many other prominent people to inves tigate the merits of the inew school. Skilled physicians of the old school hud pronounced the case of little Ar thur a hopeless one, but the trouble yielded satisfactorily to Osteopathic treatment. She says: "My opinion of Osteopathy has been published throughout the country, and 1 have no reason to change it. Arthur continues to improve, and we feel very hopeful of a complete cure. In addi tion to the benefits received in my own family, I have witnessed many won derful cures resulting from this new method. This new practice is not a fad, but a science well worthy the at tention of the scientific world. I urn a friend of Osteopathy, nnd shall do all in my power to promote its success everywhere. Dr. F. G. Cluett. My Pear Doctor: The 17th of this month will have ended two yeira since my fall. I have been under con tinual expense during all Unit time. When I came to yon I hiul been under the care of a physician for eighteen months. I also went to a highly-recommended hospital in St. Louis, but was apparently no better, . I then de cided to try Osteopathy, and went to your office in St. Louis. I took about one month's treatment, and after the third Kreatment I waa able to walk with mure ease than at any time since my injury. 1 found you a splendid op erator, und were you near me now 1 should certainly continue taking treat ment. Very sincerely yours, VIRGINIA KORKU Mrs, William M. Springer, wife of former Congressman Springer, now Chief Justice of the Court of Appeals, Indian Territory, says: "I can never say enough in praise of Osteopathy. It relieved me from un bearable invalidism. 1 have seen it h the same for scores of others. 1 be iieved before I tried it that it was :, fcientjfic method and now I an convinced that Osteopathy is ratonu.. scientific und wonderful. It will b the 'greatest blessing to the world." Dr. F. CI. Cluett. Dear Sir: 1 feel glad that Osteopa thy was brought to my notice, for 1 believe it has done me a great deal oi good nnd I have been benefited by It. I am confident that I was in a worsi physical condition than 1 realized last spring, when 1 began. I have recom mended Osteopathy to several of my friends, some of whom have since tak en treatment, nnd I will be glad at any tune to speak well of the science, and feel that you are one of its good ex ponents. Very respectfully, MRS. C. E. GOW. Postmaster Thos. F. Carroll, Grand Rapids, Mich., who was active in hav ing the bill pussed in the Michigan Legislature legalizing Osteopathy, has this to say: 'I believe that Osteopathy is as far in advance of drug systems of medi cine and the heedless surgery of the day in the cure of disease and deform ity us those practices were ahead tof charm cures and sacrifices in the days of ancient polytheism. It cured me of severe troubles .when the drug treatments all hud failed. It has com mon sense as its basis und appeals to one's reason." To the Sick and Suffering: I iwish to add my testimony to the value of Osteopathy as a curative sci ence: Eight years ago I was badly burned, especially about the head and neck, and since that time my hair nas been falling out. I have in the past five years consulted the best doctors here and specialists in Chicago, and my lease was referred to a noted spe cialist in London. Nothing I could do gave me nny hope of a cure. Finally I decided to try Osteopathy, and called on Dr. t. G. Cluett, m the Security building. The doctor candidly told me he could promise nothing, but would do the best he could for me. I took treatment several months, and now, after two months, my hair has stop ped fulling out, and there is a decided growth of new hair. I am convinced that I have found a cure for my com plaint, and I am glad to give all the credit to Osteopathy and to Dr. Clu eft's skillful treatment. EVA DEAN. Opie Reed, the distinguished Ameri can author of a number of popular works, after taking a course of Osteo pathic treatment, and deriving much benefit therefrom, says: "I believe Osteopathy is one of the most wonderful discoveries of any age. it makes a man step forth new. A school ought to be established in every health resort in 'he country. It is worth all the curative waters in the world. It is almost an instant freedom from weariness. It is the champagne of nature. To My Suffering Sisters: I vus a sufferer for eight) years and tried many physicians, but received no permanent benefit. I took Osteopathic treatment from Dr. Cluett for three months, and feel that I am fully re stored to health and can now enjoy life as before. I am sure there is every thing Jn Osteopathy. Truly yours, MRS. ANNA M. BADEN. Governor Hazen S. ringree, of Mich ignn, whose signature to the Osteop athy bill gave this science a legal standing in that Btate, says: "Osteopathy is a Bcience entitled to all respect and confidence as a dis tinct advancement in medicine and I know to-day that it is doing a vact amount of good In relieving sickness and deformity which was not amen able to benefit from drug medicine." Dr. F. G. Cluett. Pear Sir: My health has steadily improved since my treatments -under your care, and now have no symptoms ol uose nervous Jerlungs. Osteopathy 1 . 1 n has done wonders for me, when nedi cine failed entirely. Yours truly, AGNES J. DOUGLAS. The above indorsements are from people who have (riven Osteopathy a fair trial and investigation, and whose position before the public adds weight to their testimony. Almost everyone who honestly investigates the science becomes a convert, and has a good word to say for it. Dr. Cluett will be pleased to send free a Journul of Osteopathy on re quest. He may be seen uny Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Hotel De Foote. DISEASES THAT OSTEOPATHY TREATS. ie question is often asked: "What be treated by tin's system nf o. t: can teo ease pathy?" Any arbitrarv lit nt hi.- eases that could be given would fall oh or i q oi. enumerating what can be ac iplished by Osteopathic treatment, as a suggestion to ilmuo com But in en ' ravEAllJlf information the following may be giv- """'"g oecn successfully treated this method: by Dislocation: All condition .,.u. ing frOlU dislnmitinriu .!.. . ,, - uuc 10 iailH. strains or mi,iriu., i....... . mutuKs, or iroin weakened conditions following a lonir -ge oi sickness. Under this head come the different forms of Hip Dis ease, Spinal Curvature and weakness - v..c , ncreiu joints. Nervous 'DiKi-niu.ii. ah i . .... uununnai conditions of the nervous system, ner vous prostration, Paralysis,' Neuralgia, Headaches, Chorea, or St. Vitus' Daice Asthma, etc.: Scintlnn t,..i J some forms of Locomotor Ataxia. Al- V i u 1 xne ,nte"inl organs, nicli become inntiv i -w iui IUCK Ol proper nerve force. circulation: Any diseased condition resulting from impaired or obstructed ""v "8 catarrh, Kheumo- ism, Goitre, Eczema, Varicose Veins, all Stones. Pilnt, ti,... v- m. . htis, Quinsy, or Loss of Voice. .gynecology: AH forms of female iseases are a snpninlt, i.. rw .n. practice. Irregular and Painfnl Hr. struation, Leucorrhea, ProlapsuB, all : '" "-"""im oi me uterus and ovar- ' successmiiy treated. Osteopathy v- -vw . wui uuiu UJB eases very many of which have been abandoned as incurable by other sys tems of treatment. Statistics show that 80 per cent, of these we cure out right, 90 per cent, we greatly benefit, and S per cent, receive little benefit: uic in any way injured. AH further information concernW the school and treatment will be cheer fully furnished by Dr. Cluett at the Hotel De Foote. Employed Another Tr. Miss Jessie M. Smilln of nwi.-n after graduating from the Shorthand anu lypewntmg Department of the Elyria Business College, accepted a position as teacher of these branches in Berkey & Dyke'i school at Cleve land, 0. Her many friends will t rl.l know that owinc to hnr sfflnfont she has been engaged for another year. Miss Smilie is a lady of marked ability, a tireless and faithful worker, ex ercises good judgement and is one of me Dest type of youmr Indie. country produces. We are proud to number her among our graduates and we congratulate her upon her success. This school is belnn o r -v vuib class of peoplei It pays to learn thn fJmh.m R.tan, of Shorthand. Italao navs to t.tAn1 a good school. 'Why waste time and money on systems containing features used 200 years aeo. whlnh h.v inn since been discarded at Inferior, when a standard system can be learned as easily and as soon, reports to the con trary notwithstanding. If yon hesitate which system to take up, you will do well to write Miss Smilie and ask her opinion. At the same time you might ask her what she thinks of our methods of teaching me same, ana the Inducements offered her by the adrocates of immeasurably inferior systems to drop the Graham aner snenaa commenced it. It paye to investigate. North Ohio Conferonoo. The annual meeting of the North Ohio Conference of the M. B. Church will be held in Asbury Chapel, Dela ware, begining this week, Wednesday. Bishop Mallalieu will preside. Thie conference includes in general the ter ritory between the Cuyahoea and Ban- dusky rivers, and south so as to take in part or the city of Delaware. The claims of the various organizations of the church, such as the Missionery Society, Church Extension Society, Freedmen's Aid and Southern Educa tion 8ociety, and Woman's Missionary Society and the Educational Institu tion will be presented and statistics of the churches gathered. The lay electoral conference will meet Friday morning and elect dele gates to the General Conference which meets next May. On Saturday afternoon there will be a reunion of the old Ohio Conference and the Ncrth Ohio Conference. The appointments of ministers for the several churches is usually read on Monday morning. The session pro mises to be an important one.