THE SKELETON. ( I 



Scratches first appear as a Hvy and scaly state of 

 tlie skin of tlie lieels, combined with redness, heat 

 and itchinp;, and should be attended to as soon as 

 they make their appearance, because, if neglected, 

 the heels begin to swell and crack open, emitting a 

 thin glairy and very offensive discharge. They are a 

 sign of bad stable miinagenient, through leaving the 

 feet and heels wet after work on muddy roads and 

 exposed to a cold draft. Sometimes they are caused 

 by impure blood after sickness. 



