SCURVY

is a discase due to a defective pry’ f charact i zed by hamorrhage, swollen gums, affection of the bones, anamia and exhaustion, with absence of fever. Lack of fresh animal and vegetable food is the cause. Malaria, dysentery, overerowding, and mental depre ion aid in causing the disease. The disease is now prevented on long voyages by the administration of lime juice, and the use of fra it and fresh vegetables whenever po ible; failing oranges and green stuff, the onion and the potato are pet eee for this purpose. Dried peas and beans are use [s. 405]