The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-04-16
MEDICAL ELECTRICITY.
Wonderful Scientific Discovery.
DIR. S. w BECKWITH'S
ELECTRICAL INSTITUTE,
No. 1920 WALNUT STREET,
For the Treatment or Acute and Chronic
Diseases.
No. 1920 WALNUT STREET,

DleeASobs
Electrical investigation has proved that the human
body acts the principle Of the galvanic battery
The brain, mucous and serous membranes. the skin,
tissues and fluids constitute the negative and positive
torces Every action, whether mental or physical Is
the result of these antaeonlstlc forces Digestion
respiration, circuatIon secretion, and excretlon are
due solely to Electrical influence. There is a polar
action established throughout the system which
connects with every part Of the body establishing and
preserving prsper balance OF the electrical element
which constitutes health and a disturbance of which
disease. There strictly but Two conditions OF
disease-one of Inflammation, positive; the other
weak, debitated negatives and Electricity contains
these two conditions in the action of the positive and
negative currents, all have 10 do is to neutralize
the disease and restore proper healthy action.
We do not wish 70 convey the impresslo n that we
cure all diseases IN all conditions. We cannot
consumption after the lungs all destroyed; yet we
do assert and are prepared to practically
that hundre OF of almost every chronic
diseases, pronounced incurable by the best medical
practitioners of the country have been radically
CURED some OF them in incredibly short time by
our Electrical treatment Its great superiority over
other practice In the cure of disease also attesed
the fact that within the past years FOURTEEN
THOUSAND patients have been treated at this office
suffering from almost every form and condition
of disease to humanity and in nearly all cases
benefit perfect has been effected. Palsy deaf.
ness, blindness, rheumatism, dyspepsia, cancer and
all the old knoy diseases that physlcl ans curse
1t proves his inability eradicate, are by our scen
tifc method comparatively easy ofcure. Specimens of
tumors OF large growth extracted by means of Eec-
triclty alone, without pain, without the Of the
knife, igatures, any other MEANS may be seen at
our office by those interested Therefore with these
FACTS to prove our theory and treatment disease
are willing to undertake any of the following dis
eases. with nope and prospect of success with
very many Others not here enumerated -
DISEASES OF THE BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM
(iemp legia Neuralgia, Hysteria Nervousness PSlpi
taton OF the Heart Lock-Jaw etc
TIVE tIslEM.aSoie Throat Dyspepsia, Diarrnea, by
PILES Bilious, Flatulent and Painters Cole and ali
an ectiOns OF the Liver and spleen.
Asthma when not caused bY organic diseases o. the
heaItl, Bronchitis Pieu,lsy Peureoayna or Rheum
A. FIBRous AND MUscULAR SYsTEM.-RheuI = atism,
Gout LumDago sun Neck, Spinal Curvature, Hip
s. URINARY AND GENITAL oRGANs.-Gravel, Diabetes,
and Kidney Complaints, Impotence and Seminal w eak-
ness The latter complains never ail to yield rapidly
DISEASES PECULIAR TO FEMALEs.-Uterus Com
plants, involving mai position, Prolapsus Antro-
vaiious other siec ions Of The Womb and ovaries
I0 LApits we can recommend this treatment as one
Of UNMARRIED SUCCESS. Almost innumerabe
To ps s % oSs dS.Sss '
towards Those who cntrust themselves to her care.
With OtSSs menoned she has had
Ilence and can confidently promise the most gratiS
TO THE AFFLICTED The treatment Is mild and
gentle, producing shock unpleasant sensation
whatever. Our professional intercourse with the
afflicted will be characterized by perfect candor and
honesty and those whose complaints incurabe, or
do not admit OF ainelioraton will be frankly told
and not accepted for treatment, 1t matters what
may be your complaint or how long may have SUE
tered or how much, or what course OF treatment you
may have been subjected what dlsappointments
you may have experienced II the system is not worn
out-tt sufficient vta remains tor reactionthere is
1alr prospect of recovery.
REFERENCEs.-The diseased and all interested are
referred to the f0llowiLg-named gentlemen, who have
been treated and witnessed treatment others,
A. j. rleasonton, Brgadier-Genera No. 9l6 SDruce
street; w. Is. smith, Iron FOUNDER. No. lU22 Hanover
street; GeOyge Douglass, Local express Company,
Filth street above Chestnut; j. w Bradley, pub Usher
DO. 66 Fourth street; Robert Work, No 81 N. Third
sire ct; Colonel Il. W. Sweeney, Asse Second Dis
trict Philadelphia, Walnut street belew Eighth; George
Evans Evans &.Hassall) military goods, Arch street,
below Fifth; MIR Peouze, type founder, Third and
Chesnut sire ts; Ed. McLane, manufacturer cotton
goodsa OF this city. A. Pleasonton. Brgadier Gene
ra st. Louis, Mo-; Jacob Vandegr Odessa Del r. A.
Semple spool cotton manufacturer, Mount Holly n j.,
with very many others.
Physicians students desiring to have instruction in
the correct application OF ELECTRICITY for the of dis
Consultation free Descriptive circulars of cures
effected, wit numerous references, can be had by ap
plicaton at the office.
All letters addressed to . - -, -
No. 1920 WALNUT Street,
4l2 thsm 2msp Philadelphia