Ellsworth American., 1877-12-06

some unknown cause. the paris supplied by a
particular part are psralyzed.
DIskAsEs OF THE BRAIN
and : spin a. IN msIrow, undoubtedly produce the ma
losty OF all paralytic attacks. Taking this fact
In connection with another tact equally certain,
namely. that this fast going age imposes an ex-
ssssvs s strain on our brains. aad spinal strength
In the number Of victims of the disease. Any
scientific discovery. therefore. which shall gveu
modern days. worthy to take rank among the
great be- eisetions which the researches OF great
oinds have from time to time conferred upon the
race. The method to which We have alluded as
sspplyinG lust such
An kYrKcTUAL ASrIporE
for paralysis ~ Is admitted to be great medical
necessity Of the period, IL that In daily use at the
Medical Home and Retreat, established by DR.
standing and reputation. on the corner OF wal.
than street ead shawmut avenue-No. 29s on the
last named thoroushfsre. His discovery vas the
himsslf ssd the effects Of which made him
pAralytc su9srer OF what seem ed, for Q time, to
Or. Rhodes "a. "'t thrown rom hi. carriage and
sustain ed complicated injuries which dehed all
medical skili. and lett him, IS he then believed
permansntly maimed and parAIy Iyred man.
Thrown back upon his own resources. he began
sk.Iss OF EXPERIMENTS.
He had already received { thorough medical ed
sdss Of chemistry. Il occurred 10 him ths, posi-.
bly, there we're povers In the electric nuid used
q An .pphssSS. S o. ensms.i propsI.i-s not yet
nag the electric pdn cape therefore. OF searching
for truth wherever IL night be found. he proceed.
son. when he resolved upon these experiment.
ose Of hts legs Was so badly twisted that In SIT
sing down he was compelled TO use IL - asushion.
drawing up the whole Of the leg, hip and thighs
isto an unnatural and sosstrained position, sew,
ersi incnce above the groand. Tho paralysis Wa
% eouplsss that these iimb' had all u,,hcred and
shrunksn. There seemsd, indeed, little hope tha,
asy spark Of vitality remained In them. Never
eheiess. Dr. RAodss Persistenty followed his idea
sson having for i,s object the atm uiaton OF the
torpid and apparently dead nerves OF the affected
pesss ssd thee isvoted the Aid Of the electric bat.
6sy 70 apply 1t. AZ drst success seemed doubt.
iul. but amer . number Of only partially satsfAc-
tory attempts to End the seat Of the m alady the
dAcSlty vas sarmounied. The snrunsen limb.
begsa v regain their normal siie. the sleeping
serves vsrs aroused TO sct,oa again. the wasted
muscles grew. As.h covered the neshicss bone
snd Dr. Rhodes found himse . perfect man in
every respocs sosnd in every limb. he,liuy' ro.
bus, and vigorous. He has for several years pas,
gisee 70 sufferer from paralysis the benefit OF
method Of trestmeas, With equally gratifying sue
cess. to other forms Of brainal and spinal dseas
s.-saeh - epilepsy. spoplsxy: convulsiops. hy'
sesna mslancholis. and the like. His cures are
sos aum bsred BY scorss and there Eenuineness
sssssssd By the best Of testimony. There s moth
Ing Of qasekcry about bis methods. as . call at
rHs HonH AsD KKTRKAr
vfil demonstrate 10 any who may desire TO secure
for themselves or their frissds The advantages OF
such . rssort. They will Sad . handsome man.
sioa ia pleasant. secluded and fashionable par,
Of the eity. osGansed in the most efficient
asd eouduc ted 90 - 70 secure all the benefits OF
hespttsl. and q The time retain ali the ch ar
sctsristics Of home. 30 large . number OF sp-
plisants have sosGht admissios 70 this excelen,
issututios during The past year that DR. Rhodes Is
new engaged In sndesvoring TO secure . larger
establishment for their sccommod alton. Having
ALI "a hA I'M snfi and ah.
/ the dstails OF tts Internal nomy, We would
rscomnssd is - oas Of the best resort. open to
| sasersrs iron asy Of ths mAladiss above emu.
| Dsrsie 1881