Los Angeles daily herald., 1885-12-20

In the rapid growth aud development o.
Southern California this city keeps pace
with her colossal buildings and enterprise
of every description that contribute to max,
her metropolis. Among the most import
ant scientific and expensive establishment
for the benefit of mankind may be men
toned the Electrical Magnetic Institute
and Therapeutic Bathsp of Dr. Z. Robbins IL
the second story OF the Larronde building
situated on the northwest corner of FRS
and Spring streets. Naturally inquisitive
curiosity prompted the reporter to call a
the Institute and cnteri into some OF the mys
teries Of electricity as applied for the cure O.
disease under the new method, which iscre
ating such a sensation in our midst. On en-
tering the institution he was ushered int
an elegantly furnished reception psrlor
with bright and cheerful ornaments calcu
lated to give a pleasing impression and
make one feel at home. number OF pa
tlsnts were waiting for treatment.
The genial doctor was found In his exam
lining room, busily engaged with a number
of electrical machines and appliances. and
In fact q complete list OF apparatus ealeula
ted to meet the requirements of every form
OF disease in the human body. DIR. Robin,
is man OF intense magnetism, and bss {
pleasant, inviting manner. together with .
warm smile and reassuring hand-clasp ths
bespeaks at once his remarkable power oyel
his patients and the implicit confidence the,
feel In his ability to master the most stub
born cases of disease. He seems TO possess
will power and strength of purpose 10
degree seldom found combined with thor
oIlah and practical knowledge OF anatomy
Durin pleasant conversation the reporter
aseeitained that DR.. Robbins praeticed me
dicinal electricity at sydney. Australia, fol-
seven years with great success. when he
came to San Francisco and located at 2lt
Powell street for twelve months. His cures
became quite noticeable. as In many case.
he gave quick relief and maj restora
had pronounced incurable. Needing re
cooperation he returned to sydney and re
msined year, effectiDg many cures In dim
cult cases. Havin amassed quite fortune
he started on tour around the world
Finally. while sojourning In Denver, Col
his wonderful healing powers became known
and hundreds of people received benehl
from his original method oil treatment ani'
scientific knowledge OF electricity, A yisi
Completely captured him that he at once re
solved TO cast his lot with the people OF Loi
Angeles. Since his arrival, some three year
ago. the doctor has gained an enViaple rep
utaiion as Il medical electrician, and man,
of his patients are now among the hrst iami
lies and most noted people Of the Pacific
Coast
In explanation of his methods, Dr.. Rob
bins exhi bited peculiar little contriYane'
of his own invention which Is used for ~
- II. .rta To a hOfp fhrOIIUh fbl
clothing, all other apparatus requiring tina
the cloihing be removed and the electrical
current passed onto the naked nesh. I'M
new invention administers electricity Vi
peculiar character, producing warm an,
vitalizing current, generated from SINAI
coil connected with one OF 5mee,s large
sized cells run by bi.chromatic huid.
wire is attached to ths gas fixtures OF tn
room, and thus an electrical current !
formed in every room OF the Institute. I'M
machine is very powerful and for fine nee
hanism and effective work has never beei
surpassed by any electrical apparatus eve
invented for a similar purpose. u Is use'
Tor decompesing large joints ana produce
a chemical action upon the BLOOD thus any
ing ont all excreseences. As heat IS wei
known to decompose disease or purihes, Sc
electric al heat acts upon the human system
"You see" continued the Doctor, electric
ity runs from positive to negative IN splra
column and must naturally destroy any con
eestion or condemnation OF muous matte
n snv one mart Of the body The patient
first insulate from the floor TO make bette
conductor OF electricity. ] contend that a
the most part OF man is WAFER anu lnat, DC
apply to the patient is conducted by thi
simple means Of nature to the part affected
thus | am enabled 10 reach any humorous o.
generous formation without surgical OPP
Grafton and without pain can cancel
or tumor be permanently cured by electric
ity, Doctor" enquired the reporter
Eyes, II taken in the early stages can
cure either despite the asse rtion OF skilled
physicians that they are necessarily fatal.
know my healing power in this direction
as | have cured many seemingly hopeless,
cases of cancerous growth, My method II
simple and must appear reasonable to every
one. FirstI purify the blood by general far
adization, followed by toning and ktimulat
ing with the fine electric currents. Then
apply the galvano Paradise and galvanic and
static electricity locally to the cancer or tu
NOR, which produces burning sensation
and in course of a few treatments can cause
the cancerOus formation to suppurate anu
eventually disappear ,..
The Doctor grew very enthusiastic over
his appliances for healing the SICK VITA az
almost infallible remedy, and next direeteu
attention to one OF DR.. kidders electro mag
netic machines having twelve distinct and
powerful currents OF electricity, all varying
in their sensational effects. Inc nrst treat
ment OF a patient by this system Is through
the brain, current passing tnrougn tne
body and hand of the operator. inc D9uy -
next treated In a scientific manner with
positive pole, finishing up BY, drying the
hin with Improved electric rollers and va
rfous other new appliances lately invented.
II there is any anRsthetic condition the me
Iallic brush Is applied, which causes "a peen-
sation. Deafness Is cured by applying nne
electric current 10 the tympanum and eusta-
Glen tube with an ear electrode, thus melt
Ing the hardened wax by electrical neat anu
opening the avenues OF SOUND.
Blindness, too, gives way TO the power OF
as II sometimes arises from a de-
fieiency OF vital electricity on the optic
nerve. So II may be truly said thal electric
lty, which Is belied by many 70 oe wy nnotivs
disease, liberated lungs, Brlghts disease OF
me kfdneys. and all the various female com
pialnts; also congestion OF every form.
The Doctor from lucrative practice and
accumulated wealth, with his proverbial
enterprise, hiss lately taken the entire upper
door of the Larronde Block, containing
twenty rooms, which ale devoted exclusive
" 10 the treatment OF invalids and the oper.
celebrated Therapeutic baths are
provided with al the modern appliances
and conVenlences that make them not only
a luxury but powerful agent for the treat
ment of obstinate chronic diseases that will
not Weld TO the medical skill of the ablest
physicians OF the ancient healing process.
HIS Russian naths. that have become 50 pop
nlar the world over, are also provided with
all the latest improveme nts. His Turkish
baths are given with the aid OF skilled att, u
iants, and as a remedial luxury, they have
no superior. His celebrated steam, Electric
and sulphur baths are gotten up regardless
Of expense, to meet the demands of a metro
oolitan city like Los Angeles. The Doctor
las both male aud Tensile attendants, who
ave had a large experience and are always
esdy to give any Information OF entertain
,isitors and explain the workings and vtr-
ues OF the various baths, and explain the
ntricacies of the electrical machinery. The
Doctor has expended several thousand dol
ars In htting up this immense establish
nent, The rooms are carpeted and elegant
v furnished and upholstered 30 as 70 make
hem inviting for either ladies OF gentlemen.
he establishment not only reflects credit
N the Doctors enterprise, but - credit 10
he city. The Doctor has never made mis-.
axe In his diagnosis Of the most dtfhcnlt
ases that have come TO the Pacific Coast
.fter their home physician had abandoned
hem as incurable and advised them 70 come
lers, with a hope that our genial climate
night effect q cure. His success IN the treat.
nent OF some OF the most prominent and
sefnl residents OF this city Is 9 testimonial
hal OF Itself would be a sufficient recon
aendation for one aspiring TO fame IN the
ealing art and to distinguish himself In the
modern treatment OF diseases. The success
4 mis- electro.medioated treatment and the
hrongs that daily visit his Institute Is truly
ratiiying, aud more than repays him for his
utlay. The Doctor Is q thorough medical
.ectrician and is constantly spilled to by
ther physicians for the electrical treatment