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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-21
D0CT0RMcCoY'S S!kSSiNi0GRAPH ON DEAFNESS
The Cause Of Ear Troubles Where Deafness Begins and the Treatment Tia,
Cures This Conference.-The Cures Cited of Persons Who Had Brer
Deaf for Years.

drum Stands up straight and has . free current of
air ever passing in front Of 1t and ever pressing
back Of Il.
In producing and receiving sounds, II IL absolute.
ly necessary to have the instrument that produces
or receives the sounds In the presence Of the free
pr ssage OF air; the rule holds good with the
ear drum which IL the most sensitive musical In
strument created.
THE PHONOGRAPH OF THE BODY.
The ear takes up sounds and repeats them to the
brain. the severest Of all critics The Of the
human being acts In the same manner does
a photograph in receiving and reproducing sound.
1t reproduces sound exactly the sound Is formed
and trarEmits It without any change TO the brain.
In order to receive and reproduce sound, the
Drum must not be bound down held In such
position that it's structures vibrute In uni
Son with the waves of sound, for IL It is the sounds
made or the sounds received will lack clearness
or intelligence, or there will be sound
perception Of sound whatever
10 Illustrate what gay, take q big bass drum,
With the head tense, with air behind the head and
DIR on tie outside Of the head then strike the
tense membrane that forms the head with a drum
stick, aud at once will be given OF the resonant,
musical note 80 well known The reason the note
Is given on is because the stroke OF the drumstck
sets the drum hend vibrating and the vibrations
are transmitted through the air that exists In
front OF ard behind the drum head. Now All the
space between the two heads Of the drum with cot
ton, then strike the drum head with a stick, and
instead of the resonant sound there will bc given
OH nothing but mufled, uncertain and meaning
less noise. o., again, place heavy weight on
the drum head that bulges Il inward, then strike
the depressed head with drumstck. and there
Will DO dull thud. lifferant from the sounds
that result from an ordinary drum tap.
WHERE DEAFNESS BEGINS.
The disease that Interference with the
lice passage of air through the Eustachian tube
Usually Icgins In the throat and extends frot1 The
throat into the tube
Inc threat Is exposed to every change Of weather,
TO particles of dust floating in the air. TO noxious
gases and little germs which live In the atmos-
phere, each Of which irritates Ind up disease
In this part.
The little tube which lerds to the cars from the
throat Is lined With a sort Of v.lvety structure
called mucous membrane. This Ii a cOntinna ion
OF the mucous membrane lining the threat. When
disease OF any sort has attacked the mucous MEM
bfane OF the throat u is lahle extend into the
Eustachan tube and up into the car
1t Is like this. cold is contracted and neglect
cd. other colds taken, the throat becomes sore
and infilmed. and the Inflammation is aggravated
by particles OF dust and germs from the air. this
condition causes tn. disease to spcead up into
G11s IN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-21

cure of dea fness. The reason for this is to be
found In the fact that 1 myself worked out the
problem of the correct treatment of troubles
and am not believer in self praise
So in this article / will deal with but the out
lines OF my discovery, allowing those whom II
has been my privilege to to demonstrate
wherein the treatment differs from all other treat
ments for deafness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-21
THE MONOGRAPH ON DEAFNESS

Having been asked time and again what 1t is
that makes people deaf: what 1t is that causes
the roaring and buzzing sounds to occur in the
ears. end how It is that 1 am enabled to cure
these conditions that usually considered incur
abe. and how long 1t usually takes to cure deaf
Less, 1 have decided to answer, far lies in
my power, all the questions in short article
This article will explain, first of ALL in popular
and easily understood TERMS what is known Of
the ear and its diseases.
1t is with a certain amount OF hesitation that 1
approach that part OF the subject relating TO the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-21
Without n Light.

colored boy named James Miner was
fined 81 by Judge kimball today for riding
bicycle after shutdown without a lighted
lamp attached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-21

Doctor McCoy's clerical force has
been utterly unable to supply the de-
mand through the mail for copies OF
the Monograph on Deafness. In re-
spouse, therefore, to many unanswer-
ed inquiries, and for the benefit OF
The Star readers, the full text OF the
monograph is herein reproduced. In
spite of its absence of technical os-
tentation, its mastery simplicity and
directness, sometimes its almost
homely frankness, it will be regarded
for many years to come as a classic
in medical literature, and is worthy
of being carefully preserved by those
who are interested in the history Of
the advance of medical skill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-21


man in hundred, perhaps, is perfectly
healthy. Sometimes her weakness is in
herited, sometimes acquired by careless.
ness. In every case, care and Dr. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription will give her new
life and strength and vitality. It will fill
out the hollows in her cheeks, bring color
to her lips, brighteA- her eyes, and make
her really and truly woman. The ga.
vorite Prescription is of inestimabls
value at three stages in the lives of every
woman-when the girl becomes woman,
when the woman becomes mother, and
when the mother becomes incapable OF
mate rnity. At these times it gives safety
and strength. It is the only medicine
now before the public for womans pecu.
liar ailments, adapted to her delicate or.
ganization by regularly graduated ply.
sician-an experienced and skilled spc.
cialist in these maladies. 1t cannot dc
harm in any condition of the system. tt
sales exceed the combined sales of all
other medicines for women.
Everywoman should have and read DR..
Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser,
q great book of thousand pages, pro
fusely illustrated which will be sent fret
on receipt of Fl one-cent stamps, to pay
for mailing only. Address, Worlds Dis
pensary Medical Association, No. s..
Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-21
THE CAUSE OF EAR TROUBLES.

What 1t is necessary for the people to know in
regard to ear trouble Is, first, that deafness and
roaring and buZzing sounds heard in the head come
from disease that begins within the head and
back part OF the throat They must unders md
that the disease that causes these conditions is
situated deep down and back OF the ear drum, and
that treatment that is applied from the outside
each it cure deafness rid the
patient of the annoying sounds that accompany
this condition.
The consists of tube leading from the out
side of the head to a little curtain which blocks
this tube up entirely. Then there is another little
tube that begins in the back part of the throat
and extends up the other side of this little
curtain. This curtain that prevents the two ear
tubes from joining is called the drum. In
health the drum stands straight up being
kept In this position by the pressure of the air
In the tube on the outer side, and by the pressure
of the air in the tube the inner side of the
drum. The tnbe that leads from the outside Of
the head to the drum is called the auditory
canal. The tube that leads from the throat to the
ear drum is called the EIstachian tube. These
structures, with the nerves that supply the drum
and The other parts of the ear, constitute the
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THE ONLY PROOF l ADr1IT.

1t Is my belief that the strongest argument
for any plan Of treatment consists in results that
cure proves more than volumes of printed expla-
nation. l have reached that time in my profess
sional career when believe in no remedy or treat
ment that does not benefit and cure Nor do 1
have any faith in a treatment that cures only
isolated cases Of disease. In order to prove its
efficacy to treatment must cure by scores
and hundreds, otherwise l prone to believe that
the cure may have resulted from chance or acct
dent. may been brought about by natural
causes.
The people should understand about the ear and
what II is that causes 1t to become diseased and
lose its usefulness. This becomes apparent when
it is understood that it is due largely the health
and action Of the that many people enabled
to their livelihood, and all hear to enjoy
those pleasures which result from assbciat ton,
society. Amusement and public MOrship.
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WHAT CONSTITUTES HEARING.

Sound travels through the air in the form of
waves. These pass through the exterpsl
opening Of the ear, and, striking the drum, set
this delicate membrane vibrating, and these VI
brations, keeping tune with the of sound,
are taken up by the nerves of the ear and carried
to the BRAIN where, after they registered and
analysed said to tear. Thus, in order TO
hear, the drum must vibrate from contact with
the waves Of sound, and the nerves must take ND
these vibrations and carry them to the brain. The
only takes up Ike sound. The brain does the
rest.
Anything that interferes with the health and
functions Of the tube that leads to the drum from
the outer air; anything that nterferes with the
free passage Of air through the tube that leads
from the throat to the drum; anything that inter-
feres with the drum itself; anything that is
detrimental to the nerves Of the ear, causes i'm
parment of the hearing, deafness, noises heard
in the head.
THE GREAT CAUSE OF DEAFNESS.
II the external opening of the ear be blocked
up the sounds heard become muffed. If the car
drum be injured it thickens and cannot vibrate
from gerSle waves of sound and the hearing loses
its acuten\ss. If the internal passage leading from
the throat to the ear is closed up the pressure of
air behind the drum Is absent and the air presses
on the outer side of the drum with the uniform
pressure Of IA pounds to the square inch, and the
delicate membrane that forms the drum is pressed
Inward and bulges toward the throat. When this
is the case the waves Of sound strike the drum,
but it cannot vibrate It should, for It Is held
firmly by the atmospheric pressure as though II
we're In wise. When such a condition exists the
hearing is interfered with and the severity of the
deafness depends on whether the Eustachian tube
be but partially or completely closed up This
condition serves as The great of deafness
Acute hearing is only possible where the ear
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Women 60 on,
heedlessly ignoring
the dangers that lie
right in the path Of
their thoughtless-
ness. They neglect
little warnings I'm.
til they get used to
them. The warn.
ings become louder
a II d louder, a II d
still they do not
heed them. Their
sickness increases
INC d ) II . w D a j
rolling down hill.
The sickness comes
on gradually, and
they get used to it
gradually, but it
ruins their lives just
the same Onamo
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-05-21
IN MADISON.

While in Madison the past week
we were surprised to find SO little
support for Governor Upham's
denomination among the business
and professional men Of that city
In fact it is the general opinion
that he will not be renominated
and ought not to be, except so far
as employees under the admins
tration are concerned and most OF
them of course are in favor Of his
denomination. However we found
several among them who are luke
warm There is a prevalent com
plant about the Governors almost
continual absence from his office
except probably about one day in
the week. This is a minor criti-
cism and wholly local, yet those
who come to the executive office
from away on business are often
much put out on account of his
absence.
While the Governor is very I'M
popular in Madison we were glad
to hear the contrary of Mrs.
Upham. She is very popular and
we'll liked by everybody. We
heard several persons remark that
the Republican party of the state
made a mistake in not selecting
Mrs. Upham for Governor instead
of her husband. 1t is conceded
that she could not have done
worse.
The general impression we
gathered in regard to the other
state officers from the same
sources we did about the Gov
ernor was favorable to their
denomination except perhaps with
the exception Of the Secretary of
State who appears to be objection
able on account Of his intimate
relations with, and probably
partially responsible with the
Governor, for some of his unpopu-
lar and offensive acts.
While in the city we satisfied
ourselves that the report that John
c. Spooner was interested with
Sawyer, Phster, and Payne in the
denomination Of Governor Upham
was wholly false. He was quoted
as being friendly to the Governor,
but had not taken and would not
take any active hand for or against
the Governor. The Republicans
Of the state we're capable of dis
posing of that question without his
assistance. The right thing will
be done for the best interests OF
the party at large.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-05-21
tional intriguers and professional
place hunters.

Itcannot be denied that William
Mckinley is today and un-
doubleday will be on July 10th
next, the peoples candidate as the
successor Of Grover Cleveland in
the Presidency of this great Nation.
This is true in pre-eminent sense.
1t was never more true of any
other candidate for that high
Office in the history of this govern
ment. Neither can it be candidly
denied that he combines more
elements and conditions Of Ameri-
can citizenship in his following
and support than has any other
candidate. He is not only the
popular candidate, but also dis
tinctively the National candidate.
He represents neither a faction nor
a section. He has the combined
support of the city and the
country, the counting room and
the cotton field, the factory and
the farm Labor and capital are
equally enthusiastic in their
acknowledgement of his able and
faithful advocacy Of their best
interest, and poor and rich alike
realize that the protection of their
respective and mutual welfare de-
manGs his nomination and election.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-05-21

Has made a practical study of
Rheumatism and Kidney troubles
for the past twenty years in Wis
Consin and three years in Europe,
during which time he has treated
from two to three thousand patients
with most satisfactory results. He
has been practicing in the twin
cities for the last seven months
and has cared for a large number
of patients who can testify to the
merits and success of the Doctor
in this locality. He undertakes
no case unless he is sure Of perma-
nent cure Or positive benefit. The
danger in rheumatism is that it
leads to heart failure or Bright's
disease Of the Kidneys, and even a
light case may be Of much more
serious nature than is generally
supposed. DR.. Mellin has decided
to remain in the twin cities perma-
nently and intends to open up an
infrmary for rheumatics. Hun
dreds are suffering with these
troubles every day who have not
the means to secure medical
assistance-to such DR.. Mellin
wishes to announce that he will
devote Friday of each week in
their interest Free Of charge and
will treat all such cases on this
day without remuneration. If you
are sorely troubled and without a
dollar call on the Doctor for help.
He can furnish all necessary
references and has the experience
Of long practice to guide him in
his work Rooms and office at
Central House, Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-05-21
The Discovery Saved His Life.

Mr.. G. CaiIlouttee, Druggist, Beavers
vile, ILL.,, says: ITO DR.. Kings New
Discovery owe my life. Was taken
with La Grippe and tried all the physi-
clans for miles about, but of no avail
and was given up and told | could not
live. Having DR.. Kings New Discovery
in my store [ sent for a bottle and
began its use and from the first dose
began to get better, and after using
three bottles was up and about again.
II is worth its weight in gold. We
Store. 2
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-05-21
WIN. HOOPER VS.. KSYCKI.

We cannot see in what par leu
lar VIM. Hooper disposes Of the
charges we made against him in
our comments upon the recent
session of the County Board, but
to the contrary emphasizes our
position. Reader you will remem-
Der that the County Clerk is not
obliged to keep his funds in the
county depository as the County
Treasurer is, therefore his bank
book will not necessarily always
show the balance on hand in his
office due the county. 1t is
customary for that officer to keep
funds in the vault of his office as
a matter of convenience in the
discharge of the duties of said
office. We asked VIM. Hooper
while he was engaged in looking
over Mr.. Ksycki's books as a
member of the Finance committee,
and when Mr.. Gray had completed
the work of checking up his
account, whether he made a
demand for the balance due the
county? He (Hooper) replied no.
We then asked him how he
knew there was shortage Of 5000.
He said from the bank book Now
it is generally known by all bust
ness men who possess a bank
book, that it never shows the
exact condition of his finances
except upon final settlement, but
will vary a long way from the
actual condition. A person who
will charge another with shortage
upon SO slight proVocatlon is
entitled to censure as we believe
Mr.. Hooper was before the Board
at its last session. The idea that
he never asked the clerk for the
balance due the county, but
charged directly shortage with
out giving the clerk a chance to
be heard. Of course it was done
for political capital and everybody
knows it who is in any way &C
quainted with the facts in the case.
Mr.. Hooper your argument is too
gauzy and easily comprehended.
We understand further that Mr..
Hooper has been the principal
member upon the Finance Com
mittee who has claimed shortage
and from the facts published in
his letter in the last Enterprise it is
all the evidence he has had to
substantiate his position.
We, as republican, have ad-
mitted by authority of the clerk,
that he made some errors in the
fore part of his term from lack of
sufficient information, but have
denied the charge of dishonesty
on his part and still insist upon it.
The democrats may infer there
was a shortage in the clerks office,
but in fact none ever existed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-05-21
FACTS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS.

Out of the 4,650,0O0 boxes of Beggs'
German SaIve sold in 1895, only three
boxes were returned as unsatisfactory
This seems almost incredible as every
box has a positive guarantee accom-
panying it, John E. DAILY sells 1t.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-05-21
BIG BARGAIN.

We have for sale, on our list, a horse
and driving outfit all in good condition
which cost 1854. IS and we are author
lied to sell for S175 cash. Who will be
the lucky man. We append the list
and cost price of each article:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-05-21
MCKINLEY THE MAN.

On July y, 1895, the Mail and
Express predicted the nomination
of William Mckinley for President
in 1896. Today we predict his
nomination by reclamation.
There is something in the very
name Mckinley which moves the
popular heart. The names of
Lincoln and Grant possessed the
same mystic power with the people.
The Nation has been blessed and
adorned with characters as great,
and natures as rich, and lives as
fruitful, but withal lacking this
mysterious quality called personal
magnetism, which appeals directly
to the affections of the masses and
secures support without solicita-
ton. Itwas this subtle sorcery of
a great name, that stood for some
thing in the world, which led the
French soldier who, with a wound
near the heart, was being operated
upon on the field of battle, to reply
to the surgeons inquiry, "Where
is Napoleon?"- Cut an inch
deeper, sir, and you will find him
The secret of William McKin-
ley's almost unprecedented popu-
larity is his personal integrity, his
genuine and enthusiastic Ameri-
canism, and his patriotic and un-
selfish public service. The
unfortunate modern distinction be-
tween statesman and a political
leader does not apply to him. 1t
is true that he is not a politician,
in the ordinary sense of that term.
But this fact only increases the
respect and affection with which
the people regard him. He is not
the friend or f1atterer of political
bosses, much less is he the apollo
gist for or agent ofpolitical tr1ckery.
At the very beginning of his re-
markable canvass he selected as
his adviser private citizen, who
has no political aspirations and no
compromising alliances with fac
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1896-05-21

The horse is an excellent roadster
and in frst-class condition. For further
particulars enquire of,
i. L. FoNTAINE.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-10
uAINE TOWNS.

count of sickness. Her place is filled b
Miss Knowles, of Lewiston.
HsThe.drama entitled, "Gyp the Heiress"
was given on Tuesday evening 0f last
week, by local talent to full house.
Preparations are being made for the
usual Christmas concert by the Sunday
school.
The Greedy Institute foot bell team
went to Yarmouth to play the High
school team of that place last SatuI day,
but met instead picked team. Only one
half WIS played on account OF the fraud
practiced aby the Yarmonths during
which neither side scored, though the
outhssgo5 touchdown ON over time.
There was meeting at town house
last Tuesday evening for all interested in
the organization of grange.
PARsONsFIELD.
East Parsonsfield, Dec. 9-Last Friday
eveningsMr. Marshal Towle took party
of young people from this village and
carried them to his mill pond where a
large surface of ice was iniflne condition
for the skaters MIR. Towle showed great
kindness and forethought in preparing a
nice warm fire and plenty of light and
did all in his power to make the evening
pass pleasantly and to assist the younger
ones who are not yet experts at Skating.
The occasion was one long to be rsmem-
bered by them all.
Mr.. Daniel Berry has gone Ito Boston
on business trip.
Miss Allie Hurnell visited friends in
Baldwin last Sunday.
Mrs. Frank Day passed last Tuesday
very pleasantly with her friend, Miss
Emily Brackett.
OGUNQUIT.
Ogunquit Dec. 9-Some seven weeks
ago John Adams, fisherman OF this
place, became insane SO that he had to
he taken to the Insane hospital Rt
Augusta and remained there until No
vember Goth. He then came home we'll,
MS was supposed, and took up his old oc-
cupation of fishing again. Monday he
started to go out fishing later thnn usual
and has not been heard of since. Search
has been .made in different places, to
Boone Island and all along the shore but
no clue whatever has been found of him.
He has wife and Eve children.