Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-04-05
A Visit to DR.. Phillips Ne,
Office.

Hagen block. we found MN &C.
cupying n splendidly lighted room
over the corner entrance, and the
room adjoining. Both offices were
elegantly furnished with oak of
the finest polish, while beautiful
rugs covered the floors. Among
the framed pictures on which
adorned the walls were the doc
tors diplomas.
In the private Office the article
which first attracted attention was
n very large electrical machine, u
combined static and N-ray nppar-
atus. The principal feature of
this machine is its 10 large circu-
lar glass plates, two sizes, 30 and
33 inches in circumference. This
machine is one Of the largest OF
it's kind made. A few very slow
turns Of the crank generates n tre-
menduous amount of electricity as
shown by the lightning flashes
playing between parts Of the ma
chine. The N-ray feature is known
IN general way to our readers.
BY it all OF the bones Of the body
can be seen and photographed. All
foreign substances or abnormal
solid growth within the body can
be seen by the aid Of this latest
triumph Of electrical science. And
rs simple electrical generator it
furnishes the power now used so
effectively in a wide range of dis
eases.
The following experiments
which we witnessed illustrate the
scope Of the machine in the way
OF obtaining n definite knowledge
of fractures: Tic bones of tho
hand were as plainly seen as il the
skeleton itself was on exhibition.
Both bones Of the forearm were
equally exposed to the sight. The
rays penetrated through the body
and clothing and gave fair view
of the shoulder blade. a silver
dollar in the clenched fist was seen
grasped by the bones. For use in
diagnosing fractures the N-ray
machine is invaluable.
Another power of this cleo
trical machine promises to become
of equal value TO the application
of the N-ray idea. Cataphoresis
is the technical name OF the meth
cd Of applying medicines by cleo
tricity. For lung troubles, form
stance, no medicines can directly
reach the diseased parts But by;
the use of this machine medicines
are placed on the breast and n cur
rent of electricity drives thee
tive agent through the lungs and
through the body. With a posi-
tive pole placed in front aud a
negative behind, a strong current
of electricity passes through the
body as evidenced by the sparks
which are seen as the current
leaves the body. Any of the essen
tial oils can be thus used ard
made TO go direct to where they
will do the most good. This meth
cd of medication is yet in its en-
detrimental stages but promises
great results.
In the same room DR.. Phillips
has an elaborate operating table
adjustable to all positions, and
an adjoining glass case has Won
derful variety of glittering sur
gical instruments for handling
very many of the Affections which
befall mankind. While these
peculiarly constructed instruments
are suggestive of much pain, they
are nevertheless part of sciences
beneficent contribution to the ben
eft of humanity.
Another valuable appliance is
Formaldehybe sterilizer, the use of
which thoroughly disinfect n phys
ician's clothing when visiting
houses where contagious diseases
exist and which makes it perfectly
safe for him to go among other
patients.
During DR.. Phillips compare
lively short residence in Rocky
Ford he has gained very large
practice, and a visit to his office is
certainly convincing proof of the
fact that he is keeping fully up to
the times in both medicine and
surgery.