The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-12

contained in food stuffs; or by an oint- ment over the skin or by injection for It would not reach the roots or origin of the nerves. In order to obtain the power that would convey it to the particular nerve root in the spinal cord which supplied the diseased muscle or organs Dr. Gavigan was compelled to devise an apparatus. This he calls an electric spine and solar plexus. He had 1t patented early this year. 1t consists of a sort of jacket of waterproof fabric and holds light, fiexi- ble metallic plates with a catapnoric re- ceptacle for the compound. It can be bent to conform to the body and has attachments to reach any or all local parts. The electric current with the same potentiality, then evenly distributes the ions to the nerve centers.
 The theory and practise, is, as under stand 1t, to impart by electricity electric charged atoms to nerves that are depleted for insufficient nutriment or waster with disease, new vigor is imparted, and new life Is given. The patient taking the treatment applies the apparatus in his or her own bed room for about ten min utes night or morning. pr. Gavigan is to be congratulated In having contributed to society at large simple and effective remedy for many evils and functional disturbances which arise from the dsor- dered condition of the nerves.
 Automobile manufacturing has become one of the large industries of this coun- try. The vehicles demanded of manufac- turers range from single-seated run about to heavy piano and brewery wagons. It is curious to note from month to month the increasing number of au- tomobiles on the city's streets. Hundreds of operatives are employed in the fac- tories am told on good authority that the United States Long Distance Auto mobile company (who also manufacture Standard Marine engines) are so far be- hind on their orders that they contem- plate making an issue of bonds to the amount of $500, 900 to enable them to in- crease their plant and facilities. Their offices and factory in Jersey City present one of the most successful pictures of the prosperity which has come to those who have embarked in this latest of American industries.
 One of the men who rank in the first place among the captains of industry is Thomas F. Ryan, of this city. He has just returned from England, having suc- cessfully negotiated a peace with honors to the warning companies in the tobacco industry MT. Ryan is by birth a Vir- ginian. He came to New York few years ago, and became a member of the Stock Exchange. His genius as an or ganizer was soon recognized and he be- came associated with William c. whitney in street railways. From that he passed along into railroads and industrial com panies. All his plans and projects have been successful. Today he Is many times a millionaire prominent in finance, soci- ety and politics. He Is not yet fifty years of age.
 
 The newly launched United States Ship building company has certainly floated it's enterprise on a wave of prosperity. met Lewis Nixon just as he was about to leave New York for weeks rest at the Hot Springs of Virginia He was with MT. Henry T. Scott of San Francisco These two master shipbuilders were glow ing with happiness They had just come from meeting of the executive commit tee where important matters relating to economy of management and future work had been discussed. It was decided to place all of the several plants in the best shape to handle large volume of work. These gentlemen agreed that 1t would not entail much expense to bring up the pres ent equipment to high state of com pleteness and thereby add not less than thirty per cent to their capacity Sev- eraI new contracts have been recently taken by the new company.
 One of the most absurd stories ever put out Is that concerning the alleged break in the friendship of General McEewee and Jim Brady. These two men work hand in hand heart to heart, with each other. and in their pleasures they have scored heavy winnings on the turf "Dia- mond- Jim" backed McEewees judgment in making selections for their stable and