Indianapolis Journal, Volume 53, Number 263, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 September 1903 — Page 17

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1003.

PART TWO. ISES OF ELECTRICITY ITS EMl'J OYM KM FOR MEDICAL purposes is im hi: im; rapidly. A Show of Model Frocks Dressmaking Rooms Monday. Dressmaking and Ladies' Tailoring Departments All Open. Carrent Methods of Application and the Complaints BfneÄtfd-Valuable la Treating Xervona Dineaaea. Opening Display of Autumn Millinery Monday

WASSON'S

CorTewptmdenr of the InUanapolls Journal. NEW YORK. Sept. 13. Recently gathered atatlstica show that the use of electricity for medical purpose among the best class of practitioners in this State U Increasing rapidly. The fear that the use of thla valuable therapeutic ag--nt would be ignored by the better-class physician therefore appears to have been unwarranted. I am glad to see that this Is the case and to quote from the forthcoming report some facts concerning the current methods of application and the Complaints most readily benefited. Th physiological or functional properties of galvanic, faradic and static electricity are very much the same, yet in my experience, and in that of others included in the report, results are best when the galvanic la kept for nerv trouble and adhesions, faradic for muscle and nutrition and atatic for both. It has been said that the negative pole retards nerve degeneration and the positive accelerates It. The negative pole dissolves, exudates and exerts what may be termed rsabsothtive action. The action of the positive pole is caustic or astringent, depending upon the strength of the currentThere are mnny diseased conditions of the body very much benefited by the use of electricity. First, we have paralysis, local or central, or partial. In either condition tha muscles show a marked progress toward losa f tone and flabbiness. This can be prevented and tone built up by the use of either the faradic. galvanic or static currents. The degeneration of local nerves can be proved by galvanic t'st. Pain due to nerve, muscle or any cause, can often be very much relieved, if not entirely stopped. Here we may Include nrvus neuralgia, rheumatic and Inflammatory .-ondltion, rcent sprains and

lumbago. Fib'ous anchylosis and tendona

attached to heaths are very much helped by any of the three currents and more particularly by the galvanic with a salt solu

tion upon the anode or positive pole. RTATIf rCRRFVT TTRF!FTT.

The many uses of static electricity in aombinatlon with the X-ray are conatantly Increasing and it is found that the static current in neurasthenia is as good as any agent known in the treatment of many of these unfortunate conditions. The tonic effect o." static electricity does not exceed that f thi galvanic or faradic; the careful and thorough use of the galvanic and faradic current constitutes one of the greatest tonScs and stimulants that can be brought to bear upon the human system. It awakens torpid conductivity of every nerve thread in the body and its greatest benefits can be demonstrated In the aged in whom loss of superficial sensation can be proed, only to quickly return after a few treatments by the galvanic and faradic currents. The galvanic current should be used never longer than ten minutes to begin with, for fear of reaction, such as chills and nervousness. But it is some trouble to disrobe snd the expoaure often deters the medical man frm using theae currants. The static apparatua here comes in as a quick and convenient method of giving electricity, and as an enthusiastic patient once remarked, "It is good for whatever alls you." While the constant current has proved so very useful to the medical profession for diagnos s. for stimulating nerve and muscle, for ca:i-erlzation and for electrical endoscopy, must not neglect Its cataphoric effect by which remedial agents are scattered or diffused through the tissues and fluids of the body, to improve nutrition, to produce anesthesia, to relieve pain, to destroy germa, to modify morbid processes and to make soluble chemical combinations with deleterious substances which collect In the organism. The medicines used are the Iodide of potassium, sodium or lithium, normal salt, lodal or diluted tincture of iodine, upon positive or anode; chloride, benzoate or citrate of lithium, all very soluble, in gout or rheumatism. These remedies sre lauded very much in the treatment of exopthalmlc goitre, and there must be a substantial basis to this claim, for the galvanic la often used In goitre with good, often marked results. In such cases the positive pole should be placed over the gland or any enlarged gland for five minutes. X-RAY t'SED TOO MUCH. The uses of the X-ray in diseased conditions has been very much overworked. There is. however, one condition that yields to its influence, and that is the chronic, superficial forms of lupus. The deeper forms will often apparently heal only to reappear. The indications for ita use are: To relieve pain, to lessen edema, to promote absorption, to act as a parasiticide, to act as a bactericide, to cause the destruction of malignant growths, to prevent the recurrence of malignant growths; these are but some of the indications for the employment of this agent. From a long list of special reports. I have collected the following cures lupus, superficial; lupus, deep; tuberculosis of the glands, lungs, skin or bones, epithelioma, goit.-e. rodent ulcers, eczema, carcinoma, osteosarcoma, removing moles and other similar cures, neuralgia. JOSEPH C. CLARK, M. D.

The Crops In Posey ouotr. Mount Vernon (Ind.) Sun. Some of our farmers have been experiencing one misfortune alter another this year, or. as the little street urchin would state it, "has been up against it good and strong." Their wheat crop In most cases was a miserable failure, a large acreage of which was not worth cutting. The clover hay crop was exceedingly good, as was also the timothy hsy crop, and waa practically all put up in the very best shape; this, of course, waa not a disappointment. Next cams the cutting of clover for seed, which reporta from all parts of the county how waa aa bad, if not a worse failure, than the wheat crop. In many localities the olover waa burned after the farmer had gone to ths xpnsa of cutting and raking the same. It is reported that Messrs. Thomas and George French, of Lynn township, had about two hundred acres of clover between them, which they cut and after waiting several weaka. and being delaved from breaking the ground for wheat, they found thare waa not enough seed in it tp pay the threaher man for threshing the same, and they were compelled to burn It to get it oft the ground. They are only two of a large number of our farmers who have been compelled to do the aame thing. The Mammoth clover is reported to be an entire failure In this section this year while the red clover turns out from a peck to a bushel per acre, most usually a peck The corn cr.p la next and will be a bountiful one. as It Is now past all danger of InJury, and the only thing to be feared now for It will b a high water before it Is gatheed. aa a great portion of this crop la rslsed in the Wabash and Ohio river bottoms.

The 'Mays of Jackani

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Warsaw (Ind.) Times. With the coming of the first sharp days of autumn sportsmen may be on tht lookout for the appearance of the Jacksnlpe en the marshes. Vhn the September atorms have cooled the air and a few frosty highta have crisped the graas. they come out of the north In scattered flocks and during the Indian summer weather linger about the wet pastures and bogs of marshy districts until the ice begins to form on Ctola and ponda, when they continue their rosy south.

You Are Invited

Reception day here Monday no cards no bands nothing to detract one iota from the exquisite refinement of artistic beauty as expressed in the gorgeous Millinery creations shown here for the first time to-morrow. You who know this as an original store, one that could be depended upon for correct styles, for

novelties, for recherche ideas, whether originated at Paris or in America, even YOU will add another note of admiration to your praise after drinking in the beauties of this charming autumn display. If oictures be true, one mav. with a little stretch of the imagination, find a hat here to fit every

Queen back to the French revolution But, after all, styles are essentially modern, the twentieth century genius dominates and these hats express it in every line. Never before has millinery been so beautiful the sweeping broad brims, the odd, high crowns, the extremely flat shapes, the most graceful and lovely toques ever conceived. The new moleskins, combined with gun metal velvets and flowers to matchbeautiful ombre effects in dahlia, mulberry and prune colorings with graceful, drooping ostrich plumes dyed to match exactly the rich materials. Paris Hats, New York Hats and our own superb creations side by side.

Formal Opening Show of Costumes and Wraps

Four cities have sent us some 9f their best productions for to-morrow's opening display Paris, Berlin, Vienna and New York. We mention our own New York last, but it is easily first in artistic dress creations; easily leader in style thought and execution. If America were walled in, it would still be the best dressed country in the world. We hope that a great many will VISIT THIS FASCINATING STYLE SHOW TOMORROW for the Costumes, Suits and Wraps are really beautiful. Among the More Striking Novelties

Imported Costumes, no two alike, styles not seen elsewhere, of lace, net silks and voiles, white, creams, champaigne and brown, "J 7 Cfl at $98.50, $135. $198.50 and $ Ld I sOU

Imported Full-length and Three-quarter Coats, of zibellnes, broadcloths, fancy mixtures and kerseys, confined styles, CO 7 Cft at $47.50. $65 up to X.OU

Imported Three-piece Evening Dresses, with fancy long coats to match, Imported Waists, of silk lace, crepes and fancy silks, handsomely trimmed made of voiles, broadcloths and crepes, white, creams (C7C AA witn ace- embroidery and hand work, C'JC A A

üiUU at $12.50, Sl5, $18 50 up to pOUJJ

and champaigne, at $192.50 up to

Imported Tailor Made Suits, dress and walking lengths, of broadcloths, chana cloth, coverts and fancy mixtures, confined styles, (JJ 1 C A A at $65. $75. $97.50 and P I LO.)) Imported Evening and Horse Show Coats, of white polar cloth, broadcloth, zibelines, chana cloth, white and champaigns A A colors, at $87.50. $135. $192.50 up to J)d I OallU

Girls' Imported Full-length Coats, of zibelines, kerseys and fancy mixtures, new cape and hood effects, HA at $18.50. $25, $37.50 up to v I OaUU Girls' and Misses' Intermediate Suits and Peter Thompson Dresses, of fancy mixtures, serges, cheviots and zibelines, confined (Pit A A styles, at $16.50, $22.50 up to tOaUll

Authoritative Modes in Autumn Dress Fabrics The fabrics one sees here will not be found elsewhere in the city of that you may be sure, and when we assert that this autumn display is by far the most magnificent we have ever offered, Indiana women will know that it will vie in style, beauty and originality with those of New York. Tis to be a dressy season such a variety of charming fabrics from the sheer glistening softness of a Lyons silk novelty to the more serious beauty of the imported cloths chic original the fabric that one knows instinctively will make an exquisite frock. Dressmakers from all about the State are invited to visit the store during the next few days, Monday if possible. SOME STYLE HINTS THAT MAY TELL PART OF THE FASHION STORY

$5.00 $1.25

Elegant Crepe Paris, with velvet figures, a yard Russian Crepe de Chene, a new weave

Meteor Panne, a rich, high luster fabric, toft rA and clingy, 48 Inches wide, a yard Ar.UV Biack Silk Velvet, with white si:k effects, a decided novelty, a yard v O Brussels Nets, with pompadour and Louis XIV effects; thia has a decided newness and a very durable fabric for party dressf s and bridesmaids' gowns, a I A A yard, 79c and VU

Crepe Pointella, a pretty fabric, in all the even ing shades and street colors, a yard

Satin Br lliante. 48 inches wide, a handsome material for wedding and reception gowns, in solid colors, g -Q

Chiffon Clothes, 48 inches wide, a yard, $1.50 to

Handsome French novelties in Louissine Silks, exquisite patterns, only one of a kind, a yard, fl f r $2.00 to O Venice Lace Robes, elegant and exclusive C i AA A A designs. $65.00 to $4UUUU

Silk and Wool Crepe de Chene M

Silk and Wool Eolians

Irish Lace Coats, hand work, $55.00 to

Guipure Lace Robes, $45.00 to

Lehr Lace Robes, in whites and ecru, $12.50 to

$1.25

Volle De Sole, soft clingy silk

Embroidered Chiffonsie, all white, 48 inches wide, a yard, $1.50 to

$2.50 ...85c $4.00

.$85.00 $200.00 $75.00 $65.00

$150.00

We have imported a beautiful line of Jet CO C A A Robes, from $12.00 to 303.UU Voile Mousseline, a new shser wool fabric, PA a yard I.OU Carmelite Veilings, a new sheer wool fabric, fl O a yard s I La

Scotch novelty Suitings, cocoon effects, a yard, $1.50 to

Scotch novelty Suitings, Boucle effects, a yard, $1.5 Mo

Scotch Anpora Suitings. a yard, $2.00 to

Taffeta Silk Robes, colors, black and white, $32.50 to Renaissance Lace and Crepe de Chene ejects

Superfine semi-morning Cheviots, a yard, $1.75 to ,

German Zibeline, Panne finish, $1.25 to

English Heather mixtures, $1.25 to

Belgian Broadcloths, 02.00 to

English Silver mixtures, $1.25 to

Zibeline Cheviots, $1.00 to

....98c ....98c $3.75 $3.00 $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 $2.75 $5.00 $3.00 $2.75

New Stocks A collection of more than one hundred styles of Fancy Lace and Silk Stocks, in black, white and every A A shade, 50c, 75c and JI.UvJ Hand-made French Stocks, in new designs, ornamented with stee!, gold, jet, coral and turquoise fri HC beads, $1.25 to 04. D Beautiful New Persian Scarfs, (Jg Imported Novelty Stocks, emdroldered In Orl- d ental colors. $ 1.50 and Beautiful Soft Chiffon Capes, in white and ÄJC A A tints, for evening wear, $19.75 each, and.... vv.Uv Autumn Laces Mercerized Cluny Bands, 8 Inches wide, in sky fc and pink, per yard $lVO Spun-yarn Fillett Antique Bands, 4 to 10 Inches 2 7C wide. $1.93 to I i) Novelty French S'eeve Flounces, In 6, 10 and 14-inch widths. $1.75. $2.75 and Colored Wool Novelties, in the popular red, 2 7 green and navy mixtures, 50c yard, to föm I ö Beautiful Heavy Point Venice Bands and Applique, up to 10 inches wido. from $2.5, per yard, gA y; Wood Fibre and Wool Novelties. In applique, J? bands and medallions, up to. per yard V Real Point Bruge Laces, in fancy bands, edges Cf 7 CA and all over, $2.75 up to, per yard J) I 0U

II. JP. WASSON & CO. THE INDIANAPOLIS STORE H. F. WASSOX & CO