St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-11

but not a single case of recovery from absolute
deafness in consequence of scarlet fever or
dipthoretic processes OF the middle ear, or after
menengitis and hydrocapelas have ever been
known to recover In speaking of the causes of
deafness, he said that mountainous regions
abound in deaf mutes, but the plains and low
country seem to enjoy relative immunity, Be
this as it may, it is certain that different coun-
tries vary greatly as to the number of mutes,
According to statistics, among TO- 600 inhabitants
UT are mutes The lowest proportion is found
in the Netherlands and Belgium, being 3.35.
Switzerland is the highest being 24.05. The
the ratio in America is in 10000. lie next
discussed at some length the time, after
loss of speech that loss of hearing
takes place. referring to the fact that there is no
disease of the larynx, as commonly supposed,
except such as takes place from disuse of that
organ He then spoke upon the subject of inter
marriage--consangu being an important
factor in propagating this maady. Bonden re-
CARDS this the of twenty five per cent. of
the congenital cases. Hartman gives eight and
tenth per cent, and Mitchell six per cent
DR.. Hartman refers to an isolated locality in the
states in which intermarriage is the rule, which
furnishes unusual proportion OF deaf
mutes. The subject of hereditary tendency
also taken up. The lecturer
pointing out that direct tendency was much
less common than a family tendency The doc
tor closed with the statement that the aurist had
only begun to explore this important field of
scientific research but that with earnest devotees
with philanthropic tendencies, assisted by those
at the lead of such institutions as the one he was
addressing, can do much for the alienation of the
sufferer and to open wider the roadway already
made into the mysteries of this important field
Of the physicians domain.
The discussion upon the paper by Fulton was
participated in by nearly all the gentlemen pres
ent, and the causes of deafness discussed in all
their bearings. During the discussion Thomas
j. Haines, Suspension Bridge, New York, and P.
S. Dunn, Buffalo, entered the hall and were intro
duced to the convention. Dunn gave a brief,
comprehensive review of the condition of the in
stitution at Buffalo, and ended by thanking the
convention for the hearty welcome accorded.
The first question for afternoon discussion was
industrial work and best trades to be taught,
opened by McIntire with strong appeal for in
dustrial schools. There seemed to be no doubt
among the delegates as to the good accomplished
by industrial schools, trades taught more difficult
and many theories advanced. The
majority favored deciding the ques-
ton according to condition of scholars
inclinations and future prospects in life and the
trade prevailing at home majority of the
delegates favored shoemaking and cabinet work.
The discussion was erlivened by incidents drawn
FROM personal observation of the speaker. The
discussion was closed by Sarah Fuller. OF Boston.
Matheson, of Ontario, touched upon the fact
that no ira lie had been advised for girls, The
question called out spirited discussion
Greenberger, of New York, opened the second
question Of what practical value i articulation to
deaf in business took examples from some
of his own scholars who obtained
situations by being able to articulate Several
mutes in the audience gave testimony to
the value of articulation. A ripple of
excitement was created by the entrance of Prof.
Bell, Washington, of telephone fame. Mr.. Bell
closed the discussion upon the last question.
Adjourned at . :45 till $3.50 tomorrow morning.
The committee, on order of business, held
meeting late this evening, and decided the fol-
lowing additions to the programme for to-mor-
row: statistics concerning the Deaf Allan
der Graham Bell ''Remarks upon and Illhstra-
lions of Using Symbols in Teaching Grammar
Isaac Speel principal New York institution;
''Home Life in an Institution for Deaf Mntes,''
H. A. Turton, superintendent Kansas nstitu-
ton