Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-05-16
A SURGICAL LOVE CURE.

oSNUACAL AVVE CUkEs
~fnrenoloHy More than a Barren Theory.
DR.. Henry E. Sands, who died re-
Gently in New York, was recognized at
q head and front Of his profession in
America.
He was sitting in his Office one even
ing when a man of military appearance
was ushered in and introduced himself
rs Charles Markham, a sculptor. He
was about 35 years of age, with q we'll
formed figure.
He had a pale, intellectual and
rather sensuous face, and moved with
an air of vitality and force that gave
the Impression Of a strong and vigorous
manhood. The stranger proceeded at
once to business.
l.. you believe in phrenology?" he
inquired.
The doctor replied that while he be-
lleved, of course, that the brain was the
organ Of the mind, yet he did not see
any scientific foundation for the allot-
ment Of certain functions to any partic-
ular spot in the brain.
Il had hoped, sir" responded Mark
ham, "that you were a follower of Gall
and Spurzheim and, like these eminent
physicians, a believer in the noble
science of p%hrenology, because then
you would not hesitate to give me re-
lief. 1 am suffering from love, and the
passion consumes me hourly.
"a woman who is divinely fair, with
the graces Of an angel, has taught me to
love her, and what would make most
men happy has made me truly miser-
able, indeed.
Years ago I registered a solemn
met any one to make me wish that
such a vow was not made, until this
lovely vision crossed my pathway.
cannot, I dare not break my vow.
I should despise myself forever if I
should break it.
while my lips shape the words I
hate you concerning my idol, I hear a
voice inside kissing, You lie! You lie!'
"Then I feel that l am mad. NY
heart is on fire!
MY lips yearn for the lingering kiss
OF perfect love. My arms grope out as
if to seek opportunity to become en-
twined around the matchless form OF
my queen.
EVERY second is torture. Unjust be
free from this consuming passion.
Cure me of this horrible fancy, doc
tor, and you will make me the happiest
man on earth, while I will make yor
rich. I will give all I possess for
cure for love-"
DR.. Sands was inclined to be amused
at this strange recital, which he re
garded as the expression of a disor
dered mind, but the visitor was too
much in earnest to be ridiculed.
He tested Markham in various ways
until he became certain of his sanity
and frankly said that he knew of n
treatment that could fit his case.
Mr.. Markham became furious witt
rage at this suggestion, and told DR.
Sands that there was a way in which h
thought he could be relieved Of hi
burden. Phrenology taught it, he said
According to his idea, amativeness
the organ Of love, is situated at the has
of the brain in the back head, on eac
side of the occipital protuberanct
When the passion is at its full heigf
this part Of the brain is overcharge
with blood and man then becomes tt
slave of woman and has an intens
yearning to be near and caress her.
Having stated this as his theor,
which he supported by citations frol
the chronological theorists, he bluntl
asked DR.. Sands to undertake an oper;
ton for his relief.
DIR. Sands saw no reason why b
might not meet Markham's wishes. Th
sculptor was told to call next day.
Promptly at the appointed hour Nj
Markham presented himself at d,
Sands private hospital for the opera
ton. He smiled as he stretched hin
self out on the operating table, and wa
soon under the influence Of ether.
The hair was cut off the back of IL
patients head. Two V shaped incis
ions and flaps we're made at the base c
the skull, where ~phrenolgists locate tn
organ of amativeness.
The smallest trephine known to sui
gerry, about a quarter Of an inch in d
ameter, was then used to bore tw
holes through the skull, exposing tn
brain, which was in q highly inflame
condition.
The brain was not punctured, but
leech was placed at each oriice for
short time, and a quantity of blood thu
removed. The wound was then dresse
antiseptically and closed with sutures
MI. Markham came out of the il
auence of the etherin good shape. Afte
several hours had elapsed he was pc,
mitted to talk, and pronounced tn
operation entirely successful, as tn
thought Of the woman he had love
brought no more feeling than he ha
for other women.
He remained under the charge of d.
Sends for three weeks, and during TIN
time was entirely free from, disturbin
sentiments. The fires Of love, he sale
were ouenched, and he was supremel
happy.
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