Birmingham age-herald., 1895-02-03
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she possessed q small amount of cash, not needed In her journey, besides some inex-.s pensive jewelry, she did not own the 'Kohinoor. She was, however, put in an expensive ''jewel box,p ,p clad in queenly shroud, conducted to the train in hearse drawn by pompous steeds, all caparisoned, and shipped to her heart- broken relatives. Suffice it to say that the funeral prepara- tions absorbed her estate. ''How sad, ohi''
 l merely introduce this fact to 'spoint a moral" and it may be to illustrate prac- tce which may be loo com mon. 1 mean that of using the Alabama Insane hospital as sort of dumping grouudo for their unfortunates in the face of the statute pro- -s vidiDg for support and main tenance when possible. It is but just and reasonable demand on the part of the state that her magnificent work should be supplemented by those who can possibly assist. It is a natural instirc of the human heart to pity these poor unfortun ites in the home circle. Why any alienation or abandonment from their changed relations?
 But 'revenous a nos montous" the pathological department referred to. In this connection will say that previous idea dominating me, and doa btless largo, number of the profession of the state, thsb only diseases of the brain are to be studied, here-chronic mental conditions-is entirely erroneous.
 The contrary is the fact, that the 6ppor- tunlties for study Is surpassed no where, from whatsoever standpoint it be cousid cred. Every disease that flesh is heir to,' may be here clinicaly observed, studied and demonstrated aute and post mortsm.S l am sure never so thoroughly appreciated the Bright's disease and the sudden and cer- tain fatality in another until l had it demonstrated by Dr. Bondurant on Sun day, in his laboratory. Thus might disease with like results. It would not be proper in letter to the secular press to discuss such matters at length, but feel under obligations to the people at large to emphasize ths general and special work O. the hospital. We have community of in-. terest in it. None of us know when we may become inmates; and really it is a very god home to have in view, for, with a few noted exceptions in the hospital, there does seem to bs very little difference between the s'insn and the "outs.'
 On the staff of Dr. Searcy also met the sons of two of the prominent citizens of the state-one the son of my warm and la- mented friend and army companion, Capt. J. w. A. Wright, now deceased; the other of Mir. Turner Vaughan of Selma. need only mention the parent stock to stamp the fruit. Young, progressive and studious, chosen profession. Thus have 1 com- pressed in as short a space as possible the observations of my recent visit to the Bryce Hospital for the Insane. guided, supervised and directed by the genius of pr: James tie of the immortal Brycei
 One more example of the grand work in pathology Dr. Bondurant is doing and 1 leave his department. had long been in. terested in what is known to neurologists as 'general paresis of the insane," typ ically progressive fatal nervous disease. saw several eases iD the wards of the ataxic and spastic forms. My further in- terest followed such cases to his labratory mems were beautiful, tha sections and staininGs equafto Weigert himself. All honor to the achievement pf Dr. Bondu-~- ranti I feel just pride inShim as son of the state of Alabama, and a native of my own region.
 deeply regret that have hardly space left to speak of the beauty and sanctity of the home life, or the cordial greeting ex- tended me-so simple, so unostentatious. and withaf so refined and considerate. Robert Burns in his "Cotters' Saturday Night' had just such happiness in mind for married life when the inspiration of the lines came to him. l shall long dwell on the sweet memories of that happy home.
 And now in conclusion, single ciroum- stance, and this, too, clad In mourning, checks the even flow of admiration, mingled with pride, over this magnificent trophy of modern civilization given by Alabama to the world. The immortal founder, the young physician unknown, W who put all this complex system in work, invented it, operated it, is gone while "the sun was yet upon the hill top and the dew upon the fiowers' of his career.
 Peter Bryce is. everywhere written in let ters of heavenly light. His great brain illumines every nook and corner of this immortal achievement.
 h the main building, neatly fitted in the wall, as you enter, loving hands have placed marble slab, 10 tell his name, the date of his charge, and the day his eyes closed forever upon his work.
 On wonder lawn, within plain view of the hospital, the very spot selected by himself, sleeps all that remains morth of Peter Bryce, awaiting the just reward of his good deeds to his fellow man.
 "This brave and tender man in every storm of life was oak and rock but in the sunshine he was vine and flower. He was - the friend of all heroic souls. He climbed the heights and left superstitions far be- low, while on his forehead fell the golden dawn ming of the grander day.'
 CHARLES WHELAN.
 SUPERIOR SERVICE.