The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-27

French men and women has for some
time been steadily decreasing. The latest
statistics bear ample testimony in this
direction and, furthermore, they show
that, while the average stature has de-
creased in France, it has increased in
Russia.
DIR. Springer's first experiments were
made on dogs. Being satisfied that proper
FOOD would work wonders in the desired
direction,- he experimental on several
puppies, giving to some ordinary food and
care and to others special food and novel
hygienic treatment. The result was that
in the case of the latter there was an in
crease in growth or stature varying from
six to eight centimeters. How remarkable
this was viii be seen when it is stated
that during the same time the growth
of the other. puppies was only increased
from twoto four centimeters. These ex-
periments. satisfied De- Springer of one
fact-namely, that salts used in solution
with cereals that are being prepared as
food produce powerful and beneficial
effect on the bony system of animals. He
also points out that the cereals which are
prepared as food should always be fresh,
and that the food after being prepared
should be used as soon as possible.
DR.. Springer next turned his attention
to the growth of chlldrens and DR.. Ca
banes assures us that his experiments in
this direction have also borne wonderful
fruit. If there is one thing which DR..
Springer insists upon II is that children,
In order to grow properly, must be sup
piled with an abundance of fresh air.
Even during the night, he claims. there
should be a constant renewal of absolutely
pure air in the childs bedroom, since it
is a well known fact that air in sleep
ing rooms is easily polluted and in this
state tends to lessen the strength and de-
lay the growth of children. He further
maintains that the influence of the sun
light and even of colors must be taken
into account, and that due care must lie
taken ito exclude as far as possible ALI
colors which have depressing and ener-
waiting effect.
Finally he points out that a sure way 10
promote the growth and increase the
stature of children is by keeping their
breathing organs free from distractions
and In as sound a condition as possible.
Cases occur among children he says, in
which the pharynX and adjacent region
suffer through hypertrophy, and if such
children are stunted and weakly the rea-
son Is because the penetration of the oxy-
gen of the air, which is one of the most
important factors of growth, is impeded In
this way. DR.. A. Robin and other dis
tinguished specialists have shown that a
child absorbs a much larger quantity of
oxygen than a man, and, furthermore
there is ample testimony in proof of the
fact that the growth of children from
whose breathing organs distractions have
been removed is usually four times more
rapid during the three months following
the treatment than Is the case with chill
dren who are to some degree prevented
from absorbing the necessary amount Of
oxygen
DR.. Springer's views and experiments
are causing considerable comment in the
medical world, and in view of his we'll
known skill and established reputation
there is little doubt that the advice which
he gives will be carefully needed.