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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-19
EMINENT PHYSICIANS
ON EFFECTS OF BEER


English people. To my mind it is not in
the alcohol of the beer, but in the salts,
which are obtained from the barley, where
in consists the merit of the beverage"
With the view of ascertaining for pub
LEGATION the views of American physicians
on the value. if any, of beer, indicated
by DIR. Oldfeld, the following questions
were asked:
1. Is the moderate use of beer Injurious
to the health of adult persons?
.. Is beer a food by reason of its barley
or other vegetable or cereal ingredients?
The result of the inquiries has been 1871
answers and Us failures TO respond. OF the
1877 answers 81 were statements that the
writer's did not consider it professional to
discuss such questions for publication or
that they had not given the subject any
study and did not feel capable of handing
it as they desired. a few of the twenty four
have barely indicated their opinions in an
indirect way, but this number of letters
may be eliminated entirely.
OF the remaining answers. however, 113
are positive one way or another and con-
stitute the finest collection of medical opin-
ion ever gathered on this or a kindred SUBJ
ject.
Among the eminent men who have con-
tributed their views in an outspoken, fear
less and most interesting way, may be
mentioned the following with national rep
utations: Maj. James Evelyn Pitcher of
Carlisle, Pa, permanent secretary of the
Association of Military Surgeons of the
United States, first vice president of the
Association of Medical Editors of the
United States, and president of the cumber-
land Valley Medical Association; DIR. Willis
p. King of Kansas City, Mo, celebrated
railway surgeon, former president of the
Missouri State Medical Society and vice
president of the American Medical Associa-
ton; DR.. Joseph Zeisler, professor of der
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-19

obtained from the statement of DR.. W. A.
D. Pierce of Philadelphia, that mo mod
ern physician would give alcohol to con-
sumptives," and that of DIR. j. Mount
Beyer, noted tuberculosis expert of S36
Lexington avenue, New York, who asserts
that he recommends it for consumptfves IN
many instances because beer contains SO
much of the best material which is readily
aSSimilable that / give my opinion, which
may be added to that of DR. Oldfelds. or
course, each case must be consulted by 1t
self. as all differ in their individual diges-
tive powers
As It would be impossible to present in
this manner the views of all the eminent
physicians who discuss this subject the
opinions of few of the most prominent on
each side of the question are given. Later
on the letters will be used in a more ex-
tended manner
DIR. Willis King, Kansas City, renowned
surgeon and physician. writes as follows:
Il beg to say that do not regard the MOD
crate use of beer by an adult as injurious
to health On the contrary, it is the expert
ence of every one | believe. that the mod
crate use of beer by persons in delicate
health, has a decidedly beneficial influence
by improving digestion, stimulating assimt-
latfen and thereby increasing weight and
strength. / do not believe this beneficial
action Is due to the small amount of al
cohol in the beer, for the reason that
have had the same beneficial results from
administering the brewers yeast in some
what large quantities / have administered
brewers yeast four or five times day to
persons suffering from advanced pulmonary
tuberculosis, and expectoration was in
creased and made easier, the daily average
of the temperature was reduced, and the
exhausting night sweats correspondingly
lessened.
Beer. to persons In moderate health,
where used In moderate quantities does not
only increase the weight and strength of
the body. but has the influence of aiding
the digestive apparatus to digest other
things taken as food. For nearly forty
years / have prescribed our best beers or
dering three to four glasses a day, in a
great variety OF ailments, and the results
have been uniformly beneficial.
In combating disease we know that we
have not only TO prescribe appropriate REM
edies in the way of medicines, but we must
also improve digestion and assimilation,
and thereby keep up weight and stregnth,
for there can be no improvement where
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-19

Beauvais and other tapestries. its library
and parks conpels delay, and then to rise
with constantly ascending z,g-zag up
Oisans; all this is really to test the posi-
all kinds have been accomplished for the
road, rayines spanned by great stone
arches, and obstructng spurs tunneled
through the solid rock. 1t rises passing
through Monestier-les- Bains 4,62S feet, and
still rises to the Col du Lanterat 6 ,432 feet
The great peaks Of the Ofsans tower above
La Grave and La Birarde, rising 1900 feet
and glaciers of the Meije cleaning in the
tronized for it's cure d'air" invites to rest
and supper, but the chauffeur wants to
make Briancon. The road descends rapid
ly, and the machine spins into the warmer
air of Briancon by Gas pm, where dinner
and lodging put an end to the days per-
lection.
From Briancon south through the val
leyS of the Durance, the Nerdon and the
Vars, new country unfolds Itself. The
universities and hotels of Grenoble are left
behind The frontier OF Italy is TO the left
and fort after fort adds its defiance to the
walls of the mountains. The roads are still
perfect. but somewhat out of the way of
the personally-conducted tourist. TIE
children come out and cape at the strange
machine, and fewer lights along the way
show the presiding care of the French Auto
Club. Every rise, decline and all distances
and regulations are plac2rded for the gui-
dance of the chauffeur, and every breaker
to be crossed has It's warning posted 200
yards in advance.
But these towns of the south are not
without their own acquaintanceship with
modern life. Colmars is miniature walled
city of the middle ages. 1t covers not more
than two modern city squares Its vigor
Gus life is still protected by it's ancient
high wall and forbidding moat, but with
in every peasants home in its circle there
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matology, Northwestern University, chi
cago; DIR. Arthur Wright, Carroll, Iowa, d
noted railway surgeon; DIR. Theodore T..
Oertel, chairman of the committee on u
berculosis of the Medical Association or
Georgia; DR.. Leroy Long, South McAiesters
|. T., secretary of the board of health OF
the Choctaw nation, and member TeXas
Medical Association; Dr. William Edward
Quine of Chicago dean of the College of
Physicians and Surgeons of that city; l)f.
Fletcher of Indianapolis. Ind; DR.. George
Murray Waters, Columbus. ONO dean OF
the Ohio Medical University; DR.. William
A Howe. Phelps, n. Y, president National
United States Pension Examining Surgeons;
DR.. Charles w. Oviatt, surgeon-in-c hief 81
Mary's Hospital; DR.. Warren l.. Beebe, 81.
Cloud, Mimi, surgeon of the Northern "a
cifc and Great Northern railroad; DR.. !. a.
Mcklveen, Charlton, Iowa, president state
board of Iowa; DR.. ]. c. Wilson, Phiia-
College, Philadelphia, Pa; DR.. ]. Mount
Bleyer of New York, vice president of the
American congress on tuberculosis; DR.. A.
B. Grant, Albion, Mich. president of the
American Association of CRITICAL Surgeons
DR. W. j McMurray. Nashville, Tenn,
president. Tennessee board of health; DIR.
ii. e. Beebe, Sidney, Ohio. first vice presi-
dent American Institute of Homeopathy:
DR.. Charles Gatcheli. Chicago, secretary OF
the same association; Dr. George H. Hoxie,
Kansas City. Kan, dean University of Kan
Sas School of Medicine; DIR. A. ii. Flower,
Boston, Mass; DIR. f. C. Sweet. Chicago,
ton them by name.
OF the 49, about ten state their positions
with some equivocation. although definite
enough to make 1t known where they stand,
while los are direct and uneauivocal. OF
the latter class slxty-six answered both
questions In favor of beer, and thirty-seven
express themselves with equal decision
against It. Occasionally a physician will
answer that beer, when used moderately, is
not injurious to adults, but he doubts
whether 1t is the vegetable parts that are of
value or the alcohol. As to alcohol and its
alleged benefits there are interesting dis
cussions, but of the sixty-six in favor of
beer as having food value and not being in
furious, some ascribe Likelihood value TO the
small amount of alcohol. abeut 3is per cent,
contained in the beverage, while others
think the alcohol is of no particular food
value, while the salts are.
The immense difference In view may be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-19

VRAVEL has never been more pop
ular than at present, and the
records of those who return from
L the unfrequented corners Of the
earth are in demand by all who
fear the homey wits of home-bred condi-
tons.
Among the Washingtonians who have
come back from summer in Europe none
probably has experienced more novelty and
recorded the views with more certainty
than Frances Benjamin Johnston, the pho
tographer lately returned from auto
trip down the valleys and over the passes
of the French Alps. What she has to say
OF the ease of auto travelling, and what she
has to show for her kodak's industry while
on the road through Geneva, Lyons, Gren-
oble, Briancou. Barcellonnette, Nice, Mon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-19

ton still under dispute, but 1 should say
that beer has little or no food value"
DIR. Fletcher of Indianapolis. former SUI
perintendent of the Indiana Hospital for
| the Insane states: THE moderate use of
beer is not injurious to the health of adult
persons. and is particularly beneficial to
| convalsecent and debilitated persons of all
ages. 1 regard beer as a food on account
of its starchy and saccharine constituents,
| held in soluble form. rendering them easy
| of digestion and assimilation. During the
| several years of my SUPPLEMENTARY of the
| Indiana State Hospital for the Insane had
a special brew made by one of the largest
| breweries in Indianapolis for the use of
| the large number of anemic patients
DIR. H. E Beebe, first vice pres. dent of the
American Institute of Homeopathy, writing
! from his home at Sidney Ohio. gives a
| straight Yes to the question whether beer
| is injurious. and No to the question
whether ii Is a food
| DIR. George M. Waters, Columbus, Ohio.
puts No after question No. 1. and Yes
after question No. 2. while DR.. Arthur w.
Cumming OF ST. Paul Mimi. reverses the
| answers, placing YES after the first ques-
| ton and mo" after the second.
Among the interesting opinions favorable
TO beer are those from DIR. Pitcher. DIR.
Wilson and DR.. McKlyeen The former
states: II do not consider the moderate use
of beer as injurious to adult persons There
is unquestionably certain amount of nu-
! triment contained IN beer by reason of Its
organic constituents You will observe that
l emphasize moderate, for the excess in
the use of beer, although 1t is somewhat
difficult 10 attain to the excess point, is
injurious to the health. Every one knows
that malt beverages are tonic, as well as
slightly stimulant and OF the highest value
in the treatment of debility and wasting
disease"
DR.. J. G.. Wilson. professor of medicine In
the Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia:
.sThe moderat e use of sound beer is not. in
my opinion, injurious to the health of adult
persons, especially when taken with food.
Malt liquors are not only agreeable as bev-
erages, by reason of the bitter and fra
grant principles of the hops which they
contain, but they also have limited food
value due to the alcohol. the undecomposed
lsaccharine matter and ether vegetable and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-19

Modification was the spirit of the me-
diaeval monk, and he built his monastery
upon the SUBMITS of inaccessible crags that
the inhumanity of location and the rigor of
approach might turn the mind from esrth.
As late as tn eighteenth century Samuel
johnson, the great photographer. on his
Journey through Scotland to the Hebrides,
groaned at the horror of the scenery.
Mountains We're discovered to be beautiful
only when good roads and firm govern
ments set at naught the adventures of ro-
mantle brigands, and mountains have be-
come popular only with their leveling
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-19

AGO, Monte Carlo and Marseilles, would fur
nish the ordinary travel lecturer with text
and illustration for several seasons.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-08-10
TIL
BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP
MUSEUM,
KAIIHI, OAHU.

Residents Of Hawaii Territory and
strangers visiting Honolulu are hereby
notified that the aLove named Museum
will be open to inspection on FRI.
DAYS and SATURDAYS of each and
every week of the year, and also upon
ALL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS (Thanks.
giving and Christmas excepted), be-
tween the hours OF 10 O'Clock a. m.
and 5 O'Clock p. M, from the 31st day
of March to the 3lst day Of October,
and from 10 O'Clock a. IN. to 4:3O
o'clock p. IN. from the LIST day of
November to the 31st day Of March
of each year until further notice.
Tourists arriving in Honolulu by
through steamers on other than the
regular visitors days hereinbefore
designated Sundays and Thanksgiving
and Christmas excepted) and leaving
prior to the days set apart as regular
visitors days may be admitted to the
Museum On SPECIAL PERMITS, is
sued during Office hours from the gen.
eral Office of the trustees, No. u Mer-
chant street, next door to the banking
house of Bishop & Co.
ADMISSION TO MUSEUM FREE.
Electric cars bound west on King
street pass the Museum every ten
minutes during the day.
Honolulu, T. H, June 18th, 1905.
PER ORDER.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-08-10

HoLL1sTER DRUG CO.. AGENTS.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-08-10
ESTIMATE OF LOSS TO SHIPPERS
AND SHIPPING FOR THE
YEAR. 1904

During the year 1904 there has en-
tered the port of Hilo:
Three steamers which have
been delayed on an average
of days at an expense of
$1,000 day. making a total
Of ....................s 100000
Five steamers delayed on an
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-08-10
STRONG ARGUMENT FOR
THE H|LO BREAkWATER
Full Text of the Hilo Board of Trade
Report 70 Lieut.. SIattery on a Pro-
iected Public Improvement.

average of days each at
an expense of SEQ 4 day. 1880 90
Ten steamers della yej on an
average of 4 days each at an
expense of S400 a day. $1,000 90
Fifteen sailing vessels delay
ed on an average of I days
each at 500 a day... 1o,50O. 90
Five sailing vessels delayed on
an average of Is days each
at an expense of $3.50 a day. 11,250. 90
Six lumber vessels delayed on
an average of days each
at an expense of SIS day. $4,000
Two island steamers delayed
on an average of 80 days
each at an expense of $50
a day Observation-Disclosures. 100000
1925 tons Of incoming mer-
chandise on which it is es
timated loss of 81 per ton
was incurred including light
erage. 45,525 90
6S 4S9 tons of outgoing mer-
chandise on which it is esti-
mated a loss of 75c perA ton
was incurred including light
erage. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1886. 10
$4,000 punches of bananas on
which a lighterage charge of
sc a bunch could be saved. 1900. 90
Miscellaneous sundries such as
pineapples, coffee and other
merchandise not above esti-
mated. .................. 100000
Loss to plantations, wharves,
landings, property and lum-
Der yards adjacent to the
beach. ). ........ 3O0OOO 90
I
Total $2OS 291 rs
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-08-10

Prepared byDr J. c. aver Co.. Lowell. Mass. U.sA.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-08-10
Among the Incurables.

Among the Incurables.
Daisy--What do you think? Clarice
went and sang at an entertainment in
private insane asylum.
Edie-Did she say whether they
showed their insanity much?
"Oh, yes; they encored her three
mes"-Tit-Bits.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-08-10
When "Worn Out"

When ''W0rn Out"
For years we have daily received hundreds of
testimonials from patients in which they de-
scribe their previous conditions as worn out"
Probably this term describes the feeling of sick
nerves completely as any other.
But one is never really worn OUT until too
late.
The truth is the nerves are tired
Tired, sick cause that worn out, y run
down., used up feeling. The nerves stop
doing their work properly-they protest against
neglect, in general way or in some particular
way, just exactly as they protest if you put your
fingers on a hot stove.
The protest of tired, neglected nerves is as
distinct to medical science as burn.
Paines Celery Compound is tonic for protest
ing nerves. 1t soothes them and feeds them back
to their full strength
That is why Paines Celery Compound has for
II years been the standard nerve vitalizer and
tonic.
For II years Paine's Celery Compound has
been the one great accepted tonic for the nerves,
and the most universally used tonic in the world.
Miss Barrett neglected her nerves-they
protested by making her feel worn out" and
nervous. She answered their protest.
Wells & Richardson Co.. Burlington, VI.
Gentemen:-"I moved this spring and the
extra amount Of labor with irregular meals
caused me to feel in a worn-out, nervous
condition. had headaches every day and
felt unable to attend to my regular work.
One of my nejshbors advised to try
Paine's Celery COMPOUND and am pleased
to say that it afforded immediate relief,
rejuvinating my entire system. I have not
been without it in my home since, and feet
very grateful for the results obtained from
its USE" Yours very truly, Anna A. Barrett,
1899 Sheridan Road Chicago Ill.,
No medicine, prescription, no treatment has
ever been discovered that has the marvellous, posi-
tive and direct power of cure that Paines Celery
Compound has for nervous results or nervous dis
eases. 1t has stood the test of II years time.
Its formula has been sent to every registered
physician in the United States, it is constantly
prescribed by them They know that it is the
prescription of one of the most famous physicians
known in the annals of American medicine
Prof E. E. Phelps, of Dartmouth University
Palne's Celery Compound stands alone
All reputable druggists sell and recommend
Paine's Celery Compound
WELLS, RICHARDSON 4 CO.
BURLINGTON. VERMONT.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-11-26
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago. Nov. 25-Fhe wheat laaTke
opened "a slight decline. the Mag o2
ton being orr sale 10 ,sr 1T foi 10 -.
az Pill traders ana comm -ssl0n mousse
were moderate sellers. Bcariah seifu
ment was due chiefly &c IHc liberia
movement o. new wheat IN tire north
west, supplemented by clear weather II
that section Of the country. The idfEl
deliveries ~ MinncS polls and Dutuu
caused considerable decline ia the pflc
Of wheat 0n the curb az Minneapolis af'
this decline IN turn had = tendency y
wheat crop or Argentina WITS coufictng
AdNlccS received early IN Tie day YER
Ia the effect that estimates Oh the cfol
were bcins greatly reduced. These r.
ports bFolght out Q fair demand result
ing in a slight rally sales o. May bcini
BuenOs Ayres stated that tic oamage bl
frost WAS silent and That 10 would haN
no qcrceptibls eject on the wheat crol
This view a. tie situation In The sou1
american republic practically diSpellea al
bullish sentiment and CAUSED 4 recurrence
receipts were additional bearisb infiu
cuce. atIecting the market late In In
session. During V1e day the price o
Nav declined 40 S6i- The close wa
easier Sae lower MAY OF S65s0e6ai.
The corn market was weak. The Vol
ume o. trading was small Nay close
ar ~ "a 3. loss or ltft-sc-
The duilness in wheat and corn wa
also evidenced IN oats. Nay closed 3
lower ut Sl'stfJlsf.
Provisions were firm on fair dem8n
from investors .ud shorts The stead
tone OF the hog market WIS a bullish pa
fluenco. Al The close May pork was p
q'l-c. lard mp -ia and ribs shad
higher.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-11-26
VARIscITg is DISCOVERED.
Local Men Have Located Property
Carrying the Stone, in This State.

4 new discovery Of the rare mineral,
variscite in quantity sufficient for eX-
teusiVe use was recently made b. pros
peCtors about forty miles from Salt Lake
city and within a short distance from
the line of that open sesame Of wealth,
the san Pedro. Los Angeles x Salt Lake
railroad but the owners are not Yet
ready TO disclose either their names or
the exact location of the find
Analyses OF the mineral made az the
Smithsonian Institute show that varlscite
il composed OF the same chemical in
ered'eRts as thu gem stone turquoise,
differing from the Latter slightly in color,
turquoise having 4 grcen'sh-blue shade.
while variscite is of "a bluish-green color.
It-is also more compact and hard pos
scssing a somewhat higher specific
gravity than the turquoise gem. Narlscita
is therefore susceptible Of 4 finer and
more LASTING polish; also a more per
mauevt retention of color than ordinary
turquoise. which is rather porous and
liable TO fade when exposed 20 the at
mos.here.
The owners are confident that this
variscite find Will turn out 10 b. yalu-
able as they have already received Of
Iers for their property from eastern men
who understand its value. They have
also received offers from lapCarieS for
the product if ID can be furnished IN
size and depth Of colCr corresponding 10
the samples sent them for test. The own
e-s OF the ground profess confidence IN
their ability t. fully meet all require
meuts and demands, and then sore