Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-09-13
WITH NORMAL PULSE BOY
SLEEPS SIXTEEN DAYS
Julian Brice's Case Has Star
tied the Medical World.
Holds Conversation With
Friend Over a Mile Away
Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)

Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)
GAINESVILLE, Ga, Sept. Sin
coma which apparently seems a sound
sleep, with pulse normal and teInpera-
ture medium, Julian Brice, the l7-year-
old son of Mrs. Z. o. Brice, of this city,
has been asleep for 16 days without an
awakening. This remarkable trance has
startled local medical science and prac-
ticing physicians from over the state
and south have made frequent visits 20
the Brice home in vain ende1vor to
diagnose the case. All leave with per-
picked brows and give the boy only "a
short while to live, but contrary to
these predictions, life has remained in
tact since the first prophecy that he
would live only "a hours.
The astounding trance began Wednes-
day, August "a, when he arose from
nights slumber. Preparing to don his
clothe s for the day, he received a pain
in the neck. Turning to his mother,
who was in the room. he remarked that
he was not going to live long. and fell
back on the bed falling into sleep
that so far is without awakening.
Prominent physicians were called n,
but all medical administrations failed
TO bring the lad forth from his slumber
After he had lain in this coma for IL
hours, attending uoctor- reported that
he would not live for another day. How
ever life has ressaained intact until yet.
TALKS WITH FRIEND.
On last Sunday Julian seemed restless
throughout the night. His mother be-
came uneasy and began to talk to him.
Soon, as though awake, he began mum
bling incoherent words about his clos
est friend, Julian Jackson. who resides
on the other side of the cty. The
mother, bending over close to the boy,
heard him talking, as though in con-
versation with his chum. Very Few of
the words were distinct but it was gath
cred that the conversation seemed with
the Jackson lad. He soon quit talking
and Mrs. Brice was called to the 1tele-
phone in an adjoining room. Julian's
friend was at the other end of the line,
and he asked how the sick hoy was.
Mrs. Brice reported his condition as be-
ing no better. Jackson then said that ne
could not sleep for dreaming OF Julian,
as 1t seemed as il they were t-e-~>Or
and talking as distinct as life.
One South Carolina doctor, who was
a recent visitor to the Brice home.
stated before his departure that when
young Brice awoke he would be able TO
tell some astounding experiences In the
spiritual world while asleep.
On yesterday afternoon the sick boy
called his mother who was sitting at
the bedside. She answered, and he
said:
Mamma. I want to die and go TO
heaven. Tell all the boys that I'll meet
them there"
Further efforts failed to bring another
response from him and he is still in
seemingly unconquerable slumber.
BRIGHT. YOUNG MAN.
Young Brice is considered one Of the
city's brightest young men. He grad
uated from the Gainesville High school
last May, carrying away all honors cas-
lily. The nearest physicians can ap-
proach as to the cause Of the trouble
is break down Of the nervous system
Julian being of a nervous temperament
Then a slight electric snock he received
recently is also held accountable for the
immediate cause of his condition.
His mother is a most faithful senti-
mel by the bedside both night and DAY.
Julian was always a close companion TO
his parent, always sharing with her In
every delight he chose, and prided his
mother as being his closest and dearest
friend. Mrs. 1rice has held up well I'M
der the circumstances, bearing with all
fortitude and patience the troubles and
work that have been left almost entire
ly to her on account of his sickness. On
Yesterday she told a few friends that
had gath cred around the home that she
had given UP almost all hope, but be-
lieved that Gods will would be done in
a way that would turn out well for both
she and her son.
Julian Is an active member Of the
First Methodist church of this city,
faithful attendant at his Sunday school
and is a familiar figure in all church
work where he can be Of benefit.
A termination in his condition for
either better or worse is expected i'm
mediately, judging from statement
from attending physicians, who say that
a crisis will soon be reached.
The eyes OF the state and the south's
most prominent physicians have turned
toward this case, and no doubt but Il
will go down in the annals Of medical .
history as one of the most remarkable
in the practice of medicine.