The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-03-29
ALIENISTS
 CONSIDER
 DIETz CASE Dangers of Home Care of the Insane Held to be
 Proved.
DENNlSON TYPICAL EXAMPLE
Connecticut Society of Alienists Meets in Stratfield-Address
 by Pres. McF Farland.

The regular meeting of the Connec-
 kicut Society of Alienists which took place today in the parlors of the Ho-
 tel Stratfield was one of the most successful and interesting held since it's incorporation. The city has sell dom, if ever had a more notable gath ering of medical men. The society was organized several years ago by a number of physicians prominent in physicophthfc work and has been sue cessful from it's inception. Today It has upon it's membership roll the names of all of the best known alien bers are all connected with either pub lie or private institutions for the care Of the insane. Having devoted years the mentally unwell they have by their individual and combined effort gained for the institutions of the state a posi- lion of well deserved prominence.
 $ The present officers are: president Dr. D. w. Mcfarland. of Greens Farms; secretary pr; Almond ID D. surer Dr. Frederick D. Rutland, of Westport. The members of the exc cutive committee are: Dr. H. M. Pol Dr. Henry R. Noble superintendent of the State Hospital, Middletown; pr. c. 9J. Jackson. W'atertown; pr. Amos L. Givins of Stamford. pr. John L. Buel,
 The object of the society aside from being largely philanthropic, are many nna n the lfnat' nrst article @ of ~ the bylaws. which reads: .'The purpose of the so- efety shall be to promote the welfare of those afflicted with mental and courage the discussion and pronu1ga- fion Of scientific principles, and the adoption and application of the most approved methods for the care and restoration of those nervously unbal- anced whether in the incipient or ad- vanced stages During yesterdays ters pertaining to the future plans and welfare of the society were talked over. Considerable time was given to the discussion of the Dennison case and the shooting of Policeman Deitz by a maniac in our own city.@Plaps were suggested for safeguarding the public from recurrence of such la- enentable incidents.
 Before. the meeting adjourned for dinner a paper was read by Dr.. Frank HazeIhurst Barnes, of Stamford, upon s<alcoholisIn and treatnent.'' It was followed by a lively debate on the subject. Drs. Noble, Pollock and BueI taking part.
 The members of the society. active, associate and honorary, were nearly all present. A list of the roll is given below.
 Active members, tDr. D. w. McFar- land. Greens Farms: pr. Fl. M. Hitch cock. Greenwich; pr. Edwin B. Smith, SN0TWa1Ke 0Ts CnaFlGS w. JACKSON. Stamford; Dr. Henry M. Pollock, Nor wick: Dr. Amos J. Givens, Stamford; B JoBn TTsaefiek Buei D Enland iteh1d Wf5tpozf win D. Wadsworth, South Norwalk; pr. Henry s. Noble, Middletown; Dr. Ed win s. Van. Enfield; Dr. Wm. M.
 Associate members: pr. Max Mail house. New Haven; Dr. Gilbert T. Smith, Stamford.
 FE. aR Hammond, New York City: Hon. Chas. g. Welch. Greenwich; Dr. J. M. Mo- san. Westport; pr. G. Alfred Law berry, East Hartford: Dr. T. D. Croth- CTS. Hartford: Hon. Costello Lippit, Norwich; Judge Nelson J. Ayling, Nor- tertown;- Judge Michael c. Downs, Gtam9ord:s Hon. M. J. Holman, Say brook: Judge D. B. Bradley. IT,, West Dr. James N. Brown, Westport; Rev J. M. Buckley, (Christian Herald), New York City: Judge c. D. Lock
 Tn speaking of the society and what 1t hopes to accom- plish Dr. Mcfarland the presidents said:
 'sIt is rather a startling statement but one, which is undoubtedly true that nearly every family is interested directly. or indirectly in the care of some unfortunate member who is men tally incompetent. Unfortunately, in- sanity, like death, is always with us But 1t is a subject the world never considers unless forced to do so. So much has been written about the treatment of the insane to prejudice the public against institutional life that many unfortunates are kept at home who might be cured if properly cared for. Institutional treatment is desirable, not alone for the sake of the patient, whose cure and a1eviation Is thereby rendered more speedy and certain, but for all concerned as it obviates all such unhappy occurrences as the shooting of Policeman Deitz.
 5ssAnother important aim of the so- ciety is to gain the confidence of the public to disprove the 1urid and gro- (CoutInred on Page 9