The Winslow mail., 1921-07-22
ARE ALL INVENTORS INSANE?
By Pierre Parrish
To the People of Winslow:


| am insane or have been so afflict-
ed and was in Washington sauand-
ering money, in justice to my asso-
clates who are supporting me- l.
therefore, deem it proper and con-
slstent to offer some explanations
l left Winslow for New York
some three months ago in anticipa-
tion of forming partnership with
Scott c. Bone, politician and ex-
newspaper man. Having conceived
number of practicable labor saw
ing and life saving inventions ap-
plicable to railroads, automobiles
and motorcycles Mr.. Bone and
failed to come to an agreement.
So I proceeded to Washington to
swing my projects singlehanded.
The patent office and the Con
gresaional Library of Washington
are veritible meccas of OPPOR-
TUNITY for those possessed of
any mechanical Or analytical turn
of mind Ideas of infinite value can
be CLEANED from the numerous files
there. This writer can offer no bet
ter suggestion to those qualifying
as outlined above than to delve into
the various diagrams and books in
anticipation of evolving new de-
vices and constructive ideas
Ny most important inventions are
as follows:
The Automatic Train Stop: In
which connection is made be-
tween the automatic block signal
system and the automatic air brake
system, therefore causing the
brakes to apply and stop the train
in the event of running by the sig
nal set against the train.
Emergency Torpedo & Attaching
Means: This invention absolutely
secures the torpedo to the rail, and
protects same from the elements.
Wrecks have been the result of the
torpedoes in use being pushed off
the rail by the snow which accum-
ulates on the pilot of the engine,
the stop signal for which the tor
pedoes were intended not being
brought to the engineers attention.
Hot Journal & Hot Wheel Arrest
ers This series of inventions aut-
omatically lubricate the journal
bearings of the cars: if in the event
that the lubricant fails to cool the
bearings, the train is automatically
stopped either by the application of
the air brakes, or by the actuation
of the block signal system ahead Of
the train.
Pneumatic Switch Cleaner: Snow
sand and other obstacles are blown
from the switch points by com
pressed air. therefore eliminating a
force of men sweeping snow from
the interlocking switch yards in the
winter season.
Protecting Devices: For automo-
bile and motorcycles, in which mot
orcycle and automobile riding is
rendered safe, even in the event Of
collisions or rolling down embank-
ments
Nonstop Train System: An in
genious device working in connec-
ton with the automatic luhricating
system, whereby it. is possible to
run freight or passenger train
across the continent without max
ing a stop except at railroad cross
ing grades or where opposing trains
have the right or way.
This writer has perfected the
ideas and drawings for at least
twenty other Inventions. which ev-
entually will be brought to the at
tention of the public. Therefore,
is that not something worth while
to show for a six weeks soiourn i'll
Washington and a couple of thous-
and dollars spent Craftsmen and
patent attorneys charge high for
their services, bnt it is observed
that some of them are well worth
the $3.50 per hour remuneration.
However, the path of the inventor
is often strewn with trials and trib-
ulations, vicssitudes and hardships
and oftentimes physical suffering.
Alexander Graham Bell the hon
ored inventor of the telephone was
SAID to be insane All school child
rem know of the historic 'Fulton's
Folly and this writer was incar-
cerated for six days in an institu-
ton in Washington where people
are held whose actions are indica-
tive of insanity. Many of the in
mates were violent, much mental
SuHer1n.S aDOunQeu anu lie HOul
seemed like days Many obseTva-
tions of human life can be made in
an institution of that kind. many
lessons are to be learned, but we
are pleased to say that this invent
or and writer was declared of sound
mind by the five alienists connect
ed with the institution.
Perhaps it is a psychological
phenomena beyond the reasoning
power of any philosopher to explain
why men with something new,
something which tends to relieve
the burden of mankind are looked
upon with distrust and awe, and
often regarded as insane. Why is
it that new ideas are SO hard of as
eimilation? The answer might be
that the wonderful faculties of
mems minds are not developed to
their practically limitless re-
sources.
Sincerely yours,
(Ciened) PIERRE PARRISH