davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1924-07-13

stems of the alders, the lines of
blackthorn hedges. the distant drifts
of elms, whose branches were still
only family misted with buds. Be
meath Robins feet the yellow red
tipped blossoms OF the birds foot tre-
foil borrowed of the flushed radiance
till they seemed as though burning
up through the ardent grass, and on
the alders the catkins CLEANED like
still thin fakes of fire. The whole
world for a few magic moments was
Tapped in an unharmful fame that
had glow without heat, and through
the gentle glory of it Robin went
home.
At 10 o'clock that night, with no
lanterns to betray them, half a dozen
Preventive men, followed by several
Of the leading men in the village,
who had got wind of the affair and
were eager to see the self-sufticient
Keasts brought TO book. all came up
over the moor through the darkness.
No light showed in the cottage as
they neared il, but that was merely
because the buttress, sweeping at
right angles to the window obscured it
from the approach. The buttress once
rounded, the men saw the light shining
as Robin Start had promised. The officer
motioned the others to stay quiet, and
then-he was a mere lad, and eager to
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Training the Snail.

VERkES trained an earthworm to
glass some twelve years ago. Miss
Mary Pinkney Mitchell, a student in
the educational psychology labora-
tory of University of Denver, work
ing under the direction and guidance
of Thomas r. Garth, has now trained
land snail Goniobasis pleuristriata
for about three months, using some
three trials day. The apparatus is
a glass T-maze somewhat similar to
that of Yerkes, the drive used is light
from a 75-watt Mazda lamp. Hiber-
nation of the snail was prevented by
keeping it in an improvised incuba-
tor.
The training of the snail was be-
gun December 3, and is being con-
tinued The average time for the
first FIVE trials in the maze was s57
seconds, and for the last five trials to
date is 316 seconds. The total errors
for first five trials were 4, and there
all there have been 102 trials made
by the snail. There are, of course.
fluctuations in the time curve. but
there is a positive tendency for the
time to decrease with successive
trials so that the smoothedout curve
indicates learning of a more or less
permanent character.
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be the first in everything-he tiptoed TO
the window and peeped through.
Robin Start was sitting quietly in
the armchair a candle burning on the
stool beside him. There was nothing
alarming in that. yet the next mo
ment the boy at the window stepped
back with great cry.
Hes got two mouths" he shrieked.
Hes got two mouths"
Far out on the dark channel father
and daughter were drawing away in
the Merrymaid, the rising wind and
some other urgent thing at their
backs. but the sense of justice done
as their solace.
And in the cottage, his wrists
tightly roped to the arms of the
chair and his silky beard shaved
away, sat Robin Start The footlight
effect of the candle eliminated all
shadow under his sloping chin, max
ing 1T seem one with his throat, and
The candle fame f1ared up as the
last of the tallow ran in a pool round
the yielding wick, and for one dis
torted moment the edges of the slit
throat ffickered to the sembIance OF
smile. Then the fame reeled and
sank, and. spark by spark, the red
of the glowing wick died into the
darkness.
IODvrichf
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| ~ Ut at st. EliZabeth's, the gov.
ernment hospital for the in
Y J insane, where more thar
1000 are being cared for, re-
search is in progress that gives prom
sanity on the world.
| No miraculous claims are made for
the system of diagnosis and treat
ment being developed by DR.. P. J.
Trentsch, senior assistant physician
at the Capitol Heights institution
but after six years of labor DR..
Trentsch is convinced that there has
proach" to coping with insanity that
medical science has known.
His findings have been presented
in a paper to the Medical Society of
the District of Columbia.
An agesold study has, in general,
divided the medical profession into
| two schools-that which viewed in
ject to being forestalled; and that
which, unwilling to follow this
theory, has held that there is a ply
sical aspect which also must be taken
into consideration. and on that basis,
has sought corrective measures.
Adhering to the latter theory. the
results that have been obtained, Dr.
Trentsch says, show that two of the
four major types of insanity can be
checked.
These are hebephrenia and cata-
tonia- which develop at the age of
adolescence. and which are in the
majority in relation to the four types
and paranoiac cases
Briefly, the underlying cause of the
former two types, as demonstrated in
series OF tests, is an inadequate or
deficient neuro-circuIatory system.
But this theory has not held good in
the maniac-depressive and paranoiac
cases, showing, Trentsch explains,
that these forms will have to be
attacked from a different angle.
The neuro-circulatory theory, on
which DR.. Trentsch is conducting his
work, is the outgrowth of the world
war.
Aviation candidates were required
to undergo physical examination.
which included tests of the pulse
beat and blood pressure in upright
and reclining positions, and after
certain set exercises. Those, who
passed these tests most satisfactorily.
1t was determined, seemed to make
the best flyers. In other words, where
there was complete coordination Of
the component parts of the body, the
body was best able to meet the de-
mands imposed upon it. Conversely,
where this coordination was lacking,
the subject could not measure up to
the necessary. requirements.
In a study of insanity patients,
where the same tests were applied.
this same lack of coordination was
in evidence; autQpsies on the bodies
patients revealed small neuro- -circu-
latory systems.
Thus, with the diagnosis backed by
autopsy findings, DR.. Trentsch ex-
plains. there is indicated a clear con-
nection between an inadequate neu-
ro-circulatory system and insanity.
The breakdown--insanit
cd, Trentsch explains, because the
subject was unable to meet the de-
mands, exacteA in the sphere in which
he or she moved
'It is just the same proposition as
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advance in Treating Mental Diseases

batant duty. Certainly that would be
preferable way"
Occupational and vocational train
ing is being used successfully in
treating patients at St. Elizabeth :
The first problem that confronts the
staff of forty specialists there is TO
get the patients mind off of his con-
dition-to arouse interest in some
thing-and here occupational therapy,
along such lines as weaving baskets,
becomes invaluable.
Later on, the patients are placed
in such occupations as farming or
chicken raising on the government
farm operated in conjunction with
the hospital. or to drafting or me-
chanical work
But today the institution is caring
for more people than reside in many
towns throughout the United States.
and DR.. Trentsch declares: Il know
that more than half of these cases
could have and should have been pre-
vented
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trying to operate a heavy truck will
a small motor The forcing can re
suit only in collapse" Trentsch says
by way of illustration.
IN the case of hebephrenia, tht
| child unwittingly was pushed for
ward at a faster pace than 1t coulc
stand, and the result is depression
deterioration and self-centered delu-
sions. These victims are in the ma
jority, and a cure is impossible.
"Catatoniac psychosis is developed
| the same way, but in this instance
| the subject becomes inactive, resis-
tive-acts just opposite to the man
ner Of a normal person. A small per-
| centage of these cases is durable"
Granting this. then. the physician
says. the first logical step to ward
off insanity is to determine just what
burden" the child is able to bear
| that the parents may become cogni-
zant OF it's limitation and be governed
accordingly.
IF this can be discovered in a
child" DR.. Trentsch amplifies, steps
can be taken to prevent the develop
ment of psychosis. The best medi-
cine is preventive medicine, and the
mental hygiene movement is probably
the best approach for coping with
this question.
This would include building up the
neuro- -circulatory system and intelli-
gently directing the child's life, SO
that it would be capable of fitting
into society as a wage-earning unit
and a good citizen"
The research, up to now, has been
conducted with older patients, and a
series of tests is being revised, with
the hope that they may be applied to
class work has demonstrated their
capabilities, that more definite fac
tors may be established with which
to work.
I'VE want to be able to say to the
parents, This child is not capable of
going too far in life and impress the
need of careful guidance" Trentsch
says.
ut is only by getting these cases in
childhood that mental breakdown can
be prevented lin later life"
The possibilities of application of
such diagnosis are nearly unlimited,
according to Trentsch. In industry
for example. it would indicate the
potentialities of the worker. In war,
and here the idea is even more strik
ing it means conservation of man.
power.
War patients, and that, in virtually
every instance, means shell-shock
victims began arriving at st. Eliza
beths late in 1917. In all, about $500
have been registered. OF these, only
about 900 have been discharged as
cured. Others have been sent elsewhere,
and veterans now compose about one
fourth of the institutions population
Put a company In the front line.
where the element of danger is equal,
and some members will suffer she'll
shock and others will emerge un-
scathed. What's the reason?" Trentsch
asks.
Simply that those men affected
were pushed too far-too much was
asked of them.
Suppose, however, that when a
man was received into the Army it
were possible to say, This soldier can
stand only SO much; he Is not fitted
for duty under hre.' Then 1t would
be possible to assign him to non-com-
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Sun as Power Source.

IN a recent paper on this subject
c. LIE Roy Meisinger records that
in certain, subtropical regions, where
coal is scarce. such as Egypt, the
Punjab, and the Karoo of South
Africa, teakwood boxes, blackened
within, fitted with glass tops and
properly insulated. have been found
to register from 240 to 275 degrees
Fahrenheit in the middle of the days,
and with the addition of an auxiliary
mirror, to reach even 500 degrees.
These boxes are used as ovens for
cooking. as well as for many other
PURPOSES.
Evening star., 1924-07-13
Plane Carries Horse.

DOR the first time a valuable breed
i ing horse has been shipped by air
plane. The animal was placed in a
crate to be flown from Paris to
Amsterdam. 1t was found, however,
that the crate was too large to go
in the airplane. 50 the floor Of the
plane was reinforced and the horsa
carried or into the sky uncrated,
Evening star., 1924-07-13

to storm fury. The Merrymaid lay
right over, the water scolding past
her dipping gunwale and the clots Of
spindrift that whirled over the side
cleaning like snownakes in the dark
ness. which was Of that intense quality
which becomes vibrant to long staring.
Robin, straining his eyes. was only
aware Of the danger when they were
almost on it. but his voice shrieked out
on the instant to- Thomasin: "Hard-a-
port" and again, III 4 desperate hurry
of sound. "Hard-a-portw
Thomasin jammed the helm up as
Evening star., 1924-07-13

then his mouth moved on and up till
1t found hers.
Robin Start waited till the cargo
had been safely run and sold, and
then he went across the moor to the
village and made a compact with the
Preventive men. The excitement of
that night bad had its usual way
with him, and he wished never to
meet danger again as long as he
lived.
He was suffering from somewhat I
similar revulsion as regarded Thorn
asin, though there he knew the old
allure would raise its head again for
him.
Bendigo's suspicious guard OF him
had relaxed, partly because the elder
man admitted that it was Robins
nerve which had planned the dash
that saved them, partly because he
thought Robin safely his daughters.
And Robin had at last done that
which had been in his mind ever since
the beginning, and had sold the secret
of the caves to his majesty's govern
ment.
Nervous of being overheard in the
village inn, Robin took the two head
men with him over the moor to the
headland, safe in the knowledge that
Bendigo was drinking heavily in the
cottage-the way in which he always
rewarded himself for a successful run.
Robin showed the men the cunningly
hidden entrances to the passages, and
stood making their final arrange
ments.
Robin found it wonderfully simple,
the step once taken. 1t was agreed
that the officers of the law were to
surround the cottage that night after
its inmates were abed, all save
Robin, who was to be sitting in the
kitchen ready to open the door. No
harm was to be done to the girl
and, indeed, the Preventive men knew
enough of Cornish juries to know that
Bendigo keast himself would get an
acQuittal; but his claws would be
drawn, which was all they wanted
a Cornish jury, would have been con-
siderably alarmed had he known of
1t. Bendigo, free to revenge him
self, had not entered into the scheme
of the man from up-country, where
the law was a less individual matter.
AT 10 o'clock, then, my man."
"a were the last words Of the
Preventive officer; but he added to
his companion as they walked away:
"The dirty double mouth" and the
distaste Of the official for the neces-
sary informer was in his voice.
"At 10 O'clock echoed Robin. and
then was aware Of quick rustling
behind him-much the noise that
big adder makes as it heaves it's way
through q dry tuft of grass. The sun
was already setting. and the glamour
GUS light made vision uncertain, yet
Robin thought he saw a movement
Of the gorse more than the breeze
warranted.
The bush in question was one of
those which concealed an opening to
the caves, and Robin pulled it aside
and peered into the darkness. Silence
and stiffness rewarded him, and he
swung his legs over and descended
little way. All was quiet and
empty in that passage; he turned into
another-that, too. was innocent Of
any presence save his. He went
through up that exit. and, still un-
easy, stared across the moor. If any
one-if by chance Thomasin had been
in the passage. she could have
slipped out that way while he was
entering by the other, and be out
Of sight by now-the sweat sprang on
to Robins brow.
Then he took counsel with himself.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-12
DO OUR CHORES FIRST

or the Lodge World Court Plan It
appears this would give England
less influence. would specifically ex-
clude questions which this country
would he unwilling to submit for
arhitrament. such as immigration,
the Monroe Doctrine and education
OF aliens. domestic questions" 1t
-riso seeks recognition over a court
already functioning and made use
Of by many other countries.
This Is not likely to meet with i'm
mediate approval from friends of
the League Of Nations il at all. 1t
will arouse discussion and will tend
TO delay our participation In world
court. Those who believe in a Court
to interpret and aid in building UP
international law will regard this
feature with doubt II not perplexity.
We best consider the question with
out undue excitement, Although be-
lieving some form OF a world court
TO be desirable and ultimately in
evitable, also that the present court
can be adapted to the needs of our
country. we nevertheless do not en-
terrain confidence that this will do
away with war. or the requirements
OF defense. 1t Is but step in what
we believe to be the right direction.
Our going In or staying out will not
be fatal to the undertaking so the
urgency for definite action on our
part is not great right now.
There are matters IN this country
which are urgent. There should be
no delay in securing genuine tax
reform, in restoring confidence in
the honesty OF our public officials.
In enforcing the laws and checking
~erininality. In reducing bureaucracy,
and in getting back to a normal
condition generally. Such matters
rather than the world court should
be the causes for our immediate
concern. We must not become con-
.fused by false issues. by herring
dragged across the trail. There are
chores waiting TO be done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-12
London Boobies
Job a Good One

London. April 90 q. +. BY mail)--
The day when Londons police force
was made UP Of stalwart though
Ignorant recruits from the East Side
has passed. Tho beer drinking
hercules with the Cockney accent Is
stepping aside TO allow tho unlycr'
sity graduate q chance to carry n
whistle and club. II now takes
more than Six feet Uf Drawn to
qualify for n pair of thick boots The
policemans duty is now a pfofeS.
sion in London
Once, before the war, n man Joined
the London force when lie could not
get anything else to do The police
man in those days earned 80 sOll'
linEs Il week. no worked ten hours
day for seven days n week ana ne
had no recreation Centers al his dl'-
posal. Thirty shillngs. even in ths
days when "A shilling knew lot NOR"
tricks than IT does to-day. harlF
sutllced 10 keep n family. Inc
guardian Of the public welfare was
always ready then to accept a iip iot
any httlc service he might perform
Now the pay liz good. the chance OF
promotion to responsible Jobs are
many. and tie conditions and hours
of service easier. The municipal su-
thOrities are taking an Interest IN
their police force. They have pro
vided clubs for the men ana theH
families. they are given better UNI
forms. and promitiOns and salary III,
Crcascs are granted for educatiohaI
attainments as we'll as merltorlou'
service.
At the same time the law OF suppy
and demand has raised the stanId,u
of requirements. The candldals
must pass stiff educational exam.
nation, he must know more bhsh9"
than is contained in the yellow pen.
ny thriller. and bc familiar win Wv
city and national government
ganiZation and operation. ihsn.
are many cases where q knoWIsGe.
of two languages is necessary l ,",
authorities must be SATISFIED WIZ
regard to his life and habits.
After the policeman has been so
cepted an apprenticeship Of 'I'I.
years is necessary. and then Nv
assigned to regular duty. nv
successful he may even get 10 w ,r~
commissioner with a "Sir TO sIiin
to his name. The London poics,htTa or
now earns from $50 to SS5 a week -
regular duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-12
FEEL BETTER
IN few HOURS
OR NO COST!

This s the time OF year when your
liver becomes Sluggish and your intestnes
become Clogged up with poisonous waste.
Your liver does not properly purify blood
that flows TO y~tr skin. The result is
sallow complexion. dark circles and PIN
pies. As these poisons continue TO flood
your system, your resistance is lowered.
you feel dull aud tired ana sick.
Make this test. Cleanse and tone your
liver with DIR. TEACHERS Liver and Blood
syrup. Contains pure ingredients pre-
sCribsd by Physicians. Helps nature
strengthen your stomach. soothe tired end
over-taNed nerves, brace up system ana
purify your blood. Notice quick differ
cnce in way You look, eat, sleep ana feel
You. too. will be satisfied. as others have.
or no cost
DR.. Thacher's is sold and recommended
by John Coughlin in Augusta Beane's
Drug Store in Gardiner; G. O. Gardner;
The Old Noyes Drug Store In Norway;
Horace 7 Poland in Tamaris~otta. VII
liam T. Quinn in HalloN ell: The wilson
Pharmacy'' in Fairfield: Bowers Pharma
cy and oxford Ave, Pharmacy in Rum
ford; Ralph l.. Booker in Randolph; Mad
ison Pharmacy in Madison: &. II. Fogg in
skowheEan and by leading druggists in
every city and toHu.-A9y.
mayls-25
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-12
BETTER TAKE A SECOND
THOUGHT

It might profit the country-it
couldn't hurt Congress-to take a
second thought about turning down
all the presidents suggestions. Con-
gress might profit from bordering
over the returns from Indiana and
consider the number that came out
to vote for Coolidge in the primaries.
There must be reason for all this,
and whatever it or these be, evidently
they are not In accord with purposes
to discredit him, to deny his admin
istration support, to flout his views
Of economy. of business, of taxation
and all that. O, no.
For one thing people want him to
have n chance; for another. they see
that he is steering a safe course;
that he is not attempting to start n
riot some place to divert attention
from anything he has been doing in
another place. He Is blowing the
furrow straight.
The people are going to see these
things more plainly as times goes on.
We believe. They comprehend that
much OF this, which is professedly
done on behalf of the public, is
really intended to put something
over the public. Take the bill to
abolish the Labor 3oard. for in
stance; it should be clear to those
who think that this would deprive the
public of a voice in the affairs of
that board, that it would turn over to
organized labor the control
Some of these numerous demagogi
cal delusions are coming out in the
wash,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-05-12
HOPEFUL OF A NEW SERUM

There is note Of hopefulness re-
specting the use of the new serum
being applied to treatment of pneu-
monia. pr. Lloyd d. FELTON,, assist
ant professor Of preventive medicine
at Harvard, devised the method and
success has attended the application
of Il. Authorities are expecting that
It will reduce the death rate from
that disease but do not wish 70 form
conclusions without sufficient data
on which to base them.
The new method consists In elimi-
mating from the original anti-pneu-
monia serum the harmful sub
stances. which in some instances had
produced violent reactions, leaving
only the protective elements.
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