Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 42, Indianapolis, Marion County, 29 June 1920 — Page 5

|||||||f > < >RK on i-o: Public and nfortunates. PISkBeT not crime I By FREDERIC J. BASK. I NEW YORK, June 29.—The killing of IDr. James W. Markoe, a prominent New York physician, In St. George’s church, here, some time ago, by an escaped 'nnatic, has created widespread a'gltan for the amendment of the state infcity laws with a view to preventing the ijlpinence of another such tragedy. jjapA committee of the New York Neurosociety, headed by Dr. Charles reforms covering the whole of procedure In insanity cases. It Is probable that the conclusions SHbls committee will be embodied In gHll to be introduced into the state nest fall. inadequacy of the present laws demonstrated by statistics recently fathered by the Brooklyn Neurological society, which show that from 75.000 to 125,000 insane persons are at large In the state of New York, while another possible 10,000 are free to come and go la the state of New Jersey. All of these, of course, are not to be regarded as dangerous or necessarily fit subjects for an institution. Probably the majority are harmless, but unquestionably a large number come under the category of "border line” cases —persons who may go for weeks at a stretch without evidencing the slightest sign of abnormality, but who are likely to lapse into insanity at any moment. Under these conditions, a blameless life Is no longer any protection to a man. You may have an irreproachable past, a sunny disposition, a host of friends and not an enemy in the world, and yet here in New York you run about the same chance of violent death as a desperate criminal. If a taxi doesn’t do the work, then a lunatic is apt to. You never can be certain from one day to the next that someone isn’t likely to come along, take a dislike to the cut of your garments or the way you comb your hair, aud suddenly be tilled with an irresistible desire to shoot you. The lunatic who killed Dr. Markoe gave as his excuse the fact that he had a painful headache. A few months before that another lunatic had suddenly become violent in the lobby of a New Y'ork theater and slashed three women with a knife before he was caught and manacled. But the police court records are full of such cases, and have been for years. They will doubtless continue to be until society ceases to regard Insanity In the light of a crime and recognizes It as a disease, the same as smallpox or tuberculosis. EXPERTS SHOILD PASS ON CASES. This is the chief object of the campaign now being carried on by New York neurologists. They wknt the laws amended so that in the future the final decision as to a insanity, and as to the course tr be pursued in cases of Insanity, shall be determined by a competent board of medical experts, and not, as present conditions, by a Judge, who is seldom an authority on insanity, and to a Jury of laymen who usually know nothing whatsoever about It. They want the lunatic taken out of the hands of lawyers and turned over to competent doctors. For years the medical profession has persistently advocated such a course, but always it has teen opposed on the grounds that no man can be deprived <•£ hjs liberty without due process of low. Theoretically, even a raving maniac s.i.iy be entitled to his hearing in court l -fore being sent to an institution. The idea that, without this provision, it would be easy to railroad an alleged insane person tc an institution, has ai-v-;y raised an obstacle to any reform. Yet from the medical viewpoint It la quite as absurd for a person's sanity to be passed upon by a judge and jury as It would be to have a judge and Jury determine whether or not a person ishould be operated upon for appendiis easily recognized by lay|Hi, but there are some types of in-

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sanity which are very apt to escape the untrained eye of the Jury. For Instance, the basis of the layman's decision is usually whether or not the accused Is capable of recognizing the enormity of his offense, yet every neurologist knows that many patients who have the finest sense of right and wrong suffer most from morbid obsessions which run counter to their moral principles. “I know of two patients,” says one New York neurologist, “both accused of murder, who had pursued their vocations uninterruptedly up to the time of the deed and for sometime afterwards— In fact, until the arrest occurred. “They had in-, no way aroused suspicion among their friends and business acquaintances; each man had planned the crime In all its details, and each had taken elaborate measures to conceal his Identity'as the perpetrator; each appeared mentally healthy, yet Investigation proved that both were paranoiacs; each believed himself ordained to commit the murder, and each had a family history.” A man of this type might appear perfectly sane tc a lay Jury. Indeed, according to Dr. Dana of the York Neurological society, It has become practically ImiwssiHe to commit a paranoiac to an asylum. “By that, I mean that the commitment of a paranoiac has become little more than a farce,’" he says. “For the past twenty years I have not committed one such patient. It is no use. The average jury lets him right out.” This statement Is corroborated by Dr. Walter Timme, also a member of the New York Neurological society, who says that for this reason many of the best men In the profession will no longer take commitment cases. “It is like this,” he says. “We are credited and authorized by law to commit patients we think are insane; this Is done both to protect the patient and to protect society; but the patient, after being committed, may obtain a writ of habeas corpus, carry his’ case before a lay jury, and be released. He may then turn around and sue the doctors who pronounced him Insane. “As we all know, this happens very often. JURY SYSTEM BAD. SAYS AUTHORITY. “It would be far better to do away with the jury system and hare commitment cases submitted to a commission of experts—medical men of unquestioned standing in their profession; not a group of political appointees, but a commission appointed by scientific societies. “Such a commission composed of men who know and understand something about the disease would be far better qualified to weed out those who properly need medical care than any court or lay jury could hope to be.” Dr. John F. W. Meagher, president of the Brooklyn Neurological society, who is Joining in/the campaign for the amendment of the state laws, also has some disquieting remarks to contribute on the present situation. “We want the legislature to Investigate the state insanity law,” he says. “We claim that these laws as they now stand are both unjust to the pa-_

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CHAPTER LXXVI. Jim’s working day begins at 8, and the cap factory lies across the river. So 1 had to get up at 0 this morning. I woke Jim half an hour later. But Neal, whose job didn’t summon him till 9, I permitted to sleep until Jim was almost ready for breakfast, then I hurried my brother oft to the bathroom to wash and shave, and tried to tidy up his room a bit before I served Jim’s breakfast on the refectory table. Jim had small appetite for his coffee. I didn't blame him. Over on the window sill lay Neal’s collar and tie. His blue serge coat was draped across the back of a chair and his hat hung crazily on a branch of one of the Italian torcheres. The room had an air of having been slept in. It was from this tawdry setting that Jim limped off to his day's work. An hour later I saw Neal start jauntily away. And then I grimly set the place In order. Scarcely had I finished when Evvy arrived. While I dressed she perched cosily on my becWnd began to chat about “that icicle of a Bryce woman,” and “handsome Capt. Winston,” and “poor, wicked Pat Dalton.” There I stopped her; I didn’t want to learn anything about the husband of Jim's sister, Virginia, from Evvy. Evvy flitted from the subject good-nat-uredly. “Put on the cunning little dress you wore yesterday,” she said. “It's so becoming.” I crossed obediently to the chair where I had put the dress to air the night before. and as I lifted it the telegram from Tom Mason fell from its folds. The yellow paper was scented with my violet Bachet—it had an intimate air. I crumpled my hand, remembering that it had lain all yesterday in the bosom of my dress. “Isn’t it cool enough for n suit?” I asked. “Anyway. I hate to wear the same dress two days in succession—l think they wear out so much faster that way." “Maybe.” responded Evvy, indifferently tient and constitute a menace to society. “There Is r,o limit upon the number of times a patient may be committed to an Institution and set free; he may get out of a hospital every time he is sent fh“re. prrvid“d he h-is funds enough to pay the legal expenses. “Is Bitch a man fit to be at large? “Fortunately most Judges are becoming very sensible In dealing with insanity C3ses; they frankly admit that they are not qualified to diagnose various types of insanity and prefer not to assume tne responsibility for committing a patient. “But they are not all like that. “I know from personal experience of one Judge who. in the face of the testimony of medical experts, asked a patient, 'Are you insane?’ and when the patient answered, ‘No.' discharged him without going any further into the matter.”

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—whether or no dresses wore out quickly was of small moment to her. I crept Into my closet to slip out of my kimono and into a suit; but before I emerged, fully clad, I had torn the telegram into tiny bits. Then I put on my hat and we started at once for Tom Mason’s; but the morning had slipped away, and It was noon before we arrived. There is something soljd and reassuring about Mr. Mason's dignified, oldfashioned house. And his quaint, oldfashioned housekeeper, in her gray mohair and dainty white kerchief, gave me a glimpse of something very sweet In Mr. Mason’s nature. The “Old Lady,” as Evvy called Mrs. West right to her face, I spoke of Mr. Mason as “Tommie," and I when I saw how this sweet-faced, whitehaired woman loved “her boy," I was ashamed of every doubt I had ever felt of Tom Mason. Mrs. West had sent Jim’s package down to the Mason offices, thinking that it might contain something that “Tommie's” secretary needed for some interior decorating work they were taking 'up. I wanted to go for It at once, but that violated all Mrs. West’s Ideas of hospitality, and we simply bad to stay to luncheon —a delicious affair, as dainty as the “Old Lady” herself. —Copyright, 1920. (To Be Continued). Rose Grower Dies in Hospital Here Michael Henry Lynch of West Grove, Pa., president of the Dlnges-Conrad Company of Philadelphia, one of the oldest rose-growing concerns in the United States, died at St. Vincent's hospital yesterday following a surgical operation performed about a month ago. Mr. Lynch was a brother of Patrick ! J. Lynch, clerk of the Indiana supreme | and appellate courts. lie came here with his wife and dough- : ter. Miss Marie Lynch, in May to visit his brother en route to California to j spend the summer. Shortly after he arrived in Indianspo'is j he became ill and physicians advise! an i operation. Arrangements were made to take the 1 body to West Grove today. T. J. Lynch will accompany Mrs. Lynch and her daughter. Services -ill tie heifl at St. Mary's church at Vest Grove. Mr. Lynch was a member of the Philadelphia council, Knights of Columbus. He was widely known in the west for his acts of charity. He owned a large amount of property and was well kuokn on account of his model farm. The American Beauty rose was perfected by his company, which operated a large number of greenhouses in the eastern states.

TELLS OF WORK WITH U. S. FORCES K. of C. Director Returns From Siberia and China.

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WILLIAM F. FOX. While there are no large combats involving a wholesale loss of life in SI berla and China, the American forces stationed in that territory are witnessing daily the killing of many natives of the country, according to William F. Fox, 2940 Central avenue, who has Just returned from a seven months' trip to the Orient. Fox is one of the twelve supreme dt rectors of the Knights of Columbus and has spent more than half a year as Knight of Columbus commissioner to the Orienr, where he has been supervising the welfare work of the K. of c. organization among the American soldiers in Eastern Asia. TROUBLE IN CHINA SERIOUS. Trouble among the Mongolian and Manchurian troops in China is serious;. Fox says. “Until fighting stops and peace Is restored through the medium of ticChinese republic, there ts no chance for American business " said Fox. Economic conditions In the Philippine Islands are good, according to Fox. who points out that the islands have an abundance of commercial products. Visits by Commissioner Fox were made

wherever American troops were stationed. Among some of the more Important stations are: Tientsin, Fifteenth infantry; Pekin, marines on legation patrol duty; Shanghai, the “Yangstee river patrol," sailors; Hong Kong, sailors; Manila and Yokohama, sailors of the South Dakota and Brooklyn ships. ENTERTAINMENT FOR C. 8. SOLDIERS. Around Vladivostok, the Thirtyfirst and Twenty-seventh infantry regiments are stationed on guard duty for the 2,000 miles of Trans-Siberian railway, and where are many units of American engineers, Fox and his companions spent much time in presenting plays and other entertainment for the United States soldiers. “Three theatrical units and three orchestras from the United States are relieving the soldiers from home of the

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monotony of Siberian soldier life,” declared Fox. German and Asatrian prisoners in Siberia who have talent In magical or theatrical lines have been pressed into service, as well as many English entertainers, according to Fox. “The Knights of Columbus is supplying the soldiers with comforts and necessities,” said Fox. Tobacco and confectionary are also distributed to the troops through the K. of C. units. Fox has been directing the work of welfare of the K. of C. organization since April 1, 1918. Until seven months ago ho was stationed In New York. In two weeks he expects to leave for New Haven, Conn., to make a detailed report of his Investigations and work to the national officers of the society.

Scrims, 23c Curtain scrims, 36 ins. wide ; plain center, finished with flora! borders; sheer quality; regular 35c value— WEDNESDAY ONLY Yard, 23c Third Floor Corsets R & G corsets. In medium bust, with 4 hose supporters; good coutll; wonderful value — WEDNESDAY ONEX Each, 81.39 Second Floor Georgettes Printed Georgettes. In light or dark patterns: 3b inches wide; figured and Cowered patterns; regular $l5O quality. WEDNESDAY ONLY Yard, 89£ Main Floor Cones'BossWork Shirts, $1.29 Medium blue cheviot, best make, yoke back, double stitched, pocket, faced sleeve, cut extra large and roomy; sizes 14V£ to 1* (limit 2). WEDNESDAY ONLY Each, 51.29 Third Floor Hat Sale! Vntrimmed shapes for women, * small, medium and large models; also black; very special. WEDNESDAY ONLY Each, SI.OO Second Floor. Silk Poplin 36-lnch silk poplin In black, navy and other staple and fancy colors; regular sl.® value. WEDNESDAY ONLY Yard, 99£ Main Floor. Long White Silk Gloves, $1.29 Kayser make, double tipped, splendid quality silk. Paris point back; lot of 3 dozen pairs, sizes 8 and S% only; clean stock. $2.50 and $3.00 value, these sizes— WEDNESDAY ONLY Pair, $1.29 Main Floor. Middy Suits Regulation middy suits, of tail, copen, navy and rose; sizes 16 to 23: full plaited skirts; regular $7.50 value. WEDNESDAY ONLY $6.95 Second Floor Mattresses Felt combination mattress, reversible; full weight and size; can be used either side; covered with handsome art ticking; very special for WEDNESDAY ONLY $8.95 Third Floor Cut Glass Set 75^ Cut glass cream rtna sugar sets; pretty patterns and our regular SI.OO value— WEDNESDAY ONLY Set, 75^ Main Floor

Mrs. Brandon Dies of Double Pneumonia Mrs. Marie Sheppard Brandon, 44, of 287 East Pratt street, died of double pneumonia yesterday following an operation. Funeral arrangements have not been made, but burial will be at Crown Hill cemetery. Mrs. Brandon has lived In Indianapolis during her life with the exception of ten years which was spent In California. She is survived by two sons, Karl Pand Chester F. Brandon, both of this city; two daughters, Ruth Brandon and Mrs. Josephine Dower of Auburn, Wash., and one sister, Mrs. C. M. Druley of this city. /

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Boys’ Hats Just 25 dozen at this price, boys’ bats of fancy mixtures and black straws; up to SI.OO values— WEDNESDAY ONLY Choice, 49^ Main Floor Boston Bags Boston bags, large size; made of imitation leather, waterproof; nicely lined; $2.50 value— WEDNESDAY ONLY Each, $1.95 Main Floor Boys’ Suits All wool blue serga suits for boys: also rich looking novelty cassimeres, all sizes; up to $18.75 values— WEDNESDAY ONLY $12.65 Main Floor Women’s Union Suits, 59c Fit-rite fine gauge bleached cotton union suits, size 36 and 38, lot of 13 dozen, mostly cuff knee style, first quality, worth $l.O0 — WEDNESDAY ONLY Suit, 59^ Main Floor White Pumps Women's oxfords and pumps of white canvas, with turn soles and covered heels, an extra special. WEDNESDAY ONLY Pair, $2.85 Main Floor, Petticoats Women's gingham and seersucker petticoats, In white, tan and blue; extra special for WEDNESDAY ONX.Y Each, 89^ Second Floor. Women’s Vests 35c Fine stitch, pure bleached, sleeveless, wide crocheted lace yoke, mercerized taped narrow hold-fast shoulder strap; sizes 34, 36 and 38; good 50e value (3 for $1.00), WEDNESDAY ONLY Each, 35^ Main Floor. Silk Skirts One lot of women’s silk shirts, in plaids and stripes of various colorings; all sizes. Very special for v WEDNESDAY ONLY $3.95 Second Floor Rompers Children's rompers, of gingham and poplin. In stripes, plain colors and plaids; trimmed with white collar and cuffs; special WEDNESDAY ONLY Each, $1.49 Second Floor Wall Brush Wool wall brush, good size, long and short handle; can bo washed; $1.19 value— WEDNESDAY ONLY Each, 79d Basement