Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 7, 14 November 1909 — Page 6

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Increasing intemperance and Spread of Alcoholism in Civil and Military Life Is the Cause Given.

DR. REID HUNT HAS GIVEN OUT A REPORT

Says It Is Concensus of Opinion That Use of Alcohol in Treatment of Disease Is Seldom of Value.

(By Roderick Clifford.) Washington, D. C, Nov 13. Increasing intemperance and the spiyad of alcoholism in civil and military life in this country and elsewhere is a subject that is engaging the attention of the federal authorities of the United States. Dr. Reid Hunt, chief of the division of pharmacology, hglenlc labratory, United States public health and marine hospital, who was delegated to represent the American government at the twelfth international congress on alcoholism, held in London, has filed his report, which has just been made public here. In the scientific sessions of the congress, the effect of alcoholism upon immunity, heredity, muscular and mental energy, its relation to tuberculosis, insanity and nervous diseases, and its use in the treatment of pneumonia and enteris fever, were discussed in. a conservative manner. Dr. Hunt's Report. Dr. Hunt thus records the results of the discussions: "The consensus of opinion of the speakers seemed to be that alcohol, in any form, is but seldom of distinct value in the treatment of disease and some evidence was brought forward to show that alcohol, even in moderate amounts, has an unfavorable effect unon offspring and has a tendency to lower resistance to infection. The dangers of alcohol to those with any tendency to nervous or mental diseases was especially emphasized by Dr. F. W. Mbtt, and the effects upon children by Prof. Clouston. "The statements frequently made that alcohol is, per se, a predisposing factor to tuberculosis received some but not marked support from an elaborate statistical study by Henschen of Sweden. The statement that alcohol in very moderate amounts has a markedly injurious action upon certain mental processes was not confirmed in a series of very careful experiments by Prof. Rivers of Cambridge. A Marked Decrease. "Figures were shown illustrating how marked has been the decrease of the use of alcohol in the hospitals of various countries. "A very great variety of subjects was discussed at the general meetings. Much attention was given to temperance teaching in the public schools, the relation of temperance to life insurance, the treatment of the inebriate, and the economic and legal aspects of alcoholism. "One of the most important of the general meetings was devoted to al-

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cohol and the efficiency of the national services, at which representatives of the naval, military, postal, railway and legal professions spoke. The extraordinary growth of total abstinence iu the British army and navy was especially emphasized; 10 per cent of the army in India are total abstainers. This growth of total abstinence in the army was attributed by the surgeongeneral, to a very considerable degree to the improvements that have been made in the surroundings of the soldier such as improved housing and food." Canteen la Needed. Jhe annual report of Judge-Advocate-General George B. Davis, of the United States Army, just issued by the war department, openly challenges the effectiveness of the prohibitive law of February 2, 1901, which abolished the official army canteen. Judge Davis states that the convictions by general court martial for the year ending June :50, 1W9, in which drunkenness was alleged as an element of the offense, aggregated 657, as against 4Xi last year. , The report continues: "The operation of the ct, prohibiting the sale of beer, etc., in any post exchange or canteen, or upon any premises used for military purposes, has undoubtedy caused the location near military resevations of resorts for the Bale of intoxicating liquors, which pander to the appetites and passions of those enlisted men who, largely by reason of the prohibition in question, frequent the same. These are beyond the 'control of the military authorities, and their presence near the military posts is highly detrimental to military discipline." That the "vino" distilled by the natives of the Phillippines is a marked factor in the canteen problem now being experienced by the army officials in the Asiatic possession of Uncle Sam is cited by a quotation from the report of the acting judge-advocate of the department of Mindanao, as follows: A Cause of Trouble. "During the past year a record has been kept in this office of the number of trials of general court-martial, wherein the evidence, either directly or indirectly, shows that the offense was due wholly or in part to the use of intoxicants. The result was, -that out of 10 convictions, 8 trials, or 32 ner cent, could be traced to that cause.

In addition to that number, there were unquestionably others, where the fact

was never shown in evidence.

"The use of native drinks, such as

vino. tuba. etc.. with their well

known demoralizing effects, has been

a source of trouble in several posts,

and a determined effort to have their

sale prohibited should be made, with severe punishments for any violation

of such laws.

"On account of the remoteness of va

rious stations in this department from

towns of any size, the ordinary diver

sions to which the soldier has been ac

customed are lacking. The result is, that, naturally, he goes to the only

nublic nlace of amusement namely.

the saloon with the consequence that

drunkenness ana oiner oueu& wucn ,

follow."

.Tudee Davis believes that restoration

of rmv canteens would be the best '

remedy; but since public sentiment

seemed strongly against this policy, he

thought prohibition off the reservation

should be added to the present prona

tion on the reservation.

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Boston, Nov. 13. "Her performance was satisfactory in every particular," said the general manager of the Fore River Shipbuilding Company. In speaking of the official trials of the American navy's new battle ship. North Dakota. The vessel is anchored in President roads after making her final twentyfour trial run at 19 knots, made to test her coal and water consumption. The battleship, during her final test, consumed 295 tons of coal, or twenty tons less than the amount required on a similar run by the Delaware, the only other vessel of her class in the American navy. The Delaware has reciprocating engines, while the North Dakota is equipped with American turbines. The water consumption was well below the guaranteed limit, but the exact figures were not made known. The official figures on the North Dakota's twelve-knot run, of twentyfour knots, shows a coal consumption of 105 tons and S80O brake horsepower, while the water rate on the turbines was 20.5 pounds, and for all puropses 22.3 pounds.

Choice Egyptian Plant, the Leaves of Which Are Used In Manufacture of Cigarette Papers Attracts the Crowd.

(By Jonathan Oinfield.) Washington, Nov. One of the most celebrated places of interest to the tourist who visits Washington during the fall months, is the Botanic Garden, one of the best institutions of its kind in the United States. William R. Smith, superintendent of the garden, in speaking of its work r-j an American News Service reporter, said: "There are 4,000 or more object lesions in botany here, arranged scientifically and geographically, inside and outside of the building. This is a garden where the public can study the best living specimens of botany that can be obtained. Anyone with an ordinary knowledge of botany, may walk through these gardens with a text book and readily recognize any of the plants and trees." A Curious Display. There are many curious and 'rare plants flourishing in the big garden. This year's exhibits Superintendent Smith considers the best and mo3t complete, from a scientific standpoint, in many years. Let us take a "botanical walk" through the wonderful garden. Accompanied by Superintendent Smith a visit was made to every nook and corner of the big grounds, and the botanical construction, the habitat, and the history of many specimens examined and explained. He is an enthusiast in his work, and often he found himself in the depths of a scientific description of some rare flower or plant beyond the comprehension of the layman. The first part of the garden visited was a large circular bed. 120 feet in circumference, to the southwest of the main greenhouse, where are planted twenty specimens of ornamental grasses, ranging from the most delicate specimens to the coarsest of jungle blades from the tropics. In the middle of the bed was a magnificent specimen of the Abyssinian cabbage banana. It is light green In color and has a delicious flavor. President Roosevelt has probably tasted it during his African expedition. No attempt has been made to grow it in the United States, although it would flourish in Florida, and would prove a valuable addition to our list of common garden vegetables. Abbyssinian Cabbage. One of the rarest and most curious plants growing near the Abbyssinian cabbage, is a gigantic red-leafed and highly ornamental looking plant called the Acalapera WHski, discovered and presented to the garden a number of years ago by the Wilkes exploring expedition in forests in the southermost point of South America. If propagated, this plant would soon become one of the chief flowers for ornamental purposes in American gardens. Another rare and curious plant is the "zebra plant," so called because its long, narrow, green blades are crossed diagonally with thin yellow stripes, giving it an appearance similar to the animal of that name. Nearby, in a small bed. surrounded by hardy mountain plants, stands a flourishing specimen of the papyrus plant. Similar plants were used 4.0OO years ago in Egypt to make paper. Its

leaves are used in Egypt today in the manufacture of the finer grades of cigarette paper. A Very Showy Palm. Probably the most showy and varied exhibit in the garden Is that of the palms. They are arranged on either side of the long central walk running through the garden. More than 2(H) speciments are represented, out of a total of nearly known varieties.

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DISEASE IN TURKEYS

Scientists Discover Parasite Kills Birds by the Thousands.

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Boston, Nov. 13. Science has discovered the cause of a strange disease which has killed off hundreds of flocks of turkeys in New England this season. It is a parasite which brings on an inflamation in birds similar to appendicitis in man. A few years ago a strange disease got among the pheasants, and thousands of these wild birds died. The scourge was widespread, and its effects were felt from Canada to Virginia. The scientists say that the same parasite which killed off the pheasants is now affecting the turkey. So serious was the situation in New England that Dr. Theobold Smith and Dr. E. E. Tyzzer of the Harvard Medical school, and Dr. Philip Hadley, of the Rhode Island state experiment station, made a special study of the disease. The organism which infects the doomed birds has been identified as an ameba. Once it attacks a turkey or a game bird there is no hone. At the present time the disease has not done much damage outside of New England, and it has been suggested that in order to prevent it from spreading infected flocks are killed.

CAUSE OF BIG SUIT

Naughty Delivery Boy Put Gasoline in the Kerosine Can.

A CASE OF LONG STANDING

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