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HOUSTON ; POST-DISPATCH: TUES DAY MORNING AUGUST '51 924.
Veeds of State Insane
Wards Bared by Doctor
Harrington Scores Public
for Holding False
Attitude
. "i (Associated Press)
: AUSTIN 'Texas Am- 4. Insane
-wards ot the State are suffering from
lack ot properly trained physicians
and from a public attitude said to be
"anything but wholesome Lr. a. ti.
Harrington member of the State
--board of control declared in a public
statement Monday on the condition
of the State hospitals.
. The board of control has general
supervision over these institutions. In-
adequate salaries mistaken ideas us
to the functions ot the hospitalBj and
lack of any "special advocate ' for
Uem before the State legislature has
Drought about a condition in which
these Institutions have been allowed
to "drift" the statement said.
- Dr. Harrington through this' means
appealed to the people of the State
and the legislature for more liberal
sapport and more intelligent concep-
tion of the insane asylums.
The attitude of the public since
the people regard these institutions
for custodial care only has been any-
thing but wholesome" said Dr. Har-
rington. "As a result the average
case of mental disease is kept out of
these hospitals until thn very last
moment or when they can no longer
be handled by the family themselves.
The attitude of even the average
physician in the State with reference
to the insane is much the same as
that of the public. In fact the average
physician has probably been more re-
sponsible than anyone else for our pe-
culiar attitude toward the insane. His
yiewpoint in a lurge measure is due
to the fact that for a long time the
ordinary curricula of medical colleges
have devoted little attention to the
subject of nervous and mental dis-
eases. Salaries Inadequate
"It has been continuously difficult
for our superintendents to secure a
- sistant physicians who have had the
proper training in nervous and mental
diseases. It is true that the State
has not paid adequate salaries to com-
mand the time and talent of physi-
cians specifically trained for this sort
of work. This lack of pay has prob-
ably been due to two causes: First
the fact that these institutions hare
been controlled by local boards devot-
ing a minimum of their time without
pay to the institutions and who them-
selves in most cases were ignorant
of the possibility of curing a large
percentage of the cases that enter
these institutions; the second cause
reverts to our successive legislatures.
If the superintendent of the institu-
tions has been unable to impress his
board the average physician and the
public generally with the fact that
these institutions should not be re-
garded merely as custodial it follows
as a reasonable conclusion that the
members of the legislature would
themselves fail to appreciate the
necessity of appropriating sufficient
money to secure trained talent in the
treatment of these unfortunate peo-
ple. "Mental disease is no more repre-
hensible if Indeed as much so as
physical disease. The individual mny
often be directly responsible for the
latter but blumeless. tc a larg" d-
g'. fjr tiie former. I believe that
if the records of all the patients at
the State hospitals were carefully re-
viewed the fact would be disclosed
that heredity has been a stumbling
block in the proper approach to the
real causes of mental and nervous
diseases. We commonly assume that
insanity is hereditary and therefor.-
;s incurable. I ndoubtedlv this is the
most common cause of mental diseuse
but does not. by any means include
all cases; nor doe it follow that
I where family history shows insanity
that acute cases or any cases in the
acute stage arc incurable. The public
needs education in their attitude to-
ward these institution" and I think
this education should include the
medical profession itself.
"It is the purpose of the board of
control nut nnl to secure increased
physical comforts for these wards of
the State hut to try to induce the
legislature to provide better facili
ies for their medical treatment. Hav-
ing nil these institutions under one
consulting board this object can be
accomplished much more intelligently
and effectively than was possible un-
der the old system of separate boards
for each institution; in fact it is hnrd
ly possible under any other method
thnn the co-ordinated effort of ull the
institutions under one board.
Need Capable Physicians
"Kvey if increased facilities are sup-
plied more buildings physicians at-
tendants and more sources of recrea-
tion they still do not constitute what
should he the demands of the people
of the Htate. and which the friends
and relatives of these wards have a
right to expect from the State. A
hospital whether a private or a Stnte
institution should not only have prop-
er material facilities for th treat-
ment of disease mental or physical
but it must have men in charge of it
who are capable of treating the dis-
eases and nurses and attendants in
sufficient number and of sufficient
training to carry out the instruction
of the physician. In so far as a
hospital fails to provide these things
just to that degree it fails to he a
hospital. The people of the State
who pay taxes for the support of
Down With Cooking
and stewing Summer mornings
QUICK QUAKER - ready in 3 to S minutes. No
hot kitchens no fuss no muss no frying pans to clean
HERE'S the new Summer breakfast Quid
Quaker tn new Quaker Oats.
Rich and flavory a complete vigor breakfast
cooked served and eaten the kitchen cleared
away and spotless in m jiffy.
Take the place of too heating foods gives you
the strength to keep up Summer vitality gives
women freedom from kitchen work.
Try it. Not its rich Quaker flavor. See what
a joy it ia.
Standard fall six emdyoeight packages
Medium: lVi poandti Large: 3 pounds 7 ox.
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thus Institutions bare a right to
expect and demand that they shall
be conducted upon tne nignest mod-
ern plane of economy and efficiency'
in order that the beat results may
be obtained. '
"The people of the State hare a
right to expect the same in regard to
State supported educational institu-
tions; but the-difficulty is that while
the public in general have a fair con-
ception of what is required in higher
educational institutions they do not
have an intelligent conception of what
the eleemosynary Institutions are un-
dertaking to do. The last legislature
gave money for increasing the phys-
ical comforta and capacities of these
institutions not to the degree it is
true that was asked for by the board
of control and not to the degree Uiat
the people of the State have a right
to expect. It is believed and hoped
that tne next legislature will be gen-
erous not only in providing increased
facilities for housing and care of the
States wards but also for providing
increased salaries that will secure
better help. The board of control
realizes that 'brick and mortar' do not
constitute an educational institution
but these are of more necessity for
hospitals than they are even for edu-
cational institutions.
"We have heard much during the
preliminary campaign just closed on
the part of the various candidates for
governor of the necessity for in-
creased educational facilities. The cry
has come up all the way from the
rural schoool to the university. To
this end. it is proposed to multiply
departments extend the curriculum
and employ better talent. This is a
very worthy ambition on the part of
the educational interests of the State
the consummation of which is highly
desirable. Hut the eleemosynary in-
stitutions have had no special advo-
cate before the bar of legislative en-
actment. They Save therefore been
allowed to drift in a great degree
as 'custodial institutions;' where peo-
ple were put to remain the balance of
their lives without hope of cure or
release.
"I am appealing to the people of
the State and yie legislature for a
more intelligent conception of our in-
sane asylums and for a more liberal
attitude toward their requirements. I
shall at somexfuture time touch upon
the additions and betterments which
have been added during the lastvyear
to these institutions and which will
be still further increased during the
next fiscal year.
Merchants of 41 States
Attend Retailers' Meet
(Associated Press.)
ST. LOns. Aug. 4. Merchants
from 41 States attended the opening
sessions here Monday of the annual
convention of the American Retailers
association of which I. G. Boone of
Elkton Ky. is president. A varied
program including industrial talks
educational sessions luncheons and
receptions have been arranged for
delegates with today's business con
sisting of registration and informal
group discussions looking toward the
annual banquet Wednesday night at
which Senator T. H. Caraway of Ar-
kansas will speak of "What Interest
lias the business Man in Politics."
President of College
At Port Arthur Quit
(Post-Dispatch Spedal)
PORT ARTHUR. Teias Aug. 4
Leonard Power president of the
Port Arthur college for the past year
has resigned his position and wiH
take up the work of principal of the
Ilryan Avenue High school of Dallas.
In addition to his duties as principal
of the high school Mr. Power will
give special lectures in Southern
Metbodist university.
The board of trustees has named
A. H. Chenirr as his successor. He
i here in charge of the work. Mr.
Chenier comes from the commercial
college of Tyler.
Soviet Government Agree
To Pay on British Debt
(Associated Press.)
LONDON. Aug. 4 The Anglo-
Russian conference here was reported
Mondav afternoon to have concluded
an important economic and financial
agreement. Official confirmation of
the report was not obtainable.
It is understood that the soviet
government has agreed to pav Oreat
ltritain 2N.00O.OO0 of the Russian
debt which it wns unofficially esti
mated was 100.000000. '
Russian Authorities Seize
Motorship From Alaska
NOME Alaska Aug. 4. Russian
authorities have seized the Nome a
motorship of this city and confiscated
her cargo according to word received
here Monday from Anadyr Siberia.
UV'l.lU'HII
3 to 3 minutes
RADIO SETS ARE
BANISHED FROM
STATE PRISON
Narcotic Smuggling
Plot
Receded
(Associated Press.)
PHILADELPHIA Aug. 4. Radio
sets bavs been banished from the
Eastern State penitentiary following
discovery that convicts were utilis-
ing them to receive dot and dash code
messages detailing how narcotics
wouts be smuggled into the prison
Alfred V. Fleischer president of the
board of trustees said Monday.
The discovery was made when a
visitor was called in by a convict to
fix a set m one of the cells. Having
a knowledge of code tne visitor upon
adjusting the apparatus heard a mes
sage stating that a rubber ball tilled
with drugs would be tossed over the
penitentiary wall on the day toe mes-
sage was received.
Upon leaving the prison he informed
Mr. Fleischer and shortly afterward
guards placed on watch saw a rubber
ball pop over the wall and land on the
grass plot inside the prison. When
opened it was found to contain a
qunntity of narcotics according to
the officials.
The order banning radio sets was
immediately issued.
Colorado County School
Census Shows Big Gam
(Post-Disnatch Special)
WEIMAR. Texas Aug. 4. Fig
ures compiled by County Superintend
'Why the English drink
lS4 QUADS 1
Good
tothclaG
Drop'
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MAXWELL HOUSE
TEA
TTtoe lesmffltt of
toeless Buying
Service
Insurance
foYcmrCa''
ent B. H. Meinert from his recent
school census report Indicate sub-
stantial gain in Colorado county
scholastics. . The total number for
this year is B286.
New school buildings are being
erected in several localities and prep-
arations are being made to take care
of the increased number of pupils
throughout the county.
AirService Investigation
Reports Are Completed
' (Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON Aug. 4. Reports
of investigators who for several
months have been investigating the
administration of all branches of the
air service Monday were before the
special houae committee authorised
to inquire into all phases of aircraft
activity which was called for its first
session since congress adjourned.
Pending a complete survey of the
data Chairman Lam pert said a plan
of procedure could not be formulated
but that he hoped to push forward
rapidly with the investigation. He in-
dicated that several meetings prob-
ably would be held this week and if
heads of the army navy and postal
air services were in Washington that
they would be asked to testify.
Several inspection trips to nearby
aviation fields und aircraft plants he
said probably will be taken by the
committee in the immediate future.
FORT WORTH LOWERS OAS.
FORT WORTH. Texas Aug. 4.
Oasoline service stations of the larger
companies in Fort Worth Monday
were in general agreement on a 1-cent
per gallon reduction in retail gasoline
prices the service station price gen-
erally being 1C cents which was
started Saturday and generally met
Sunday. Small dealers were in some
instances quoting prices a cent or two
lower.
without fatigue.
This is because tea is abundant in vitamines
nature's re-vitalizers. Because of them tea is a
quick-acting stimulant. It quenches your thirst deli-
ciously. And you feel better at once. It refreshes
you soothes your nerves and furnishes new vigor.
The English discovered all this. Small wonder they
drink so much tea.
Drink tea in the morning and again with your lunch-
eon. Drink it in the afternoon and with your evening
meal You'll feel better all dav if you do this. You'll
be steadily cool and comfortable.
Critical housewives women who are most fastidious
about what they buy and drink and serve look upon
the Maxwell House brand as the best "tea insurance."
They know it guarantees quality. Maxwell House
means genuine goodness thoroughly trustworthy at
all times. No matter what your tea taste Maxwell
House will please you.
Far tah at alt dm test
poand half-pound and
UU-2iQ and 500 to a
CHEEK-NEAL COFFEE CO.
Nashville Houston. Jacksonville.
Richmond. New Yoax
Motor repair bills and part replacements are most
often made necessary thru carelessness in the buying
of lubricating oiL Many motorists seem to be of the
opinion that "any eld oil will do" but this is not
the case. - j
In order to properly lubricate all bearing surfaces
in the motor and protect under the trying conditions
of heat and load to which it is subjected an oil must
have certain qualities it must hold its lubricating
body under high temperatures and under heavy loads:
it must be viscous enough to properly lubricate ana
protect and yet light enough to reduce internal fric-
tion to the minlmiiTTi and to "splash" readily it
should have a low carbon content and should be uni-
form in its body free from deleterious substances
and be clear clean and pure.
Humble Motor Oil is an unblended lubricant made from high-
grade Gulf-Coast crudes and is specially designed and refined to
meet all of the severe service conditions encountered in the
motor. His the safe oil tor your car. Look for ths Humble Signs.
Humble Oil & Refining Company
In ISM thtrtwtrt (oar Ikarstlns
art mar mm iuwuuv motor utnicin inonxt mumw
bwUioHoiafimfUmotoraHdchaptHdgctiiful.
Conspiracy to Murder i
Charge in Hobart Case
I Associated Press)
AMARILLO Texaa Aug. . 4. A
charge ot conspiracy to murder was
filed against B. T Miller local at-
torney and Mrs. Ruth Hobart here
Monday in connection with the slaying
of . W. Hobart Plalnview traveling
man July 14. v
Miller woo already was free on
bond on charge of murder In con-
nection with the ease surrendered to
Sheriff Less Whltaker and Ranger
Sergeant Wheatley Monday morning
following a two-day search for him
Srompted by a statement tnade Satur-
ay by R. A. Starnes ' former Ama-
rillo policeman.
Mrs. Hobart widow of the slain
man was returned from Plainview
Saturday where she was free on
bond on a murder charge in connec-
tion with the case. Both were placed
in the Potter Tounty jail Monday.
Huge Lake Required
For Dallas Project
AUSTIN Texas Aug. 4. A per-
mit to appropriate water for the pro-
nosed Dallas water project on the
Trinity river in Denton county the
largest proposed municipal water sup-
ply in Texaa was granted Monday by
the State board of water engineers.
The city of Dallas asked permission
to appropriate 300000 acres feet of
water from Klmfork of Trinity river.
An acre foot is the quantity of water
covering an acre one loot deep.
The lake to be formed will be about
nine or 10 times as large as Lake
Worth near Fort Worth the en
gineers estimate. It will impound
about 1(000000000 gallons of water
will be one and one-fourth miles wide
and 10 1-2 miles long. The north end
of the spillway is to be in Denton
county 11 miles southeast of Denton.
so much Tea
Drink tea at it o'clock and you will
be able to finish out the morning satis-
factorily. Drink it in the afternoon
and you will be able to end the day
Marti in two-ounce maaritr-
Un. AUo in individual Ita
eorriaf"; now
Marble Falls Float Wins
rirst at Burnet Co. rair
(Post-Dispatch Special)
BURNET Texas Aug. 4. Marble
Falls won first prise for the most
beautiful floats at the Burnet count
fair held at Bertram Friday. The
float was in the shape of a yellow
catfish 82 feet In 4enth with tenting
and the fins so constructed that they
move to represent Its breathing. In
the center of the fish was loeated a
throne and seated upon it the Marble
Falls queen and attendants Miss Lll-
Han Hooper danghter of Li W. Hoop.
another -
SHIRT
Sensation
$2.00 Laundry
Proof Shirts
Absolutely fast color Shirts
in host of new colors .and
patterns.
cool
UNDERWEAR
B. V. D's
Del Park
$1J0 Garmenets
These standard brand Union
Suits are known the world
over as $1.50 sellers.
B. V. D.'s Are Limited
2 to a Customer
-women s
Silk Hose
$2 Value
Pure thread Silk Hose
shown in every new wanted
color.
405 Main Street
R powerful snd aetenttfld esmba-
ftstlon of sulphur and ether heallna
sgtnts for the relief and sure ef
skin eieessea especially the ITCH.
IN0) VARIETIES. It relieve the
Itching and amertlnfl sensation In.
stantly by destroying the mlerebe
which are the caws of the eruption.
Use it la all ease ef teieme
Ttttir Barbs re Itchf Psoriasis
Herpes Rash Osfc and Ivy Poison
leg alee te relieve the annoyance
csused by chlgger and moequrt
bites.
Sold by alt druggist. Smalt eta
N cents per bottle. Carp stceSIJa
JAMstft P. BALLARD frs.
at. Lewis MO
er snd sister of Mrs.' Ralph Gardner
of San Antonio. Her attendants were
Misses Margaret Lee Jones and Elisa-
beth Frances representing mermaids.
They were attired In gold costumes.
The crownlns of the Burnet county
?ueen Miss Hooper took place in
ront of the: grand stand VsV
CHILD SERIOUSLY HURT.
DESDEMONA Texas Aug. 4.
Three grown people were slightly
lured and a 5-year-old clrl seriousb
hurt when their automobile ran into
the banister of a bridge over Manaco
lake six miles- west of here at 11
o'clock Sunday night The girl la not
expected to live
Ladders Co.
' ;
A
more outstanding values
that can't be duplicated
elsewhere at anything
like the price
ill stock reduced
ONE SPECIAL LOT
Values to $5.00
Fancy braids
Fancy colors
Fancy bands
this clothing price
has never been ap-
proached in Houston
2 Pant
GABERDINE SUITS
Values to $35
$175
Well tailored Suits in fine Whitman Gaberdine.
The assortment includes all the season's best
colors and models.
Lorraine Seer- J'7 QC
sucker Suits. . . s. ... V eVO
Spanish Linen qq smr
Russian Cords' JO D
Manhattan Shirt and
Underwear Sale now in
progress
Sewall Myer & Co. Owners
SOUTH END
In Washington Terrace on Truxillo emone ths trees. Come out r
East Alabama only seven blocks east from South End Junior High. '
Concrete foundation porch and steps and driveway built to last. '
Arrangement of rooms can not be Improved; two bedrooms to tb
soutn. oatn convenient ana good
buy near Allen and Junior High
Terms Extremely Kaay
G. E. SIMPSON REALTY SERVICE
REALTORS
Phone Preston 110
Well Known Boston Min
Dies ii SarK Francisco
"BAN FRANC18CO Aug. 4-Mrs.
Daniel Lothrop of Boston whose pen
name was Margaret Bidnev died at a
hotel here Sunday night. She waj
the author of "Fire Little Peppers"
a series of stories for children. The
funeral will be held Monday.'' . . i
She was the widow of Daniel L
throp founder of a large Boston
publishing house. In 1805 she found-
ed' the National edety Cbildrea of s
the American Revolution and was itp
honorary president at the time of her
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Scanlan Bldg.
STUCCO $6000
oissd livinsr room. The best 1600
Schools.
110 Keystone Building
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