New Britain Herald Newspaper, March 13, 1923, Page 3

GIRL FOOLED ‘DOCS; HAD NO HIGH FEVER Usod Small Hot Water Bottle to Raise Temperature Chicago, March 13.—A small, flesh- colored hot-water bottle is the secret of a hoax by which Miss Evelyn liyons of Escanaba, Mich, has been able to convince doctors for three Wweeks that she had a temperature from 114 to'118 degrees, although ap- parently in good health, it was sald last night by Dr, Morris Fishbein, as- soclate oditor of the Journal of the American Medical assoclation, who told here of the iInvestigation of the case which he made, The young woman, who had oncde been a nurse, concealed the hot-water bottle in her bed, he said, and through pretended fits of coughing and hys- terla, managed to place the ther- mometer bulb on the heated bottle NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1923, llonl enough to drive the mercury to the degired point, where it remains in medical thermometers until shaken down, Dr, Fishbein, who returned today from Escanaba, termed the girl a “hysterical malignerer.” Miss Lyons hoax was exceedinly simple, he sald, After contriving to touch the hot wader bottle with the thermometer bulb, she again put the bulb where the doctors had placed it to take her temperature, but when the reading was taken it showed the temperature of the water bottle, When, for some reason, she was un- able to touch the hot water bottle, Dr, Fishbein said, the patient either in- verted the thermometer and shook it, which caused the mercury to go to the top, or else broke the tube in her ex- citement and then refused to have a reading made until she attained a bottle. Home Doctor Admits Error Dr. Harry J. Defnet, City health commissioner of Escanaba, who Miss Lyon's attending physiclan, sald at Escanaba today that he as well as|the announcement that the girl had a other doctors there had been com- pletely deceived by her last week., Dr. Defnet gave The/ Associated Press a signed statement that her temperature|so to go to Escanaba and readings, made in every way known|themselves, Dutlet Willivery o, INCORPORATED 257 Main Street Booth Block Easter To appreciate fully how beautiful the new millinery is, you should see the splen- did assemblage of Easter hats in our mil- linery section. The charm of Paris modes, the style of New York creations, find fitting expression in this fascinating col- lection. And the moderate prices are very at- tractive, Too. - $5t0 $15 Our Industrial Loans are made for §50 to $1,000 or sonable rates. more at res- These loans are repaid by the e | " convenlent, week or month whichever is more _ e Industrial \oely organized to meet, the ditions of the average person needs money tem| Department is and whom it would be an jnconveni- ence to pay it back all at once. fs|and remain alive. . to the medical profession, were ac- curate, At that time Miss Lyons was presenting to the doctors an apparent temperature well above 114 degrees, Dr, Fishbein said that the rapid pulse and other features in Miss Lyon's case were simply due to ex- citement and hysteria, He expressed the belief that her principal reason for feigning a freak fever was to get publicity and said that “fever mali- gnerers” were not unu 3 In the course of Miss Lyons' illness she feigned unconsclousness several times and apparently was in a dying eondition, The most recent “crisis" was last Saturday night when the doc- tors remained at her bedside through- out the night in an effort to relleve her, According to br. Detnet, his sus- picions were aroused on that oo- casion, The acting, he sald, was too | good, and he became convinced that no one could endure such agony as Miss Lyons professed to be suffering Dr, Defnet was the first who made temperature of 114 and at the same time seemed to be In fair health, He invited any doctors who cared to do see for Dr. Fishbein accepted the Invitation, Watched Through Crack in Door Dr, Fishbein described the manner in which the hoax was discovered. “While supposedly making one test of her temperature to fool her,” he said, “we made another test to check and found the second to show normal temperature, Upon taking another test under her arm we again found a normal temperature. “Then we placed a termometer in her mouth and all left the room, one of us watching through the crack in the door. She removed the ther- mometer from her mouth, arched her back, stuck the thermometer under the bed sheets and then inserted it in her mouth again. . When we looked it was at the top. ““We demanded the hot water bottle and she declared she was insulted, but after some trouble she brought out a small bottle about the size ©f a man’s closed fist which had been concealed in the bedding. With the exception of hysteria, there is nothing wrong with Miss Lyons. “In investigating the history of her case, we found she was a frequent visitor at physicians’ offices. She had been injured in an automobile ac- cident, had three operation, had ex- perience in nursing and was disap. pointed in an affair of the heart.” Later today she was reported hys- terical with an actual temperature of 104 and a possibility that death might follow her protracted faking. QUICKEST PAIN KILLER The agony of lumbago, gout, rheu- matism, neuralgia, neuritis—can be quickly overcome by good old hot BEGY'’S MUSTARINE Use it for all inflammation, conges- tion and swelling—will not blister— 30c—60c—yellow box. CELERY KING Fine for Constipation a purely vegetable laxative tea that ently yet effectively on liver and bowels. Drink a hot cup at night, be- fore going to bed. Generous package 30 cents—all druggists. It . YOU—PERHAPS F you need money for helpful or beneficial purposes and can show how you can pay it back regu- larly, little by little—We’ll do everything possible to help you to get it. con- who to St THE COMmERCIAH TRUST CO VIWERTAIN [y, I We are advertising our Indus- " trial Loans so that more people L= at any time during busi- ours and talk to our offi- cers about Industrisl Loans. will know about them and use them to their own personal ad- vantage. Many Residents of Soviet Russia Seek Dr, H, J. Defnet, the family physi- clan and also city physiclan has been treating the young woman for weeks for peritonitis, PUBLIC REGARDS ‘Y’ A5 SOCIAL CENTER Looks to Association to Provide Facilities for Fun and Study Emphasis on the use of the Y. M. C. A. as a soclal center was made in the report for February of General Secre- tary Clarence ‘H, Barnes at the meot- ing of the hoard of directors last night. Mr, Barnes called attention to the increasing dependence of the pub- lic on the facllities for soctal gather- ings offered by the association, evi- dence of this being even stronger than heretofore during the months of ¥Feb- ruary, Mr. Barnes' report follows: | “February, the shortest month, was one of the busiest of the season, with all departments running with a full program of activitics, Religious work, physical work, soclal events and boys' work were at their height and in ad- dition to our own program the asso- clation functioned as a social center for many other organizations, who used our bullding for thelr activities, This feature of community service is often lost sight of and taken as a mat- ter of course because of our long| standing policy of accommodating other organizations who wish the usc of our facilities. During the past month the Civic League was organ- ized here and held its first supper in the banquet hall; the various armies| and committees of the Everyman's Bible class have met here, often with a supper; the class as a whole was entertained at a soclal, and the Blue Army has bowled regularly. The )u-| cal alumni of Pratt institute held their annuval social and banquet here and the American Legion has had the use of rooms for rehearsals for their coming show. The W. C. T. U. and the Poultry club also meet here at regular times. Physical Department. “The attendance in gymnasium classes and other features of the physical department ivas high. One hundred and six organized gym class- es were conducted during the month with an attendance of 2,659, with 3,389 baths taken by men and boys. In addition to this regular schedule, two groups meet weekly for training by the physical directors for leader- ship in the gymnasium work. At the end of the scason these young men take written examinations and gym- nasium tests for qualification. “The volley ball tournament con- ducted for the business men this win- ter was brought to a successful close with a supper for the contestants and the awarding of prizes. Mr. Herg- strom was elected chairman of the Y. M. C. A. State Volley Ball tournament and the local assoolation entertained the teams from Hartford and Winsted last Saturday. “The program for the Everyman’s Bible class frolic was conducted in our gymnasium with a full program of games and athletic events. “‘One of the pleasant events of the season was a social given by the Y. W. C. A. girls to the members of our Leaders’ corps. “A large group is now working hard in preparation for the circus which proved so successful last year. Bible Class, *“The John L. Davis Bible class con- tinues in popularity and usefulness, with weekly meetings for supper and | a talk. After each meeting there is some social activity, and on Washing- ton’s birthday a special social was held with an entertainment supplied by local talent, The ‘L' Four, William Ziegler and an orchestra from the class, led by Mr. Hollard. The last meeting of the season will be held the 29th of this month, when, as a spe- cfal event, the ladies will be invited to supper and later a social program will be carried out. ] Industrial Work. “As part of the industrial work the Employed Boys' club meets for week- Iy instruction under the leadership of Mr. Preble. February 13, F. R. Woods gave a very splendid talk to this group. Another Foremen's Night will be held March 28, with a talk by Dr. Jonathan C. Day of Berea college as the speaker. Following the talk there will be an entertainment, music and lunch. Boys' Department. “‘Over 100 High school boys are en- rolled in the Hi-Y club which meets Monday nights for supper and a talk glven by a worth-while speaker. Mr. Dorbuck has secured very high cali- ber men for these meetings and their messages have had a great influence upon the lives of the boys. Among| the recent speakers were Col. Charles ‘W. Burpee, Prof. Babbitt and Prof. Barrett of Trinity college and Prof. Crawford of Wesleyah. “Another organization takes in the working boys who meet weekly in their organization, and religious in- struction for the younger school boys is given Thursday afternoons. Dormitory. “The dormitory has proved its worth and the rooms are all taken. The demand this year has been the heaviest since it was opened. Membership. “Sustaining “Seniors . “Boys . 185 . 53 .+ 290 1010 “Respectfully submtited, “CLARENCE H. BARNES, “General Secretary.” SEND FOR BULLETINS Farm Learning in Effort To Better )Il Their Country's Products Orono, Maine, March 13.—~An indi- cation that many residents of Soviet Russia are joining in an effort to place sent inquiri their country on a self-sustaining food | farmers receive bulletins FOR WEDNESDAY —LISTED BELOW ARE— S ) ¢ THIRTY-TWO EXCELLENT REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD MAKE A SHOPPING TRIP TO “THE FAIR” TOMORROW GIRLS’ PRINCESS SLIPS Made of nice muslin trimmed neck and 1 8 to 14, ¥or Wednesday SCRIM RUFFLED CURTAINS Made of good quality mater: with fal, hemstitched with tie-backs, complete, Wednesday e Sizes DEMONSTRATION SALE OF | 0-CEDAR MOPS | AND POLISHES Special prices for this week, JATON, CRANE AND PIKES HIGHLAND LINEN STATIONERY White and all tints, size box, For The 50¢ A LOT OF YARNS FAR BELOW COST Brushed Wool and Silk and Wool, 4-ounce hanks that sold originally for $1.50. them out Wednesday for — Hank * MARQUISETTE CURTAIN MATERIAL Plain wtih tape edge, mercerized. Wednesday — Yard Muslin and Crepe—Pink anc white. Neatly trimmed. For Wednesday 0DDS AND ENDS IN CROCKERY A very good Selection VANITY CANTEENS All over $1.00 Beauty Boxes .49¢ BREAD TOASTERS Iron — Large size; room for 4 slices of 10c to be sold at one-half price for Wednesday. Heavy black Sheect toast. Wednesday........... ('lo,-inl; | SPORT HO E 50c 5 fully 12%¢c WOMEN'S ' GOWNS Several different styles, 5¢..a 10c Wednesday TR G P FIFTY DOZEN PAIRS 'SILK AND LISLE | Wide English Ribbed, beau- | tiful heather mixtures, These | | are slightly irvegulars of an ex- | cellent $1.00 grade. 59 For Wednesday .. L’ CRIB BLANKETS Just received three cases — th pink or blue them WOME FIBRE SILK HOSE First Quality, mack scam — Black and cordovan. All sizes. For Wednesda; 45 c | Pair. . . 100 DOZ¥ WOMENS | ' HANDKERCHIEFS | Of pure Trish lnen, full size. | 1-4 inch hems. For | Wednesday — Tach ... 7C‘ | EXTRA SIZE WHITE SKIRTS Very well made garments, | with wide flounces of handsome OUR SPECIAL “JULIETTE” HAIR NETS Double Mesh, guaranteed per- 4 ¢ 25C fect. For Wednesday . DAGGETT & RAMSDELL’S PERFECT COLD CREAM For Wednesday 10c Tubes 25¢ Tubes —_— 2000 ROLLS or WAXED PAPER Thie 5c¢ %ir.c rolls. For 2 ror 5‘c Russia during the past ye: from foreign coun- Canada was second with 295 in Europe, Farmers i Ten thousand Maine regular MARY MILES MINTER AND TOM MOORE in “THE COWBOY . AND THE LADY” A Dashing Story of the West . |imals Indies a ported embroideries. 5 | For Wednesday ...... 9 C | R A AT J. J. CLARK’S | SEWING THREAD | 25¢| n Lots Only. For Wednesday | Dozen . . One Doz P TFRS TRR T WOMEN'S CREPE | STEP-INS | neatly Full Flesh colored crepe, trimmed with val laces. cut sizes, For basis is seen by officials of the Maine | intervals pointing the way to succ agricultural experiment station in the|]ful agricultural practi fact that 841 requests for bulletins on|tion is engaged in research in the nu- scientific farming were received here from ar. This was the largest number of in-|the quiries received tries, ! requests and countries Asia, Africa, South America, Austra- lasia and the East and West were represented. el all states in the Union The sta- | | trition and breeding of plant d an- | Is, control of plant ¢ S, study of insect friends d foe Its studies of the laws of egg inheri- tance have developed information lative to poultry management which s been found useful by farmers in arts of the country. Large can Imported Mushrooms 65¢ Tomorrow only. Cooked "ood Shop.— advt. {PL| HUDNUT'S FAMOUS FACE POWDERS Gardenia, Three Flowers, Du Barry, Ask for them at the Drug Dept. ~ “ONEIDA” BED SHEETS $1.49 “CAMEO” GARMENT SNAPS The well known rolled edge Brand. All sizés, black and white. For Wed. Finest quality muslin. Size 81x90 CROCHET BED SPREADS Heavy quality, $ l 5 69 full size. For Wed. SILKATEEN White and all 2 l“‘)l'7c colors. For Wed. SUNBRITE CLEANSER For Wedpesday . INFANTS’ GERTRUDES AND BARROWS Made of splendid quality white DOMET FLANNEL Trimmed with shell embroidery. For Wed- “PROPHYLACTIC” TOOTH BRUSHES Strictly First quality, 2 5 c 45¢ grade, 1-‘pr Wed.. WATERMAN'S FOUNTAIN PEN INKS 14c BLUE AND WHITE ENAMEL SAUCE PANS 29¢c 2 Quart size, heavy quality. For Wed. NURSING BOTTLES The little 4-ounce size for small feedings. Round shape. For Wednesday. For Wed. Cake City items Open alleys at the Casino tonight. nd | —advt, Wanted—Extra saleswomen for Saturday afternoon and evenings Also other afternoons for our Coat, Suit, Millinery and other departments. Ap= ply at once to Mr. Mullaney, Raphe ael's Dept. Store, The Big Store.—~ advt T Me, advt. s on exchange for “Don’t Ask at Crowell's tomorrow, 9 a. m.— Dave Marion Presents the Big Keith Headliner “MISS CINDERELLA” An Entrancing Musical Comedy