University of Maryland Baltimore Dental School - Mirror Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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THE Tfie murderer tried to destroy all e idence of his crime by fire. The few remaining elements of the MIRROR osseous tissue brought about a bitter dispute among experts of anatomy concerning their identity, but nothing definite was accomplished until the teeth — which had been disregarded altogether — were identi- fied by Dr. Keep as those of one of his patients. Upon this information the murderer confessed, and the trial, which had kept the world in excitement for eleven days, was ended. We have had among our professional brothers men who served their country in times of war both on land and on sea, and before we leave Boston let us reflect on the patriotic career of Josiah Flagg, who, in the War of 1812, was captured and taken to England, where he, through his knowledge of gen- eral surgery, so drew the attention of Sir Astley Cooper that he was asked by this distinguished gentle- man to assist him in the great clinics of the London Hospital. Cooper requested a painting of him, and directed one of London ' s artists to produce it. This was indeed a great compliment, since a man of Cooper ' s eminence would not have ordered such attention if our dental practitioner had not fully deserved such. Now, we will go to Hartford, Conn., where we find the home of the famous Horace Wells, the discoverer of extended anesthesia, which, perhaps, is one of the greatest gifts humanity has ever received. In the Army and Navy Museum at Washington is a beautifiil bust of Wells. This vear in Paris a statue of him was u nveiled, and here, in Hartford, we stand in front of a monument which was erected in his honor. While I look at this monument 1 think of the horribly crude means which were resorted to before Wells ' discovery — the hitching posts, to which suffering patients were tied; the wooden beds, to which they were strapped, where they suffered endless pain under the knives of the surgeons — and then I think of the sweet sleep which the great Wells has given to humanity to soothe their sufferings. In Buffalo we see Dr. John R. Spooner, better known in literature than in dentistry through his great work, Biographical and Critical Dictionary of Painters and Sculptors. This is the best and most reliable work of its kind ever published. His engravings of Shakespearean literature are also considered the finest in existence. He also published a New Testament and had the most talented men in Italy paint the pictures, which he assisted to execute in copper and steel plates. This work is very rare and commands a high price. It is valued as among the best illustrated Bibles in the English language.

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1 Ici-c ill the old College of St. Come we see both the old and the modern methods of surgical pro- THH cediire; the instruments which the famous dental surgeon, Ambroise Pan ' , invented and which are being MIRROR used in surgical operations and in tientistrv even at the present time. From Paris we journey to London, where, in the Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons we see the famous collections of comparative anatom ' , donated by John Hunter, for which he spent more than . ' ! ' 36(),(Mj(j. Since the time of Aristotle there has ncer bee n a greater researcher in this fieki. He was the Surgeon-Cjeneral of the British forces in 1790, and his contributions to the healing arts place him amon.; the leading Juiglish scientists of his time. It affords me untold pleasure to think that it was a dental sur- geon who had contributed thus handsomely to the world ' s storehouse of knowledge. Time will not permit me to mention many other Englishmen who deser e such credit, but I cannot pass o -er Dr. J. Leon Williams. This brilliant dentist, who recently isited .America, has a well-known name in literature antl art. His work entitleii The Haunts and Home of Shakespeare is a classic of which more than 12,01)0 copies ha e been sold. He also took up photography with much success, and his works in this particular field can be seen in the art galleries of the world. His book, Sicily, Land of the Departed Ciods, which Is illustrated by himself, deals with yet unknown romances of this most beautilul island. On our phantom journey we are now landing in old Boston of i 770. 1 his is the time of the upris- ing of the colonies against Kngland. In the lirst conflict, which is known as the Boston massacre, we find among the fallen a dentist, Mr. Samuel Maverix. In 1775, the struggle being renewed, we find among the men who inspired their fellow-citizens to fight in the defense of their rights a strong, enthu- siastic man — Paul Re ere — who was a dentist. His hazardous midnight ride, by which he not only sa ' ed the pro isions and arms of the colonists, but made possible the safe escape of Hancock and Adams, two gentlemen who were the soul and spirit of the Kexolutioii, is historical. Re cre was not only a practicing dentist, but also a famous engra ' er and an expert at founding bells. Dr. . Cooley Keep, also a dentist of Boston, was known by the etficiency with which he admin- istered ether, and through him this anesthetic was first uscil in obstetrical cases, being administered to Mrs. Longfellow in- himself. His name is also connectetl with one of the most famous murder trials. 19

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In the city of New ork we find a number of dentists whu h;i L- done much tor the progress ol THE cI ilization. J ' he first one to be mentioned is the famous Dr. Norman Kingslew who has done so much. MIRROR in his profession as well as outside of it that one scarcely knows where to commence to tell of his won- derful achievements. He is the inventor of the blow-pipe, which has found its way into other vocations, and this same invention he perfected so as to make the now popular pictures known as pyrographic illustrations. I lis most noteworthy effort, the Head of Christ, is pre-eminentl ' the highest point in his art career. Another dentist in Xc«- ' ork is Dr. J. B. Newbough, who distinguished himself h his oil paint- ings for the new Oakspe-Bible. It is claimed that he ne ' er took lessons in this art, and that while uniler a psychic spell he reproduced, at such rapiiiity and with such exactness, scriptural pictures that his product has been pronounced the wonder of the present-day art workl. Further, it is claimed by those who saw him operate on the canvas that he did so «ith both hamls at the same time. This feat has nc -er before been attempted, ami his action while in the effort of painting was indicative of some superhuman influence. Jo leax ' e New ' ork and forget to mention Dr. Uttolengui would he an injustice to our subject, lie won recognition in natural history, in line-art circles and also in the realm of literature. He is the author of many well-known books. ( )ne of these, a no -el entitled An .Artist in Crime, in addition to being published in this countrv, was translated into many languages and published in their respcctixc countries. 1 lis delinition of circumstantial evidence, which is found in his novel, . Modern Wziard, ' has been (]uotcd in a textbook on criminal law. Dr. Ottolengui also interested himselt in entomolog). . ' certain group or species of the butterfly has been named after him. From New York we go to Philadelphia, where we find the gallant Frenchman, Joseph I.e Maire, hose surgical skill was of in -aluable aid in the surgeons ' department of the .American Revolution. He introduced the transplantation and also the implantation of teeth. 1- rom this disco -ery surgery has recei ed great benefit, for from it grew the wonderful medical process of engrafting. Through this it was found that it was possible to restore features, hands antl extremities, hich is one ot the greatest coiitrilnitidns to mudern surgerv. I ie was a studious dental surgeon and a prolific writer.