A Curious Effect of Electricity.
An exchange tells that when the current was turned on the circuits for the first time at an insane asylum the insane persons were much affected. They tossed their bands about, fell into each other's embrace, danced with glee and displayed an exaltation such as irrational animals sometimes do when stirred by emotional music. Improvement in many of the patients has been noted, due to the buoyant effect on the system through the surprise.
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Manawatu Herald, 8 October 1896, Page 4
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79A Curious Effect of Electricity. Manawatu Herald, 8 October 1896, Page 4
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