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HYPNOTISM
AND
HYPNOTIC SUGGESTION
A SCIENTIFIC TREATISE ON THE USES
AND POSSIBILITIES OF HYPNOTISM, SUG-
GESTION AND ALLIED PHENOMENA.
BY
THIRTY AUTHORS.
3EDITED BY
E. VIRGIL NEAL, A. M., LL. D.,
AND
CHARLES S. CLARK, M. A.
FIFTH EDITION--SIXTH THOUSAND.
NEVW YORK STATE PUBLISHING COMPANY,
ROCHESTER, N. Y.
COPYlRIGHTED 1900,
BY THE
NEW YORK STATE PUBLISHING 0Co.
INTRODUCTORY.
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The character of the contributors of this work is sufficient
guarantee of its scientific presentation of the subject of Hlypno-
tism. It is designed as a compendium of this science. No truthr
has been knowingly omitted; no error wittingly included. While
the authors may differ in opinion in regard to the real underlying
cause of much of the phenomena, it will be observed that they
are practically agreed on the main points at issue.
This work coming as it does from the pens of the most
eminent scholars and scientists of the present century, must dis-
pel all doubts as to the reality of hypnotism, and its claim for a
place among the sciences of to-day.-EDITORs.

CONTENTS
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IHYPNOTISM, BY DIRECT SUGGESTION,.
By E. W. SCRIPTURE, Ph. D., Yale University.
PAGES.
Nothing unnatural or occult in the phenomena of hypno-
tism-Present Mysteries in Conformity with the Laws of
Nature-Essential Factors of Hypnotism-Giving Sug-
gestions-An Experiment-"Suggestionizing" Large
Classes of People-Control of Hearers by Orators,
Preachers, and Singers-An Incident-"Not Guilty"-
Cause of Suggestibility-Explanation of Cures Per-
formed at Religious Shrines-Natural leaders of men
gain attention and confidence of others-Uses of Sugges-
tionizing-Bad Habits Cured-Suggestion Without
Hypnotizing-The Defects of Character Remedied-
Fundamental Principles of Character the Results of
Suggestion-Timidity and Bashfulness Cured........ 1-4
SUGGESTION AS USED AND MISUSED IN CURING
DISEASE.
By W. P. CARR, M. D., Professor of Physiology, Columbian University,
Surgeon to the Emergency Hospital, District of Columbia,
Associate Surgeon to the University Hospital.
The Connecting Link Between Mind and Matter-Two
Brains-Application of Nerve Force-Telepathy-Mag-
netic Affinity of Minds-All Persons Subject To Sug-
gestion-Wonderful Cures by Hypnotism-Removal of
Tumors, Imaginary and Real-Suggestion as an Adjunct
in the Treatment of Disease-All Physicians Should Use
Suggestion-Deception Not Necessary. .......... 5-17
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SOME UNNOTED ASPECTS OF HYPNOTISM.
By ERNEST CARROLL MOORE, LL. D., Ph. D., Department of Philos-
ophy of the University of California.
PAGES.
An Analysis of Hypnotism--Ideas Are Forces-The
Amazing Credulity of Men-All Men At All Times
Open To Suggestion-Susceptibility To Influence in the
Waking State-Mind Controls Man-Strength, Rather
Than Weakness of Will, Marks a Good Subject-Pop-
ular Oratory Called "Spell Binding"-The Deceiving of
the People All the Time a Factor-The Power To Make
Converts-The Line Which Divides Suggestion From
Hypnotism...... ......................... 18-23
ANIMAL HYPNOTISM.
By ROBERT M. YERKES, A. M., Harvard University.
Hypnosis in the Crayfish-Sitting Hen Readily Changed
from Nest to Nest-Braid's Method-Luy's Rotating
Mirror-Kataplexit-Wild Animals More Susceptible
-The Central Nervous System ................... .24-31
HOW TO CONTROL PEOPLE IN THEIR WAKING
STATE.
By E. VIRGIL NEAL, A. M., LL. D.
Controlling People Without Their Knowledge-Against
Their Will-Unconscious Use of Hypnotism-A Posi-
tively Certain Method-How To Give Suggestions-
The Power of Fascination-Everybody a Hypnotist---
New and Improved Methods-How To Be Sure of Suc-
cess-Entertainments, Scientific Demonstrations-Orig-
inal and Absolutely Certain Methods of Controlling
People in the Waking State.......................32-48
HYPNOTISM.
By CARL SEXTUS.
The Three States-Cataleptic, Lethargic and Somnambu-
listic-The Study of Hypnotic Suggestion Should Be
Obligatory in Medical Schools-Curing by the Royal
Touch-Thoughts Are Things-Thought Waves---Auto-
CONTENTS. vii
PAGES.
or Self -Hypnotism-Hypnotism and Telepathy-Hyp-
notism at a Distance-Curing Disease at a Distance-
Telepathy-Soul-sen:tiveness-Mistaken Intellect....49-94
SUGGESTION IN TRANCE PHENOMENA.
9By H. S. DRAYTON, M. D., of Bellevue Medical College, New York City.
The Nancy Method-Charcot, Braid, Liebault-The Pro-
duetion of Trance-The Doctrine of Fluid Force-
Methods Commonly Employed for Hypnosis-An Ex-
periment-The Relation of Rapport Between Subject
and Agent-The Somnambulistic State-The Psychic
Elements of the Human Soul-Relief of Persons Under
the Control of Others ................. ......... 95-102
MORBID SUBJECTIVE IMPRESSIONS AND THEIR
ERADICATION THROUGH HYPNOTIC
SUGGESTION.
By ALFRED REGINALD ALLEN, M. D., Assistant in Neurology at
the Philadelphia Polyclinic Hospital.
Hysteria-Disorders of the Subjective Mind-Remedies
and Results-Some Cases Cited-A Peculiar Case-The
Subjective Mind Gathers Information of Which the Ob-
jective Mind is Ignorant-Delusions DisDelled-Tact a
Necessity-Treatment of Children Subject to Night Ter-
rors-The Attributes of the Successful Operator... .103-108
SUGGESTIVE THERAPEUTICS.
By THOS. F. ADKIN.
Treatment Similar in All Diseases-Power of Suggestion-
Headache-Rheumatism-Heart Disease-Paralysis---
Stomach Trouble--Pains in the Back-Hypnotism in
Anesthesia-Surgery-Suggestion in Dentistry-Per-
nicious Habias-Tobacco Habit in All Its Forms-
Morphine Habit-Auto- and Self-Hypnosis. ..... 109-116
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CONTENTS.
HYPNOTISM AS AN AID IN MEDICINE.
By G. S. LINCOLN, M. D.
PAGES.
Hypnotic Suggestion Cures-Cures Effected by Readjusted
Forces---Influence of Auto-Suggestion - Confidence
versus Skill--Suggestion Never Poisonous-Can Always
Be Used-Fallacies of Christian Scientists-Suggestions
in the Waking State .............. 117-119
HOW TO HYPNOTIZE DIFFICULT SUBJECTS.
By L. B. HAWLEY, M. D., New York Polyclinic College.
Instantaneous Hypnotism-Hypnotism and Surgery---
Every Person a Subject by Charpentier's Method-
Value of This Method to the Experimenting Operator-
Instantaneous Hypnotism and Post-Hypnotic Suggestion
-A Certain Method of Hypnotizing Refractory Sub-
jects When All Other Methods Fail.............. 120-122
PERSONAL MAGNETISM.
By CHAS. S. CLARK, M. A.
Uses of Personal 'Magnetism-Historical Illustrations-
Hypnotism Related to Personal Magnetism-Relation
of Will-Power to Personal Magnetism-Capable of Cul-
tivation-Iow to Cultivate It-Methods Employed-
Practical Explanations ......................... 123-129
HYPNOTIC STATES AND THEIR NEXT OF KIN.
By WM. ROMAINE NEWBOLD, Ph. D., University of Pennsylvania.
Salient Phenomena of the Hypnotic State-The Agencies
Used in the Production of Hypnosis-Hypnotizing by
Suggestion Alone-Suggested Anesthesia-Memory In-
fluenced for the Better-Post-Hypnotic Suggestion--
Rapport-Trance and Ecstacy-Hysteria--llypnotic
Anesthesia .................................. 130-139
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CONTENTS.
THE FUNDAMENTAL -PRINCIPLES OF HYPNOTISM.
By THOMSON JAY HUDSON, Author of "Hudson's Law of Psychic
Phenomena," "A Scientific Demonstration of the Future
Life,';' "The Divine Pedigree of Man," Etc.
PAGES.
Conditions of Safe and Successful Practice of Hypnotism-
The Interpretation of Hypnotic Phenomena-The Two
Minds of Man-Conflicting Theories-Application of
Mental Therapeutics-Auto-Suggestion-False Sugges-
tions in Matters of Importance Not Accepted-The
Danger Line in Hypnotism. . .......... . 140-145
HISTORY OF HYPNOTISM.
By MAX DESSOIR, M. D., Ph. D., Professor of Philosophy,
University of Berlin.
The Problem of the Relationship of Sleep to Hypnotism-
Discussions by Scientific Journals-Original Theories of
Bentipegni, Forel, Moll, Schrenk and Notzing-The
Two Phases of Hypnotism-Sub-Conscious Psychical
Activity-Double Ego-Trance Speaking.........146-148
SOME MANIFESTATIONS OF DOUBLE CONSCIOUS-
INESS AND THEIR RELATION TO HYPNOTISM.
By CLARK WISSLER, Fellow in Psychology, Columbia University.
Impressions in A utomatic Writing-Induced Double Per-
sonality-An Experiment The Manner of Receiving
Impressions-Commands Given the Hypnotic Person-
ality Afterwards Executed at the Appointed Time by the
Normal Personalityv--Post-Hyvpnotic Suggestion-Who
May Be Hyp'notized-Tests for Susceptibility -The
Hypnotic Personality in Possession of the Memory
Store................. ................... 149-155
SUGGESTIBILITY.
By JOHN W. SLAUGHTER, A. B., B. D., University of Michigan.
Theories of Schmidkung, Sidis, Bernheim, Lehmann, Jenet
and Others-The Reaction of Consciousness-Conclu-
sions in Regard to Suggestibility-A Peculiar Aspect of
the Hypnotic Condition-Rapport. ...... ... , 156-159
CONTENTS.
DOUBLE AND MULTIPLE IDENTITY.
By ALICE HAMLIN HINMAN, A. B., Ph. D., University of Nebraska.
PAGES.
Temporary Losses of Personal Identity in Normal Life-
The Merging of Personality in Our Own Creations-
The Artist Seer or Prophet Caught Up Into a State of
Activity-An Accurate Memory of One's Past Retained
in Hypnosis-Subliminal Consciousness-The Human
Mind Transcends Time and Space-The Laws of the
Psychical World ............... ............ .160-167
EXTRA PERSONAL CONTROL IN HYPNOTISM.
By POWELL BENTON REYNOLDS, D. D., West Virginia University.
Psychosis in Mental Activity-Reflex Action without Psy-
chosis-An Explanation of Hypnotic Control-How
Hypnotism Is Induced-The Surrender of Attention-
True Hypnotic Control-Habitual or Semi-Reflex Ac-
tion-Relation Between Hypnosis and Willed Action-
Hypnotic Control of Perceptions-Hypnotic Control of
Emotions-Relief of Disease-Hypnosis..........168-176
CURATIVE HYPNOTISM.
By ARTHUR MAC DONALD, Bureau of Education, Washington, D. C.
Production of Hypnotic Sleep-Curative Effects of Hyp-
notic Sleep-Suggestion Beneficial to All Morbid Af-
fections-Suggestion During Natural Sleep-Suggestion
Without Mesmerism-Mesmerism Without Suggestion
-Sugge3tions to Large Numbers of Persos.. .... .177-182
PSYCHOLOGIC BASIS OF HYPNOTISM-VOLUN-
TARY AND NON-VOLUNTARY POWERS.
By GABRIEL CAMPBELL, M. 'Pd., D. D., Dartmouth College.
Discrimination of Self and the World-Man as a Spiritual
Being-TImitation and Idea-Motor Action-Ideals as
Working Forces-Hypnotic Control-Commands to
Immoral Action Cause a Refusal ... *........... 183-188