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The insect was introduced in the vicinity of 
Riverton, N. J., probably during the last five 
or six years, and presumably from Japan, in 
soil around the roots of iris. The beetle has 
thoroughly established itself, and from some 
600 acres infested when the insect was first dis- 
covered it has spread and at present occurs 
over 7,000 to 10,000 acres, with one or two out- 
lying points of infestation, involving approxi- 
mately 25,000 acres. It is reported to be one 
of the most injurious insects of Japan, and its 
behavior in this country indicates exceptional 
possibilities for damage. 
‘The insect is a general feeder, attacking the 
grape, peach, plum, apple and cherry, as well 
as Many ornamental plants. It has been found 
injuring the sweet potato and other truck crops, 
especially sweet corn. The beetles penetrate 
the tips of the ears of sweet corn much like the 
common corn ear-worm and could thus be 
widely distributed with the shipment of the 
corn to the various markets. The insect feeds 
freely on a variety of weeds, especially smart- 
weeds. As far as known it does not occur in 
other parts of the United States than in the 
area indicated. 
THE REHABILITATION OF WOUNDED 
SOLDIERS?! 
DETAILED reports compiled at five general 
hospitals indicate the progress being made by 
the Reconstruction Division of the Medical 
Department of the Army. Of the 537 cases 
sent to these hospitals from overseas and base 
hospitals in this country, 151 are now able to 
return to full duty and 212 are able to return 
to partial duty. Only 39 of these soldiers will 
be unable to follow their old occupations. A 
total of 122 will be able to return to their old 
employment and do efficient work, despite their 
injuries. — 
From the time these men landed in the 
United States an effort has been made to keep 
their minds and hands occupied. Curative 
education has been practised with satisfactory 
results. The men have shown interest in the 
“Ward occupations,’ which consist of wood 
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carving, knitting, weaving, block printing, 
bead-work, knotted work, embroidery, educa- 
tional work and typewriting. Where facilities 
have been provided to give the men academic 
studies a genuine interest has been shown to 
improve their mental condition so as better 
to prepare them to make progress in civil occu- 
pations. 
After the men reached the point where they 
could leave the wards they were instructed in 
shops and schools. Quartermaster repair 
shops are located near some of the hospitals 
and these are used to give instruction to the 
men in mechanical occupations: At the pres- 
ent time 182 soldiers are taking courses in auto 
mechanics and repair work. 
Shorthand and typewriting have attracted 
the attention of 151. Other popular trades and 
the number of patients receiving instruction in 
them are as follows: 
Drafting, 53; business, 49; agriculture, gar- 
dening and other work of similar nature, 235; 
telegraphy, 31; carpentry and bench work, 32; 
telephone, 47; furniture repairing, 18; paint- 
ing, 11; electrical, 5. 
A few men are taking courses in each of the 
following subjects: 
Blacksmith, concrete working, bricklaying, 
plumbing, commercial law, printing, shoe re- 
pairing, woodworking, sign painting, cabinet- 
work, cartooning, drawing, ring making, book- 
binding and willow work. 
The disabilities of these men and the num- 
ber suffering from each is given below. In 
some cases men are being treated for more 
than one ailment, hence the difference between 
the number of patients, 537, and the number 
of disabilities, 1,034. 
Medical diseases: Cardio-vascular, 172; pul- 
monary tuberculosis, 83; functional neurosis 
(shell shock, ete.), 31; insanity, 11; nephritis, 
25; gastro-intestinal, 17; gassed, 7; other gen- 
eral medical, 166; convalescent, 96; lung condi- 
tions (empyema), 23. 
Surgical conditions: Orthopedic, 155; ampu- 
tation, 42; eye, ear, nose, throat, 6; wound or 
injury, nervous system, 14; severe injury, face 
and jaw, 1; venereal diseases or sequelx, 5; 
surgical condition genito-urinary system— 
