Being of the same color as the leaves upon which found, it can be discovered only at night through the phosphorescent glow when stepped upon. The sting results in certain delayed death, and the only known antidote is a native herb growing in the same locality and called “Yerba contra Arlome” (Herb against Arlome). The leaves of this herb are steeped by the natives and applied locally. If this is done promptly a cure is assured. When the poisoning is advanced no remedy has been found to cure.
A trituration of nine, Arlome worms was made with one-half ounce of sugar of milk, the entire amount given to a dog, and convulsions and death resulted within an hour.
This worm is found in humid and obscure places and in the higher altitudes in a nearby range of mountains. It is of a pale yellow color and has some moisture which is quickly absorbed by the skin and at once the burning and itching begins. A red spot appears, increasing in circumference and in intensity of itching. In six or seven days the inflammation has become severe. Chills and constant fever are found, and headache. In ten or twelve days yellowish pus forms. There is a rosary formation of phagodenic ulceration, gangrene and sloughing of the affected part, great pain, burning and paralysis. If not treated early with the Yerba contra Arlome certain death results.
The entire worm has been triturated and potentized by Boericke and Tafel. I had mislaid the above information at this time and Boericke and Tafel labelled it Mexican Bug.
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
YINGLING, lived and practiced in Emporia, KS from 1896 until his death. He was educated for medical missionary work, but after receiving his appointment to go to Bombay, India he became ill and could not carry out that mission. He filled the pulpit at Findlay, OH for seven years, and then moved to Dodge City where he engaged in the cattle business. He named the Ness county town of Nonchalanta in 1886. He reluctantly returned to the practice of medicine to relieve the suffering in the area north of Dodge City. His practice became extensive, extending to the neighboring states. He was quite religious and missed Methodist church services just once in 32 years.