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A HEALTH INFLUENCE

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DR. BRYAN'S ELECTRON LyiGEs
MAGNETIC APPLIAnSds
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and research. They are oi uaS a cOe
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current of pItdliaiHg E9eefr'e ""
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OF different degrees Of ulie s.S' ~ sFecL
all cases. and conditions AM
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Treatment of the Insane.

Within few years numerous well-au-
thenticatel facts of cruelty to patients in
lunatic a,ylums, some of them occurring
during the past two weeks, have directed
public attention to the subject OF lunatic
management. 1t is undoubtedly the truth
that there Is vast scope for improvement
in the systems generally adopted by the
superintendent OF such establishments
In all asylums of this country the sys-
TEN Is substantially the same. When pa
tent is received, he loses his personality;
is turned over TO the arbitrary custodian
ship of attendants who may not possess
any qualifications for the task they under
take, and he ut once is made to under
stand that he must yield perfect obeii-
euce to the attendants appointed for
hun. When il is understood that in insanity
the mind is subjected to the highest pitch
Of excitement, and that the utmost con.
sideration for the feelings of the afflicted
should be exhibited, 1t Will readily be seen
that such way Of treating patients must
have an injurious effect.
III is curious to study the history OF the
medical treatment OF insanity. For CEN
turtles victims Of mental mala lies were
confined in common jails and subjected to
all the indienties offered to felons. In 1872
PINEL as physician TO the BcGlre in Paris,
unclaimed the lunatics under his charge
and treated them with moral influences.
His success was wonderful. Instead OF a
congregation OF bowling maniacs, such
AS had occupied that asylum before PINEL
took charge Of IT, there was at once COM
~ h.h
Andyetin 1872, twenty years after PINEL's
successful experiment, We find that DR..
BENJAMIN RUSH, one OF the most consoien-
tlous as he was undoubtedly one of the
most distinguished OF American physi-
clans, published work on the Diseases
OF the Mind" which was really designed
to create an influence in favor OF a humane
and enlightened treatment OF the insane,
yet In which he honestly advocated
barbarous methods Of treatment. He
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recommended the most fearful modes
Of punishment such as the strait waist
coat, the restraining chair. the shower bath
continued for fifteen or twenty minutes,
the fear OF death, aud under certain cir
cumstanccs, the chain and tho whip. IIo
also recommended imprisonment in dark
dungeons, and n diabolical arrangement
of his own invention called circulating
swing, IN which the patient, being seated,
was whirlod around until, in DIR. RCsH's
own words, vertigo, nausea, and gen.
eral perspiraton are produced"
The luuatic asyums of this country are
merely places of detention for the insane,
with only a remote possibility OF the in
mates recovering their senses. The super
intendents may do the best they can; but
insanity is a mental disease in which the
Influence OF a strong and controlling mind
In the physician Is worth all the medication
in the world. In the large asylums IL Is an
impossibility for the superintendent to
give such personal attention to each pa
tient, and the consequence is that the pa
tient seldom mends.
The great fault, however, i'm the manage
ment OF American lunatic asylums is tho
excessive power given to attendants, es-
pecally In regard to the use of mechanical
restraints, such rs the nun and the strait
jacket No attendant should ever be per-
mitted to use mechanical restraints unless
by order OF the supervising physician,
after personal Investigation of the case. IL
such restraints were done away with al
together, 1t would be still better.
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An EiitOr's Duel.

The report that Mr.. bennett, in ac-
cordauce with the sentiment Of the So
cioty in which he moves, will fight duel
with Mr.. MAY, calls to mind famous duel
in which another New York editor en-
gagged, thirly-fiye years ago.
1t was the duel between Gen. JAMES
WATSON WEHB, the editor of tho Courier
and Enquirer, ana Tom MARSHALL, tho
eloquent Kentucky Congressman. Wogive
elsewhere the particulars of the affair,
which occurred in June, 1872, in Della
ware. Gen. WEBB was hit in the leg and
Tom MARsHALL's bullet left a permanent
impression on his gait. He was indicted,
plead guilty, and was sentenced to two
years imprisonment, but before he was
taken to prison Gov. SEWARD pardoned
him and relieved him of all the disabilities
of tho sentence. An enormous petition.
four hundred feet long, had been sent to
the Governor, asking him TO let the Gem
eral off.
This was the great New York duel of
an editor and it caused no end of excite
ment at the time, adding much TO Gen.
WEBB's notorlety. Tom MARSHALL got off
without wounds or legal troubles.
We sincerely hope that no blood will be
split by either Mr.. BENNETT or Mr.. MAY.
but they seem TO be in q situation where
they are not unlikely to make arrange
ments for shooting at each other.
In tho way of seconds we have
in New York at least two prominent
club gentlemen who have had hand In
duels, and who are up in the etiquette of
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the Joneses. Mr.. Hoffman was moving and elo-

the Joneses. Mr.. Hoffman was moving and elo-
quent; be surpassed himself.
Those who we're present will never forget bis
description OF the deathbed scene. lie pointed
out the absence Of certain members Of the fam
lily, who knew not OF the drama which was being
enacted In the chamber OF death SO greatly to
their prejudice. They were not voucbsafed the
mournful privilege OF being with their parent at
his supreme moment. Step by step the orator
wrought on the feelings OF the jury, warmly en-
listing their sympathies In behalf Of his client,
and finally 10 an impassioned burst Of eloquence
he Numbered forth those never-to-bo forgotten
words, But where was Rebecca?" It is impos-
sible to describe their effect: every was
thrilled. For moment the most intense silence
prevailed, and then suppressed murmur OF ap-
plause ran through the audience. Mr.. Hoffman
himself appeared greatly moved The jury gave
their verdict against the instrument, without
attributing undue Influence to the JoDeses, but
declaring In substance that IL was executed too
short a time before death.
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wanted-Fxampic. Of Plain Living,

To THE EDITOR OF The SUN-Sir: This
Is what We need: That our wealthy people.
whether enriched by inheritance. good fortune,
or honorable industry and frgallty, should max
the not very dim cult or sef'dcnying sacrifice OF
living In the community In such "a way as will
commend itself To all for its simplicity. its econ
omy, and. at the same time, for Its elegance and
refinement; thus presenting the highest social
station a. thing easily within the reach OF ali
honorable and honest people. This would pro-
duce healthy. hopeful striving for the station
which Is ever allied with genuine moral develop
mcnt nd progress.
Hut, instead of this, our rich people. for the
mo,t part, set an cX ample. by their lyle Of liv.
ins. which re Gets upon the great BODY OF ito
people. exciting a Restless, despiring envy that
~ TX cuusol ttion only ia the hope II wing VII
1t by means OF some lucky hit, or m ploatlug
with unhealthy relish over the daily-rocurnnr
Inst noes Of the FIN ncill aud moral wreck and
downfall OF some hitherto envled neighoor
These instances show that the sO-called upper
class - so imuregnated with the qualities of ras
calty aud infdnv that II il only "A question Of
time, ana thai short, nos soon the whole vicious
tninS viii cons down with such a crash aud
rum, accompanied hy such a blow on the great
moral nerve II the land, AS will render forever
httetul the very name OF social station ~ now
misappled and abused. C. IT, ST. d.
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ply stated that 1.-THE people would put
down everything that should stand in tho
way Of Mr.. TILDEN's inauguration-even
the army and navy. Gen. BANNING is no
partisan. certainly no demagogue. lie
was Republican until 1872; was elected
In Republican district, and twice reflect
ed over the most prominent men Of Ohio
Gov. HAYES and STANLEY MATTHEWS
In 1873 Gen. BANNING voted against the
Democratic nominee for Speaker, FER-
NANDo WOOD. and for BLAINE. l was abso-
lutely astonished at the large number Of
kilograms and letters, all enthusiastically
responding to the above sentiment, which
Gen. BANNING received from all parts Of
the country. J.P.
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Mr.. HOLMAN yesterday offered an amend
matte Approprl ltion bill. reducing the sal
aries OF foreign Ministers. lie would cut down
the 1880 to $1,000. the $1,000 to 10000, and
the smaller ones In proportion. Mr.. HALE was,
OF ourse.agalnst any reduction. but Mr.. HOLMAN
said that the expense and ostentition Of foreign
diplomacy were unnecessary; that tho Minis
tiers were practically OF little or no use, since
now Governments could treat with each other
directly, and that the Offices OF Ministers were
really snecures. lie spoke truly. The day for
these pompous functionaries has gone, and no
interest. except perhaps theirs, will suffer when
their intermediary services are dispensed with.
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Mr.. FIsb's Glory and shame.

Mr.. FISH has had another triumph; In
his own estimation, we doubt not, a very
great triumph. He has negotiated the most
comprehensive extradition treaty ever en-
tered into. For offences no less than twen-
ty-sx in number accused persons are to be
surrendered. II might MS well have been
one hundred and sixty, the number OF Of
fences for which in more barbarous times
capital punishment was inflicted.
The treaty is with Spain. The Spanish
Government has manifested the most ex-
traordinary generosity i'm its disposition to
yield up to us all criminals or persons
charged with crime. And whence this
liberality on her parti In consideration
for whatf
Gen. GRANT has been President Of the
United States nearly eight years. He
came into Office without previous political
training, and not possessed of q great deal
OF political Information; but on one sub
ject his ideas were clear, and his convic-
tons strong, and that was that Cuba ought
to be free. He was fully determined to
distinguish his administration by such a
course as should set her free. In this in
tention he has been thwarted throughout
his two terms of office by HAMILTON FISH.
his Secretary of State. Such is the signal
service Mr.. FIsi1'ias rendered to Spain.
And now, in return, the Spanish Govern
ment agrees to give up those of our citi-
zens who have left their country for their
country's good
Which is the greater, the glory or the
shame of Mr.. Secretary FISH, it is not dilh-
cult to determine.
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That the President Of the Senate has tho
power to decide what electoral votes shall be
counted is maintained by Mr.. SrouoHTos,
lately Of the Louisiana Returning Board. The
Times prints four column clerical error from
that gentleman, but intimates to the legal pro-
fession at large that 1t doesn't care to be favored
with any more documents OF the same sort. 1t
Is interesting to observe that our still esteemed
neighoor commits Itself unreservedy to this
theory OF the functions Of the presiding ofic, r
OF the Senate. Leading Republicans, even those
most intimately connected with the CHANDLER
GOULD conspiracy, are becoming more and III ore
Cautious about doing what the Times has done.
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To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sir:
Please obllge by publishing the subjoined letter
to me from the late Gen. Robert L.. Lee, as many
persons doubted It; but 1t now appears officially
In the recently published volume by the Rev. DIR.
Jones and the collegiate authorities. Personal
heminiscences aud Letters OF Gen. r.. II. Lee"
issued by Messrs. Appleton Il Co., of this city.
and at page 2Oi.
NEAR cARTRRvILLR Sept 4. 1895
10 Tux totNT JoAhSKs CITY or NEW YORK-Sir, |
received, Anew days since. your ommuncaton OF the
ttn uu transmitting acOpy OF your published letter
70 the President OF the United states Your arguents
ahd coheusons are duly appreciated. and am exceed.
oDseu 20 you Tor the offer Of your legal services
.heJ become necessary they WIN be gratefully accept
co. IN your letter TO me, You do the people OF The
souln Du simple Justice In believing that they heartily
concur WIN you the opinion In regard to the assass
NATION OF the late President Lincoln II crime pre-.
tousy unknown TO this country and one that must be
yourus MA IrI'
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To THE EDITOR OF The SUN-Sir: Salt
water should be used in this city to put out
fires, clean streets, and clear away snow
As to the snow, occupants OF houses sbouli
clear their CUTTERS. Then an adaptation Of the
French snow meters, with boiling salt water in
stead Of steam would run on the snow like rain
end leave no freezing mixture behind like that
a'rocious assault on the lungs and feet of man
ana beast now perpetrated by the soulless car
corporations.
he plan would be efrectual and cheap enough
after the trst expense. There would TO a great
saving In Croton ana street sweeping. SCI.
UKOOKLYN Ian O.
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Mr.. UPPER, the cold-gruel poet Of Eng
land, who Is making tour OF this country, has
brought over some new poems in his pocket,
aud afinds out Others as he goes along. lie has
already given us his lugubrious drama OF
Washlngton," and he now follows It with an
historical aud romantic address to America"
II is too depressing IN times ike these; and we
wish TALMAGE would ask him to hold his horses
til this cruel war Ia over.
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JOHN LEMoINNE coins rather neat
phrase In an article on the French Judges who
saved their salaries In 1852 at the sacrifice OF
their honor. The trouble with these learned
gentlemen. VI. LENoiSSE slys. was deaf mute
conscience. perhaps 1t would be going too far
TO hint that some Of our nepuUiican statesmen
are afflicted In the same way. But It must be
admitted that their consciences are dreadfuily
hard OF hearing. and have painful obstruction
In their speech.
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It is satisfactory to know that the young

It Is satisfactory 10 KNOW That the young
rowdies, Of both sexes, who behaved SO dis.
gracefully at the Huntington Methodist watch
night meeting, are to have a lesson Ia manners.
Judging by the glimpses thus far vouchsafed us
OF the best society OF Huntington, 1t was sadly
needed. Bat misbehavior In church, however
disraceful, IA not so serious a matter as cow
ard y mutilation and murder.
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the business. Mr.. MAY, too, comes Of u
fighting family, and Mr.. BENNETT is n good
shot The outlook rs between the two gen
tlemen is very squally.
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Senator BAYARD speaks wisely when he

senator BAyARD speaks wisely when he
says that the proper temper for honest, law-loy-
Ing. and law abiding people to cui iyate IN these
days Is temper OF serenity. That sort Of peo-
ole can afford to be serene. They have every
thing on their side-even the sober second
thought OF the conspirators themselves. But
serenity is not indifference Sill less Is It
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-16
English Kings.

HOW SOME OF ENGLAND'S RULERS DIED.
William the Conqueror died from his
enormous fat, from drink, and from the
violence of his passions.
William Rufus died the death Of the
poor stag that he hunted.
Henry the First died ofgluttony.
Henry the Second died of broken
heart, occasioned by the bad conduct of
his children.
Richard C@ur de Lion died like the
animal from which his heart was nam
ed. by an arrow from an archer.
John died, nobody knows how, but it
is said, of chagrin, which, we suppose is
another term for dose of helIebore.
Henry the Third is said to have died
a natural death.
Edward the First is likewise said TO
have died of a natural sickness" which
it would puzzle all of the college of ply
sicians to denominate.
Edward the Second was most barba-
rously murdered by ruffians employed
by his own mother.
Edward the Third died of dotage
Richard the Second died of starvation,
the very reverse of George the Fourth
Henry the Fourth is said to have died
"of fits, caused by uneasiness." and I'M
easiness in palaces in those times was a
very common complaint.
Henry the Fifth is said to have died
"of painful affections, prematurely."-
This is courtly phrase for getting rid of
a king.
Henry the Sixth died in prison, by
means known then only to his TAILOR, and
known now only to heaven.
Edward the Fifth was strangled in the
tower, by his uncle, Richard the Third.
Richard the Third was killed in bat
tie.
Henry the Seventh wasted away as a
miser ought to do.
Henry the Eighth died of carbuncles.
fat and fury.
Edward the Sixth died of decline.
Queen Mary is said to have died Of a
"broken heart" whereas she died of a
snrfeit, eating too much of black pud
ding.
Old Queen Bess is said to have died of
melancholy, from having sacrificed Es-
sex to his enemies.
James the First is said to have died of
drinking.
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When man goes home at three A.
NJ, aud tries to unlock the door with a
toothpick, but finally crawls through
the window, scratches a square rod of
plastering from the wall in trying to
strike light with nail, throws it down
in disgust and asks blessings on all the
matchmakers and goes to bed in the
dark with his boots on the pillows-is it
conclusive evidence that he has been to
a temperance meeting.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-16

An Ohio young man sat down the
other day and wrote on the back of a
couple of postal cards. Then he turned
them over and directed them. but by
some mischance placed the address on
the wrong cards. The result was that
the shirt manufacturer in New York
got a very polite invitation to go ear
riage riding somewhere out in Ohio,
while the young mans girl was made
frantic by receiving the following,
"Please send me sample of the stuff your
shirts are made Of"
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Brougham, speaking of the salary at
tached to the rumored appointment of a
new judgeship, said it was all moon
shine. Lyndhurst, in his dry and wag-
gish way, remarked: It may be SO but
have a strong notion that moonshine
though it be. you would like to see the
first quarter of it.
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readjust ourselves upon the line of hon
we followed in the footsteps of our faith
ers, we would neverhave departed.
Putting it upon the lowest ground
that of self-interest-and we cannot af-
ford to repudiate. Public faith and pri-
vate credit go hand in hand. You can
not destroy the one without blighting
the other. States are but the aggrega-
tions of individuals. Governments,
laws, and institutions, are but the ex-
pressions of popular opinion and senti-
ment. Hence they constitute a just
measure of the mental and moral status
of the people. Honest people will have
honest government, while weak,
INEFFICIENT AND DISHONEST GOVERN.
MENTS
are the highest evidence of the demorali-
zation and degradation of the people
themselves. Let the State of Virginia
attempt the reputation of her honest
debt, and every one of her citizens will
be branded as dishonest as surely and
indelibly as was Cain for the slaughter
OF his brother.
The only hope for the building up and
development of the State largely depends
upon the influx of capital and popula-
| ton but how can we expect either if we
do that which the moral sense of the
world condemns? How can we expect
| the capitalist to invest his money in a
country where the people refuse to pay
their honest debts ? and what immigrant
| would settle among us with such
| A STAIN UPON OUR CHARACTER.
Capital, always cautious and nervous
ly sensitive, never seeks investment in
the property or security of a people who
betray want of integrity eitheri in their
public or private capacity and immi.
grafton never seeks a country where
obligations are not scrupulously respect
ed, and where property rights are not
safe and secure. Reputation would be
a physical as we'll as moral blight
Maryland. Pennsylvania, and Illinois
are striking examples of this fact. Each
same in effect, refused to pay their hon
est public debts, and each suffered the
consequences-loss of respect, loss of con.
: fidence, the obliteration of both
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE CREDIT,
and the absolute destruction of prosper
ity. But the moment they made an hon
est effort and succeeded in restoring
public credit, private credit and prosper
ity followed in its wake, and to-day they
are three of the most prosperous States
of the Union. All we need in Virginia
to-day is an honest, earnest effort to do
right
The increase in the value of property
, and of prosperity which would follow a
restored State credit would far more
than compensate in dollars and cents
whatever temporary sacrifice might be
necessary to accomplish that object
Let us make the effort.
THE OBJECT is WORTHY
and just: the obligation to do SO of the
highest moral character respect for the
past history of the State, for ourselves
and our posterity demand it. The
plighted faith of the Commonwealth
must be maintained and her escutcheon
kept untarnished, or we shall prove false
to her traditions and unworthy sons of
noble sires. [Applause.]
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It is seldom that sick man leaves a
will that somebody doesn't try to break !;
but has anybody recently heard of an
attempt to break woman's will?
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An old bachelor seeing the words
families supplied" over the door of a
shop. stepped in and said he would take
a wife and two children.
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Mans religion is often less clearly de-
fined by the great signs of his devotion
than by the small size of his contribu.
lions.
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A woman's head is always influenced
by her heart; but a mans heart is al
ways Influenced by his head.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-16

When man has no design but tc
speak plain truth he may say a great
deal in a narrow compass.
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A Montclair girl tainted at her first
kiss, and it took several experiments of
the same kind to recover her. But she
likes to faint.