New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-22

s.sI the grand weakness OF democracy ls ours's Vi
anger or irritation and to need. therefore, protecon
An her which she has not yet secured Inc
Editor quotes the words of great American statesman,
nerhaps the one man who would be heard with equal
attention in both countries" who once said TO him:
Your ultimate danger is the omnpoence OF your Par
lament. You do not know yet how an Illusion can
spread among millions how few hours 1t taxes
democracy to itself convinced With us, such emo
tions break ON the rock OF the Constitution which was
framed to give them time but your Parlament can
declare decree republic IN three hours dne
Editor is convinced that Il this american ever s
man by illusion such that which II mas JmSs
escaped. Who was the American whose Weisuty "oi"'
Quoted' Mr. Motleyf
Paul de Cassagnao is the champion swash-
quicker OF tie Paris press. His recent duel Win NJ
Thomson his fifteenth encounter but he mas never
yet killed anybody. The author OF the Meihper ioi
Paris has kent record OF these dues, from WHICH !.
appears that the fiery gentleman has fought WIFI h
Rochefort. Aurelien School, Gustave flourehs, VINO
was killed under the Commune; Issagaray' the MS
,o,ion ~ the Commune: Arthur Ranc, ex-member for
Paris and Edouard Lockroy, member for Ax-these
and other adversaries being all RepuDhcans. Among
those with whom has declined to night are Lieutenant
Lullier now in New-Caedonis, who puolciy slapped
Ills face; and NJ Clemenceau one OF the members Tor
Paris who is renowned swordsman, aud is TIE
more dangerous from being lef,-handed NJ Gambetta
oas been challenged by NJ de- CaSsagnac but dsaincd
even to answer him. In 1867, NJ. NcImorel raked up
published it DAY after day. The son. burning TO aVense
ais father but finding he copld get no redress wayd
bis for which breach Of the peace he was serteced
TO imprisonment.
Morplnomana has become a great scourge
m Berlin since the introduction of opium ill.,
,ections as q relief from bodily suffering and
heepessness Tradespeoplc merchants judges, harris
krs soldiers students doctors and ciergymen become
the victims OF the habit and when the medical attend
ants called in II is too late to counterfeit the evil Az
sst these subcuaneOus injections offer the quickest
md easiest 10 alay pain aud bring rest 10 the
sufferer But prove efectusl in its cure the treat
mont must be continued for certain timo; and during
that period the patient becomes accustomed to these
akin infections that they become indispensable. When
the medical practitioner refuses to increase the doses,
the PATIENT unable to sleep or rest without the canning
Injection procures the necessary instruments ana ap-
plies the remedy himself. Sometimes, Also even AFTER
Tho patient been cured without any undue doses ana
when he should dispense with the opium injections, he
aelays doing under the plea that tey make seep anu
rest so we'll In fact when once these suDcuIaneous
Injections have begun they be rarely left on LAKE,
drink. the appetite for them increases unt CHROME
drunkenness ensueS
Myopia in the public schools is a subject
which cannot discussed to often in American cities,
where the increase short sight is apparent There
we're useful suggestions In paper read by Dr.
Stern before the Hartford Social Science Club on Tues
Gay evening. He urged the Importance of paying more
attention to the direction and quantity OF light in the
u
hgh dwellings because pupils need to see equally
well IN all parts OF the room, and cannot approach
window they may do at home if the light is insult
dcent Moreover scientific tests have determined that
the ratio between light required and floor measure is
definite that for four feet Of floor there
,houd be square foot OF glass The ordinary ratio
IN schools about to 10. In school-rooms the
ught from behind the pupils so that they sit In
their own light from the front, and dazzles
The light should preferably from tue left side or
over the left shoulder, then the right arm aud
body do not shade the book. The color OF the
walls Is also important in connection with light
arab is good tint for the walls Tho desks now in use
soud be improved very materially for the prevention OF
stopping by making the adjustable This could
be done little expense by hgng the front edge of
the desk cover and attaching a movable support be-
neah the upper edgeso that the slope could be increased
or diminished at WILL The best position for reading is
to sit the head erect slightly thrown back and
with the left shoulder to the light to have the eyes
In the shade and the light falling Obquely the page.
The book should be held from twelve 10 eighteen inches
from the eyes, and should be brought coward the face
instead OF bending the head to the book Nearsghted
persons apt hold the book nearer than Is
really necessary well Ii requires more effort for
them read the far point of vision, but this prac
ce benefit In preventing the Increase OF the trouble