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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01

Alden, the facetious esssyist of the
New York Times, has been looking for
the cause Of the recent downfall Of sew
eral army men, and has discovered .
weakness in the West Point system. He
says: ut is to be hoped that the Board
Of Army Officers o employed in visit
ing the various colleges Of the United
States with Q view Of obtaining hints for
the improvement Of the West Point cur
riculum will discover that the instruction
in poker given to the West Point cadets is
miserably bad. There can be but one
meaning attached to the recent charges OF
losing Government money at poker which
have been brought against certain army
officers. The men did not know how to
play the game with any real efficiency.
When called upon to play poker they lose
their own money and then the money in
trusted to them by the Government. The
country has spent vast sums Of money in
establishing an institution for the educa-
ton Of officers for the army, and yet the
graduates Of this institution are beaten at
poker by self.taught Indian agents, or by
the graduates OF Mississippi steamers.
This is thoroughly disgraceful state Of
things, and it must be remedied without
delay"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01
Bnkinx the neyil.

Bad luck made . Boston man wish to
die, but he was . firm believer in the
Bible. and was aware Of its mandate
against suicide. He had heard it preached,
too, that q death-bed repentance was sufi-
cient to insure salvation. He made .
careful study of this doctrine. consulted
several clergymen Though without dis
closing to them what he had in oontempla-
tom. and ut length settled il in his own
mind that the sinner who repented ct the
last moment was as sure Of heaven as any
one who had lived ~sanctifed for years.
Having settled that point to his own salts
faction he sought q means Of suicide
which, while certain to kill, would leave
him conscious long enough to make his
peace with heaven. So he swallowed .
deadly poison, and was taken to q hospital
to die. sThere he repented," says the
narrator, ''and he gave every indication
that his contrition was sincere"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01

William Kilgore had a fine span OF mares
at the Fair Play mine which he turned out
to pasture in Newark Valley in the foot
bills Of Oxyoke Summit, near to Dan
Highs ranch. They have not been seen
since last Friday. when q Chinaman saw
them near Oxyoke Springs. On Monday
last Kilgore, needing the horses to hoist
waste and ore out Of the mine, went in
search Of them and discovered that they
had been run of Their tracks were found
and traced by him in a direction leading to
Fish Creek. There were also tracks OF q
third horse, which was no doubt ridden by
the party who drove of Kilgore's. The
mares are large dark bays, and are together
worth about $500. At the time they were
stolen only one OF them was shod. Kilgore
procured q horse and is now out in search
Of his mares. He is . man that is apt to
follow the tracks until he finds them, and
to make it hot for the thieves il he over
takes them.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01

A pleasant and amusing little episode
took place early last evening at Col. Per-
rye corner saloon, the occasion being the
presentation to the Colonel by John E.
Jones, on behalf Of D. H. Birdsall, Of q
dozen garrote collars, received by express
from San Francisco. In the presence OF
a few mutual friends Mr.. Jones did not
make & few remarks, but put . box Of
p~asteboard standups into the donee's
capacious paws. who, when he saw how he
had been garroted, gave way to the custom
Of the country. and everybody took a
drink, after which Birdsall's true offering
of IL handsome gArrotes were duly pre-
scented. and were received by the Colonel
with his accustomed grace and in language
Of tho truly classic kind.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01

Reno Gazette: The little engine Santa
Cruz, since its general overhauling at the
v. 4 T. shops, is doing wonders. II is
now doubling the road, an aggregate dis
lance Of 100 miles per day, besides the
switching twice q day. Messrs. Bragg and
Schooling have a large quantity Of wood
and lumber at the end OF the track, which
they are shipping to Reno.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01
The Insane Asylum.

The Reno Journal says the cost Of main
tanning the Asylum for May was four cents
per patient per day less than the average
rate for tho preceding six months. There
are at present 14l inmates-108 males and
33 females. During the past two months
there have been seven admitted, two dis
charged, two discharged on trial, one died
and one attempted elopement.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01

Jackson House-Mr. Clark and wife. r.
Gillespie, M. McGregor, Ruby Hill; 8. N.
Holmes. Oliver Drake and family. Eber-
hsrdt; B. b. Strait, Duckwater; Ewsld
Kipp. Geddes; Thomas Robinson and fami-
ly. M. R. Curran and wife, Newark; David
Fensuthal. Osceola; r. M. Bourne. San
Francisco; Miss II. Frank, Ruby Hill; Mrs.
A.. Berg, city.
Parker House-Charles w. Harris, Joel
Tregoning, Ruby Hill; N. 7. Reveal, wife
and child, Typo; Adam Hall, Alexandria
mine; B. r. Plummer, Mineral Hill; Jas.
Dufley, San Francisco.
Turner Honse~Steve Bedell, Prospect
Mountain; John Doyle, Eureka Tunnel;
Thomas Williams, Ruby Hill; p. 7. john
son, Mineral Hill.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01
J~uyer.fe Gathering.

Little ,Nsiss Minnie Stowell celebrated
~ sighth birthday yesterday with . nice
party, to which all the little girls and boys
were invited. They spent . merry time on
the grass plot in the front yard from l till
4 O'Clock In the afternoon. playing pretty
little games. the three hours being broken
In on by one interval only for . sumptu-
Gus repast on cakes and ice cream Of
various and taking colors. 1t was Q Joy
Gus afternoon for the little ones,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01
The Land Of Song.

An exchange having remarked that Ne
vada may one day become famous for her
great singers, the Sacramento Bee says that
paper is behind the times. Nevada ac-
quired fame 30 years ago through the
wonderful melody Of the "Washoe canary"
Visitors to the land Of sagebrush have
often been entranced by the strange. weird
and powerful waves of music that rolled
over the desert wastes at the declining
hour OF day, and died away in soft cadences
through the canyons of the distant hills.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01

The public schools on Ruby Hill proper,
in charge Of Professor Reek, Principal,
and Mrs. wendall and Miss Frank, closed
yesterday afternoon for the term. The
exercises passed of very creditably, and
the children and teachers received many
compliments from the large number OF
visitors who were present. A long, we'll
selected list OF Rotations, songs and in
strumental selections was given in first
rate style. The pupils have advanced we'll,
and in this the diligence and skill Of the
teachers are manifest.
Stella. Manuel and Esther Very were
awarded prizes for excellent scholarship
during the past term; Clara Clemo for
excellent department. and Katie Fitzpat-
rick for ~politeness.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01

This we'll known wholesale and retail
liquor house is just in receipt of the largest
and best assorted stock Of wines, liquors
and cigars ever offered in this market.
Their stock Of WHISTLES, direct from the
distilleries in Kentucky, is the finest in
the market. Their wines and cigars, di-
rect from importers, are q surety Of genu-
ineness and purity, and include cham
pagnes. sherries and brandies, while their
domestic wines are the best the market
affords. Their imported and domestic
cigars include q variety Of brands, which
for flavor are not cxcelled. Dealers are
invited to examine their stock and prices,
which are adapted to the times, 4
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01

Ny country It's Of thee.
Once land Of Liberty,

Ny country It's Of thee.
Once land Of Liberty,
OF thee l sing.
Land Of the Star Route fraud,
Land Of the railroad bawd,
Land Of the robber horde,
Thy shame we sing.
Ny native land; to thee,
Where chained lies liberty,
Thy shame We sing.
Brtbed by the Villains gold;
Our courts Of Law are sOld;
Our Congresses controlled
By thieves' foul ring.
Great God. to thee We raise,
Not hymn Of Joy or praise,
For help we cry.
Confound their politics.
Sweep out their knavish tricks,
On thee our hopes we TX,
OH hear our cry!
STOCKTON Mail,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01
Firemcn,s Celebratiop.

On the glorious Fourth, Richmond Hose
Company No. 8 and the Hooks Il Knicks
will meet together at the hose house of the
latter company at noon, and there cele-
brate, as the iremen we'll know how to
celebrate, the anniversary Of our national
Independence. The Declaration will be
read by Peter Breen. ESQ.,; Miss ITsy
Lewis will recite an appropriate pacfn, and
Alex. Wilson and A. L. Fitzea aid of the
Hooks 4 Knicks, and M. lowing Of the
Richmonds, will deliver short addresses,
so Eureka will have some sort Of . cele-
bration anyway. .qs
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01

The matinee at the Opera House yester-
day was very good. The Truckee Compa-
nv outdid themselves, and 1t was remarked
by those who see them on the boards night
" that they have never acquitted them
selves 40 we'll in Eureka before. The per-
Torrance was spirited throughout. and the
audience encouraged them by frequent ap-
plause. The proprieties were strictly OBJ.
served, and nothing was said or done that
conld offend the most sensitive person.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01
Nice Relishes,

P. N. Hansen has just received An ex-
tensive assortment OF the following named
relishes: French fruits in glass, formagio
menauts, milchmer herring, Russian ca
war, Russian sardines and sardelles, Fuian
haddies. cells smoked and in jelly, sardines
n mustard and spice, anchovies spiced,
olives stuffed, mangoes stuffed, stuffed
peppers, plum puddings, curried oysters,
chill colorado sauce, Windsor mixed
pickles. assorted chutnees, imported Swiss
and Roquefort cheese, imported sausage,
and an assortment of fancy groceries too
numerous to mention. 4
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01

P. Steler takes pleasure in announcing
to his customers that he has secured the
services Of the very best matchmaker on
the coast-one who has had Is years. ex-
perience in the finest watchmakers' estab-
lishments Of Europe and America, and
is prepared to do all kinds Of fine
watchwork and clock repairing on the
shortest possible notice, and satisfaction
guaranteed. All watch and CLOCK work
warranted for one year.
N. BAH kinds of fine jewelry and
diamond work made to order, and jewelry
neatly repaired,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01
Notice.

All persons knowing themselves indebted
to me are requested to come forward and
settle their accounts by May 1. After May
l l will sell only for cash or approved
credit on 30 days. The prices for goods
will be as low ss goods of the quality
offered can possibly be sold for.
p. N. HANSEN.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01

By a misplacing Of names in the public
school classes yesterday, the Misses Tillie
steler, Lulu Mccartney and Minnie Chris
topher did not get their proper places.
These young ladies are at the top OF the
ladder, In Prof. Crowelrs department.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01
Joy I'm the Williams Family.

The wife Of John N. Williams presented
him yesterday morning with . big, fine
son.. The father is delighted, Of course.
II is his first. He 10 full Of pride over the
event, and 1t will be some time before he
can realize that there have been babies,
and babies OF the male sort, strapping
and stont, before yesterday, and that
households are likely to be blessed with
them right along hereafter forever or until
Gabriel blows his horn and a quit.
There is nothing like it. We congratulate
the delighted father and his worthy wife
who, and the young Williams, we are glad
to state, are doing as we'll a. could be ex-
pected.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01

Messrs. Singleton a MoNicol, wholesale
dealers in wines. liquors and cigars, are
just in receipt Of some very choice goods
IS follows: Byav Ale, in pints and
quarts; Tenants Porter; celebrated Bass
Ale; Guinness's Porter, in pints and
quarts; Cremorne Punch; Blackberry
Brandy; also. an exceedingly fine article
Of Port and Sherry wines. These goods
cannot be excelled in any market. All
their goods are sold at small profits for
cash. y
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01
"uo.uttaI dc InvaIfds.''

Virginia Chronicle: A Carson consem-
porary, writing Of Paris, and having coca
sion TO refer to the Hotel des inVaiiaes'
produces the remarkable legend: hos
pital de Invalids." Need we menton tne
name Of the inspired writer. Who could
II be but the divine Samuelf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01
American Mosquitoes In London.

People Of London are much concerned
at the introduction OF American mos
quitoes. The Times says: women and
children have especially suffered, some
having been almost blinded through the
swellings caused by the bites Of these
foreign insects. 1t appears that large
numbers Of mosquitoes were brought over
from America among the corn, and they
have been frequently seen to fly up when
the grain is being transferred for grinding
in q large flour mill in the vicinity. On
the whole. the importation is considered
unsatisfactory"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01
Partial Price List for the Month Of June.
Morris & levy's Dry Goods Store,

LOOK OUT.
II yards genuine Lonsdsle Muslin for q,
az ysras genuine Lonsdale Cambria for Al.
~ yards Calico for 81.
LOOK OUT,
IL yards French Ohintz for 81.
LOOK OUT,
our new imported French Ssteens reducea "a
26c per yard. ueo :"
10 yards bingham and Chsviot for 81.
LOOK OUT,
io-4 bleached 6heet!ng reduced 10 nc mar v.~a
yards wide Turkey Red Table Linen rednced
to $50 per yard. "oeu
l4-yafds wide Loomdice Table Linen raduc.a
TO 26c per yard. ue
10 yards All Linen Crash for 81.
DouDie Damssk Towels for 81.
LOOK OUT,
Ouf double width Oashmeres, in ali shades m.
ouced to zoo per yard.
Vur gray Camel Hair reduced to lOc per ward
LOOK OUT.
our new shades Of Nuns Yelling. all Won, -
ouced to 25c per yard.
our french Poplins, in all shades. foymsr,v
sold Tor S7hc, reduced to Z yards Tor 81.
LOOK OUT.
Vuf Black and Colored Satins reduced IN snc
per yard. wv
Our Blsck Brocade Silks reduced 70 Soc mar va
LOOK OUT.
Our ATWOOD Buntings, in all shades. reduced
70 2Oc per yard.
CnROMOs AND FANS GIyr
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01

Aunt Hannah, on South Main street,
has just received from San Francisco an
extensive assortment Of the finest kind Of
millinery goods, consisting Of bonnets and
hats, trimmed and untrimmed; also,
flowers and feathers.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01
The ExcursiOnists.

Sixty-six tickets for the excursion to San
Francisco nave been sold by J. Straus, the
agent at Eureks-40 to gentlemen and 26
to ladies. The following are the excursion
lists, all Of whom left ON this mornings
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01

Having sold my entire stock and interest
in the undertaking business to p. H.
HUI, I would recommend him as being
well qualified and competent to attend to
al branches in this line. W. P. HASKELL.
Eureka, Feb. 2, 1883, \
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01

Delicious ice cream can now be obtained
at Brown & Godfrey's confectionery on
North Main street. No one can excel
them in making ice cream, and they
always keep . bountiful supply of it on
hand,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENT
DRY GOODS ALMOST GIVEN AWAY.
STILL At THE 'FRONT.'!
Morris 4 Ley's Guns Continue Their Thunder.

M FVhfAFICATIONS ERECrED ON rroNr MI rravw
Amvh OF ou- enormous stck of goods. Their line ~ .urnua.. az u.--
- a Oy anolo1en, but impregnabie The flag Of vctoya floating on ua r.mr.Sso ~ ~ !"
aeu. m .noe Emporium OF sye and fashion, Main street ruets Nevada. "a
lin "w 70 ~ mpentor Again they send nut their stirring am. .novn, dow.,
WIN everything in tn Dry Goods Incl We gveb dbv an, as. - ian Nv u0wni
M"e snsnn and laboratory is no " IN meanss xhsustea. -"A "' ~i ""a'
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01

The following bullion was shipped by
Wells. Fargo q 90. this morning: 6 bars,
valued 81 Sass 23.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01

Passengers wanting to go away on the
morning train will please leave their orders
for the bus the night before at the Parker
House or Jackson House. 4
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01
DeIfcious Fce Cremm.

Mrs. G.. D. Hunter of the St. Louis
Restaurant is ct all times prepared to fur
nish . very superior article Of ice cream
either in small or large quantities. =
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01

FRESH French and American candies
Of every description at Brown l. Godfrey
Restaurant.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01

Go to Berg's for delicious fresh ranch
butter. Only 65 cents q roll. \
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01

A Canton flannel suit Of Undertaking
for 81 at the Red House. n
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01

1t is a fact not generally known that
most OF the tobacco stems from North
Carolina tobacco factories are shipped to
Germany to be manufactured into snuff
for the German peasants. They are col
lected by . Winston firm and shipped
thence In immense quantities.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01
CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
3. a r. PAssEHaEK TRAVEL.

DEPARTURES YESTERDAY MORNING.
J ] Smith Sam Harris
r Harris Mrs N N Holly
J H Stevens
ARRIVALS LAST NIGHT.
w Fl Peorn Alfred verron
Miss Anna Reece II Kind 4 son
James Dufiey R Ryland
r Sadler
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01

Go to Alexander's and you will get q
good suit for $12 so. \
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01

MORNING BOARD.

oRN BoARD
210 Ophir-2k 255c
$40 Mexican-3 295c
400 Gould & Curry-2h 245c
ITS Best h Belcher-420c Also
$50 ssvage-205c 210c
2545 CholIar-340c 81 3G0c $3.50 365c $500
81 $3.50
$50 P~otosi-140c 1850
1880 Hale 4 Norcross-6k 6ss ca 6I tex
400 Yellow Jacket-390c 3o5c
so Belcher-115c
so Confidence-2k
5S5 s.. Nevada-3A $500 81
90 Utah-280c "a
$50 Bullion-75c
400 Union--4S0c An 470c
$50 Alta-45c 400
so Occidental-1h
100 Andes-45c
ITO Eureka Con.-5
so Belmont
200 N. Beliefs 6A
34OO G. Prize-5c 10c Be
1900 Argenta-15c 10c
22O Navajo-3 290c
1900 Belle Isle-60c
800 Elko Con.-30c
10 Day-50c $50
$50 Eureka Tunnel-60c
200 Albion-45c
60 Bodie-60c
$50 s. King-10
CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
Union 47Os 470b, Sierra Nevada 3As
370s, Mexican 305s So, Ophir 255s, Con.
Virginia 40b 45a. Best Il Belcher 435s 44os
435s 430s 430b, Gould Il Curry 2ks 2kb
255a, Savage 210s 215s 210s 215s, Hale d
Norcross 6 IA GA 67ss, Chollar 380s 390s
As 395b IA, Potosi laos 145s laos. Alta 40b,
Belcher 115b, Crown Point LIB, Yellow
jacket 1855 395b IA, Navajo 285b 290a,
Confidence 240b, Bodie Ssh Goa, Bullion
FOB sOa. Belle Isle Ash, Grand Prize 5b
10a, Argenta lob. Overmau sob. indie
pendence 75a, Northern Belle CAB, Utah
Az b, Eureka Con. 5b, Exchequer COB
Adjourned till Thursday, July s, II A. n.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01

Try IL.
Delicious butter for 70 cents ct the Re,
House. II
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-01

LOOK OUT.
80 colored bordered Handierchfefs for31.
narcotics Spreads reduced to Toe apiece.
LOOK OUT.
Our extra size Atwood Shetland ehawls 70.
duced to 76c apiece.
Our White Embroidered Ties reduced to 12kc
apiece.
Our Spanish Lace Ties reduced 70 25c apiece.
LooK OUT.
80 yards Embroidery for$1.
20 yards 4.inch Bretonne Lsce for Al.
LOOK OUT.
Great reduction In Parasols-N per cent Less
than former prices.
LOOK OUT
For the SPECIAL REDUCTION of the Iafest
styles Of Black Rhadames, Wsps and DoI.
mans. also in Drap d'Ete, Drsp d'Loyre.
Drsp dParis; likewise In MohAir and Linen
listers for Ladies' and Children. Abeautful
line OF Ladies' Black and Colored Dresses.
LOOK OUT
Fer the slaughter Of Ladies' Muslin Under.
wear. Aprons, and Ladies' and Childrep's
eun Bonnets.
A great variety Of the latest styles Of lsdiess
and children's Fancy Neckwear.
We have just received . new line Of Carne4s.
Oilcioths and Rugs, which We will sefI a
cheap a. they are sold in any city.
\ TO EVERY PUBCHAsEB.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1883-06-13

Slade, the Maori missionary l.Unl
Australia. There will be no slug
g.ng, but collection will be taken up
at the door to defray expenses Welt
| thought the people in church would
sink through the floor. There was not
D rsOn in the church, except the poor
old deacon, but what un lerstOOd that
some wicked wretch had deceived him,
and / know by the way the tenor
tickled the soprano, that he did it. l
may be mean, but everything | do is
innocent and l wouldn't be as mean
as choir singer Tor two dollars. !
felt real sorry Tor the old deacon, but
he never knew what he had done, and
/ think it would be real mean to tell
him. He won't be at the slugging
match That remark about taking up
a collection s4ttltd the deacon. l
must go down to the stable now and
help grease a hack, 50 you will have to
excuse me. If pa comes here looking
for me. tell him you heard was going
to drive a picnic party out to Wau-
kesha. and may not be back in week.
BY that time pa will get over that
Bohemian serenade," and the boy filled
his pistol pocket with dried apples and
went out and hung sign in front OF
the grocery, Strawberries two shillin
a smell, and one smell is enuff. "~-G.
w Peek
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1883-06-13
The Prevention Of Insanity.

DR.. Nathan Allen, of Lowell, Mass,
in pamphlet on the subject, calls at
tention to the prevention of insanity
as question which, although much
neglected, is at least quite as important
as that of the cure of insanity. The
disease is very largely dependent on
physical and sanitary conditions, and
these should be studied out and brought
within such regulation as will prevent
its development. Since, according to
the late Sir James Coke, insanity
originates in some form of disease or
in II deterioration of the body rather
than in an exclusive affection of the
nervous system, its growth should be
checked by a general diffusion of the
knowledge of the laws of the human
organism and the use of all means
necessary for the preservation of good
health. So far as insanity is heredi-
tary, its transmission should be pre-
vented by avoiding marriage with
persons predisposed to it. Itshould be
the aim of the medical profession to
become so well acquainted with the
diseases of the nervous system and the
brain that they could detect the first
symptoms of disturbed or deranged
states of mind, so as to be able tO'treat
them understandingly, and, in al
probability, in many cases successfully
Popular Science Monthly.