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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
INSANITY AND CIVILIZATION.
As Civilization Advances Mental I'm.
sOundncss increases.

As Civilization Advances Mental I'm.
sOundncss Increases.
From the Atlanta Constitution.
As pessimstic as it may seem. there can
be no doubt of tie fact that insanity is, to
large extent, the product of civilization.
Otherwise, the alarming growth OF this
mental disorder in some of the most highly
civilized countries of the globe completely
battles explanation. For instance. in Prus-
STA, which is enc of the most cultured and
refined centers Of Europe. there are now
confined in tie various lunatic asylums not
less than $3.50 inmates. These figures are
startling, but even more so Is the steady
rate of increase which has been going on
for several ye-rs past. In 1871 there were
only 55.O63 inmates in these Prussian
asylums: but in 1850 the number had grown
to 66.3f5, and again In 1876 to s., SO. lie
these figures are correct there are 27,ouD
more lunatics today in Prussia than in 1871,
and whatever the cause causes of this
alarming growth of insanity may be- the
figures themselves contain food for serious
thought.
What is true of Prussia is also true in a
large measure of Great Britain. France,
Germany and the United States. On ac-
count of the tireless mental activity which
characterlzeS the average American, the
statement can excite little surprise that
during the past few years the number of
insane asyllms in this country has rapidly
increased. Insanity Is brought on mainly
through ovcrexertion, and naturally the
present wide-aw3ke and progressive age
of the world is calculated to burden the
mind with more than ii can readily hear.
or course. this observation is not made for
tie purpose of impeaching our civilization,
but rather for the purpose of showing that
the human mird. in order to grapple with
the intricate problems of this complex age,
needs occasional rest and relaxation. The
constant strain which is put upon the mind
by weighty business professional mat
tiers at the present time calls for something
more than eight hours of sleep out of every
twenty-four. Mental diversion is needed:
ideas and surroundings should be changed;
diligent care also should BE- taken of the
body, and other precautions. which sug-
gest themselves readily to every thoughtful
person, should be observed. Otherwise the
mind carrot possibly hold up under the
burden imposed upon it. and sooner or later
there must come a pathetic end to the
strain. To observe the precautions limited
at above does not require that the march of
progress should be checked or even re-
tarded in the least. On the contrary, the
observance of these precautions is calcu-
lated to build UP and strengthen the mind
and to make it capable Of greater achieve
ments in the cause of progress and civiliza-
ton. If the mind is the nohest part of
the human organism, why ruthlessly de-
stroy 1t? This is a question which should
address itself to the sober thought of
Americans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
The Drngon-FIy's Skin.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
Rev. A. East recently told how a dragon
fly sheds its larval skin He said that when
full fed the dull brown eyes Of the larva
become brilliant green like the perfect eyes
within. 1t then crawls laboriously up
some stick or water plant, where 1t estab-
fishes itself firmly. After some ten min
utes to a half hour Of drying the part be-
hind the eyes and above the wing
cases swells and opens. disclosing the
bright green body of the insect. This slow
ly energies. The enormous head, with its
compound eyes. protrudes. the crumpled
wings are drawn from their cases, then one
by one the legs appear. The image now
hangs with the head bent back and the
wings pointing upward. with six segments
of the abdomen exposed, wet and limp
from the dry skin which still clings to its
support by it's stiff and empty legs. After
about ten minutes its legs are strong
enough for the insect, by a quick contrac-
ton of the body, to suddenly lift its head.
and SELLING with its six legs the dry skin
It withdraws the remaining four segments
of its abdomen and hangs by its legs alone.
The wings now begin to expand. They be-
come longer, fiatter and clearer. In a half
hour they show all the beauty Of their
gauzy texture. After about five hours
from first emerging from the water the
perfect dragon-fly is ready for its new life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
The WEATHER and the Fisheries.

1t is believed by some dealers that the
prevailing stormy weather will have a bad
effect on the local fish market before the
close of the week. Fishermen along the
coast and the Chesapeake, as we'll as on
the lower Potomac. have been compelled to
take in their traps and suspend operations
Fortunately for local dealers they had a
&c cd supply Of fish on hand, and the effects
OF the cessation of business at the fisheries
will probably not be felt for several days.,
Even then there may be no real scarcity.
The western fisheries have not been affect
ed. and large shipments from that section
are on the road coming in this direction.
this morning. said that unless the storm
continues for another week, he thought
there would be no reason to fear that the
receipts will not supply the demand. So
far as he was concerned. he thought the
storm would have a beneficial effect on the
local market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
A DANGEROUS TIME
Just Now is When You Must BE
Specially Careful.

There is no season Of tho year which has more
real dangers than the present
This remark made by an eminent scientist
who had been a close observer for many years.
THUS continuing, he said:
People who have passed through the summer,
even II they have taken a vacation, are more Or
less In rundown and exhausted condition at the
opening Of the fall The muscles have be-
Come relaxed. the pores OF the skin are open and
the heat of the body causes exposure to drafts
which none the less dangerous because they
not felt.
The great danger from all this Is pneumonia.
which IS getting to be the most subtle, well
MS the most dangerous disease of American life.
1t comes quickly, and too often 1t ends quickly.
1t assumes many forms, but they are all serious
and too often fatal"
Every woman who feels any sudden change
v hiclI causes a cough. cold tightening of the
tr,s. n chill muscular pains, should take n
good. pure, health-siving stimuant. Take it med
icinaIly and remember that the best in the market
is Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. which has been be-
fore the public for years. and has done to
eounteract pneumonia than any other preparation
known to the world Do not let any druggist
grocer persuade you to take anything else that he
may say is just good
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
Meeting Of stamp collectors.

An invitation has been sent out to as
many names of stamp collectors in the Dis
trict as could be secured to meeting to be
held at No. 40 10th street northwest We'd
nesday at pm. 1t is the purpose to es-
tablish a permanent home in some central
location, to be always open for the use of
members and their friends. Forty persons
have already promised their support, and
the success is thus assured Resident col
lectors who may have been omitted will
kindly consider this an invitation to be
present, as the support of ell is earnestly
desired. The promoters express confidence
in having one hundred members at an early
date. Similar clubs exist In New York.
Boston and Knoxville
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
Mushrooms mt Low Firure..

The continued wet spell has been the
means of causing an overproduction in the
mushroom supply. 1t has been only a short
time since the traffic in them was confined
almost wholly to colored women, who gath
er herbs and sell a few vegetables and wild
flowers. but now many farmers are finding
II profitable business. During the past
few days. however. they have been SO plen-
tiful that the gatherers have had to sell
them as low as five cents quart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26

Richmond Couple Bent on MatrimOn,
Arrafgned in Court.


Arrafgned In Court.
Rather dilapidated in appearance were
Abel Collins and George Scott, both COL
ored, as they stood at the rail of the dock
today in the Police Court, and denied that
they were Migrants.
81 found this pair yesterday in Lincoln
Park" stated a ninth precinct policeman.
"They were begging"
1--WE got a home with my mother on 18th
street." said the girl to Judge Mills.
What were you doing in the park" the
court wanted to know.
George and came here from Richmond
to get married." the girl explained, but
my stepfather drove us away from my
mothers house. We expected to be mar
ried today at the court house."
What are you going to do when you are
married." Judge Mills inquired.
Go back to Richmond"
"Well, I'll release you on your personal
bonds, with that understanding" the court
concluded.
Highly pleased, Abel and George left the
court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26

Oeatn Oh tfOm1nent Young Man.
Mr.. VIM. Marion Evans, a well-known and
highly esteemed young citizen of the Dis
trict. died at his residence, 927 street
northwest, at an early hour this morning
Mr. Evans was born in this city, where he
had lived his entire life. He died of blood
poisoning, superinduced by a carbuncle.
Mr.. Evans was young man Of fine char
acteristics. He was a splendid physical
specimen of manhood, and was very fond
of all athletic sports. He was graduate
of the American Institute of Architecture
and Engineering, and prior to his entering
the government service was associated for
several years With Starkweather and Plow-
man Of this city In architecture and en-
gineering. Later he entered the United
States patent office as an expert draughts-
man. and passed upon all drawings submit
ted with applications for patents, etc. AZ
terward he was transferred to the exam
lining corps of that office, and at the time
of his death was an assistant examiner In
the patent Office. He was regarded as an
expert and was one of the most efficient
and capable officers in that branch of the
public service. He was universally liked
among his associates for his good qualities
and his warm and generous nature. He
leaves a widow and one son. a mother, Sis
ter and Ave brothers, one Of the latter be-
Ing George w. Evans chief disbursing Of
fcer of the Department OF the Interior.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26

The board of managers of the Washington
City Bible Society held their usual monthly
meeting last evening at the Young Mems
Christian Association rooms, on New York
avenue. Director Lucius D. Alden conduct
ed the meeting.
Grants as follows were made: To Central
Union Mission, % Bibles, 100 Testaments:
to Ebenezner Baptist Church Mission, Lin
louisville, Bible, II Testaments. The treas
urer reported the receipt of $40 from the
Metropolitan Presbyterian Church, and dis
tribution of Bibles to poor persons and 8
copies of Proverbs to the Deaconess Home
The committee appointed to nominate per-
sons to fill vacancies, presented the names
of Mr.. John b. Sleman jr., and DR.. Robert
Reyburn, and they were elected. A very in
teresting letter from Rev. T. S. Wynkoop
secretary North India Bible and Tract So
ciety, was read by Mr.. Ballantyne. in which
he deplored the condition of ADMINISTRATION
India, and the apathy of Christians in re-
gard to foreign missions, stating that a
night school in one of their large cities had
been abandoned for want of funds and was
Immediately occupied by the worst enemies
of the Christian religion for the propagation
of their deleterious doctrines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26

For throwing missiles, Albert Kaufman, a
small white boy. was fined IS today by
Judge Mills in the Police Court It was
stated that the boy threw a stone and
broke large plate-glass window in a store
at the corner of 9Th street and Pennsyl.
vania avenue southeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26

A delegation of four braves from the
Uncompahgre and Uintah Utes, in Utah,
accompanied by Indian Agent Beck and
Chairman Jeffries of the Ute Indian COM
mission, have reached here. The main OBJ
ject is to talk over allotments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26

1t matters little what it is that Won
want-whether situation or q Servants
want ad In The Star will reach the
person who can all your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
FACIAL 8LEMISHES

quickly disappear when woodburys Grand Toilet
Combination Is applied daily. II will render a
rough skin smooth and protest q good couplexiou.
sample OF each OF woodbury's Facial SOAP, Facial
Cream. Facial Powder and Dental Cream and \
Beauty book mailed on receipt OF 2oc. The regular
size sold Everywhere. sc. each. JOHN n. WOOD,
BURY. DeEmatoangist. III West ga st., n =.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-15
DEFICIENCY BILL SENT TO CONFERENCE.

THE SENATE AMENDMENTS DISAGREED TO BY
THE HOUSE.
Washington July 14.-When the House resumed
its session to-day after the recess taken yester'
day Mr. Henderson (Rep, Iowa. asked unanimous
consent for the consideration Of joint resolution
to permit the erection OF a temporary studio on
the future site of the statue of General Sherman.
for the erection OF which a contract has been
made There was no objection and the resolu-
ton adopted.
amendments 10 the General Deficiency bill. which
came over from the Senate to-day Mr.. Hepburn
(Rep. Iowa) asked II he would not permit sep
arote vote on the amendments relating to armor
plate
Mr. Cannon replied that the House would have
an opportunity to express It's opinion on that SUBJ
iect and with this assurance Mr.. Hepburn with
drew his request.
The motion prevailed. and Messrs Cannon.
Northway and Sayers were appointed confcrrees.
Mr.. Morris (Rep. Minn.) asked unanimous con-
sent for the consideration Of a resolution TO APP
proprate $1,000 OF the nnexpended 9aianc. OF the
the relief OF those who have been rendered desti-
tute by the recent Hoods near Aiken. MINI a..
Mr. Powers withdrew his objection which was.
however. renewed by Mr. Smpkins (Rep:. Mass }.
Mr. ps eP asked to pfn dHT n
copies OF the temporary rules Of the Lvth House.
Mr. Simpson pop kan) called attention TO the
fact that Mr.. Henderson at the opening OF The SEES
sion had announced that within thirty days COM
plete revision of the rules would be submitted to
the House. Where was that report. he asked .e
use for a set of rules. This remark caused some
merriment. Finally Mr.. Bailey objected to the
publication Of the temp0r I6 rules ,bs ,,ou. .,
.. m. adjourned until tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-15

the Kings County General Committee for the last
twelve years. and delegate to the Kepup-
lican National Convention In lSs2 lie represented
his GVth) Congress district In the State COM
rct.ea for hr,c Years and for nine years consecu-
lively was executive member Of the Twenty-iltth
Ward Committee. At the present time he Il
State Committeeman. and Is serving his third term
as treasurer Of the General Committee OF Kings
County For two years ne was treasurer OF tho
Campaign Committee Of Kings County. Mr.
sharkey was also a member Of the Electoral Col
lege of this State which cast its vote for Mckinley
and Hobart N Albany last February. and has been
appointed one OF committee of three TO present
to President Mckinley group photograph OF the
Electoral College. For the last thirteen years he
has been recognized the Republican leader OF
the Twenty-ffth Ward
Thomas Ftchle was born IN Orange County.
~ Y. about sixty years ago. He learned the
printers trade In Newburg and spent snort time
In a Brooklyn printing Office. For several years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-15

of life. Accidents aside they will live long, happy
lives of mutual helpulness and they will be blessed
with amiabc, healthy children They will sit to-
gcther in the twilight Of old age and look back
without regret over mutually happy, helpful, use
full successful companionship.
There are thousands Of young couples every day
who start welded life with but one drawback One
or the other both, suffer from ill-health There
can be no true welded happiness that is
Swallowed by the black cloud Of physical suffering
The who contemplates ma,rimony and realizes
that through overwork worry or neglect he is
suffering from i'll health. should take the proper steps
to remedy before he the responsibilities of
a husband DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
Is the best Of all medicines for men who have neg.
leced their health II makes the appetite keen. the
digestion perfect, the liver active, and the blood
pure and rich with life giving elements II is the
great blood maker and flesh builder II invigorates
and gives vrility, strength and vigor.
No woman should wed while she suffers from weak
ness and disease in womanly way. These are the
most disastrous OF disorders from which woman can
suffer They break down her general health. They
unfit her for wifcbood and motherhood. They make
her weak. sickly, nervous invalid Dr. Pierce s
Favorite Prescription all weakness and disease
Of the delicate and important organs that bear the
burdens Of wifehood and mother ood II transforms
weak suffering fretful invalids into healthy happy
wives and mothers. Both medicines sold ct all
good medicine stoseA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-15
MANY OFFICES FILLED.
ROBERT A. sHARKEY NOMINATED FOR
NAVAL OFFICER AT THIS PORT.

THOMAS rITcHIE TO BE COMMISSIONER OF iMMi-
GRATIoN-A LONG LIST OF DIPLOMATIC
AND CONSULAR APPOINTMENTS.
Washington July 1.-THE President sent the fol-
lowing nominations to the Senate to-day;
Robert shsTksy ., 70 be SaTa Oh
Thomas Fitchie 70 Be co %onn OF 'm"'s'"-
to Nicaragua Costa Rca and san NJ Minister Resi-
at MPr sSs A1cn of one S oe
Perry NJ. De Leon OF Georgia to be Consul-den-
er 70 81 Be consas Of the United T.
sewc OF Ohio at Toronto. Ontario; E GSrmdr H.
2sn1% W. Of psaersS Of r.
at Msdgeburg. Germany Charles W. ETaTTMaa as IL
+ isss a, E Ta%nsG %s sa%%s
Of Illinois, at Amsterdam Netherlands Gren Ral
sas e GTs os FI Tss's
William Of Me u Vermont or at Que
p psf ss"s SS '0 Daniel Phps o. Illinois, RSo e
G island at wses ns ManoR
f ns,a. Of shsp pss at at 5 MeSisan
illinois, at Tunstall England Char Charles NeA A.
Ns"SSE f e. M" lang at s. s'sehSa
at sherbrocke Quebec Charles Deal OF
at 81 efP Prince EdwaTds Island Edmond
T. Brodowski OF Illinois,, at Bresiau Ut, ley Eg
land c...,o. u Poherts
for The district of Milwaukee. Wis; George W. NC
Cowan for the district OF Bridgeton, ~ d;
Charles NJ Webster to be Collector or iH'er""
Revenue for the district Of Montana
Robert A. Sharkey has been prominent MEM
Der OF the Republican party Tor thirteen 'e"'S
He Is thIrty-four years DID, ana Is n'',e VI
pr,oL,vn Hc IL engaged In the bonded warehouse
hus,ross In Water-st He has been member Y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-15
AMERICAN FLOUR IN CHINA AND oAThN'
possrRIIJTrEs OF A NEW MARKET SHOWN In a
REPORT BY TIE AGRICULTURAL
REPAYMENT

REPORT BY TIE AGRICULTURAL
DEPARTMENT.
Washington July 14-Some important data as 10
the possibilities of the material extension Vi '"c
foreign markets for American cereals Is gwen IA
80, ~ tho Agricultural Department on Ihteo
states Wheat for Eastern Asia OWING ~ .ne
ra old development OF the new whea'-p'ouu'"S
areas in other parts Of the world ana TIC Al.
ING connection the United States is compelled 10
meet in European markets. the future dispos'. u
surplus whea, has become an Important ques.'o"
II ha. been suggested that the changes now taxing
Mace in the cviliza tions Of Japan ana emma may
result In the opening there OF markets ior "ne"
that will to some extent compensate ior losses ''
may be incurred through the increasing compeu-
ton of other countries in the European marK rs
this country formerly was aple 70 eono,oI ~ the
report says that chief among the inocaois ~ ~ in
plausibty OF the suggestion Is me ss IN the
crease IN exports OF wheat to Eastern ASA M o1
decade ust closing. Most of this wheat Is snippeu
in the form of -four exports or s!alR Deis aomr
naratiyey small The total am punt OF wheat nour
Shipped L Japan and China In the fiscal year 1891
should reach. 1t is said over loo~ barrss Nh
alent TO more than 100000 bushels Oh wnea.. he he
greater portion of American flour sent across ne
Pacific goes o Hong Kong, and Is thence uiS'f'o-
uted 10 other Chinese ports. go, ,,,,
Exports Of flour Japan. while consideraply
smaller thai China. show an increase IN the ias.
few years proportonately even greater than 70
China II is estimated that the total exports OF
wheat nour from this country to Japan IN tns hs 5
exports of " heat in the grain have been chieny 10
Japan Anne lean wheat Is also sent TO Eastern
Asia in tho .,rm Of bread and biscuits, but not IN
large au. nt,ties. Official statistics indicate tnat
the capacity of Japan for wheat production mas not
Increased commensurately with the growth In pop
ulation she wing a constantly increasing depend
ence on the wheat fields of other countries lor us
supply There is abundant statistical evidence, IL
IL said 10 show that the amount or wheat con-
sumed Ter rhabitant in Japan Is steadily mcreas-
Ing The JAPANESE diet doubtless will become grad
uaily changod to accord with American and Euro
pean cus,oi's. and this means larger wheat con-
sunp,on Wheat consumption in China also Is In
creasing When that great nation Of fO.OpoOV peo-
pie is once fairly opened foreign influences,
the Department believes the possibilities OF the sit
uation can hardly he Overestimated.
The report concludes: CLEARLY. then. these Or-
entail countries are we'll worth the attention OF the
American wtaat-grower especially that Rus
STA Argentina and other great wheat-producing
countries Competing with us so strongly for the
European market II may be that In the future
Eastern Asia will afford field enough for the dis
posal Of surplus wheat to offset all possible
losses in the markets of Europe"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-15

Nominated by President MchlHley LOT Io'NiHiS-
sioner of immigration at this port
he conducted hat-up printing business In New
York Mr. Fichic for two terms q member
Of the Kings County Board Of SUPERVISORS from
the Seventh Ward. where he gained reputation
for integrity In body that managed to supply
material for many scandals. lie was nominated
as Republican candidate for Supervisor-at- Large
in lSs7 bat was defeated In 1893 he was elected
Supervisor Large. BY his vetoes oil jobs ne
saved the county thousands OF dollnrs. and by MS
nrmness he prerented John Y. Mckane LON Or
ganizing the Board in the interest OF the Demo-
cratic ring The manner In which he provoked a
Mckinley demonstration In the State Convention
held In New-York City Is well known. He moved
an amendment substituting two Mckinley men TOR
Thomas G. Plat and Edward l.auterbach FOR dele
gates-dt-arge. The Mckinley men In the gallery
broke out into great cheering. and II required all
of Mr.. Platts friends prestige to get the conven-
ton under control again.
Mr. Merry appointed Minister to Nicaragua.
Costa RIGA and San Salvador. formerly sea
captain and has had a large experience In the
tries south OF the United States. He was for
many years agent of the Nicaragua Steamship
Company at San Francisco. lie Is member OF
the San Francisco Chamber OF Commerce and "A
writer on various topics Captain Merry Is said to
be better informed concerning the Nicaragua
Genial route. location harbors and possibilities.
than any other man in the United States.
Mr. Allen. named for Minister TO Corea. IL now
Vice and Deputy Committeeman at Seoul having
been appointed by President Harrison and con-
tinued through the Cleveland Adminstra ion
There is no politics in his selection. as he was
named because Of his knowledge of affairs In the
Orient. where he has spent much time.