The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-11-22

0Jdtdrsd, requiring medical attention. When
seriously annoying, medical advice should be
very prompt. Local applications are of small
account, although wash with two or three
spoonfuls of bi-carbonate of soda in pint of
water relieves the itching somewhat; also, an
ointment Of five to ten grains of earbolic acid
to an ounce Of eosmoiine OF vasaline.
CARE of THE HANDS
The first essentials are pure, soft water and
plenty of good soap Nothing keeps the hands
in such good condition as rain water or distilled
water. bottle of ammonia and box of pow
dered borax should be a part of the furnishings
of every toilet, as a few drops of one or bit of
the other will make the hardest water soft and
agreeable. Do not be afraid of soap and water,
and never go TO bed without washing your
hands, that the pores may absorb no foreign
matter.
To keep your hands smooth and soft, avoid
very hot very cold water. Tepid water
softens and cleanses better than either, and
extremes of temperature are injurious in any
case. Even dish-washing commonly supposed
TO be so fatal to smooth, white hands, may be
practiced without detriment, provided only
that scalding hot water is not used. Better
have it moderately warm and renew often.
For making the hands soft and white various
simple applications are excellent Wash the
hands at night then rub thoroughly with
giyeeriue, yasaline, cold cream or mutton tai
low and draw over pair of old gloves-kid, if
yoa have them IN Queen Anne's time a favor
ite lotion vas the white of an egg IN which had
been dissolved a grain of alum, well applied
and the hands wrapped In clean linen upon
retiring at night. Rubbing the hands with
oatmeal or corn meal, dry or moist, may be tried
with good effect. The Romans used paste of
three ounces of ground barley, one ounce of
honey, and the white Of one egg, mixed thor
oughly, and applied to both hands and face.
Avoid all acids upon the hands, which, though
they may be used to remove obstinate stains,
are deadly poison, and should be used with
great care. They make the hands rough and
harsh.
If your hands are badly soiled, use a soft
cloth, that every particle may be removed.
which. If left discolors and irritates. Use a
nail brush, and keep the skin overlapping the
nails well loosened with knife, aud you will
not be troubled with hangnails and bleeding
finger tips. A quantity of fine white sand
poured into the wash basin (which may be
dried and used from time to time) is excellent
for removing common stains from the hands
and polishing the nails.
IN sweeping. dusting, removing ashes and
other rongsl, dusty work, wear pair of gloves
II YOU care to preserve your hands in moderate
shape. When washing them frequently, as
y
them thoroughly each time. See that they are
protected Ia going into the sharp air, particu-
larly if your skin chaps easily.
Our Weekly Experience Meeting.
OUR COMRADES IN HoSoLULu-MIsCELLA La
NEoUs CORRESPONDENCE THANKSGIVING
POEM.
A friend, who resided for some years on the
Sandwich Islands, fayors rs with a pleasant
a1.A bs
Hawaiian Ga-ette, published at Honolulu, call
ing our attention 10 the anniversary Camp fire
Of George De Long Post No 45, organized Sep
teHlbeT p, lSS2. The Campfire was held upon
the beautiful eI1bowered grounds OF DR.. q.
Trosseau, where tables were spread with all
the Injuries of the Hawaiian market.
The Campfire proper began at 245 p. M,
opening with the singing of America by the
assembled chorus, followed by appropriate re-
marks from the Officer of the Day, Dr. n B.
Emerson, aad the superb rendition Of General
4lllargFs splendid solo, " Niye fAmeriea," By
Mrs. ]. A. Cruzan- Comrade E. VI. Lame
then read detailed history of the Grand
Army Of the Republic, formed by Dr. Stephen
soa at Dakota, H., N the spring Of 1865 Then
cane the stirring old soRg, Rally Round the
Flag Boys" sang with a Will Then came the
roll Of States which sent Union volunteers to
the front. all responding but Maine New
Hampshire, and Vermont When Massachu-
sets WIS called ConITade Eldridge sprang TO
his ieet with a glowing tribute 10 the 8 Old
Bay Stale, Comrades Emerson and C. r. Jones,
Jr., joining him ia words Of stirring eulogy.
New York found an earnest champion IN Com
rSae s. Mott, who pointed with pride to her
record both In the war OF the Revolution and
the war CO the rebellion. Comrades w. H.
Price, ]. \. Wright and J. SiInonson, Jr added
tributes OF praise TO the memory of the Knick-
erbocker State. =" Marching Through Georgia "
WIS sung by Prof Harnaley, all present joining
N the chorus. Pennsylvania was responded
for By Comrades C. n. Arnold and s. MeKeague,
both recounting the deeds of the boys in
bue" who hailed from the keystone State "
Mrs J. a. CruZ2n sang the "Star SPangied
Banner dnrng an interim in the roll-csH
and received merited and hearty applause The
Gazefte says: " The roll-cail being continued
DR.. Hagan appeared for Minnesota and stated
4 that as he was not a soldier Of Minnesota lie
1 was not clear as 10 the array history Of the
State He believed the State furnished her
! quota of regiments, all but one of which did
nobly. That one, the I'd Minnesota, was
I caught mapping, and the entire regiment was
/ captured by a ilandful Of rebel busbwhackers
/ iI-anghteE- Unfortunately for the doctor, Min
4 nes0ta had an ally present who was posted on
/ the State war record, and especially Of the I'd
Minnesota. and Mrs. Willie Hall Immediately
stated that the I'd Minnesota had never been
/ captured. 1t was the Sd Minnesota Her IA
4 ther, General Van Cleave, commanded the 2d
Minnesota, and they were never captured and
never retreated fApplanse and laughter.
! The good doctor took the medicine given him
and ACKNOWLEDGED his liability TO error. and
Iowa was called The soldier preacher, Rev
j. A. Cruzan, spoke IN response, and portrayed
/ n glowing terms Iowa's record in the war
Ohio found speakers ia DIR. McGrew and DR.
Hagen, and the latter gentleman recounted tht
/ history Of his regiment, the 51st Ohio, tha
marched and eountermarched through Ken
/ tgckv, Tennessee, and Alabama, aud Will
sherman through Georgia; fought in sever
battles, and when mustered eut had bat 250 0
the original members alive. Fo< the Terrific
RES no answer, and the last State called, Cali
fOTnia, found an ardent advocate Ia Conrad
Lame"
Closing the roll-call, fine quartette, com
posed Of Mrs. Dickson, Mrs. Willie Hall
Mrs. J. 4. Cruzan and Miss Carrie Castle, san,
the Battle Hymn of the Republic" afte
which Comrade J. A. CrHzan, amid much an
piause, paid the following glowing tribute {
the loyal women Of America, the exercises clos
ing with the Red, White and Blue" accom-
panied with musical instruments and tn
jingliag of bells. The old fag had gloriou
shaking out and the occasion was one Of pro
longed enthusiasm, as the comrades eff in tina
alien isle IN the mid-Paciic remembered th
land Of their grand achievements and deares
pride.
coHRADE cRUZAN's BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE
know l speak the common sentiment of ever
soldier present when say that net even the pre-,
enee ef our comrades who fezght with us gives u
more pleasure than the presence of our wive,
our sisters our cousins and our aurats.e Woma