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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09
The Turkish Bath.

Aside from pure pleasure as a personal in
diligence, the tonic qualities Of the Turkish
bath cannot be estimated, atfirms Mrs. Annie
Jenness Miller, of dress reform fame. The
skin is auickened into health and the nerves
are ralaxed aud subdued by the heating
process, while kneading, rubbing and anoint-
ing harden the flesh and give elasticity to the
muscles The half hour Of repose and per-
haps sleep, ON soft couch prepares the
stomach for the digestion of substantial
meal; and If followed, when the processes Of
digestion are we'll under way, by half hour
of gentle exercise in the gymnasium, or at
home in systematic course of muscular ex-
ercise. with current of pure air circulating
through the rooms, the effect would be per-
feet.
In beginning the bath Mrs. Miller advises
reason and moderation. One must not rush
headlong into the indiscretion Of too great
exposure For the first bath few moments
only should be spent in the hot ROOM else the
benefits may be lost in the reaction 1t Is
well to remember that the change from the
mild manner of sponging and sopping the
skin dry, which has before been designated
''taking BATH" Is very different affair
from the operation which proposes nothing
less than divesting one of a portion Of the
scarf skin itself. In coming out of the sham
pooling room there is no cause to stand and
shrek at the approach Of the cold spray; one
should rather invite it and aid the good al
ready done by manipulating the different
, members as the grateful and refreshing
shower falls upon them.
The result Of so much publication and In
viuoration will show itself in bright eyes
and glowing skin, while deeper sympathy
with deeds of worth and charity, a purer
good will toward ones. fellow creatures will
animate the mind and Stimulate fresh interest
in promulgating the truths Of cleanliness as
taught within the walls Of any thoroughly
equipped Turkish or Russian bath.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09
A Salt Water Aquarium.

A tank is superior to globe for an aqua
rum because it exposes a longer surface OF
the water to the air, so that more oxygen is
absorbed from the atmosphere, and thus Is
better for the health Of the fish. Less light
Is thought necessary for a salt water aqua
rum than for fresh water one, and the glass
on three sides of the tank may receive an
outside coating Of green paint, leaving only
the front side clear. The arch in the center
is put together with aquarium cement
About an inch Of sand is put over the bottom
of tho aquarium, and seaweeds attached to
small stones are placed iii it, the stones serv-
ing to keep the plants upright Animals
should never be introduced into an aquarium
until the plants are well established and begin
to make new growth. A glass cover, with
standards which furnish space for the ad-
mission of air, is useful for keeping out dust.
A north or east window is best adapted to a
salt water aquarium, and the air in the room
should be kept always pure and fresh. Pre-
pared food, lean beef dried, oysters or clans,
all chopped fine, may be used for feeding.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09
PHYSIOLOGY AND HYGIENE.
Medicine for the Imagination Turkish
| bath u Tonic to Mind and BODY.

A number OF instances of functional dis
turbances and OF cures, produced simply by
an idea persistently dwelt upon, are discussed
by Drs. Binet and Fere in Popular Science,
and these suggest the question why medicine
for the Imagination" the Importance Of
which has been intimated by many medical
writers, should not become recognized
agent in the treatment of numerous cases.
The most important Of the organic dis
turbances produced by an idea is an expert
ment on vesication, performed 10y Focachon,
chemist at Charmes. He applied some pos
tage stamps to a hypnotized subject, keeping
them in their place with some strips OF
diachylon and a compress; at the same time
he suggested to the subject that he had
applied blister. The subject was watched,
and when twenty hours had elapsed, the
dressing, which had remained untouched,
was removed. The epidermis to which IL
had been applied was thickened and dead,
and of q yellowish white color; and this
region of the skin was puffy, and surrounded
by an intensely red zone
II was in 1869 that Russell Reynolds first
noted the existence of motor and sensory dis
turbances developed under the influence OF
nm idea, These consisted sometimes In
spasms, and more frequently in paralysis, to
which the name Of imaginative paraplegia"
has been given. The type of this paralysis is
afforded by Reynolds first observation,
which concerned young woman who was
affected by paraplegia under the following
circumstances: She lived alone with her
father, who had undergone q reverse Of
fortune, and who became paralytic in conse-
quence of protracted anxiety She supported
the household by giving lessons, which In
volved long walks about the town. In
Auenced by the fatigue caused by SO much
walking, it occurred to her that she might
herself become paralyzed, and that their
situation would then be terrible. Haunted
by this idea, she felt growing weakness in
her limbs, and after while was quite unable
to walk. The pathology of the affection was
understood by Reynolds, who prescribed a
purely moral treatment. He finally con-
WINGED his patient that she was able to walk
and, in fact, she resumed the practice.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09

Ants are eaten by various nations In
Brazil they are served with resinous sauce,
and in Africa they are stewed with grease
or butter. The East Indians catch them in
pits and carefully wash them in handfuls like
raisins In Siam a curry Of ant eggs Is q
costly luxury.
The French will eat frogs, snails and the
diseased liver of geese, but draw the line at
alligators.
After they have wound the silk from the
cocoon the Chinese eat the chrysalis Of the
silk worm.
In Mexico parrots are eaten, but they an
rather tough.
Spiders roasted are sort Of dessert with
the New Caledonians
In the Pacific islands and West Indies
lizard eggs are eaten with gusto.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09
How tn Train AnImala,

BOYS often ask how to train animals. The
following answer is given to this query in
Harper's Young People: Whether it be an els-
phant lion, seal, pig, a horse, or dog,
the answer is always the same-patence,
kindness. frmness, good temper and good
judgment If your pupil makes a mistake,
correct it gently but firmly; if he does wrong
willfully, punish him severely, but without
anger. That is the way all the animals a,
Barnum's are trained, and it is the only sue
cessful way to teach anything, whether it be
a canary bird or an elephant, monkey Or
shall we say boyf
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09

To turn jellies or creams out Of mold
seems a simple thing; yet even in so small a
matter 1t is well to know just how to do 1t,
and this Miss Parloa tells as follows: Have
in a pan water enough IA little more than
blood warm) to come up to the top Of the
mold. II the mold is tin, set it In this for
about half minute; II earthen, keep 1t in
long enough to have the heat pass through
the mold. Wipe the mold, place over it the
dish into which the jelly is to be turned and
turn both dish and mold simultaneously.
Let the mold rest a minute before lifting IL
gently from the jelly.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09

A pan of water and two thermometers
were the tools by which DR.. Black discovered
latent heat; and prism, a lens and sheet
of cardboard enabled Newton to unfold the
origin of light and the composition of color.
Stothard learned the art of combining
colors by closely studying butterflies wings.
He would often say that no one knew what
he owed to these tiny insects.
Franklin first robbed the thunder cloud OF
It's lightning by means of kite made Of two
cross sticks and silk handkerchief.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09
ALL AROUND THE HOUSE.
| Decorative neutrality-suspicious. with the
Carpet Noth--Silver Knickknacks.

Carpet MOth-Silver knickknacRS'
A unique and pretty arrangement noticed
lately in q small room was shelf, about SIX
inches wide, extending around the walls OF
the room at distance Of four feet from the
floor. The shelf was of polished hard wood
with light brass railing. The same idea
could be carried out in stained pine with a
finish of pink leather and brass nails for the
edge. The shelf offorded resting place for
various bits Of odd china, small pictures,
books, etc.
In small dining room 1t will be found a
great convenience for the display of pretty
china
Exceptionally attractive among vases are
those in glass or fine porcelains, with silver
mounts. The designs represented in these
dainty affairs are most artistic, varying from
delicate crystal bud mounted on a slender
vine of silver to a strong chased silver ped
estal supporting bowl Of cut glass.
Candlesticks are many Of them exceedingly
quaint and charming In these as well IN
the more stately candelabra, both English
and American patterns prevail. One sees
occasionally in these traces of Japanese and
Chinese art, and there are some specimens in
Russian styles. The candelabra are made with
! two, three, four, five or more lights, to suit
the purses of the buyers. Candlesticks and
lamps of cut crystal are also to be seem as
! are low candestcks for bedrooms, in Dresden
! and Sevres wares,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09
A Variety of Remedies for Carpet Moths

"A variety OF Remedies lot carpet Moths.
Interesting and instructive particulars in
regard to treating the carpet moth have been
gathered by the carpet trade from many OF
the most prominent dealers Of the country,
from which it appears that their views vary
considerably. Arnold, Constable & Co. use
camphor and find it satisfactory. The Messrs.
Dobson recommend black pepper. Naphtha-
line and tarline have their advocates, while
prominent Philadelphia druggist is reported
as selling annually hundreds Of dollars
worth of camphorated cedar for use by the
best families Of the city. Marshall Field &
Co. do not consider cedar, caipphor, black
pepper or tar papervaluable in destroying
the grubs- James Wilde & Co. are liberal in
their use Of camphor wrapped closely in
paper and distributed without stint. One
firm gives all Oriental goods a thorough
naphtha bath and for carpets relies mainly
Oh camphor bags and sweeping at least three
times per year The use of benzine, turpen.
tine or naphtha is deprecated not only as
dangerous but liable to injure therfabri4 to
which any Of these substances is applied
and the application should always DO made
carefully by means of an adjoining cloth OF
paper.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09
Uominy Drop Cakes.

Stir the beaten yolks of two eggs into a
pint Of freshly boiled hominy; if cold hominy
is used heat it without adding water and stir
up lightly with fork to separate the grains;
then stir in the beaten whites and salt as may
be required, using less if the boiled hominy
is already sailed. Drop, with tablespoon,
on well buttered tins and bake to good
brown in quick oven.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09
Cupid Is Coming.

A letter must be taken, and the termina-
ton ling" Say, for instance, that p is
chosen. The first player says to the second,
"Cupids coming" "How is he comlngf'
says the second. "Playing," rejons the first.
The second then says to the third, "Cupids
coming" "Howf' ''Prancing," and 30 the
question and reply go round, through all the
words beginning with P and ending with
ing,-piping, pulling, pining, praising,
preaching, etc. Those who cannot answer
the question on the spur of the moment pay
n forfeit
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09

1t has been estimated that 100000 feet OF
lumber, principally ash, is used annually for
making baseball bats, the yearly demand
being placed at 100000 bats Over twenty
styles are made for boys and men. In one
Michigan factory more than hundred men
are employed in this manufacture, using up in
the course Of IA year $4,000 feet of ash, 25,'
600 feet of bass wood, and $4,000 feet OF
cherry. Other factories in the east and west
are said TO do business equally large.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09

The morphine habit is said to have become
a thing of fashion among Partisan women,
by which thousands are cutting short their
lives miniature case containing a small
vial Of dissolved morphine and tiny syringe
is carried, 80 that at any moment while in
their boxes at theatre or opera the fatal drug
may be injected.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09
Vanilla Biscuit.

Mix one-quarter pound Of butter with one
half pound of sugar; add one-half pound OF
-four and two well beaten eggs, one teaspoon
full of baking powder, one-quarter pound OF
currants and several drops Of vanilla essence;
roll it out, then cut in shapes and bake in a
Toured tin
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09
Old Time Candelabra-

Old fashioned, double brapched, silver
plated candelabra, such as our grandmother
used, hold the FIRST place In the present style
of lighting and decoration. Besides the sil-
yer ones, handsome candelabra are in clear
crystal and fine porcelaiua
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09
Visits of Coincidence.

Visits of coincidence are paid within week
or ten days at most after the event that oc-
casions them Personal visits Of this kind
are made only by relatives and intimate
friends who should be careful to make the
conversation - little painful as possible.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09
ARTISTIC DESIGNS IN SILVER

The design of candlestick is both charm
ing and unusual-a flower in a long leaf.
This candlestick Is from French model, and
is intended for writing table or to carry
about the house. The crumb brush is Of
somewhat similar style and very delicately
marked
The paper knife represents fashionable
Partisan design, 'the bouquetiere" The
blade Is in silver gilt, with twisted handle.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09

This house, where Dante first saw the
light, some two centuries later became a
tavern, TO which resorted Michael Angelo,
Benvenuto CelliDi and other illustrious art
lists. Many such there were, for Florence
was the home of Cimabue and GiOtto, OF Fra
Filippo Lippi and Fra Angelica. Of Leonardo
da Vinci, Andrea del SartO, Carlo Dolce and
a host Of others When the 60Oth birthday
Of, the great poet was celebrated in 1855. an
inscription was placed on the dwellings I'm
this house was born the divine poet Alig-
hierin
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09
Green Pea Scum,

A delicacy of the season is green pea soup,
for which the following is skillful cooks
recipe: One quart of milk, two large cupfuls
of peas, one heaping tablespoonful OF flour,
salt and pepper. Into the boiling milk pour
mashed peas, butter and -four, creamed to-
gether. Season and strain.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09
A Comic Diversion.

Numbered with comical diversions that af-
ford much merriment at evening entertain
ments is one known as ''the old mans face
The only requisite for producing 1t Is
PERSONS hand, handkerchief and n little In
dian ink The engraving will show the sim
plicity Of the arrangement, and demonstrates
how easy it is to form an old mans face.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09

Mothers will hardly find, however, pref
tier or more becoming bonnet for their little
girls than the one depicted in the cut 1t is
French capote and is made of gauze, with
an entire crown Of silk. The brim is heavily
trimmed with lace; the pouf consists OF
feathers and a bow Of ribbon.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09
pa-,s,ap Kn,ckknacks In Silver.

The employment of silver in the manu-
facture of all sorts of knickknacks, both dec-
orative and useful, is carried to a remarkable
extent nowadays. The cut gives examples
of some Of the many beautiful and artistic
forms in which this metal appears.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09

When the dress is to serve the twofold pur-
pose of confirmation and commencement
dress, the general rule is to have it fashioned
more simply than the one shown in the cut
Many of the confirmation dresses made in
New York this spring have round waists
and long draperies, simply arranged These
ara. however, more elaborate affairs, the
fashion being much matter of taste.
The dress shown in the cut is of white
French SERGE 1t is made with a slightly
frilled bodice, panier draperies and pouf.
The long square apron of white silk is pinked
out at the edges like the skirt, scarf and cuffs
Folds Of silk extend on the sides of the skirt,
while others are carried along the outside
seam of the sleeves The bodice, with its
high collar and its double row Of velvet but
tons, opens on a plastron decorated with a
line of silk corded vandykes or feather
stitch to correspond with the spikes of the
notched edges.
When the dress and its trimmings are en-
tirely Of white, white silk stockings and
white silk shoes or slippers should be worn.
If, as it often happens, the young graduates
decide on colored sashes and other trimmings
with their white dresses, the stockings should
match the color.
Wide license is given in the matter Of ma
terial. There may be combination OF wool
and silk, as in the model here shown, or one
material only may be used Lawns and Other
lipht weight summer fabrics are much EN-
ployed for graduating dresses where economy
u an object.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09
Electricity. Strangulation or the Guillotin'

Electricity. Strangulation or the Guillotine
Apropos of current discussion in regard to
executing criminals with electricity, DR..
William A Hammond is reported to advo-
cate strangulation with silk or cotton rope
a. the most satisfactory method at command;
while Ora Spitzka and Bril- take exception
10 the statement that strangulation Is pain
less, and favor the guillotine.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09
WHAT SHALL WE WEAH
FASHIONS AS REPRESENTED At
HOME AND ABROAD.

commencement Dresses Worn by Fair
Young Graduates-How These May lie
Designed So As To Serve Twofoid
Purpose.
An all important occasion in every young
girls life occurs with commencement day, at
school or college, as the case chances to be.
The graduating dress is naturally subject
for more or less consideration, as this same
dress, in many cases, serves not only FOR the
event for which it was especially designed,
but as confirmation dress, and later on
dress to be worn at any social gathering
where white dress is appropriate.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09
YOUNG FOLKS COLUMN.
MATTER FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT
OF BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS.

The Picturesque Home Of Dante, tho
Great Italian Poet, and the House Where
Two Centuries Later Michael Angelo
and Other Artists Dwell.
Dante, one of the greatest poets Of all time
and incomparably the greatest among the
Italians, was born in Florence in 1865, in the
little gothic house illustrated in our cut, BY
the tall tower of Bocca de Ferro it stands,
one of the objects Of interest among the pic
turesoue views Of Florence
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09
AN OLD MANS FACE

The conceit may he varied so as to form an
old woman's face by putting on RULED cap
in place Of The handkerchief.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-06-09

Fashionable Colors and Combinations.
To realize exactly what the nature of this
years ribbons and silks are it is necessary to
understand the fashionable colorings and
combinations. The favorite new tones are:
Ecu, a flame red mostly shot with cream;
Pistache called also Marjolaine, Arab and
Campana, earthly reds; Iceberg, which is
electric, with dash Of gray; Ecorce and
Rhone, light gray greens, with Sandal, newer
and browner than vieux rose.
But it must be borne in mind that this is a
wear of demi-tints, and that nearly every
tone is used in combination with another
red and blue, brown and green, brown and
red, cream and gray, Nil and orange ocher
and cresson the watercress green, smoke and
beige, myrtle and copper, navy and bouton
dor. These are only some Of many mixtures.
So universal is this union of tone that 1t
asserts itself in the tulles and gauzes used in
millinery, which show double face There
Is fine make Of gossamer gauze, such as was
used sometimes for wells; the wool blue, the
warp golden brown, varying in every light.
There are many new materials in millinery.
Lisse of two shades of the same tone and
mousseline de sole are finely embroidered
with white and gold and other tinsel.
The newest color Of the season Is a cowslip
green. For wonder its name exactly con-
veys the idea, for it is the identical tone of a
cowslip stalk. At night it becomes the most
delicate amalgam of yellow and green.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-12-24
THE ALASKAN OUTRAGES.
supt. Mcintyre, of tho Alaska Seal Fish
cries, Makes q Statement.

supt. Mcintyre, of the Alaska Seal Fish
cries, Makes q Statement.
RUTLAND, VI, December ga reply
to the charges of outrsges In Alaska Is
made here by DR.. II. Fl. Mcintyre, OF
West Randolph, who has been for Inc
iesn years Superintendent Of the Alaska
seal fisheries. He says the information
published unioubtedIy came from dis
charged employees. That they have
found the Aleutisn ONE OF Alaska IN
chsste ia rot doubted. History hNs
a always given them that reputation. When
the good Bishop Venisminoff fiat went
among them more than a century ago he
found not only the practice OF exchanging
wives OF common occurrence, but guests
from neighboring tribes were always hoo'
ored with the hand Of the fiirest and most
attractive Of the village during their
visit, and the bestowsl Of ones wife upon
the stranger WAS the custom Of the entire
people iDhabitipg the byrdsrs OF Bebriug
Sea.
These practices are not wholly extinct.
A better sentiment IL, however, growing
M among them. Concluding, the Doctor
saw I'VE challenge tbs world 10 pro-
ducs an example cf greater improvement
mental, moral or mat risl-in any peo.
ple than we are able to show GA the See
Islands, where We have had exclusive con
troll during the last twenty years, and 1t u
our pride and pleasure to spread the proof
of this b. fore minor committees who MAJ
come to investigate the Alaska Seal Com
pauy, or who by oh inca may touch upoi
our distant shores"