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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-12-29
PHYSIOLOGY AND HYGIENE.
Treatment That Has Been Successfully
Used on People Overcome by Gas.

Among points discussed at recent meet
ing of the American Gas Light association
was that OF the best way To revive men who
are overcome 10y gas while working in the
trenches The practical directions there
given are of general interest, for they are
applicable 10 any of the eases of gas poison
Ing. accidental or intentional, that are not OF
nfrequent occurrence
Que gentleman reported the following set
of rules furnished to his company by prom
inent physician:
Take the man at once into fresh air Don't
crowd around him.
Keep him OH his back Don't raise his
head nor turn him on his side,
Loosen his clothing at his neck and waist
Give little brandy and water-not more
than four tablespoonfu!s of brandy in all
Give the ammonia mixture zone part arc
matte ammonia to sixteen parts water in
small quantities. at short intervals-a tea
spoonful every two or three minutes.
Slap the face and chest with the wet end of
a towel
Apply warmth and friction if the body or
limbs are cold.
If the breathing is feeble or irregular arti-
fetal respiration should be used and kept up
until there is no doubt that 1t can no longer
be of use
Administer oxygen
A second member had been told 10y physi-
clan that there is no more direct or certain
way to overcome the effects Of the gas il the
man is sensible enough to swallow, than to
give him tablespoonful Of olive oil or of
common sweet oil Ii he can swallow it,
give him tablespoonful of oil, and then give
him little milk, or some brandy or whisky,
or whatever stlmulant may be at hand. or
course you should loosen his garments and
place the man in easy position To breathe
freely, and If you can, create "a circulation of
air 10y tanning, or by placing him in IA
draught, His own experience was that
whether a man is overcome with water gas
or coal gas, nothing acts as quickly III restor
ing the breathing as sweet oil
Another member told of the case of seven
men overcome by escaping gas He said;
We removed the men to open air, put water
upon their faces and necks got mixture of
whisky and water and gave them, and then
as soon as they could swallow anything |
gave them apples to eat and the acid of the
apples Immediately started the gas out of the
stomach. Just as soon as could reach it |
got some strong, hot coffee, without sugar
and gave them, and very soon they were
ready to take their supper pals ana walk
home.
Coinciding with the above was the follow
ing experience; | have had men in the same
condition, but | administered vinegar to
them, which, suppose, acted in the same
way as the apples | gave them vinegar
with eggs in it, breaking the egg III the vine
gar and letting them drink it, found it
very etfectuaL
The injection Of carbonate of ammonia in
"A case to which "A physician was called was
also reported.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-12-29

ii is very convenient 10 make candies over
n Gas or OIL stove, AZ the heat can be So nicely
regulated 4 porcelain lined or copper yes
sci Should be used in making sugar candles,
and they should never bo stirred while boil
ing Following are some of the most popular
kinds:
Butterscotch-One cup sugar, one cup mo-
asses, one Tablespoonful sweet milk, one
tablespoonful essenc. of lemon, butter the
size Ofan egg
MOlsSses Clndy--One quart molasSes, one
half cup vinegar, one cup sugar butter the
size Of Nj esS, ono teaspooGful Of soda dis
solved in hot water and stirred in just before
removing from the fire; flavor to taste.
Wien cool enough pull until white
Nut Candy Five cups of sugar, six table
spoonfus Of water four tahlespoonfus of
vinegar, one tablespoonful Of butter Boil
without stirrlnS) till it crisps in cold water.
Line buttered pans with peanuts and pour
the candy over them. When nearly cold
mark off into squares
White TaTy-Two pounds GRADUATED su.
gar, one teacupful cold water, two teaspoon
tulS vinegar, two teaspoonfuls butter. Boil
till brittle when tested in water When
done, add one tablespoon vanilla and pour on
a buttered platter to cool Pull rapidly till
white and brittle.
Peppermints- half a cup Of boiling
water upon two cupfuls of graduated sugar,
Boil for five minutes; stir ii tablespoon
full of essence of peppermint and stir the
sugar over the fire until thick; then drop
from u teaspoon upon buttered paper and let
them harden
CrystalIIzed Popcorn and Nuts-Boil one
cupful Of white sugar with three tablespoon
fuls of water and one OF butter, until 1t shows
threads when dropped from the spoon. Then
pour in three quarts of freshly made popcorn;
stir until the sugar is thoroughly distributed,
then set it away to cool. Nut meats used in
the same way are delicious.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-12-29
ALL AROUND THE HOUSE.
In the Library Home Made CONNECTIONS
That Are Wholesome and Delicious.

Books m eases or on shelves ought To be
busted frequently 4 ease with tight fitting
doors will not need % he busted as often as
one with curtains only When books are in
open shelves they shouI bh covered with
curtain This will keep the books in much
better condition than i ie.t open and save
some labor IN busting The curtain may be
OF any appropriate material, attached To the
shelves by means OF brass rod and rings,
In regard 10 one important item ~ the case
Of books, masculine authority gives the fol
lowing explicit advice:
When your books are being busted"
don't impute too much common sense 10 your
assistants, take their ignorance tor granted,
and tell them at once never to lift any book
by one of Its covers, that treatment 10 sure
10 strain the hack. and ten to one the weight
viii Oc at the same time mlScalrulated and
the volume will fall Your female help"
too, dearly loves good tall pile To work at,
and rs IA rule, her notions # the center of
gravity are not accurate, leading often to n
general downfall, and the damage OF many
corner. Again, If not supervised and in
structed, she is very apt to rub the dust into,
instead of OF, the edges Each volume
should be held tightly, SO rs to prevent the
leaves from gaping, and then wiped from the
back to the fore edge A soft brush will be
found To be useful If there is much dust.
The whole exterior should also toe rubbed
with soft cloth, and then the covers should
be opened and the hin ,es of the binding ex-
amined, for midew will assert itself both in
side and outside certain books, and that most
pertinaciously 1t has unaccountable likes
and dislikes. Some bindings seem positively
to invite damp, and mildew will attack these
when no other books on the same shelf show
any signs of it When discovered, carefully
wipe it away, and then let the book remain a
few days standing open in the driest and
ARREST spot you can select. Great care should
he taken not to let grit, such as blows III at
the open WINDOW from many "A dusty road,
be upon your buster, or you will probably
find scratches like an outline map of Europe
all over your smooth calf, 10y which your
heart and eye, as well AS your book, will be
wounded
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-12-29
SOCIAL ETIQUETTE
Hints to Any One Who would II. re
membered rs "a Pheasant visitor"


Nearly everybody is at times either visit
or or the entertainer of visitors. The cti-
quette of visiting therefore concerns a great
many people, for which reason are submit
ted, IN brief, nine rules on tie subject, Of
which the correspondent of Good House-
keeping, with whom they originate, says:
am not prepared TO say that the oOServ-
ance Of these rules will make an agreeable
guest of dlsagreeable person, but am pre-
pared to say that utter disregard of them
will make your hostess consult the papers to
find the time Of departing trains.
l. Never give pleasant surprises" No
body likes to be taken uuawares in the midst
of possible house cleaning, sickness or even
weekly washing. Don't delude yourself into
thinking that the pleasure Of seeing YOU will
compensate for the inconvenience caused by
your want of thought. One of the chief
pleasures of paying or receiving visits is in
anticipation.
q State beforehand the length of your
visit. Every hostess wants to make the most
of the time devoted to her BE sure to tell
definitely the road and train on which YOU
will 60, and If your arrival is to be near the
dinner or supper hour, whether you will have
lunched on the train.
3. Adapt yourself to the habits of the fam
lily visited If you are so constituted that you
cannot makes such changes iii your habits,
don't visit. Being habitually late at break
fast is objectionable rudeness in a guest.
Not less annoying than late rising is too
early rising. Never SO down stairs till near
the breakfast hour
L. Avoid giving unnecessary trouble. To
II 10 n m
have their guests things left lying around at
random, especially pocketbooks and jewelry.
A lady is not always sure of her servants,
and it is due to her to take care of these
things yourself Another thing is to avoid
calling upon servants for extra work.
5. Be helpful in an unobtrusive way.
6. Don't affect to be entertained. Nothing
makes hostess more uncomfortable than to
go back to the parlor after an absence, to find
the guest waiting stifHy for her return, with
out doing anything to entertain herself.
Z. Pay your own small bills. 1t seems
sometimes almost impossible to do this. Oc-
casionally your hostess will insist SO upon
paying for you that it seems almost rude
ness to refuse. Allowing for such cases, it is
still true that, as q rule, it is better to pay
for your trunk yourself. Be on hand when
it comes and pay the expressman You will
find this easier than making your hostess
take the money after she has paid it, Supply
yourself with change, stamps and stationery
before lea ing home.
g. Don't fail to write on returning home
and express pleasure in the visit
o. Never rs,su family secrets learned from
lengthy visit That every closet has its
skeleton il susr, alas than we sometimes
think.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-12-29
Style of Dressing the Hair.

The style of dressing hair has certainly n
tendency to be lower than has lately been
worn. The way adopted by the most elegant
women is to have the hair twisted round like
a rope as the nape Of the neck, with one or
two cured ends escaping or falling care
lessly. In front the fringeis massed together
like a thick lock in the middle. Others plat
the back hair in two wide plaits, raised up
with a comb, and then falling slightly on the
neck. In fact, the nape is now covered and
dressed, but the hair does not descend lower
except in the case Of curls being worn.
For the evening" little wreaths of flowers
are worn en- chaperon; that is to say, very
small and placed on one side. Some women
wear thick coronet, called jardiniere, made
of different flowers, and placed round the
chignon at the back, rather low down, SO as
to form sort of aureole round the face, but
much at the back.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-12-29
Natures Own nridrcs,

The most remarkable natural bridge in the
world, says Golden Days, is the Jisrel Hajar,
which spans gorge not far from the ruins
of the temple of Adonis, in the province of
Lebanon, IN Syria. 1t is Hat piece of lime.
stone rock, from ten To fifteen feet thick, per
fectly arched ON the under side The gorge
is about 10 feet across, and the bridge Is
about 100 feet from the bed of the lorrenr
below. The bridge is so broad and level that
good carriage road might be made over it
This bridge Is surpassed in height 10y the
natural bridge in Rockbridge county, Vir
ginia, about rs miles west of Richmond and
about two miles from the James river. 1t
extends over Cedar creek. The height of the
arch is POO feet, and the upper surface of the
bridge is 2IO feet above the stream
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-12-29
GOLD EMBROIDERY ON VELVET

The embrolderies for dresses are many of
them guipure. The tendency in all kinds of
garnitures is to have the trimming SO ar
ranged that the material shows beneath.
1t is the fashion now TO trim the hens of
gowns with hand borderings, and for this
new guipure has been brought out, which re-
sembles leather. Everything would seem to
be applied as borders, and no expense or
time has been spared in bringing them to per
lection as regards color and design Black
jet and gold are combined in many of those
handsome patterns which are easily dlvisible
into distinct motifs. Many of the handSom
est, in which braid is used, are united by
close crochet The colorlngs and mixtures
of colors are harmonious, and accord well
with the materials for which they are in
tended. The gulpures are nearly all of
mixed coloringS, or of two shades of color
In the cut is shown the effect of net embroid
cry worked in relief with gold thread on a
black velvet ground This embroidery is
used with charming results for the collar,
cuffs and plaStron of "A reception or dinner
dress.
What used to be called "rohings" have
come back to us in the for Of elaborate
trimmings for skirt fronts in two pieces
tapering to point at the waist and wide at
the base. Costly glrnitureS for bodice trim
mings take the form of a Figaro jacket front,
and large shoulder and back pieces in green,
blue, gold and many other indefinite tints,
well blended, edged with pendant drops and
also jewelod Here again the patterns were
united by crochet. Mother of pearl facets
play an important part IN many of the trim.
mings which are intended for bordering, be-
ing the principal part of floral designs on fine
crocheted silver and gold cords. Laurel
leaves, so well worn during tho empire
epoch, appear frequently in this style Of or
namentat!on.
Home dressmakcrs will he glad to hear Of
some dress trimmings which give much style,
and are easy to mauipulate-vlz, vests formed
of rows Of silver, gold, or metallic braidS,
herring boned over in purse silk, OF distinct
coloringS, after the manner of the ticking
work, which many years ago was a fashion
able class of needle work The vests are ac
companed by cuffs and flap pockets, and are
exceedingly ornamental. Broad, coarsely
woven brals are worked in raised silk and
cord, in ornamental designs Mohair braIdS
with crochet are among the most costly class
of trimmings, on account of the labor they
involve Velvet by the yard is good sub
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-12-29

Tree toadS are supposed to give notice of
rain by their peculiar thrilling notes. They
can climb smooth surfaces, as flies do on
windows. Toatls are easily tanned The
Duke of Wellington. the greatest soldier in
England, was a kind man, He met boy
who was crying, and asked him what was
the matter The hoy said he was going away
to school, and his pet toad would die, AS there
was no one to feed it. The duke promised to
take care of it, and afterwards sent the boy
u card now and then to tell of his pets well
being Toads are quiet animals, and can live
long without food, light or fresh air.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-12-29
WHAT SHALL WE WEAR?
THE OlReCTOlRe AND EARLY EN-
PIRE FASHIONS AGAIN PREVAIL.

New Styles In Dress Trimmings-The Flu
rore for Embroiderics and Braidings-A
Few of the Many Varieties OF Buttons
for Costumes Described.
The Directoire is the dominant style by
day, and the Empire is that of the evening
EmbroidereSses and braiders are buster with
their needles than they have been for many
years, for as in the bygone days, gala dresses
walking costumes, morning gowns, negliges
and underlinen are all to be largely orna
mented with needle work. The Incroyable
ladies in their redingotes, ample neckerchefs,
beribboned and beplumed hats, the Merveil.
leuses, in their transparent draperes, the
classic ladies in their girdled peplums and
TUNES, depended largely for the enrichng of
their garments on embroideries. Flowers
worked in shaded silks, muslin covered with
sprigged and open work; fine linen embroid.
cred and richly trimmed with lace. gold and
silver thread worked into varied patterns
all these dainty trimmings are coming back
into vogue.
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Fashion Notes.

The last new idea for bodices is TO have
them very open round the throat, but not
cut square. This style suits those who are
not too thin, and who can wear cherusque,
or Medicis ruff. These open necks are trim
med round with gathered lace, falling back
on the bodice, and held in place here and
there with little ribbon bows, and sometimes
jewels placed in the bows.
Very well dressed women wear fine black
silk hose, with lace insertions up the front,
with tea and dinner gowns of black and dark
shades. Some very elaborate stockings for
evening wear have imitation buttons aud but
ton holes embroidered up the sides.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-12-29

An English physician tells the following in
regard to an emergency which, fortunately,
is not Of frequent occurrence: a patient of
mine recently swallowed plate gold, with
two teeth, and | Immediately adopted "A
practice recommended to me some years ago
by Sir James Paget in similar case 1
made him eat three good sized slices of bread
and swallow four tablespocnfuls of -four
and water made into a fairly thick mass. |
then administered an emetc and the teeth
returned entanged in the tenacious vomit.
may add that the first case was equally
successful, and that something of this sort is
habitually done at police stations, when pris-
oner' arrested for passing false CONS swallow
Them
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-12-29

Geraniums may be stored by hanging them
up by the roots in a cellar which does not
freeze, provided the atmosphere 5 free from
dampness. Another way in which they are
frequently kept and which economies space
is 10 shake most Of The dirt Off the roots and
then put the plants pretty closely together in
a box, with just enough soil for them TO live
in during the winter, ard water them little
occasionally.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-12-29
Why Is II Larger

That the full moon appears larger when
near the horizon than it does in the zenith,
notwithstanding that the luminary is nearer
the earth when at the zenith, is due to the
magnifying property of the denser atmos-
phere through which it is viewed at the
horizon.
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4 DpulorabIs Mistake.

Nothing is more thoroughly mistaken than
the idea that a woman tulhlls her duty by
dong An amount of work that is far beyond
her strength. She not only does not fulfill
her duty but she most sinsularly fails in it,;
and the failure is truly deplorable
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-12-29

One little kitten with a jingling bell,
Two little eyes and-don't you tcll!-
Three ttlc bowls of milk up high;
Four little leaps 10y the kitten spry;
Five little Ltps of the yellow cream;
Then comes the end ol the bllsslul dream:
For one little mlid with two little hands,
Makes three little steps To the brJuu as it stands
Gives four lttla stamps and five ii,.., Flows
And out OF the door the kitten Cu.a
Little Men and Women,
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Alfred Tcnnyson was born in Lincolnshire
Eng, in the year 1910 lie once lived on the
Isle of Wight, that beautiful part of Eng
land where Leigh Richmond lived. who
wrote "l'he Young Cottaser" and The
Dairyman's Daughter" Tennyson wrote
"The May Queen" which no doubt many Of
you have repeated IN public
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To the Old NCnr.

Good.by. Old Year
While others ring
The New Year in and loudly sing
OF what delight and peace twin bring,
Ere the last tolling of the bell
To the world soundcth thy death kneI,
lid thee now fond farewell
Good 10y. old Year
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The border pattern here given viii 10
found very useful one. 1t is particularly
suitable for embroidery on skirts, aprons and
the like, and has the merit of beng easily
worked. The stitches are quite simple, as
may be seen from the cut
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Good by, Old Year.
While others raise
To thy successor hymns Of praise,
ri thank thee for the by gone days
MANY blessing hast thou brought,
Many sacred truth hast taught;
Fruitful changes have been wrought
By thee, Old Year
-Flavell Scott Mine
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Shipped here aud
thCtc TIER
wreath until
Into n cap v,th plat
al .rili
And long white
strings she
turned IL
And now, -" she said,
"ln 90 and see,
As soon as II is
shady
My flower friends
what fun twill
be
For they will all. I'm
stirn thtIl nm
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little, nice old lady"
But loud they laughed TO her SURPRISE
AS though they had gone crazy,
When she appeared In her disguise,
And greeted her with merry cries
OF "Oh YOU cunning Daisy"
Wide Awake
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YOUNG FOLKS C0LU Mn.
A HALF HOURS PLEASANT READ
ING FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.

How the Cunning Modest 4 nisy surprised
Her Flower Friends by Transforming
Herself into "a Nice Old lady with u
Trilled Cap.
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Lightning Express Denver Express and Kansas CIV
and 81. Louis Express trims run daily. ENpru-- MAJ
aud Joliet Accommodation run daily, cNccol suuduf
Kansas Guy and 81 Louis Express going south ran,
through without change Of cars, Morning train TO -
Louis has free chair cars, and evening train rhruug
sleopers 10 st Louis ana Springfield,
JAY W. ADAMS,
Ticket AGENT G. & A. Railroad
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nR. w. +. w Er:SE T.. successor 10 rr WIN.
- sheppard, Veterinary Surgeon prd hCrtist. As
s-an' state Veterinarian, graduate ontario Veterinary
college, Canada Dental course under Say rrgrd lrske
chicago. once and Inhrmary Lafayette :, Ottawa,
I'D bb.t-Nr.
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Sore Limbs. swygert III NAV Is 1853
ctLght cold in limbs and back suffered months.
St Jacobs Oil cured me. JACOB sCHULTS
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| ESSE -. r JIG EIs, Attorney and Cour seIor
NJ Law: once In the Cowe Sherwood Block,
horth OF postoiice. feb,'S
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