The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-07-15
FOR OCEAN TRAVELLERS.

SOmo SatueDtc ,Su88esstOus HOW 10
Prevent and How to Alleviate the Undo.
sirubie Agouics of NAL dc Mer." Other.
wise Seasiekucs
Although II IL probable that few read
ers of The Tribune will this year cross
the ocean, there are points In a recent
Chicago Record article treating OF the
prevention and cure OF seaslckness
that are worthy of reproduction. 1t is.
for example. pointed out that the two
conditions most necessary to allay
what the doctors call ''naupafhia" are
warmth and fresh air. and warmth is
difficult to obtain In damp sheets. II
one can afford the expense, a pair of
silk sheets. with pillow case to match,
are causes OF infinite comfoM In sea-
sickness.
To the casual ear silk sheets has a
sound Of luxury. but in reality they are
not matters OF such great Importance
after all. They should be manufac-
tured OF Ir'dia mot China) silk. which
costs about 60 or 20 cents a yard. Two
yards and a quarter Is quite sufficient
length and for the narrow berth two
breadths will make sheet of ample
width. Two yards more will make a
pillow slip. That is to say. eleven yards
Of silk at 70 cents yard-$7.7O. Not
great sum to pay for a great comfort
and a matter affecting the health. The
more they are washed the pleasantet
they are to the touch, and rolled up
tightly occupy but tiny corner Of the
CT c1t hla
linen Of the bed they afford to the
wretched sufferer most inviting nest
and will prevent any chill or dangerous
lowering Of the temperature.
II these are impossible a silk night
gown, II really long and ample, will go
far toward filling their place, and in
any event the most economical can pro-
vide themselves with hot water bot
tle-one of the sort which has an out
side cover Of lambs fleece and tightly
screwed mouth that does not leak.
When driven to bed by NAL de mer
make the stewardess fill this with very
hot water the fleece cover prevents any
danger Of blisters) and fight the cold
moisture Of the sheets with artificial
heat. Very frequently a very hot bot
tie placed at the feet. or upon the
stomach, will greatly mitigate ones
misery and in all cases the warmth is
comforting and healthful.
Purifying tho Air.
The other great trial of the sick trav-
eler confined below Is the aforemen-
toned deprivation Of fresh air. 1t is
all very we'll for those who can robustly
defy the terrors Of the sea to insist
upon the seasick coming above into the
fresh wind. The wind is very reviving,
no doubt, but those in the throes of
naupathia are in no state to be out of
remedies that will reach them In bed
and put them in a state in which they
will have strength enough to go above
for air. The best agent at this stage
is a big bottle Of aromatic lavender
salts.
Provide one OF the ample, wide-
mouthed bottles, and when the air be-
low becomes close and llfeless open
and let 1t stand SO in the room for an
hour or more. The effect is marvellous.
and even the sensitive nostrils of the
seasick sufferer can stand the clean,
volatile odor of the lavender salts when
any other perfume whatever would in
evitably produce a fresh crisis Of
nausea. Repeat this as many times as Is
necessary. The bottle will keep its po-
tency throughout a whole voyage.
Many travellers who manage to keep
well and on deck during the day pass
very qualmish and uncomforta BILE
nights when shut away down below,
deprived Of air. All such will derive
great comfort from this use Of the salts
In their state-room.
Don't Eat Too Much.
A great mistake and one from which
delicate travellers suffer frequently is
the ignorant conviction Of many we'll
meaning persons that the continual
pouring Of tea. soup and the like down
the unlucky throats of those who are
seasick will improve their condition or
lessen their misery. Nothing can be
further from the truth or further from
real kindness. Except in the stage of
recovery. when the patient begins to
feel an appetite once more, food, and
particularly liquid food, should be
avoided.
One experienced traveller, VINO suffers
from the sorrows Of the sea-" always
goes Immediately to bed upon going
aboard. This Is q wise precaution, be-
cause usually the work of packing and
preparing for the voyage has produced
nervousness and fatigue, the two most
actively predlsposing causes Of NAL de
mer. This sensible traveller, 1t seems,
retires at once. armed with llot-water
bottle, and passes the first few hours
In complete relaxation and repose.
sleeping as much as possible, Indifferent
to every one and everything and re-
fusing to exert herself In any way.
III the water Is reasonably calm and
she feels no premOnitory qualms she
makes light first meal Of cold meat
and dry biscuit. BY preference, II OBJ
tainable, the meat Is the dry breast of
chicken or turkey and Is eaten with a
plentiful allowance Of salt, but no but
ter, no gravy. no tea and only the small.
est sip Of water. BY following this
regimen she may. II the voyage ia
smooth. escape the enemy altogether.
and after the first twenty-four hours
has elapsed can return to her, ordinary
menu.
Branded leo and Beef Tca.
In cases OF very violent seasickness
where the system becomes exhausted
by the violence of the trouble and long.
forced fasting, one Of the best restora.
tives is to pour upon a glass Of finely
crushed ice two or three tablespoon
fuls OF brandy or whiskey and slowly
eat the branded Ice. spoonful by spoon