The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-10-17
TURKISH BATHS FOR HORSES.



The Latest Development of Partisan |
Luxury.
Turkish bathing establishment for |
horses and dogs has been started in a !
quiet street IN Paris, near to the Bots |
de Boulogne. Henceforth those who
possess horses and pet dogs will be en-
abled to let them experience all the
delights of these oriental additions.
When the wealthy man returns to
his home he may take pity on the tired
steeds that have dragged his carriage
through the hot, dusty streets and tell
his groom to take them over for bath.
The place has not been open long,
but judging from the amount of sup
port it is said to have enjoyed up to
now, the experiment should be success
| full Whether it will be found to keep
up its business in winter is problem
for the enterprising proprietor TO solve
by experience.
The idea is unique and at the same
time humane. There can be little
doubt that animals which are not liv-
ing in state of natural freedom will
derive great benefit from these baths,
especially in summer weather.
The arrangements made in this estab-
lishment for the treatment of four
footed clients are elaborate and inter
esting. The bathhouse is designed in
much the same style as those used by
human beings, but the rooms are on a
much larger scale.
4 There are three large rooms con-
nected with each other by wide doors,
which fit closely and are practically
air-tight. When a horse is to be oper-
ated on, it is taken first into the back
room. This is divided into large com
partm ents or stalls. The horse is tied
up to a ring in the stall and the door
shut. A steam coil is concealed in the
wall of the room and the steam can be
turned on from the outside.
After the animal has been tied
with a good length of halter he is
shut in and the room is filed with
steam until the temperature rises to
about 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The
time the horse is left in this chamber
varies considerably, according to the
condition he may be in. Usu ally half
an hour is sufficient to produce profuse
, perspiration.
When this has been effected the door
is opened and the bather is united and
led into the middle room, with littl e win
dows in one wall which separates it
from the first room This end of the
, room is also divided into stalls, and
has window to each stall. There is
, no steam here, but hot air keeps the
, temperature at about 165 Fahre nheit.
, This heat increases the flow of per
spiration begun by the steam, and il
9 about fifteen minutes it is streaming
a from the animal. After this the little
window in his stall is opened and his
head drawn through to be tied fast t
+ a ring in room No. /. After this I;
| cold shower-bath is turned on from
the ceiling, and two attendants, stand
r ing one ON each side, rub and scrap,
e off the perspiratiop and water will
f smooth, flexible serapers of hare
wood
A The shower is continued for fifteel
;, minutes. When it is turned off tn
horse is given a gentle shampoo witt
It soft brushes. He is then rubbed Wig
d orously for few minutes with warm
d dry cloths, and a drink of brandy AM
t. water is administered.
e The temperature is gradually low
1t cred to about eighty degrees and the
d the horse is led into the front room.
is This is kept at moderate tempera
.e ture, and is fitted with table o
L. which the patient is laid while tn
final touches are put to his toilet TIL
d table is of mechanical constructio
rs and is very ingenious affair Tn
top, which is padded and covered wit
t oiled canvas, turns over SO as to b
10 perpendicular, one side touching th
marble floor Wide strips of stron
ID webbing are drawn through it, an
s. when the horse is led up beside til
+, table top, these strips are passe
70 around his body, back through til
ID table top and buckled tightly on tn
er other side. His feet are also buckle
IN in straps, and when he is securel
ne fastened the attendants turn revol
RS ing shaft which tips up the ia BILE to
cd until it rests horizontally on the fol
massive legs, which are connected by
}, strong framework.
he When it is tipped up the horse is /
IL ing at full length on his side, ready Fl
the final operation. This consists
y, fifteen minutes rubbing by two a
pc tendants. These men wear GLOW
ly which have the inner surfaces cover,
h with stiff hair. They rub until tt
he horse is perfectly dry; they then app
he various balsams and bay rum. Wh'
he one side is finished the table is tipp'
I'd, over and the horse unstrapped al
I'm turned on the other side. Then t.
lily name and tail are combed, brush
ny and braided. The process is now en-
as ed, and after having another drink
IN. brandy the animal is led out N.
ed World.
'n Wisdom and Modesty.
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