The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-15
Travelling Conveniences.

New York Ledger.
One of the NOSE perplexing Things at
tending Journeys OF any sort - p"G -ftltls
and selecting the articles required WINE
on the trip, and possibly for imrnediate
use upon arrival, in case. as frequently
happens, the baggage Is delayed or ooes
not come to hand when needed Inc GUS
tom of travelling by themselves IS pecohl-
ing so general among women that IL is Wen
worth their while to take some thousht as
to the receptacles in which they VIII De-
stow the belongings necessary While on
the way.
Ordinary leather bags are extremely
heavy, and those made in dress-suit-case
fashion are altogether past the average
woman's handling. 1t is in order for some
body to invent some light, moderately
strong convenient and inexpensive carrier
to contain the things one must have when
going about. Taking everything into con-
sideration, il is not easy 10 improve on the
old-time travelling basket 1t weighed but
a few ounces, was easy 10 pack, ana easy
10 get at 1t could be made impervious to
dust by proper lining, and was sufficiently
rigid to protect the precious luggage that
was usually carried in 1t.
Just what one must take on journey
depends a great deal on the nature and
length of II, the sort OF country through
which one must pass, and the convey
ances. Steam cars are given over to dust,
cinders and the most dreadful black
smoke, that will penetrate everything that
is not air and water tight. For such rail-
reading, especially IL the journey be a
long one, 1t is the extreme of folly to wear
fine and expensive clothing. new trav-
cling dress usually calls attention to n
woman as suggesting the newly welded.
Very few women enjoy being discussed as
brides, although they may be perfectly
willing 10 occupy that enviabie position.
For ordinary travelling a lady should take
a brush, small comb, manicure set, bit Of
soap, her own towels, and whatever toilet
preparations she is I'm the habit OF using.
Some persons take with them a small bot
tie OF rain water with which to battle their
faces as most of the water furnished is
extremely hard and makes the skin rough
and chapped; indeed, there are women OF
delicate complexion who, unless they are
extremely careful, win not soon recover
from the effects Of the hard and limy wa
ter used on the trains. A preparation Of
glvcerine and rose water used after bath
ing the face with the rain water will keep
the skin in very good order. and the tiniest
dust OF powder viii prevent that shiny
look which IS incompatible with the ap-
pearance of a gentlewoman.
A dust wrap is a great convenience. In
fact quite a necessity in some parts OF
the country. for the flying trains whirl
the dust into the air. and people who seem
to know no better persist in opening the
windows, so that the car is literally a
cloud OF dust and sand from end to end.
II one is 10 be out over night and in a
s.eeLing car, nothing is more convenient
and agreeable than a wrapper made OF
pougee. II may be made in a modified
Mother Hubbard fashion. and when
drawn IN with a ribbon or belt IS suitable
70 wear from the berth 70 the dressing
room slip OF wash silk is sometimes
used, or one may have a gown OF cam
brio or chambray, which should be OF
some medium color that win not show
dust too readily. II such a garment "a
made quite loose 1t Is very comfortable as
a Sleeping robe. One may wear under
meath ii a matinee or sacque OF thin cam
brio, which takes up very little room
and keeps the gown cleaner and more
presentable. An abundance OF pins. with
needles, thread. thimble. scissors and a
few shoe buttons are necessary. and may
be carried IN a little work rag or pocket.
rolled up snugly. and fastened either with
a ruber strap or draw strings II is A
coed Plan 10 wear gloves as much as pos
sible. II keeps the hands clean and in
much better condition than when they are
exposed TO all sorts OF dirt smoke and
ciCders. In going about. while IL Is very
wise 70 refrain from making acquaint-
ances with strangers. one must not for
ge. 10 acknowledge a. wei az bestow
whatever little courtesies travelling makes
necessary.
Because It is undesirable 10 talk much
10 strangers, one need not close oneself
In an impenstra5le arrnor and act as
Though all mankind were IN league
against one. A pleasant nod 10 the en-
plcyes and attaches OF the railroad never
does harm. and there are few 50 rude or
urfeeing but that they appreciate polite
ness and expressions OF good viii from
those 10 whose comfort they cater.