Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-04
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strongest KIM or tobacco is smoked as
most desirable thing. l have always be-
lieved that tobacco smoke was disinfect-
ant, and recent Investigations have proved
1t. In the various hospitals for the treat
ment of contagious diseases the smoking
or pipes is encouraged among the patients
by the most skilled physicians. They have
ascertained that tobacco smoke purifies the
air and removes from the wards of the hos
pitfalls the heavy, and to many, sickening
smell that emanates from patients suffer-
ing from fevers and other preventable, or
as they are classed in medical language,
zymotic. diseases. Some hold that tobacco
smoke relieves children who are suffering
from whooping cough. and that it is almost
sure destroyer of the germs that bring
about the condition of disease known as the
measles. This must be pleasant informa-
were forced to go outside Of their houses
when they wanted to enjoy their constitu-
tfonal smokes"
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"Tea leaves are not certain at all times as
fortune tellers." remarked well-known
lady to a Star reporter, though Iehaye
known a verification from them in many
cases and even in more instances than
from the numerous other signs which pre-
vail with women folk. There should be no
preparation or arrangement and the leaves
should be allowed to arrange themselves
in the bottom or sides Of the cup after the
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wavy or long lines vexations and loss are
liable to occur, the more numerous and dis
tinct the lines, the greater the vexations
and losses. On the other hand, straight
lines tell of peace and long life. Should
the leaves take the form of human figures
or approaching them in appearance 1t
should be regarded as a good omen to
those concerned. To the unmarried, they
indicate marriage. and if there are any cir
no
that wealth will come in connection with
the marriage. Anything akin to a trefoil
or clover Is a specially good sign, and il
it is near the top of the cup it means
speedy marriage. An anchor denotes sue
cess in any business venture. while SER
pent or any form like 1t is the sign of
an enemy. A dog-fke form If at the top
is pretty safe sign of having true friends,
though if they are further down they
should be carefully watched. A tree-hke
form means to sick person restoration to
health and if clearly defined speedy and
permanent health. Several trees separated
widely mean that all wishes will come,
and if there are dots about them riches
will come. All bird-like forms are lndica-
tive of good fortune and good friends, while
a fish is pretty certain to mean news from
across the water. The figure of a man
means a speedy visitor and if his arm is
outstretched 4 present. "A crown is like
wise a good sign. as are flower forms, the
latter denoting happiness. The sun, moon
anu STARS nave II Similar meaning. ueSc,
of course, are the mere outlines. The ex-
perimentS afford amusement and are in
teresting for it is wonderful what peculiar
forms tea leaves will occasionally take"
after a series of experiments on my
self and Others ventured an experienced
physician to a Star reporter, Il am con-
vinced that many annoying dreams and,
which in many instances, rob sleep of
much of its recreation and benefit can be
prevented if persons will take the trouble
to do so. There are dreams which are pro-
duced by an overloaded stomach and indi-
gestion. These can be prevented by not
overlooking the stomach and taking care,
especially N the evening, to not eat that
which experience has demonstrated is not
easily digested. fairly filled stomach
IS, however less conducive to dreams than
an absolutely empty one. l think l can
safely say that if these persons who are
troubled much by dreaming, will wear
extra long sleeves to their night gowns,
they will find remedy thereby. What is
even better than long sleeves is to put a
rubber cord in the hem of the sleeves 50
that they will not slip up on the arm. The
rubber cord should not be tight enough to
interfere any way with the circulation of
the blood in the arms, but still tight
enough 10 keep the ends of the sleeves
we'll down on the wrists. To the bachelors
and others who can not have their sleeves
properly arranged, the same erect can be
secured by wearing a wristlet on the wrist,
or better yet TO pull sock over the hands
and pin the leg OF it to the sleeves of the
night gown. In addition to preventing
dreams this simple arrangement will be
found extremely comfortable during the
cold nights OF the next couple of months
A little inquiry Will convince any one that
those whose wrists and forearms are I'M
covered, are annoyed most by dreams The
sock used as a kind of an extended glove
will effectually stop them. but it must be
attached to the sleeve of the night gown
otherwise the sleeve will work UP the arm
and the desired effect lost. My remedy in
brief is, 10 keep the hand, wrist and fore
arm well covered"