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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-05
THE SCIENTIFIC SIDE OF TRUNK-PACKING
MISS HELEN LORD, Prima Donna Soprano, Tells How to
M Put Things Away for Long Distance Travelling. ~ ~ *

Is the folding OF Il. 1t must be folded length
wise twice, so that the width Of the skirt
will be divided by three. Then 1t Is doubled
over from the top until it IS made sh~
enough to fit into the tray. II is very i'm
portant. first of all. To see tina the ininS IS
Strengthened out so that il will receive the
same folds as the goods proper.
There is only one way to keep a bodice
from crushing. even when IL is the only
one in the tray. This IS TO stuff the bosom
and the sleeves with tissue paper until it
has something like the fullness that II has
when being worn. Neither the sleeves nor
the bodice itself should be folded in any
way. Before being put into the tray each
dress is wrapped in 4 muslin cloth. and II
one has enough trunks so that one can af-
ford a separate tray for each dress. the
dress should be pinned 10 the muslin cloth.
and the cloth in turn to the cloth straps
that buckle across the tray. This is to keep
the dress from tumbl!ng back and forth
from one end OF the tray to the other when
the trunk IS being handled.
There is no royal road to packing a wom-
ans hat. Women who want to carry an
assortment of hats should procure a mod
ern hatbox. This has cloth-covered blocks
to go inside OF each hat. the blocks ex-
tending around the inside OF the trunk
from the bottom, top and sides. bringing
the tops OF the hats together in the middle
In such q way that they do not touch.
TIE hats are secured to the blocks with
pins, and a large box Will accommodate
twelve hats. Laces. gloves and handker-
chiefs may be dropped loosely into ones
hatboX. and a better place cannot be found
for them. as they will not wrinkle. The
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-05

WRITTEN FOR HI SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
II has probably occurred TO few women
that the homely work OF packing n trunk
has its scientific side. But It Is true that
there are a lot of wise little kuacks by
which, If one knows of them, one can avoid
many nf the discomtorts and annoydnces
that usually characterize the average house
wlfe's occasional journey.
Miss Helen Lord. who viii be Seen here
soon with Frank Daniels in the prima dom
the packing ~ her maid of g WINS of the
rost expensive material throughout the
company's season on tour, and she has
readers Of The Republic. in which she sets
forth some u the things she mas learned
about the right way 70 pack a trunk.
BY MISS HELEN LORD.
The woman who packs her trunk only
once or twice i year On the occasion of a
"trip TO the seashore or Il visit with some
distant relatives usually thinks it's fun
while she's doing II. but when she reaches
the other end OF her journey and finds the
contents OF a bottle of toilet water soaking
its way through her wardrobe and the bod
ice OF her best evening gown crushed all
out Of shape she is rather apt 10 wish that
sho had gone about it less in a spirit OF fun
and with more OF an idea OF trunk packing
as ar exact science.
But with stage women it's very different.
We practically live in our trunks for forty
weeks out OF every ffty-two. and one OF
the first things we learn Is the scientific IT.
tie trick Of slowing things away for travel
40 that when they are unpa6ked they are as
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-05
SOME VERY QUEER BATHS.
Beau Brummel, When a Prisoner for Debt at Caen, Washed His
Face in Mik-Mane Antoinette Often Bathed in a Decoction
of Wild Thyme, La urel and Marjoram.

BOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
The mud baths al St. Armand les-E en-
joy a considerable vogue. The mud or
moor" Is composed of a peaty. Doggy turf,
and although the period of immersion
varies from half an hour to five hours. can
BIO easily at the conclusion Of the bath re-
moved from the skin. The mud bath treat
ment is by no means a novel fad. having
been In use in the Fourteenth Century.
For the wealthy the wine bath is rec
commended. A recent circular sets forth its
efficacy. and for such as are run down.
recommends a twenty minutes stay in a
bath containing 100 liters Of ma1vois!e.
which can be used a hundred times with
out losing its invigorating properties, for
malvoisie may be distilled, and the result
will be found to be a delicious brandy"
A deyotee to milk baths was Beau Brum-
mel, who. when a prisoner for debt at
Caen, used to nave a certain quantity left
at the Jail every morning for that purpose.
The idea did not. however, originate with
this modern sybarite. for we read that the
daily in asses milk and tkc. when she
Travelled she was accompanied by 500 asses
to supply milk for her tactical ablutions.
Even stranger fads. however, are on rec
ord. Marie Antoinette was wont to bathe
in a decoction OF wild thyme, laurel and
r,srjoram. made more ~invigorating by the
addition OF sea salt, While Isabel Of Bavaria
immersed her fair body in a distillation of
chickweed. which was in her opinion a SOW
ereign specific for the skin. The honey
from roses. melon juice and the milky eX-
tract from green barley were likewise en-
ployed by old-time beauties.
John Law, of Mississippi scheme fame,
who was a notable beau in the early Eight
zenith Century. was q great believer in thu
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-05
HUMAN LIFE OFTEN
DEPENDS ON TRIPLES.
Little Cord Of Ligament Prevents Instant Death When the Head Is
Moved-Long Veins of the Body, When Perpendicular, Wonld
Cause Sufocation Unless Flow of Blood Was Arrested by
Diminutive Valves

and to convey IL to ell parts Of the body.
Oxygen Is, Of course, as necessary TO the
body as air is to a fire.
Now. If liquids could pass through these
tiny envelopes the fluid in which they float
would enter them. crowd out the oxygen
and put out the vital flame just as surely
as q flood Of water would put out a fire.
In fact. II this property Of admitting gases
and excluding fluids were to be reversed.
the human race would cease toSexist inside
q minute, because the time taken for the
blood to traverse the whole systam is about
The same curiou, but benehcent property
10 possessed by the vast network Of tiny
tubes, one 3,50Oth part Of an inch, in dame
ter, which lie Immediately under the skin
all over the body: but their function is
even stranger still. for they will allow Moth
Ing to pass through their walls save what
Is directly hurtful or su~per1uous. The re-
suit Is perspIration. which passes from
them through myriads of tiny glands to
the skin. At a religious festival IN France
during the Middle Ages q child was gilded
all over to make 1t represent a golden I'M
age Of the Savior. 1t died In a few hours,
poisoned by the impurities Of its own
blood, which were prevented from getting
through the skin.
But perhapa the most striking feature
connected with the working of the human
body Is the fact that we have two brains,
a mechanical and a menta one. as they
may be called. The former Is situated low
Town at the back of the head. at the top
Of the spinal column. The other occupies
the rest of the skull. This is the one we
do our thinking and feeling and willing
with. But. although It Is the noblest part
of the human organism. It. has no control
over the little brain at the back.
No ons knows, exactly how this. little
brain does its work. but 1t does ii con-
tinuously and unconsciously. Its Business
Is to look after the working of the lungs,
heart. stomach, ana so forth, and it attends
to business day and night without sleep
Ing 1t will now be easy to see that cur
lives depend upon these two brains work.
Ing separately. For what would happen
If the little brain were controlled fby the
big one? We should have to think sep
arately for every heartbeat. for. every
breath We drew and for every flow of the
gastric juice which digests our food in the
stomach. This would not give US much
time to attend to anything else, even during
our waking life. But there is something
worse than that-ws could never 20 to
sleep. The moment We did so We should
stop thinking about our" hearts and lungs
wherefore they would both stop work.
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WRITTEN FOR H SUNDAY
In the absolutely healthy man or woman
the great organs of the body do their work
.mperceptiblyi in other words. a healthy
human being ought not to know that 1t has
a heart, lungs, stomach. liver, or anything
Of that sort: and yet their working depends
on some of the merest trihes-t such a
word can be used in connection with ma
lures workings-and the absence Of any
ono Of them would mean the %stoppags OF
the whole vital machinery.
For instance. to begin at the top: When
you swing your head from side to side, or
bend it backward or forward. you have
only q little cord OF ligament between you
and sudden death. The head is balanced
on a double Joint, q pivot on which 1t turns
from side to side, and a sort OF ~swinS-1oint,
not exactly O hinge. on which It swings
backward and forward. It is his check
ligament. as 1t Is called, which prevents It
from going too far either way.
The reason Is this: Immediately in front
Of the peg OF the pivot-joint is the channel
In the spine through which the spinal cord
passes to the brain, and If 1t We're not for
this vital oheck-string the head, which Is,
bulk for bulk. the heaviest part Of the body,
would fall too far or forward
and crush the spinal cord.
Here Is another vital trifle which. perhaps,
you have never considered: Bare your arm
and press your finger hard on tho upper
part Of one Of the veins and pass 1t slowly
down. You will see the vein swell up into
little knots: take your finger away and
they will vanish. The reason for this IS
that nearly all the veins have little cups in
them. The cups open toward the heart,
and thus. when the blood is flowing in thu
right direction they fold back and offer no
resistance. But they prevent any fluid flow
Ing lin the opposite direction.
During waking life many Of the long veins
are more or less perpendicular. and but for
these cups, or valves. the blood would nat
urally tend to flow down the vein. This
would partially, If not entirely. arrest tho
circulation; the heart would be unable to
pump the poisoned blood into the lungs, to
be renewed by contact with the air, and
suffocation would follow in a few minutes.
Wherefore, without these insignificant lit
tie cups. none of which hold IA quarter Of q
thimbleful, no human being could live.
The blood IL composed Of q gray fluid in
which myriads of tiny little bodies, some
white and some red. are floating. They are
about e s.2OOth part OF an inch in diameter.
They are inclosed in an envelope which has
the peculiar property of permitting gases,
but not liquids. to pass through it. It Is
this which enables them to take up the
oxygen of the air as it goes into the lungs
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-05
YOUNG KING ALPH0NS0 HANDLES
WEAPONS WITH DEXTERITY.
How Spain's Boy Sovereign Spends His Time
Always Rises Early and Delights in
Military Exercises-Plays Tennis on
Holidays-Now a Healthy, Well
! Grown Youth.

ground witt young men Of his own age,
among whom are the sons of the Count of
Reyillagigedo, the grapdsons of the Duke of
Medina -Sidonia, Chief of the Palace, the
sons OF the Duke Of Almodovar. and others.
They are under the supervision of an officer.
and the King. in common with his COM
panions. is armed according to military reg
u~lations.
The King rises early-at Z o'clock-has his
tub and coffee, and begins work, which
continues until the midday breakfast. After
hat work again until 2, when he has O
fencing lesson. Whatever the weather may
be. he then goes out for a long walk. gem
orally accompanied by his mother and sis
:Ers. At 5 he has a light meal, and dimes at
s, going to bed at 10. This regular and
healthy life has unquestionably overcome
the delicate tendencies of his childhood.
An "Outdoor" Sportsman.
It may be added hat he is fond OF bioy-
cling; in fact, all manly outdoor sports
have an attraction for him. On holidays
he and his comrades play tennis. croquet,
football and other games on the Campo del
Moro, a vast and beautiful park adjoining
the royal palace.
His mental training has in the meantime
not been forgotten. He Is a capital lin
guist, speaking English, French and Ger
man fiuently. He Is at present studying
German literature with the principal OF the
herman school at MADRID and EngISh 1T
erature with NJ. Merry del Val, son of the
Spanish Ambassador to the Vatican.
He is peculiarly devoted to the military
part of his educational programme. and his
course Of instruction in this line somewhat
resembles that of the Academy of Infantry,
amplified by that of the Naval Academy.
His other studies include general history.
Spanish literature. drawing. physics. chem
istry, military geography. and, of course.
the older languages.
Alfonso XIII is very fond Of music and
plays well upon the piano. So that It is
evident his Majesty's education has been
OF the most thorough description.
The Kings first public appearance be-
fore his people was on the occasion OF his
baptism in the palace chapel on May %.
1886. Two years later the child-monarch,
dressed all in white, was present-in the
arms OF his nurse, RaimUnda-at the 81
aUguration of the International Exhibition
in Barcelona. He behaved with royal pro-
pr!ety throughout the proceedings. not Civ
ing way TO any baby i,Ipat!cnce or restless
ness.
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A few months previous to this
however, he had taken his place upon The
throne at the opening OF Parliament. a
function at which he has never since failed
to be present. Latterly efforts have been
made to bring him more in contact with
his people. His visits to hospitals. bar
racks, theaters and concerts have become
more frequent. Last summer he appeared
at a bull-fight, and was most enthusiastic
ally cheered by the multitude.
nation In general has transferred to
him the affection it felt for his father.
and his mothers influence has certainly
been for good. and all on the side OF in
creasing tho loyal feelings of the Spanish
people.
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Special Corsspontenos Of Ths Sunday Repubi;o
Madrid, Dec. L2-Alfonso XIII is just now
ono Of the most interesting soyereigns OF
Europe. His youth, for all the world Won
dsrs what he will make of his future; his
history, which may be said to- have begun
with the tragedy OF his fathers death. and
the dangers and difficulties besetting a long
reeenoy-ali these things have combined to
maize the event Of his coming Of age a point
Of particular prominence and interest.
Owing to the great care with which his
mother. the Queen Regent, has surrounded
him, he has grown from q delicate child into
. healthy. well-grown youth. full OF life
and vtgor. At San Sebastian, where the
Spanish royal family habitrally pass the
summer. 1 frequently saw him.. He is above
the average height, and well built: he has
Q fresh complexion. slightly bronzed. and
his eyes are brown. bright and expressive;
he has curly, auburn hair. and his features
re good. with Q slightly prominent under
lip. All together. with his manly looks and
gallant bearing. he Is a King of whom q
nation might well be proud.
The young King usually wears sailor CO.'S
tune. with the large falling collar and
straw hat: IN winter he changes the straw
hat for a Basque cap. on ceremonial occa-
sions he dons the uniform of the Infantry
Cadets of Toledo. set off by the insignia Of
the Colder Fleece. which IS suspended from
his necI by a red ribbon.
Physical exercises occupy a foremost place
in the education of the youthful King, and
81 is undoubtedly TO these that he owes his
strength. development and smart bearing.
He is, moreover. an excellent rider. having
from the earliest age made good use of the
riding schoo! attached 10 the palace.
Fond of Riding.
He ~ In the habit OF riding frequently
with his mother through the park of the
Casa de Campo. Queen Christina is also
a good horsewoman. having in her youth
had lessons from that past mistress OF the
art. the iats Empress of Austria
IL is a fancy of King Alfonso never to
ride the same horse for two days running
And this is a fancy which he can easily
crafty, as he possesses a magnificent stud
OF English and Arabian thoroughbreds. Al
the last military maneuvsrs his Majesty re-
manned for four hours ON horseback with
his staff.
Alfonso delights also in military exercises
He handles the saber. sword. revolver and
gun with rare dexter!ty. Three days in the
week. from 2 to 4. he exercises on the drill
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yoik Of Eggs, 100 Of which were added "a
his daily bath, which was made aromatic
by certain carefully prepared scents and
essences. At im&. however. he discarded
this for a tub Of veal broth, thus antici-
pating. In a way. the present within that
recommends the application of a thin LAYER
or veal as a beautffer of the complexion.
Then there are baths taken without any
reference to hygiene. mere freaks of &C.
centricity. Such a one was that endured
by Mile. de st. Aubin. afterwards known "a
the Comtesse de GenIs. who,- to outward
~ express her humility. insisted upon
having a bath in the water that had been
previously employed in~laving twenty beg
CARS, a repulsive act that might nave cost
her dear.
Fla different the foot bath INDUCED in
by the French novelist. Frederick Soulie.
On one occasion he received In payment
Of one of his novelist was the first vol
ume of Les Memoirs du DiabIe"-1O, 900
francs. all in, louis dor. Beside himself
with joy. he: returned home and, emptying
the flood of gold into a foot bath, sat with
his naked feet immersed therein for over
half an hour. pIacidly smoking the while
the largest OF Havanas.
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receptions only. Entertainments are nova
days very rare: a grand annual banquet
In honor Of the foreign representatives: Of
fetal banquets on saints days; the recep-
tons OF the Capillas religious ceremonies.
which take place in the royal chapel; and
the necessary ceremonies on Maundy
Thursday.
In spite Of the youth of King Alfonso. the
subject of his marriage is already under
discussion. The future Queen of Spain
must. of course, belong to the Catholic
Church. French and Austrian Princssses
ave been mentioned In this connection,
though perhaps an Austrian marriage would
not be popular in Spain. The national vote
would In all probability be given to tina
Princess Louise d'Orleans, the younger Sis
ter of the Queen OF Portugal.
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cific's Beaumont office mat not less than
$2.000. 900 were spent in railroad fares by
persons going to and from Beaumont dur
ing the boom For more than a month spe-
cial trains of nine cars were run from
Southern Pacific to accommodate the trav-
ell. Often .aere would be hardly standing
room on these specials.
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cident. Many trunks are now provided with
a tray made especially for bottles. which
has assorted sizes Of compartments holding
one bottle each. But IL ono takes sufficient
care this is not essential.
To prevent corks from working loose and
coming out, the simplest device Is to have
a large supply of large and small runner
bands. all Of them wide. A band IS ushuy
lengthwise around the bottle over
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w. Wetherby. Much of the time they
worked fourteen hours a day and were busy
every minute. 1t is claimed that the total
amount taken in during the two months Of
the boom represents the heaviest receipts
for the time being Of any single-line ticket
Office in the world. 1t is estimated on tb1
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the cork. The bottle 10 Then wrapped in q
newspaper, not carefully and smoothly. but
roughly. Two or three full newspaper
sheets should be crumpled up and wrapped
around the Sottle in a wrinkled, GRUMPY
way. The bottles are then put In the trunk
among the soiled clothing. hosiery and
other articles that will not be damaged in
case of accident. no two bottles being al
lowed to touch. and no bottle touching the
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best hat boxes are waterproof. and one
need have no worry about the safety of
their contents.
One of the most difficult things in funk
packing Is the safe disposal OF toilet wa
tiers. soaps. scents. shoe dressing and ink.
The breaking of bottles and the subse-
quent damage to clothing are always to be
dreaded, and the skillful runk packer will
take absolutely no chances OF such an ac-
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Quite Enough.

He: II was lucky in coming home in the
car tonight"
She: Got a seat, eh?''
self. '-Philadelphia Press.
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outer walls Of the trunk. Shoe dressing
should be wrapped in an additional piece
of rubber or leather cloth. The best way
to pack ink is not to pack It Mt all. but to
rely on getting it upon arriving 81 ones
destination. Many women carry their
toilet articles in separate dressing-cases,
in silver or gold. or with plain nickel trim
mings. These are SO arranged that ne
| breakage Is possible.
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In New York.

lis he rich?'
Mercy, no. / don't suppose the poor
man could scrape up more than two or
Herald
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Official Reception Given.

The present state of the palace forms a
strong contrast with the past. No longer
are the great halls the scenes Of splendid
festivities, no balls having taken place since
the death of the last sovereign. Queen
Christina has devoted herself exclusively to
the education and welfare of her son. The
royal saloons are opened for strictly official
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During the regency the Court has seen
.,;.s o. the ceremonials and festivities
which distinguished it in former times.
Maundy Thursday used to be the chief holt
day of the year. and such a display was
made as to call up to the imagination old
legends OF magnificence.
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During the two months that the great oil
boom at Beaumont, Tex, was at its
height the Southern Pacific Railroad Com
pany sold at Its Beaumont office s135, 900
worth of ickets. In one day, early in April. |
$1,000 worth Of tickets were purchased at /
this office. The two men who handled this
immense business were J. K. Tooke and G. !
The Tucson citizen., 1902-03-29
OCCULT hDVICE, GIVEN GHEAP
fl Family OF Mediums Said to be Coming to
Arizona for Business.

he had lost before, but his mine and
and tne bank roll as we'll and ended
the sitting by assuming ownership of
the gambling house.
He also made many heavy plays at
faro. poker and roulette in Helena.
Butte and Great Falls, though of re-
cent years he had not the means of
recuperaung his fortunes as formerly,
and for the past year has been living a
quiet life in Great Falls. He has
suffered nearly year from a cancer,
which has been pronounced incurable
and soon must encounter a vital spot
At celebrated poker game In Hell
ena, Edwards lost and lost. Luck
seemed set against him. When finally
he had but IS in front of him. he push
ed the checks over to the cashier of
the game, received SIS bill. deliber,
ately lighted it with a match. and
tossing it onto the table. remarked.
Now. you fellows won't win that"
Edwards was known as S square
gambler whose word was as good as
his bond and his death will be mourn
ed by not few OF his old associates.
Edwards has an extra little finger
on eacn hand.